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Redesign of Toyota Vitz (Echo) with Stop-Start System Hits Japanese Market
10 February 2005
Toyota may have pulled the plug on the Echo in the US, but has just released a fully redesigned of the Japanese market version of the car, the Vitz. The company is targeting Japanese sales of at least 10,000 units per month—a hot seller in any market.
The new Vitz models offer 1.0-liter, 1.3-liter and 1.5-liter engines with VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing–intelligent) and continuously variable transmissions to provide higher performance while maintaining low fuel consumption.
Toyota is also implementing its stop-start system—Intelligent Idling Stop System—in the redesigned Vitz.
Using a Li-Ion battery/starter system implemented with the CVT, the stop-start system helps lower the Vitz fuel consumption to 25.5 liters/km kilometers/liter (60 mpg) in the 1.0-liter version. This is an 8.5% improvement over the previous version of the Vitz with IISS (released in 2003), and, according to Toyota, is the best gasoline fuel consumption in Japan, excluding minivehicles and hybrid vehicles.
CO2 emissions from the 1.0-liter Vitz with IISS are a low 94.8 g/km.
Toyota also implemented its Eco-VAS (Eco-Vehicle Assessment System)—a comprehensive environmental impact assessment system—for the first time in the new Vitz, resulting in a reduction of environmental impact throughout the entire life cycle of the vehicle from production to disposal.
Despite its failure in the US, the Vitz is popular elsewhere is the world. (It is sold as the Yaris in Europe.) The Vitz—including its international siblings—is the third-highest volume production Toyota model behind Corolla and Camry, with more than 2.5 million units sold in the five years. (Times of Oman)
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Posted by: ricky ji pai | August 15, 2005 at 04:22 AM
hi,
when is this model comming to malaysia ?
pls send me the price (rm) for all model toyota vitz?
how much does it cost and when can place booking?
Regards
GanGan
Posted by: gangan | August 17, 2005 at 10:53 PM
hi,
when is this model comming to malaysia ?
pls send me the price (rm) for all model toyota vitz?
how much does it cost and when can place booking?
Regards
GanGan
Posted by: gangan | August 17, 2005 at 10:54 PM
hello....
which model are available in Malaysia??
1.3 ?? 1.5 ?? or 1.0 ??
plz revert....
Posted by: p & p | August 19, 2005 at 02:56 AM
hello...
which model are available in Malaysia??
1.3 ?? 1.5 ?? or 1.0 ??
please revert!!!!!
Posted by: p & p | August 19, 2005 at 02:59 AM
Still no news yet for this car in Malaysia?
Posted by: Joey | August 23, 2005 at 11:27 PM
Hi,
When is vitz launch in Malaysia?
How does does it cost for model 1.0, 1.3 and 1.5?
When can I place advance booking?
Thank
Posted by: mok | August 25, 2005 at 02:29 AM
HI,
when malaysia will launch toyota vitz 1.0, 1.3, 1.5 model? How much is it (rm)????
when can i place a advance booking?
Thanks.
Posted by: florence | August 25, 2005 at 05:45 PM
Any answers to all these questions on Vitz?? Really keen to know.
Posted by: pat | August 29, 2005 at 07:11 AM
Pls let me know once info is released for the pre-booking of the 1.3 and 1.5 in Malaysia.
Posted by: ade | August 29, 2005 at 05:44 PM
Hi,
When is this model launch in Malaysia?
Pls send me the price (in RM) for model 1.0, 1.3 & 1.5
Thanks ^.^
Posted by: Jamie | September 05, 2005 at 10:46 PM
hehe, like all the people from above, I'd like to know the availability of Vitz in Malaysia. Can anyone clarify the issue? Mike?
Posted by: kelvin | September 06, 2005 at 06:43 PM
I will definitely try to find out from Toyota.
Posted by: Mike | September 06, 2005 at 07:22 PM
please send the price(RM) for me of toyota vitz(all model).and let me know when toyota vitz coming malaysia?
Posted by: queenzy | September 07, 2005 at 06:44 AM
hi ! may i know what is the price (RM) for all model. and when will available at malaysia?
thanks
Posted by: hooi lin | September 11, 2005 at 07:07 AM
hi there pls send me the price list for the toyota vitz. and when the toyota vitz can get in malaysia? pls kindly to let me know, thanks.
Posted by: rachel koh | September 12, 2005 at 09:59 PM
when com to maylaisa pls tell me cant hang on much longr wil die if not know pls tell me pls
when
Posted by: tomy | September 13, 2005 at 06:54 PM
dear sir,
i am interested in purchasing vitz. kindly can u send me how much it cost 1.5 and 1300cc 2003 .
with best regards,
Asif
Posted by: khan | September 16, 2005 at 07:07 AM
Hi,
When is model coming to Malaysia?
Please send me the price(in RM)for model 1.0, 1.3 & 1.5 for Auto
When i place advance booking?
Thanks
Posted by: Gigi | September 21, 2005 at 08:03 PM
I am interested in purchasing the Vitz and would like to know the price and shipping cost to Barbados.
Posted by: Deborah Inniss | September 22, 2005 at 07:02 PM
I would also like the price list for the 2002 Vitz
Posted by: Deborah Inniss | September 22, 2005 at 07:06 PM
Oh comfirm wait for this car....
When vitz will be released?
How much?
Posted by: Elaine Thong | September 24, 2005 at 10:20 PM
Hi, appreciate if i can have the car price and wish to book the car before it is launch! I love the models so much and i believed Toyota can be better than others!
Posted by: shirly chan | September 25, 2005 at 05:43 PM
Hello,please let me know when is this model is coming to malaysia. How much does its cost? Thanks
Posted by: Steve Chong | September 26, 2005 at 09:38 AM
When is vitz coming to Malaysia?
I would like to place my booking.
Pls email me the details before it is launch in Malaysia.
Posted by: shenice | September 27, 2005 at 11:13 PM
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pai here, i just want know what the price of toyota vitz. is it better than myvi? if the car coming out between 1 year, i will wait for vitz, if not,i will booking myvi! pls send me answer... TQ