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Toyota Optimal Drive

Toyota Optimal Drive brings a new family of engines to the 2010 Yaris range, each designed to offer outstanding fuel economy without compromise in performance.

Toyota Optimal Drive Benefits for Yaris

Previous Model: 1.3L

New Model: 1.33 VVT-i petrol

(without Toyota Optimal Drive) (with Toyota Optimal Drive)
Power (DIN hp) 87 Power (DIN hp) 101 (+16%)
Torque (Nm) 121 Torque (Nm) 132 (+9%)
CO2 (g/km) 141 CO2 (g/km) 120 (-16%)
Miles per gallon 47.1 Miles per gallon 55.4 (+18%)
VED £120 VED £0* (-£120)
Stop & Start No Stop & Start Yes  
Transmission 5 speed Transmission 6 speed  

1.0 litre VVT-i petrol

Reduced weight and space-saving design combined. The result? Superb fuel economy with nippy performance.

1.33 litre VVT-i petrol

The new 1.33 litre VVT-i petrol engine increases fuel economy by up to 18%, while boosting power by up to 16% compared to the previous engine. It's all thanks to a new super-lightweight engine design and our advanced Stop and Start system, which is specified as standard with the 6-Speed Manual transmission. Alternatively, choose the 6 Speed Multimode transmission with paddle shift for easy gear changes†.

†Stop and Start not available with MultiMode transmission.