The XP210 series Toyota Yaris is the fourth generation of the Yaris, a subcompact car/supermini manufactured by Toyota for the Japanese, European, and Australasian markets. Released in October 2019, it replaced the XP130 series Yaris/Vitz and is built on the GA-B platform. The standard Yaris variants are only available in a 5-door hatchback body, with a 3-door model reserved for the performance-oriented GR Yaris.
Key Points:
1. Release: The XP210 series Toyota Yaris was launched in October 2019 to replace the XP130 series Yaris/Vitz.
2. Bodywork: The standard Yaris variants are 5-door hatchbacks, while the bespoke 3-door model is reserved for the high-performance GR Yaris.
3. Platform: Built on the GA-B platform, the development was led by chief engineer Yasunori Suezawa and chief hybrid engineer Takashi Uehara within the "Toyota Compact Car Company."
4. Development: Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda decided to delay the launch by a year in 2015 to revise the GA-B platform, which was initially larger, heavier, and more expensive than intended due to shared parts with other TNGA platforms.
5. Market Availability: The Yaris is targeted at the Japanese, European, and Australasian markets.
6. Emphasis on Performance: The GR Yaris variant is designed for enhanced performance and features a 3
