Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has started taking bookings of the all-new Yaris sedan as its launch is just a few days away now. Toyota Yaris is a much-anticipated launch in Pakistan that will potentially replace the iconic 1.3-liter variants of Toyota Corolla in the local auto sector of Pakistan. The all-new Yaris is a great addition in this segment as it will be a new competitor of Honda City And Suzuki Ciaz in Pakistan. In this blog, we will be comparing the base variant of Yaris i.e., GLi 1.3L (1329 cc) MT with Honda City I-VTEC 1.3L (1339 cc) MT. Let’s have a look at what both these cars have to offer to its customers in the market. Engine & Performance: Toyota Yaris is equipped with a 4-cylinder in-line 16-valve DOHC with dual VVT-I 1329 cc 1NR-FE engine with sequential multi-port fuel injection (SFI) system. It can produce a maximum output power of 98 hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 123 Nm at 4200 rpm. Yaris is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. On the other hand, Honda City is powered by a 16-valve 4-cylinder I-VTEC 1339 cc engine with an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system. It produces a maximum output power of 100 hp at 6000 rpm and 128 Nm of maximum torque. The car is mated to a synchronized 5-speed forward manual transmission. Braking & Suspension: Toyota Yaris is powered by ventilated disc brakes at the front wheels and drum brakes at the rear side. For an optimum braking experience, the company has also provided a Brake Assist (BA) system as well. The front suspension of Yaris is equipped with Mac Pherson Strut, whereas the rear suspension has a torsion beam. Honda City comes with a disc braking system at the front wheels while the rear side is equipped with drum brakes. The suspension of the City has a MacPherson Strut Suspension with Stabilizer at the front while the rear side has a torsion beam with stabilizer. Dimensions & Capacity: The length and width of the Yaris are 4425 mm and 1730 mm, respectively. In terms of height, the car is 1475 mm tall. The wheelbase and minimum turning radius of the Toyota Yaris is 2550 mm and 5.1 meter. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 476 liters, while the fuel tank can store up to 42 liters of fuel. In comparison to this, Honda City has a length of 4395 mm, while the width and height of the car are 1695 mm and 1480 mm, respectively. The wheelbase of Honda City is 2550 mm, whereas it has a ground clearance of 160 mm. The turning radius of the City is 5.3 meters and comes equipped with 42 liters of a fuel tank. Honda City comes with a luggage trunk capacity of 506 liters. Exterior: Toyota Yaris is stylish and elegant on the outside. At the front side, it has a 4-beam halogen lamp headlight while the daytime running lamp is missing in this particular variant. It has a pigmented front radiator grille. There are no fog lamps in this variant of Yaris. It has body-colored outside door handles, and side-view mirrors with integrated side turn signals. The windshield has a green lamination, and the front windscreen has intermittent wipers. On the rear side, there is a short pole antenna. Underneath it, there is a rear chrome garnish between the rear combination lamps. For an elegant appearance, the automaker has provided with LED line guide in the rear lamps and a reflex reflector at the bottom end of the rear bumper. The standard tyre size offered by the company is 185/60 R15, with steel wheels with full wheel caps. [gallery bgs_gallery_type="slider" ids="136140,136138,136133,136129,136123,136053,135385,135383,135381,135377"] Honda City had received just a few changes in its exterior ever since its launch back in 2009. At this time, the latest facelifted model of City comes with chrome and black front radiator grille and body-colored bumpers. The sedan has multi-reflecting crystal headlights with optional fog lamps. Honda City has intermittent windshield wipers at the front. It also has body-colored mud flaps, and outside door handles. The side-view mirrors are integrated with turn signals. On the rear side, it has multi-reflecting tail lights. On its rear end of the roof, there is a micro antenna installed by the company. The fuel lid opener has a push-open feature, and the exhaust pipe finisher is also installed by the company. [gallery bgs_gallery_type="slider" ids="136242,136244,136246,136248,136258,136260"] Interior: The interior of the Yaris feels spacious and incredible in style. It has fabric seats offered in an ivory color that fits in perfectly with the dual-tone interior. The other salient features of the interior of Yaris are as follows: Manually-controlled Air Conditioner + Heater Multi-Information Display Outside Temperature Display Analog Speedometer Tachometer Remote Trunk Opener 3-Spoke Tilt-adjustable Steering Wheel 3 Separate Rear Headrests Illuminated Entry System Power Windows Ivory Colored Interior Fabric Door Trim Ornament Standard Gear Shift Lever Pigmented Inside Door Handles Floor Mats Sun Visors Front Personal & Room Lamp Vanity Mirror (Driver + Passenger) Centre Console Box 12 V power Outlet Digital Clock [gallery bgs_gallery_type="slider" ids="136117,136125,136123,136121,136119,136115,135397,135393,135395"] On the other hand, Honda City has a dual-tone interior that offers