Dwibahasa FULL Review: Toyota Yaris 1.5 range (part 1)

Part 1: Exterior, Yaris Variant difference.

In this blog entry, I Jeff LIM am attempting a dual language article.  I shall review 1 paragraph English and 1 paragraph Malay.  This is a new challenge for me.  Back to the Yaris.  #LIfeneedsaY, #newyaris.  

The Yaris was launched back in April 2019.  Since launched, UMW Toyota have sold around 24,000 units (estimated, correct me if I am wrong).  

PART 1: EXTERIOR, Colour, Yaris J/E/G Perbezaan 

Saya, Jefferson Lim, akan cuba dwibahasa artikel untuk isi kandungan ini.  Jeff akan mengulas 1 perenggan English dan 1 perenggan Bahasa Melayu.  Tolong sabar tuan2 dan puan2 sebab ini kali pertama saya cuba cabaran   Mari kita balik ke Yaris. #yarisbaru #yaris2020.  Yaris ini telah dilancarkan semenjak April 2019.  Dari pelancaran hingga sekarang, UMW Toyota berjaya jual sekitar 24000 unit (Anggaran saya, sila betulkan jika salah).

JEFFERSON LIM: Direct: https://bit.ly/2EPyIsWC.  

Above:Yaris Red Mica metallic 3R3.  The most popular colour choices among buyers.  Slightly over 1/3.  

Gambar Atas: Yaris Merah Mica Metalic 3R3.  Ini pilihan warna yang paling popular dikalangan pelanggan.  Ia terdiri daripada 1/3 iaitu 38.3%  pemilik Yaris Merah. 

Below are Colour and variant demographics According to Toyota Yaris Club Poll.  There were 337 owners voted in this poll.  

Dibawah adalah Warna dan variant demografik Yaris mengikut tinjauan Kelab Toyota Yaris.  

The result/Keputusan berikut:

62% Yaris E.

36% Yaris G

2% Yaris J

38.3%  Red

28.5% White

13% Black

11.3% Silver

8.9% Citrus Mica

Below: Colour choices.  Source: UMW Toyota Press release.

 

Black Yaris / Yaris Hitam

Why choose Citrus Colour?  

It stands out of the crowd.  Especially underground parking lot.  It scream LOUD for  attention

seeking you.  It turn heads.  

Kenapa pilih Citrus Lime warna?

Sebab ia MENONJOK Mata.  Terutama di Lot parking besmen.  Ia jerit KUAT Tarikan.

Red Mica Metallic (3R3).  Why this colour?

1) It's the most popular colour.  38.3% Yaris buyer chosen this colour.  This red is Just nice

Not too bright, not too liver...  If black hid the b-pillar plastic.  This one blends with the rear tailights.  Looks elegant.  Suits boys and girls in you. Below is what I am talking about.

End of red.

Silver 1D4.  Why this colour?

1) It makes the car looks larger.  Blends with the rim and chrome grille and door 

handles (G spec).

2) Easy to clean and take care.  

White 040.  Why this Color?

1) Like silver, it looks bigger.  Optical ilusion.

2) White is the 2nd most popular choice with 28.5% Yaris buyer.

3) You only need 9H Glass OR Ceramic coating to bring out the best.  Easier to 

maintain.  From far cannot see scratch or stone chip unlike black. 

Without further ado let's proceed to Visual Differences between Yaris J, Yaris E, and Yaris G.

Standard Across variants.  Model code: NSP151R-BHXDKE:

1) 7 airbags.

2) ABS, EBD, BA, TRC, HAC and VSC

3) Fabric seats.

4) 2NR-FE i4, 16v DOHC, Dual VVT-i engine 

- 107ps / 6000rpm power, 140Nm / 4200rpm torque

5) 7 speed Sequential CVT

6) EPS (Electric Power steering)

7) Rear fog lights

8) 60:40 split folding rear seats

- 309 litres boot space expandable to 895 litres.

9) Smart keyless entry with Push Start

10) Door visors

11) Front foot well blue light illumination + scuff plate

12) Rear ISOFIX (2 outer) Child Anchor, 3 point x3 rear seatbelts. 

13) Immobilizer, Siren+Backup battery, Cabin and tilt sensor.

