Yaris Archive (1999 – 2003)

Key Features:

  • First generation of Toyota’s supermini
  • 1.0-litre petrol engine with fist-in-class intelligent variable valve timing (VVT-i)
  • Built in France from 2001
  • Winner of the European and Japanese car of the year titles
  • On sale in the UK from 1999 to 2003

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7 June 2001

Toyota Increases Production Capacity Of Its New French Plant

Toyota has announced it will increase the annual production capacity for the popular Yaris at its new French plant by 20% to 180,000 units at the beginning of 2003.

11 April 2001

Keeping The Customers Satisfied

The J.D. Power and Associates 2001 UK Car Customer Satisfaction Study brings a resounding vote of confidence from Toyota drivers across the board.

6 March 2001

More Specification For 2001 Yaris Models

On sale now are the latest 2001 model Yaris models that offer even more specification and value for money than before.

22 August 2000

Yaris Best In Class In What Car? Security Test

Yaris supersedes all superminis in its class with unbeatable security in the sixth annual What Car? security test, which produces the UK’s only new car security league table.

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