Test drive Toyota Yaris Hybrid – Prova su Strada
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Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Prova su Strada
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After launching into the automotive landscape, Toyota does it now more Democratictechnology hybrid.
Offer to same price as diesel, Yaris Hybrid is a highly effective (and convenient) alternative for urban motorists.
They will save on Full, but also on entrance tickets to ZTLas in Milan for Zone C.
All behind the wheel of a versatile, spacious and technologically advanced vehicle.
That can not be confused with other small cars.
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It's easy to say hybrid.
In practice, however, difficulties and differences are wasted.
The first includes the engineers' chisel. Toyotaforcing complex technology like the one used in the Prius to be housed in a much smaller package Yaris.
The dilemma is solved due to the compactness of the gasoline engine: the working volume is reduced from 1,8 to 1,5 liters, the overall dimensions are reduced by 10%, and the weight is reduced by 16,5 kg.
TheHybrid Synergic DriveIn addition, it uses an electric motor that is 6% more compact and 11 kg lighter than the Prius.
Also new are NiMH batteries, which have been reduced from 168 to 120 cells.
A trick that allowed, among other things, to place accumulators under the rear seat, without stealing a centimeter from the passenger compartment and trunk, but only 6 liters of capacity from the gas tank (from 42 to 36 liters).
As for the differences, then Yaris boasts the title of “first” among the full hybrids of the B segment, because the Honda Jazz Hybrid cannot do without a gasoline engine for movement.
Which to Toyota Yaris in EV mode, it travels no more than a couple of kilometers at a maximum speed of 50 km / h.
city
Expectations were high: on the one hand, technology that “feels at home” in the city.
On the other hand, a car that glides through the narrow streets of the center is a pleasure. From the meeting of these two, something unique could only arise; what happened on time.
If you're in a hurry, Toyota Yaris Hybrid it starts from a standstill with the care that only the electric motor can guarantee, assisted by the 1.5 petrol engine.
On the other hand, if the goal is to consume as little as possible, simply reduce the gas load to drive in electric mode and make the most of the Eco Mode driving program.
To be honest, in order to overcome the distance from traffic lights to traffic lights with the power of Volts alone, it is better to avoid rush hour: acceleration is slow, and the patience of those who go to work or return from work is never there.
For the rest Yaris is confirmed by the usual urban anti-stress.
Parking is no problem: 2 cm longer Yaris Hybrid (obtained to free up space for the electrical module) are not felt, and the reduced turning radius allows maneuvering in the "scarf".
Comfort? The increase in weight resulted in a stiffer suspension, which accounts for some of the tremors on the driest bumps.
Outside the city
Commitment to the environment and driving pleasure are incompatible on paper. Then you get behind the wheel Yaris Hybrid and it turns out that this is not entirely true.
Tougher than expected, the Japanese handle corners and resist corners with an almost sporty rhythm, while the steering only takes a few degrees to enter the nose when cornering.
Adopting tires designed for maximum ride comfort (hence not the best for a mountain route) makes itself felt, but HYBRID it offers grip limits and a feel that surpasses expectations to the point where you can almost enjoy the combination.
This is almost due to the nature of the HSD system: it is designed specifically for city stops and does not represent an invitation to sporty driving on the most open roads.
Especially uphill, heavy weight worsens the brio and Toyota Yaris Hybrid a little laziness is accelerated.
In addition to this, the combination with a continuously variable transmission requires a fairly high rotational speed at engine gasoline causing discomfort on the scooter.
It goes much better in an apartment and at a fast pace.
In this case, the interaction between magnets and pistons is especially fruitful.
The electronic brain that controls the motors makes the most of the energy stored in the batteries and in the tank, providing good dynamics, noise reduction and decent distance.
At this point, the problem arises: to be in the “hunt” for the lowest average consumption is the moment.
And thanks to the environment.
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At constant speed, the hybrid moves slightly to the side.
In the absence of speed changes, the contribution of the electric motor Toyota Yaris HYBRID it almost completely fails: it only remains active as a generator to charge the battery.
However, how often is the speed of our motorways recorded? Unfortunately, not much.
Consequently, on the set, HSD returns as the protagonist; as an incentive and not to protect the consumption, which in three traffic lanes was about 16,4 km / l.
If necessary, the torque of the motor with a magnet helps to increase traction, and thanks to the CVT gearbox, the time is measured much faster than the gasoline Yaris 1.3.