14) GOA Impact absorbing body + Head and side impact protection structure

15) WIL (Whiplash Injury Lessening) Front seats 

16) Follow me home (30 secs) headlight delay + DRL (Daytime running lights.

YARIS J (yq):  PRICE: RM70,888 OTR without insurance.

 From this photo, you'll notice, No chrome one grill-headlight, no fog lights.

 Above: 15" Rim and 185/60R15 with steel spare tyre,
Below: No spoiler.

 Above: Steering unwrapped kosong, No chrome/silver air vent trim and center console.  Below: No Sport/ECO mode

 Above: No Auto Folding side mirrors.  Door trim fabric.  Below: Yellow headlights with no foglights.

 Above, besides Yellow halogen lights, No Foglights and chrome.

 Above: Old School player without Reverse camera.  Old skool Pemain CD, Bluetooth tanpa Reverse kamera.

 Above: Simple 3 spoke steering.  No MID and optitron.

 Above: REAR Bulb lights, No LED.  Lampu Belakang Bulb bukan LED.

 No chrome door handles.

 No rear spoiler, rear drum brakes (not shown).

Above: 0 chrome, 15" rims and tyres With smaller 5.1m turning radius.

Others: 

5.1m turning radius

No Tinted 

No BSM, No RCTA side mirror

No ECM Rear view mirror

No PVM, No reverse camera

2 Din CD-Bluetooth MP3 player, No T-link, No touch screen

Rear Drum brakes

No spoiler.

No Sport OR Eco mode.  only 1 "Normal" mode.

Basic Dashboard no chrome/any trim

Unpainted plastic grille

4 speakers

Center console with fabric cover without rear USB

END OF YARIS J.

COMMERCIAL BREAK:

Why Buy from me?

 We have Multiple outlets.  1S+2S in Aman Suria and Taman Emas, 3S at Nilai and 4S at Teluk Panglima, Klang.

 Above and below: We have ALL Models for test drive.  Walk in: Vios, Yaris, Camry and Hilux
Appointment: Altis, Avanza, Innova, Harrier, Fortuner, Rush, Hiace, Vellfire.

Above: Small but Cosy Showroom...

 Above and below: Plenty of Stock, Stored in secured and covered guarded car park.

 Above: You see, 5 cars waiting for you to test drive. 

It's so good that it's Uncle YS Khong favourite Toyota Showroom.

 Above: Me, myself and I.  7 years and 8 months in Car line (1st 6.5 years in Hyundai)

Lastly Our Strong Sales team.

  

END OF COMMERCIAL BREAK.

YARIS E:  RM76,888 OTR without insurance.  

What does RM6,000 extra buys you:

1) 16" Alloy rims 195/50R16 with full size spare tyre.

2) Projector Halogen headlights + foglights + upper chrome headlights

3) Rear LED Combi-lamps

4) ECO/Sport and Normal drive mode

5) 5.7m turning radius (due to larger rim and tyres)

6) Toyota Premium Solar and Security tinted (by ECOTINT)

7) PVM - 360 deg + Reverse camera

8) DVD Player with 6.8" touch screen, USB Mirror-link, Bluetooth, MP3, USB

9) Audio control steering wheel

10) BSM (Blind spot monitor) + RCT Alert at side mirror

11) full aerokit with rear spoiler

12) Coloured grille and door handles

13) Dashboard air-vents adds silver trim...

14) Front DVR (Dashcam) with GPS, Wifi, Parking mode.

15) 2 lines Multi simple Multi info display

16) Center console with 2 rear USB Ports.

END OF YARIS E.

YARIS G: Adds RM7,000.  RM83,888 OTR Without insurance:

Adds:  

1) Rear disk brakes (Brek disk belakang)

2) ECM (Auto dimming) rear mirror

3) MID Optitron Display with 4.2" color LCD meter.

4) Chrome door handles

5) Leather wrapped steering wheel and gearknob

6) 6 speakers

7) single zone Automatic Air-cond

8) More chrome at front grille and headlights.

Me and my customers:

Before I go, Here's a parting shot:  Sebelum saya roger off, mari kita nikmati shot terakhir:

END OF PART 1, Stay tuned for Part 2: Driving, Performance, Seating position, Vios vs Yaris comparison and Specifications.  

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