2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Review

2012 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Review - The Toyota Yaris HSD is actually relatively good-looking and features a smart exterior design. There’s relatively short overhangs on the front and rear, providing maximum interior room, while certain elements of the body contour have been created to benefit wind flow. A hybrid version of the Toyota Yaris compact car is in the works, but the new hybrid won’t hit the market until around 2012.

Toyota has revealed images and details of the Toyota Yaris HSD Concept unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The car is claimed to be the world’s first B-segment hybrid car and promises to offer class-leading fuel economy and emissions figures when the production model hits the showrooms.

The Toyota Yaris HSD features Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system which allows the Yaris to be driven in full-electric mode. In this mode the car emits zero tailpipe emissions and uses zero fuel. The system also provides the Toyota model with reduced maintenance costs as there is no alternator, starter motor or any drive belts.