Sportier Yaris SRs arrive

19 March 2007

  • New 131bhp Yaris SR is sportiest yet
  • Car costs from £12,995; on sale from April 1
  • Improved-value SR trim available with other engines

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Toyota's newest version of its Yaris supermini is the fastest it has yet built, and goes on sale from April 1.

The Yaris SR 1.8 uses a 131bhp petrol engine and is priced from £12,995 for a three-door version and £13,495 for a five-door.

The newcomer accelerates from 0-62mph in 9.3sec, and will manage a top speed of 121mph.

While that won't worry the legion of more powerful superminis such as the Clio Renaultsport or Vauxhall Corsa VXR, the Yaris SR's average fuel consumption of 39.2mpg is far better than these higher-performance rivals.

The chassis, suspension and steering of the new SR are all tuned for a sportier drive, and stability and traction controls are fitted as standard. A rear roof spoiler, side skirts, chrome exhaust, LED tail lights and remodelled front and rear bumpers set the model apart from other trims.

Other SR models are also being launched at the same time as the 1.8-litre, with prices starting at £10,695 for a three-door 1.3-litre petrol and £11,665 for a 1.4-litre diesel.