Toyota Vitz 2000 - The Global Hatch Back

  1. VITZ 2000 Toyota VITZ

    Price: USD 1,340

  2. VITZ 2000 Toyota VITZ

    Price: USD 2,170

The Toyota Vitz being a world famous car basically comes as a three door and five door hatch back. It was initially launched in 1998 and till date it has a unique position in the market selling cars in more than 70 countries with sales more than approximately 4 million to date.

 

Fuel Efficiency

The Toyota Vitz 2000 came from 1.0 L to 1.5 L in petrol to the benefit of those looking for fuel efficient alternative; the diesel version of 1.4 L was only available satisfying those looking for a performance car. The 4 gear box automatic and 5 gear box manual transmissions provided two different natures of speed shift, giving customer an experience choice.

 

Demand of Toyota Vitz 2000

In multiple markets Toyota Vitz 2000 followed diverse strategies, like in Asia the RS feature was revised with front and rear bumpers enhancement, a black tinted headlamps, front fog lamps, side skirt, and interlock grille. The interior of the vehicle came with sports look front seats, leather wrapped steering wheel, a leather and chrome gear shifter with engine being 1.3 L and 1.5 L. The TRD tuned RS was further made sporty with horse power enhancement to 148 hp from 110 hp.



In Australia the stock came under the name of Toyota Echo replacing the Starlet. It basically came in 1.3 L five speed manual transmissions and the optional four speeds in automatic transmission. The Toyota Vitz 2000 brought in Air Bags, Cassette player and Anti-lock Brakes in order to facilitate safety with entertainment. The keyless entry with four to a three star safety rating was average for the consumer of this market, though in later years more improvements happened.



The Toyota Yaris was the European name to Toyota Vitz 2000, and was initially available as a petrol version with I4 technology.  The displacement of the vehicle at that time was 1.0 L and 1.3 L bringing in VVTi technology in the vehicle. The diesel engine though came later but gained average response as compare to the petrol Toyota Vitz 2000. The North America did not have the car till 2003, though after wards the car gained popularity in Canada and America alike.

 

Verdict

So overall we can say that in brand new market, Toyota Vitz 2000 acquired a decent share in the developed countries, though the under developed countries like Zambia, Zimbabwe, Myanmar, Uganda also accepted it as a Toyota Vitz 2000 used form, with its later years being famous in Kenya and Tanzania.

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