2011 Toyota Yaris HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) Concept

2011 Toyota Yaris HSD Concept debut at 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

2011 Toyota Yaris HSD Concept – What you’re looking at is the next-generation Toyota Yaris, previewed here as a concept vehicle equipped with a HSD (Hybrid Synergy Drive) system at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The new concept confirms Toyota’s commitment to offer a hybrid option on its entire model line, including entry level models like the Yaris. Compared to a standard Yaris, the HSD Concept features a new, more advanced and sophisticated style to the exterior design. It gets new highly contoured headlamps, a Toyota logo fully integrated within the front lip of the bonnet, a long, sweeping roofline, and a single, crisp character line which runs smoothly throughout the length of the vehicle.

Flanked by highly contoured headlamps, the upper grille opening is shallow, helping the air flow smoothly over the upper half of the body. And the Toyota logo is fully integrated within the front lip of the bonnet, adding stylish articulation to its leading edge. As far as performance figures go, 2011 Toyota Yaris HSD Concept is keeping mum. However, they stated that they had a few problems when making the Yaris hybrid, so we are expecting less than impressive numbers. After all, the current standard 2011 Toyota Yaris HSD Concept uses a 1.5L four cylinder engine that produces 106 hp at 6000 rpm and 103 lb.-ft. at 4200 rpm. A hybrid version of the same car would provide even lower numbers. Then there’s the idea that if Toyota had problems getting the Yaris to go hybrid, what’s to say those problems won’t be reflected in the road? Toyota isn’t exactly synonymous with safety these days.

Will the 2011 Toyota Yaris HSD Concept ever arrive stateside? Company officials have shied away from answering that question, but it isn’t likely. Seeing as the Valenciennes plant primarily builds Yaris models for European markets, we think the Yaris HSD — much like Honda Fit Hybrid — may not be ported to North America. The biggest competitor for the Yaris hybrid is the recently launched Honda Jazz hybrid. This model features a 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine combined with a CVT gearbox. An electric motor can be found smack dab in the middle of the two to create a parallel hybrid system with a total output of 101 HP. The bad news, however, is that the Jazz Hybrid will not be offered on the US market. Well, technically, this is good news for Toyota. The new Toyota Yaris is due out later this year as a 2012 model, while the hybrid version is likely to arrive sometime in the following year.

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