various features for the comfort and convenience of the customers. Have a look at some of these: Electronic Power Steering (EPS) 3-Spoke Silver Panel Steering Wheel with Tilt Adjustment Feature Beige Colored Interior Electrically Adjustable Side Mirrors Power Windows Power Door Locks Tachometer Fuel Consumption Display Keyless Entry Day/Night Mirror Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror Manually Controlled Air Conditioning & Heating System Rear Windscreen Defogger Fabric Seats Rear Seat Arm Rest with Cup Holder Rear Seat Head Rest Front Console Box with Arm Rest Ashtray Trunk Light [gallery bgs_gallery_type="slider" ids="136270,136256,136254,136274,136272,136268,136264,136262"] Safety & Security: The best thing about the 1329 cc Toyota Yaris turns out to be its safety and security features, which are excess in number as compared to its competitors in the market. All 6 variants of Yaris are equipped with the same standard safety and security features. Let’s have a look at them: Central Door Locking ABS + EBD SRS Airbags (Driver + Passenger) Key Reminder Warning Hill-Start Assist System Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control Fuel Auto Cut Front Seat belts with 3-point ELR with Pre-tensioner and Force Limiter 3 Rear Seat belts with 3-point ELR ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors Anti-theft System with Immobilizer Light Reminder Warning High Mount Stop Lamp Honda City 1.3-litre I-VTEC MT comes with just a few safety and security features described as under: Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist Immobilizer Door & Trunk Open Warning Key Alarm High Mount Stop Lamp Front & Rear Seat belts Adjustable Front Shoulder Anchors Door Beams Crumple Zones Fuel Consumption Warning Note here that Honda City comes with no airbags in any of its 6 variants. Entertainment features: The automaker has provided Toyota Yaris with an in-dash Touch Audio System with 3 lines LCD display. It also offers a connectivity feature of advanced Bluetooth that includes 2 phones, hands-free, and seamless music streaming for up to 5 phones. It also has a USB and AUX connectivity feature along with MP3, CD player, and Radio. There are 2 speakers provided by the auto manufacturer. Honda City also comes with a few basic entertainment features installed in the sedan. It’s powered by a new integrated tuner system which comes with the connectivity of FM Radio, AUX, and USB connectivity. The infotainment system is provided with 2 speakers in the front doors as standard. The provision of rear speakers is also given, but it’s an optional feature. Price: In terms of price, Toyota Yaris comes neck to neck with Honda City as can be seen below: Toyota Yaris GLi 1.3L (1329 cc) MT PKR 2,349,000/- (introductory price) Honda City I-VTEC 1.3L (1339 cc) MT PKR 2,329,000/- Toyota Yaris and Honda City both come under almost similar price tag, which will enhance the competition and provide more options to the customers to choose from. Nonetheless, the all-new sedan promises a lot in the local market, but only time will tell if it can replace the 1.3L variants of iconic Corolla in the long run with the same impact. Click to view the complete specifications and features of Toyota Yaris GLi 1.3 MT Click to view the complete specifications and features of Honda City I-VTEC 1.3 MT What are your thoughts on the all-new Yaris in Pakistan? Drop your valuable opinion in the comments section below and stay connected to PakWheels for more comparative blogs of Toyota Yaris with its competitors in the local market.

The all-new Toyota Yaris is finally here. It is important to mention here that the booking of the car has already begun on 19th March 2020. However,  due to coronavirus, the company will only be doing a soft launch in the coming days. Toyota Yaris comes in as a replacement for the iconic 1.3-liter variants of Toyota Corolla, and it will be interesting to see how well the new entrant will turn out to be. Toyota Indus discontinued the XLi and GLi variants of Corolla to pave the way for the all-new Yaris in the local market. Toyota Yaris is being introduced in six different variants depending upon the engine capacity. In this article, we will look at how the new basic variant of Yaris stands as a replacement for the old XLi variant of Toyota Corolla. Apart from its replacement, it will also directly compete with Honda City 1.3L i-VTEC MT and Suzuki Ciaz 1.3L MT. Before any further delay, let’s have a look at a brief comparison of Toyota Yaris GLi 1.3 MT with Toyota Corolla XLi 1.3 MT. Engine & Performance: Toyota Yaris is equipped with a 4-cylinder in-line 16-valve DOHC with dual VVT-I 1329 cc 1NR-FE engine with sequential multi-port fuel injection (SFI) system. It can produce a maximum output power of 98 hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 123 Nm at 4200 rpm. Yaris is paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. On the other hand, Toyota Corolla XLi 1.3-litre MT is powered by a water-cooled 4-cylinder in-line 16-valve DOHC with VVT-I 2NZ-FE 1299 cc engine with sequential multi-port fuel injection (SFI) system. It generates a maximum output power of 84 hp at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 121 Nm at 4400 rpm. It’s mated to a 5-speed forward synchro-mesh manual transmission. Braking & Suspension: