Toyota Vitz (KSP130/NSP130/NCP130). 2010–19 (prod. n/a). 3- and 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 998 cm³ (I3 DOHC), 1329, 1496, 1798 cm³ petrol, 1497 cm³ petrol–electric hybrid (I4 DOHC), 1364 cm³ diesel (I4 OHC). Third-generation Vitz, launched in December 2010, again exported as Yaris. Stop–start 1·3 the most innovative on launch, saving fuel to the tune of 26·5 km/ℓ (75 mpg [Imperial]). Production first with UV-reducing glass in the front-door glass, reducing 99 per cent of UV light. Initially topped with RS model, equipped with 1·5, though FWD only; 4WD available for lesser models. CVT option across range. Larger and more athletic exterior, with C_d dropping to 0,285, appearing less international and more Japanese than its predecessor; more interior room. Less engaging behind the wheel compared with previous model. Potent GRMN model first appeared 2013, with 1·5 turbo, then again in 2017 with 1·8 turbo developing 212 PS. “Cross”-grille facelift in 2014. Replaced in the US after the 2018 model year with a facelifted Mazda Demio (DJ).

Manufacturing location: Japan

Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Vitz | Predecessor: Toyota Vitz (P90) | Successors: Toyota Yaris (2016–20), Toyota Yaris (P210)

q.v. Toyota Corolla (E160)