Acceleration from 80 to 120 km / h takes 9,6 seconds, and from 12,9 to 90 - 130 seconds: 1.3 with a manual transmission takes 21,8 and 31,5 seconds respectively (in fifth and sixth gear).
The rest of the suspension isolates from failures, but reacts a little harshly at the asphalt joints.
When it comes to braking, the first part of the pedal travel activates the electric motor brake, which regenerates the battery: once you get used to it, modulation won't be a problem.
Life on board
Green? Too easy.
Toyota chose blue to distinguish the hybrid lineup—from the Yaris to the Prius+, through the Prius and Auris—from the rest of its products.
The color of the sky is inspired by the brands on the outside and numerous interior details: leather stitching on the steering wheel, gear knob, start button and dominant on-board graphics from the navigator. screens in the hands of devices.
And this is exactly the most noticeable difference between the Hybrid and other Yaris.
Otherwise, the installation of sophisticated technology such as Toyota's HSD did not have to be abandoned.
The batteries were placed under the rear seat and, in order not to steal an inch from the legs of those sitting in the back, they were also reduced in size.
Thus, habitability is confirmed in the upper part of the B segment, despite the fact that its length remains less than 4 meters (3,91).
In terms of quality, the materials are certainly not the softest, but the build is on a good level and, thanks to the high-tech aspect of the dashboard, the exterior is more than satisfying.
No change in the ergonomics chapter: the Navigator screen is supplemented with energy flow screens, while the driver's position and main controls remain unchanged.
It's the same with the boot, which is confirmed to be spacious, but not very common in volume.
Price and costs
It may be that after 15 years of hybrid technology the initial costs have been amortized, perhaps from Japan they want to show that their commitment to the environment is getting stronger; The fact is thathybrid it is no longer a radical chic choice with a passion for the environment and above minimum purchasing power.
Toyota offers Yaris Hybrid 5p Lounge for the same price as 1.4 D-4D Lounge. How to say: the customer is free to choose the technology that suits him best.
Is the car mainly used in urban areas? A hybrid for life.
Diesel, on the other hand, if the suburbs and the motorway are the most visited roads.
La Yaris Hybrid it is not available in basic and active versions, but only from Lounge and higher, with rich standard equipment, in which there is no shortage of electric mirrors, automatic climate control, mp3 stereo ...
safety
In the chapter "Outside the city" it was said about a certain dynamism between the curves, about good reactivity Toyota Yaris Hybrid in mixed.
It is imperative to point out here that this liveliness does not for a moment call into question security.
Stability and predictability of response were the top priorities for Rising Sun engineers when tuning vehicle dynamics.
You can provoke it all you want, but electronic stability control does not allow even some degree of oversteer tolerance.
Corrections are always timely and sometimes seem almost preventative: a quick movement of the steering wheel is enough to warn of chips.
Considering mission car, one can only agree with this approach. What Yaris (hybrid and no) safety concerns are also clear from the Euro NCAP equipment and crash test.
The first includes six classic airbags plus one for the driver's knees, as well as ESP throughout the range.
In the second, a high level of protection for both adults and children is noted.
The braking distance, on the contrary, leaves much to be desired: of all three control speeds - 50, 90 and 130 km / h - the Japanese braking distance is slightly above average, respectively 10,2, 40,6 and 68,4 meters.
Not only that: the sensation of pressing the pedal depends to some extent on the interaction between the traditional braking system and the battery recharge function.
Our findings
Acceleration
| 0-50 km / h | 3,8 |
| 0-80 km / h | 7,9 |
| 0-90 km / h | 9,8 |
| 0-100 km / h | 12,1 |
| 0-120 km / h | 18,2 |
| 0-130 km / h | 22,4 |
recovery
| 50-90 km / h in d | 6,1 |
| 60-100 km / h in d | 6,9 |
| 80-120 km / h in d | 9,6 |
| 90-130 km / h in d | 12,9 |
Braking
| 50-0 km / h | 10,2 |
| 100-0 km / h | 40,6 |
| 130-0 km / h | 68,4 |
noise
| 50 km / h | 51 |
| 90 km / h | 62 |
| 130 km / h | 70 |
| Max Air conditioning | 66 |
Fuel
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Journey
| Media | 21,2 |
| 50 km / h | 47 |
| 90 km / h | 87 |
| 130 km / h | 127 |
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