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H ere is a sneak peek of the first full hybrid supermini on the market, the new Toyota Yaris Hybrid, which will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. With the ability to run solely on electric power, with zero exhaust emissions, it also acts as a closed system and never needs to be recharged. e system is similar to that seen in the Auris Hybrid, but redeveloped in key areas to make it 20% lighter. e Yaris Hybrid’s 1.5-litre petrol engine is new, while the motor, battery pack and associated components are smaller. e result is a Yaris just like any other with the fam- ily face to match, but combining 98bhp with what Toyota is calling “segment-leading CO2 emissions.” Its key rival is the Honda Jazz Hybrid, which doesn’t run a full hybrid system and emits 104g/km, so expect sub-100g/km from the Yaris. Toyota is staying tight-lipped about final numbers until official tests have been run and the data confirmed. What’s particularly impressive is that Toyota has been able to package all the hybrid technology with- out compromising interior or boot space at all, leav- ing it with the same 286-litre luggage capacity as any other version. Modifications have been made, however, to the aerodynamics of the hybrid model to make sure it’s as efficient as it can be. ere will be driving modes available for using the electric motor as much as possible, creating a zero- emission, super-quiet car for in-town driving. When the batteries’ energy is depleted the petrol engine will cut back in and help to recharge them. Final specifications are yet to be confirmed, but all models will come with continuously variable automatic transmissions and climate control. (PA) NEWS 12 The Sunday Times MOTORING FEBRUARY 19, 2012 New Kia Cee’d has designs on the future K orean car maker Kia is to launch an all-new version of its popular Cee’d at the Geneva Motor Show next month. e all-new Cee’d five-door hatchback is longer, wider and lower than its predeces- sor, with the same long wheelbase to ensure plenty of space for passen- gers. e car’s coupe-like proportions are emphasised by a steeply raked A-pillar, a low belt-line at the front and lengthened side windows. At the front, new Cee’d is dominated by the latest interpretation of Kia’s trademark ‘tiger-nose’ grille and aggressive, wraparound headlamp clusters housing signature LED daytime running lights. Inside, there is a new interior boasting higher quality materials. Skoda trials electric Octavia T ests have begun on a zero- emission version of Skoda’s family hatchback, which will see 10 all-elec- tric Green E Line Octavias rolling around the streets of Mlada Boleslav in the Czech Republic. e real-world evalua- tions mark Skoda’s first use of an electric powertrain on the public road. e technology, which is being developed in tandem with other Volk- swagen Group companies, will give engineers an insight as to whether plug-in cars of the Octavia’s size are viable yet. It will also show the companies those aspects of the systems that need to be improved or could be developed further prior to production. Using a 60kW (80bhp) motor that can run at up to 114bhp for one- minute bursts, the Octavia Green E Line can hit 62 mph in 12 seconds, with a top speed of 84 mph. e motor’s 199lb.ft of torque is available from zero revs, making it very quick from stationary up to urban speeds. A total of 180 battery cells make up the energy storage, providing up to 93 miles of range – more than enough for most commuters, says Skoda. e batteries weigh a total of 315kg and are installed under the middle and rear of the car in such a way that it can still seat five people. Dr Eckhard Scholz, board member in charge of research and devel- opment, said: “ŠKODA and the entire Volkswagen Group have a long- time aim, and that is sustainable mobility based on renewable energy sources. “ere is no doubt electric propulsion is becoming more and more important for mobility with as low emissions as possible. Working as we are with our Group partners, we think we are making very good progress.” (PA) Subaru’s double debut at Geneva Motor Show J apanese car maker Subaru is preparing to wow the crowd at the in- fluential Geneva Motor Show next month with two new models. First up is the firm’s hotly anticipated new sports coupe, the BRZ. Developed in co-operation with Toyota, this front-engine, rear-wheel drive coupe promises affordable performance motoring for keen drivers. Powered by Subaru’s trademark horizontally-opposed 2.0-litre Boxer engine, this car is expected to deliver impressive levels of grip and handling thanks to the lowest centre of gravity of any production car. Of equal importance will be the unveiling of Subaru’s fourth-genera- tion Impreza. According to its maker, the car will boast superior relia- bility, handling and safety features, while its signature Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive system and Boxer engine remain its core features. (PA) Full hybrid Yaris set for Geneva
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H ere is a sneak peek of thefirst full hybrid superminion the market, the new
Toyota Yaris Hybrid, which willhave its world premiere at theGeneva Motor Show in March.