Ventilated disc brakes power Toyota Yaris at the front wheels and drum brakes at the rear side. For an optimum braking experience, the company has also provided ABS as well. The front suspension of Yaris is equipped with Mac Pherson Strut, whereas the rear suspension has a torsion beam. Toyota Corolla, on the other hand, has ventilated disc brakes at the front and solid disc brakes at the rear wheels. However, the suspension of the Toyota Corolla is the same as in the case of Yaris. Dimensions & Capacity: The length and width of the Yaris are 4425 mm and 1730 mm, respectively. In terms of height, the car is 1475 mm tall. The wheelbase and minimum turning radius of the Toyota Yaris is 2550 mm and 5.1 meter. The luggage compartment has a capacity of 476 liters, while the fuel tank can store up to 42 liters of fuel. In comparison to this, Toyota Corolla XLi has a length of 4620 mm, while its width and height are 1775 mm and 1475 mm, respectively. The wheelbase and minimum turning radius of the car is 2700 mm and 5.4 meter respectively. It has a luggage compartment capacity of 470 liters and has a 55-liter fuel tank. Exterior: Toyota Yaris is stylish and elegant on the outside. At the front side, it has a 4-beam halogen lamp headlight while the daytime running lamp is missing in this particular variant. It has a pigmented front radiator grille. There are no fog lamps in this variant of Yaris. It has body-colored outside door handles, and side-view mirrors with integrated side turn signals. The windshield has a green lamination, and the front windscreen has intermittent wipers. On the rear side, there is a short pole antenna. Underneath it, there is a rear chrome garnish between the rear combination lamps. For an elegant appearance, the automaker has provided with LED line guide in the rear lamps and a reflex reflector at the bottom end of the rear bumper. The standard tyre size offered by the company is 185/60 R15, with steel wheels with full wheel caps. [gallery bgs_gallery_type="slider" ids="136138,136140,136129,136123,136113,136133"] The all-new Yaris resembles the Corolla model in many ways. The base XLi model of Toyota Corolla comes with a partial chrome front radiator grille with halogen headlamps. It also didn’t have any DRLs or fog lamps in this particular variant. However, the outside door handles are body-colored along with colored side-view mirrors with integrated turn signals. The windshield of Corolla is laminated and has intermittent windshield wipers. It has a glass embedded antenna and provided with a chrome rear garnish. The standard tyre size in Corolla XLi is 195/65 R15, with steel wheels having full wheel caps. [gallery bgs_gallery_type="slider" ids="136087,136083,136085,136089,136081,136091"]   Interior: The interior of the Yaris feels spacious and incredible in style. It has fabric seats offered in an ivory color that fits in perfectly with the dual-tone interior. The other salient features of the interior of Yaris are as follows: Manually-controlled Air Conditioner + Heater Multi-Information Display Outside Temperature Display Analog Speedometer Tachometer Remote Trunk Opener 3-Spoke Tilt-adjustable Steering Wheel 3 Separate Rear Headrests Illuminated Entry System Power Windows Ivory Colored Interior Fabric Door Trim Ornament Standard Gear Shift Lever Pigmented Inside Door Handles Floor Mats Sun Visors Front Personal & Room Lamp Vanity Mirror (Driver + Passenger) Centre Console Box 12 V power Outlet Digital Clock [gallery bgs_gallery_type="slider" ids="136117,136115,136119,136121,136133,136125,136127"] On the other hand, Toyota Corolla’s interior has a similar color scheme as that of the all-new Yaris. It has several features inside the cabin including: Manually-controlled Air Conditioner + Heater Compact LCD Multi-information Display Outside Temperature Display Analog Speedometer with Chrome Tachometer 3-Spoke Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable Steering Wheel Fabric Seats 3 Separate Rear Headrests Illuminated Entry System Flaxen Colored Interior Fabric Door Trim with Black Grips Floor Mats Front Personal & Room Lamp Sun Visors Centre Console Box (2-Tier with Lid) 12 V Power Outlet Digital Clock [gallery bgs_gallery_type="slider" ids="136101,136103,136105,136099,136097,136095,136093"] The best thing about Toyota Yaris turns out to be its safety and security features, which are excess in number as compared to its competitors in the market. All 6 variants of Yaris are equipped with the same standard safety and security features. Let’s have a look at them: Central Door Locking ABS + EBD SRS Airbags (Driver + Passenger) Key Reminder Warning Hill-Start Assist System Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control Fuel Auto Cut Front Seat belts with 3-point ELR with Pre-tensioner and Force Limiter 3 Rear Seat belts with 3-point ELR ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors Anti-theft System with Immobilizer Light Reminder Warning High Mount Stop Lamp Toyota Corolla is also equipped with various safety and security features such as: SRS Airbags (Driver + Passenger) Front Seat belts with 3-point ELR with Pre-tensioner and Force Limiter 3 Rear Seat belts with 3-point ELR ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors Immobilizer Light Reminder Warning Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) GOA