Toyota has released a new video of the Yaris Hybrid, presented at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The car, which uses the latest evolution of the HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) platform, is equipped with a 1.5-litre VVT-i petrol engine mated to an electric motor and battery pack located beneath the rear seat. The total output produced by the vehicle, in combined cycle sum up to 100 hp.

Toyota declares fuel consumption figures of 79 g/Km of CO2m that qualify the Yaris Hybrid for free road tax and London Congestion Charge exemption. Following tests carried out by the technicians of the Japanese brand, significant data have emerged regarding the performance of the electric motor: the car can travel zero emissions (without operating the petrol engine) 64% of the time for journeys less than 10Km. The battery pack has been reduced in size so that won’t affect the 286 litres of luggage space.

As for the aesthetics we can see a few changes to the front, now more aerodynamic and outlined, sporting a new front grille, modified bumpers and LED daytime headlights. The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is available to order now and will be delivered in July.

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Toyota introduced at the SEMA its own Yaris B-Spec Club Racer. Unlike many cars on display at the Las Vegas event, this car is not a mere exercise in style but will actually take part in the 2012 SCCA Championship, in the B-Spec class, where it will face competition from Fiat 500, Ford Fiesta, Honda Jazz and Mazda 2. The driver chosen by the Japanese carmaker for this American racing series is England’s Action Sports star and BMX legend Jamie Bestwick.

Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer uses 15″ Enkei alloys and a red livery inspired by Toyota GT-One TS020, the endurance car that raced at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 1998. Under the bonnet there is a 1.5-litre VVT-i engine - available on the American market only - with revised electronics which has been obviously tuned up in order to compete in the American series. Inside we have the complete fire suppression system, a six-point racing harness and a WRC-style steering wheel supplied by OMP. The car also uses a Beta Motorsports exhaust system, eight-point SCCA roll cage by Autopower Industries, Cusco suspension, Palid braking system and K&N filters.

View the full Toyota Yaris B-Spec Club Racer photo gallery

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Toyota has started work on the facelift for the Yaris, which by all accounts should be released by mid 2008. In brief, the nose has been corrected and the rear lights have been modified. However, perhaps these modifications are not an example of a proper restyling but simply an annual model retouch.

The Yaris Japanese car will undergo a few minor changes, only recognisable by a keen eye. The radiator grille will become narrower, whilst the tail lights will have new covers. The engine line-up will most likely be upgraded for better fuel economy and lower emissions.

Via | World Car Fans

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