With the ability to run solely onelectric power, with zero exhaustemissions, it also acts as a closedsystem and never needs to berecharged. The system is similar tothat seen in the Auris Hybrid, butredeveloped in key areas to makeit 20% lighter.
The Yaris Hybrid’s 1.5-litre petrol engine is new, while the motor, battery pack and associatedcomponents are smaller.
The result is a Yaris just like any other with the fam-ily face to match, but combining 98bhp with whatToyota is calling “segment-leading CO2 emissions.”Its key rival is the Honda Jazz Hybrid, which doesn’trun a full hybrid system and emits 104g/km, so expect sub-100g/km from the Yaris.
Toyota is staying tight-lipped about final numbersuntil official tests have been run and the data confirmed.
What’s particularly impressive is that Toyota hasbeen able to package all the hybrid technology with-out compromising interior or boot space at all, leav-ing it with the same 286-litre luggage capacity as anyother version.
Modifications have been made, however, to theaerodynamics of the hybrid model to make sure it’sas efficient as it can be.
There will be driving modes available for using theelectric motor as much as possible, creating a zero-emission, super-quiet car for in-town driving. Whenthe batteries’ energy is depleted the petrol engine willcut back in and help to recharge them.
Final specifications are yet to be confirmed, but all models will come with continuously variable automatic transmissions and climate control. (PA)
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12 The Sunday Times MOTORING FEBRUARY 19, 2012
New Kia Cee’d hasdesigns on the future K orean car maker Kia is to launch an all-new version of its popular
Cee’d at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The all-new Cee’dfive-door hatchback is longer, wider and lower than its predeces-
sor, with the same long wheelbase to ensure plenty of space for passen-gers. The car’s coupe-like proportions are emphasised by a steeply rakedA-pillar, a low belt-line at the front and lengthened side windows.
At the front, new Cee’d is dominated by the latest interpretation ofKia’s trademark ‘tiger-nose’ grille and aggressive, wraparound headlampclusters housing signature LED daytime running lights. Inside, there isa new interior boasting higher quality materials.
Skoda trials electricOctavia T ests have begun on a zero-
emission version ofSkoda’s family
hatchback, whichwill see 10 all-elec-tric Green E LineOctavias rollingaround the streetsof Mlada Boleslav inthe Czech Republic.
The real-world evalua-tions mark Skoda’s first use of an electric powertrain on the public road.The technology, which is being developed in tandem with other Volk-swagen Group companies, will give engineers an insight as to whetherplug-in cars of the Octavia’s size are viable yet.
It will also show the companies those aspects of the systems that needto be improved or could be developed further prior to production.
Using a 60kW (80bhp) motor that can run at up to 114bhp for one-minute bursts, the Octavia Green E Line can hit 62 mph in 12 seconds,with a top speed of 84 mph. The motor’s 199lb.ft of torque is availablefrom zero revs, making it very quick from stationary up to urban speeds.
A total of 180 battery cells make up the energy storage, providing upto 93 miles of range – more than enough for most commuters, saysSkoda. The batteries weigh a total of 315kg and are installed under themiddle and rear of the car in such a way that it can still seat five people.
Dr Eckhard Scholz, board member in charge of research and devel-opment, said: “ŠKODA and the entire Volkswagen Group have a long-time aim, and that is sustainable mobility based on renewable energysources.
“There is no doubt electric propulsion is becoming more and moreimportant for mobility with as low emissions as possible. Working as weare with our Group partners, we think we are making very goodprogress.” (PA)
Subaru’s double debutat Geneva Motor ShowJ apanese car maker Subaru is preparing to wow the crowd at the in-
fluential Geneva Motor Show next month with two new models.First up is the firm’s hotly anticipated new sports coupe, the BRZ.
Developed in co-operation with Toyota, this front-engine, rear-wheeldrive coupe promises affordable performance motoring for keen drivers.Powered by Subaru’s trademark horizontally-opposed 2.0-litre Boxer engine, this car is expected to deliver impressive levels of grip and handling thanks to the lowest centre of gravity of any production car.
Of equal importance will be the unveiling of Subaru’s fourth-genera-tion Impreza. According to its maker, the car will boast superior relia-bility, handling and safety features, while its signature SymmetricalAll-Wheel-Drive system and Boxer engine remain its core features. (PA)
Full hybridYaris set forGeneva