Body with Crumple Zones Entertainment features: The automaker has provided with an in-dash Touch Audio System with 3 lines LCD display in Yaris. It also offers a connectivity feature of advanced Bluetooth that includes 2 phones, hands-free, and seamless music streaming for up to 5 phones. It also has a USB and AUX connectivity feature along with MP3, CD player, and Radio. There are 2 speakers provided by the auto manufacturer. Toyota Corolla comes with a basic in-dash audio system that offers MP3, Radio, USB, and AUX connectivity with 2 speakers installed by default. Price: The comparison of price between the outgoing Toyota Corolla XLi and the upcoming Yaris is quite impressive. In terms of price, the two cars are available at the following ex-prices in the local market: Toyota Yaris GLi 1.3 MT PKR 2,349,000/- (introductory price) Toyota Corolla XLi 1.3 MT PKR 2,519,000/- The automaker has introduced the new Yaris sedan at a competitive price in the local market. It will be mainly competing with Honda City in Pakistan. However, the company has labeled it as an introductory price, which means that it will be revised in a short time after its launch. Nonetheless, the loyal customers of Toyota are excited to hear about the launch of Yaris in Pakistan. Will it be able to captivate the market as the 1.3-liter variants of Corolla did for so many years. We will have to wait and find out! Click to See the complete specifications and features of Toyota Yaris GLi 1.3 MT How do you see the new entrant from IMC? Let us know in the feedback section and stay tuned to PakWheels for more comparative blogs of Toyota Yaris with its competitors in the local market.

The time has finally come, and the booking of the new Toyota Yaris has started at the dealerships of Toyota across Pakistan. Contact your nearest dealership to book your Yaris today. The delivery of these booked cars will start in April 2020, and the time can vary depending on the number of bookings ahead of you. Exterior colors available in Yaris include Gray Graphite, Attitude Black, Super White, Dorado Gold, Phantom Brown, Orange MT, Dark Blue Mice MT, Silver Metallic, Red Mica MT, and Strong Blue. Toyota Yaris Pictures: [gallery bgs_gallery_type="slider" ids="135154,135152,135150,135148,135146,135164,135162,135160,135158,135156,135166"] Following are the things you need to keep on mind before going to a dealership to book your Yaris: For individual customers: Copy of N.I.C Copy of NTN certificate Demand draft/pay order For corporate customers: Official stamp of the company on PBO Copy of NTN certificate Purchase request Copy of sales tax registration Other instructions: The prices prevailing at the time of vehicle invoice by IMC will be final Payment of withholding tax will be made in favor of the Indus Motor Company LTD Advance booking with 100% payment is required in the form of pay order/bank draft in favor of the Indus Motor Company LTD Order taken from customers are governed by the PBO (Provisional Booking Order Form) and are under its terms and conditions Any impact on prices due to changes in government levies, tariffs, fiscal policies, import policies will be on account of the customer Indus Motor Company reserves the right to change any price and vehicle specifications without notice Cash payment for the booking is not allowed, and all payments must be payable to the account of Indus Motor Company (IMC) Stay tuned on PakWheels blog for more exciting news on Toyota Yaris and drop your thoughts in the comments section below. Recommended for you: 2021 Mercedes-Benz E Class Revealed, Here’s What To Expect

The launch of the most-awaited car of the year, Toyota Yaris, is just around the corner and the hype is getting bigger and higher, auto lovers from around the country are waiting for the car to launch so that they can get their hands on all new Toyota vehicle. PakWheels.com is always at the forefront when it comes to breaking the news regarding the local auto industry. And this time too, we have brought you an amazing piece of information, and that is we have got the specifications, features and the prices of all Yaris variants for you guys. Due to the coronavirus, the company has decided to do a soft launching of the car on 24th March 2020, and the cars would be on display nationwide on the same date. Note here that the company in its circular has asked its dealers across the country to start the booking of the car. See the features, specifications, and prices below: It is imperative to mention here that these are all ex-factory prices and may vary according to the region and city. Moreover, these are introductory prices and will change after the launch phase. The company in its circular also asserted that there is a 17% sales tax, dealer's commission and 5% FED on the cars. Furthermore, any impact on the prices due to changes in Government levies post-Finance Act of 19-20 implementation (including FED, Custom duties) tariff, fiscal policies, import policies, etc. will be on account of the customer. It is also mentioned that the prices are provisional and subject to change without any prior notice. Prices at the time of delivery will be final. See the complete specs, features, and prices here That's it from our side, drop your thoughts in the comments section below.