With this unique step, Toyota Yaris looks to steal Indian hearts

Even when the Indian market is not yet fully inclined to adopt global safety standards in automobiles, the Japanese manufacturer Toyota, which launched the Toyota Yaris in India at a price of 8.75 lakh, says that the safety of its drivers is your top priority The design of the Toyota Yaris is similar to that of the Corolla Altis, but the sedan is smaller. Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Vento and Skoda Rapid are the cars that enter directly into competition with Yaris and with these unique characteristics, this medium-sized sedan, which was first presented at the 2018 Automobile Expo, seeks to score points others.

N Raja, Deputy Managing Director of Toyota Kirloskar Motor in an interview with DNA, said: "Safety is the core of Toyota's holistic approach through end-to-end operation from manufacturing to customers and society In general, improved infrastructure, better roads, more motorways and cars with the latest technology, there is a growing need to ensure road safety, and customers even in smaller cities have begun to recognize the importance of safety features in vehicles and vehicles. They do not mind spending more. "

Among the safety features of Toyota Yaris are:
1. Up to 7 airbags
2. Rear camera
3. Front and rear parking sensors
4. The car also has features of hill start assist control, so that the car does not slide backwards when traveling on mountain roads
5. ABS (Antilock Braking System) together with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce).
6. Windscreen wipers with rain sensor
The car is powered by a dual 1.5-liter VVT-i gasoline engine with 6,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 140 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Yaris has a six-speed manual gearbox. Toyota is also offering a seven-speed CVT automatic transmission in all variants. However, there is no diesel version available as of now. Raja said ABS & EBD were standardized for all variants and models with the launch of Etios Platinum in September 2016. He added that the company also offers ISOFIX child seat as a safety accessory, which is becoming an industry standard. .

Toyota was the first to standardize front dual airbags on all its models with the launch of Toyota Etios in 2015, he revealed and added that now with Yaris it is the first in the segment to offer 7 SRS air bags in all variants. Raja also revealed the reason behind the decision. He said: "Given the growing awareness among customers and the changing need for better safety features, Toyota has introduced global safety features into the Indian market long before Indian regulations made it mandatory."