The previous 4-cylinder 1.0 VVT-i engine was replaced by the 3-cylinder engine also found in the Toyota Aygo. The Vitz RS was launched in 2005. It is powered 1.5 L 4-cylinder VVT-i engine rated 107 bhp (80 kW) and 140 N⋅m (103 lbf⋅ft). For the European market in early 2009 the Yaris added a 1.33-litre engine with Stop & Start technology. The Yaris received its facelift on 16 March 2009 with new bumpers, grille, tail lights and revised interior. This usually takes the form of one green light on the dashboard on cars from the 1950s or older, or two green indicator lights on cars from the 1960s to the present, and a rhythmic ticking sound generated electromechanically or electronically by the flasher. The "driving light" term has been supplanted in US regulations by the functionally descriptive term "auxiliary high-beam light". Auxiliary Upper Beam Lamps"". Although an RS version was offered, it consisted of cosmetic changes only. The CE was an economy version only available with three doors and did not feature power steering, a rear wiper or a four-way speaker system, while the RS was only available with five doors and featured an aero package, aluminium alloy wheels, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob along with sport seats.
The models which have automatic transmission adopt a 4WD layout while the manual version use a standard front 2WD layout. These models were known as "Vitz TRD Racing", "Vitz TRD Sport M" and turbocharged "Vitz TRD Turbo M". The Vitz has nine airbags for some models. The Leahead i1 has received criticism for faulty airbags. The Yaris became the first car in its class to offer nine airbags. These proposed hybrid motorcycles could incorporate components from the upcoming Honda Insight car and its hybrid powertrain. In 1969, Honda introduced the more affordable CB750, which had a single hydraulically actuated front disc brake (and a rear drum brake), and which sold in huge numbers. It also features sports tuned steering and suspension as well as disc rear brakes. February 2012 the Yaris received front and rear bumpers, rear LED tail lights from the facelifted Vitz RS/Yaris TS, and updated steering wheel. Car manufacturers have inundated consumers with marketing proclaiming AWD as a safety feature, although the advantage of AWD over FWD occurs in accelerating, not braking or steering. In China, the Yaris received a second facelift in 2011, which has an extended front body which brings the car to measure 3,915 mm (154.1 in) in length and a new chrome grille.
The mid-level E got aero-style mudguards and roof spoiler, while full body kits are remained on the S and S Limited. The new base model J was added into the lineup in 2008. Limited edition TRD Sportivo model were added, based from J trim with body kit and lowered springs, only 10 units were made. In September 2008, Toyota Modellista International launched three special editions of the Vitz RS with a number of cosmetic and TRD performance parts for the Japanese market. Engine available ranges from 1 to 1.5-litres starting with the basic B variant to the sporty RS variant featuring a sports package and minor cosmetic bits on its interior and minor tweaks to its suspension. It is powered by the 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE engine matched to 4-speed Super ECT automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. The automatic only S and S Limited came with front, side and rear spoilers. Imported from Thailand, powertrains comprised a 1.3-litre engine and six-speed manual or optional automatic.
All Canadian-bound Echo hatches were sold with the 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE engine and rated at 108 hp (81 kW). The Vitz RS was sold in North American market equipped with the base 1.5-litre engine, and in European markets as the Yaris TS. The Vitz platform was larger in all metrics, to create a larger interior space on par with vehicles in the segment above. UNECE regulation 130 does not require LDWS of heavy vehicles to work under 60 km/h or to work in a curve with a radius lower than 250 meters. Amber lights are permitted on Surf Life Saving rescue vehicles. The Vitz also received a minor facelift in 2009 with slight subtle revisions to its bumper with in-built cornering protectors, air dams and revised tail lights. Many cars have lights in the trunk, the engine compartment, the glove box, and other storage compartments. Engine Start/Stop button is for the S Limited only. The 1.3-litre engine was revised to offer slightly more power, and the 1.4 D-4D got a 15 PS (11 kW; 15 hp) boost to 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp), the former engine allowing it to achieve exceptional fuel economy.
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