Toyota Belta, Under the names Yaris and Vios in North America, Australia, and Asia, the Toyota Belta, or Toyota Beruta in Japan, is a subcompact sedan.
2005 saw the release of the Toyota Belta. The front-wheel-drive Toyota Belta is a subcompact automobile. The Toyota Vios and Toyota Yaris Sedan are other names for the Belta in some South Asian countries. Toyota Belta is now the preferred model over Toyota Platz. Toyota produced the Toyota Belta 2005 for 8 years until ceasing manufacturing in 2012.
Markets
Asia
The Belta was marketed in the majority of Asian regions (apart from Japan, Hong Kong, and Macau) as the second-generation Vios, which was produced and put together in China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. It launched originally in April 2007. The Belta/Yaris sedan was made in Japan for both the Japanese market and the rest of the world.
Japan
The 1.0 L 1KR-FE straight-three engine (KSP92), rated at 71 PS (52 kW; 70 hp), and two variants of the 1.3 L engines, the 2NZ-FE (NCP92/96) or 2SZ-FE (SCP92), both rated at 87 PS (64 kW; 86 hp), were available for the Japanese market. The “1KR-FE” and “2SZ-FE” engines both feature a Super CVT-i transmission (the former is also available with a 5-speed manual), whilst the “2NZ-FE” engine has a 4-speed Super ECT transmission and solely offers all-wheel drive. The automobile was available in two trim levels: X and G, the latter of which did not have a 1.0 L engine. An AWD option was available for both trim levels. The less expensive X grade also offered optional S (sporty), L (luxury), or Business (commercial/fleet) packages.
China
China saw the 2008 release of the second-generation Vios. The only available in China 1.3-liter 2NZ-FE and 1.6-liter 4ZR-FE engines are available for Chinese models. Standard transmissions include a 4-speed automatic and a 5-speed manual. Also exclusive to this market is a sunroof option.
Trim levels for the Mainland China Vios include:
1.6 GL-S, 1.6 GLX-i, and 1.3/1.6 GL-i
Exterior
A design language found in the Toyota Vitz is also present on the outside of the Toyota Belta. Trapezium-shaped upswept headlamps, a grille with two air intakes, and a rectangular intake on the sizable front bumper are all features of the front end. Trapezium-shaped, slender, side-swept taillights, a chrome strip running the length of the trunk, and a sizable back bumper are all present on the rear end. The Toyota Belta’s general outward design is quite angular and sinuous, making it stand out among other vehicles of the same class. The style of the Toyota Belta is the same across all variations. FOG LIGHTS are options.
Interior
The Toyota Belta’s interior is decorated with trim pieces made of polished silver and black plastic. Black cloth adorns both the front and back seats. A 2-speaker radio audio system, power windows, twin front airbags, cup holders, trip computer, power steering, and air conditioning are all included as standard features. Satellite navigation, climate control, leather upholstery, and heated front seats are among the options and features available on higher-end versions. The Toyota Belta’s cabin delivers a reasonable level of comfort and interior refinement, as well as a respectable quantity of internal room.
Engine
1.0 Liter DOHC 12-Valve VVT-I Inline-3
1.3 Liter DOHC 16-Valve VVT-I Inline-4
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual
CVT Automatic
Mileage
The Toyota Belta’s average fuel economy is up to 14 km/l, giving the subcompact sedan’s 42-liter fuel tank a potential range of up to 588 km.
Competitor
Honda City and Suzuki Liana are the Toyota Belta’s major rivals.
Specifications
1.0 Liter DOHC 12-Valve VVT-I Inline-3 70bhp@6000RPM
1.3 Liter DOHC 16-Valve VVT-I Inline-4 88bhp@6000RPM
Toyota Belta Specifications
