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2017 Toyota Yaris: UK prices and specs revealed

Toyota has revealed full UK prices and specs for the new 2017 Yaris, and the revised supermini is on sale in the UK now following its debut in the metal at the Geneva motor show last week.
The 2017 Yaris introduces a new look, new technology and a new petrol 1.5-litre petrol engine. prices start at £12,495, implying the very most affordable version of Toyota’s supermini is now £1,000 much more than the base version of the outgoing model.
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In terms of styling, the 2017 Yaris has been refreshed on the outside with tweaks intended to make the car look sportier and wider. At the front, it gets an evolved, sharper face with new headlights, a new front grille plus a easier nose, while the door mouldings down the side are placed lower.
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The changes continue around the back with new horizontal taillights, a revised tailgate as well as a new rear bumper. purchasers will be able to spec their vehicles with new three new alloy wheel designs, alongside two new paint colour options. LED daytime running headlights plus LED taillights make the options list.
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In the cabin, new colours, trims and upholstery options are available, and are integrated with revised dials, new “propeller” style air vents and new look switchgear. the most essential introduction is a 4.2-inch colour display embedded in the instrument binnacle, which comes as standard on icon trim vehicles and up. 
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In terms of engines, Toyota has revealed that a new 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol is one of the powerplants making its way into the 2017 Yaris. With this new larger engine, Toyota promises much more power, torque and performance, but crucially improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. It develops 110bhp and 136Nm of torque with Toyota declaring the new 1.5-litre will be 0.8 seconds quicker to 62mph than the current 1.3-litre car, taking 11 seconds flat. 
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