Toyota announces entry into B-High segment with Yaris

New Delhi Feb 7 (IANS) Announcing its entry into the highly competitive B-High segment in India automobile manufacturer Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday unveiled "Yaris" its most anticipated launch this year.

Equipped with technology features like roof-mounted air vents with ambient illumination fuel saving calculator and power driver seat the compact sedan also boats of safety features like seven airbags and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD).

The company said the vehicle would come with 1.5 L Dual VVT-i Gasoline Engine and 7-speed Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) or 6-speed manual transmission.

While unveiling the vehicle at the pre-open event of the 14th Auto Expo company s Managing Director Akito Tachibana said the vehicle which had made a splash across the world come to India with "unique features customised for the Indian market".

The "Auto Expo -- The Motor Show" 2018 is being held from February 9-14 2018 at the India Expo Mart Greater Noida.

However February 7-8 is reserved for the media and exhibitors.

--IANS
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