Interesting Info on the Yaris from AU - Toyota Yaris Forums

mikeukrainetz · 11-24-2006, 01:23 PM

Was browsing this morning to try and find an article I had read some time back written by the man who designed the Yaris and found this link.
Its from Australia and goes into great detail on engine function, design, style etc etc.

http://www.pressroom.com.au/press_ki...=1000&kitID=75

Also found this in the meantime....

The Toyota Vitz, Toyota Yaris liftback, and Toyota Echo hatchback are all models of a small subcompact car first launched by Toyota in 1999. The Vitz is a 3 and 5 door hatchback automobile. In Europe, the Americas, Australia and South Africa, it is sold as the Yaris liftback (or simply Yaris). The vehicle was known as the Echo hatchback up to 2005 in Canada and Australia.
The name Vitz came from German word witz, which means "wit," "witticism," or "gag" in English. The name Yaris combines the German expression "ja," which is similar in meaning to "yes," with Charis, a Greek goddess who symbolized beauty and elegance.[1] Coincidentally, the chief designer for the Yaris is Greek.

Billstein · 11-24-2006, 02:38 PM

Nice read
Thanks

Katana · 11-24-2006, 05:09 PM

Proud to be Greek!

The man who designed it is named Sotiris Kovos.

punch · 11-24-2006, 09:18 PM

great now the internet will be flooded with people saying yaris= gag..yes

11-24-2006, 01:23 PM	#1
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	Interesting Info on the Yaris from AU Was browsing this morning to try and find an article I had read some time back written by the man who designed the Yaris and found this link. Its from Australia and goes into great detail on engine function, design, style etc etc. http://www.pressroom.com.au/press_ki...=1000&kitID=75 Also found this in the meantime.... The Toyota Vitz, Toyota Yaris liftback, and Toyota Echo hatchback are all models of a small subcompact car first launched by Toyota in 1999. The Vitz is a 3 and 5 door hatchback automobile. In Europe, the Americas, Australia and South Africa, it is sold as the Yaris liftback (or simply Yaris). The vehicle was known as the Echo hatchback up to 2005 in Canada and Australia. The name Vitz came from German word witz, which means "wit," "witticism," or "gag" in English. The name Yaris combines the German expression "ja," which is similar in meaning to "yes," with Charis, a Greek goddess who symbolized beauty and elegance.[1] Coincidentally, the chief designer for the Yaris is Greek. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2336679

11-24-2006, 02:38 PM	#2
Billstein Whew Who.. Drives: 2 Yaris Hatchs and Tacoma Join Date: May 2006 Location: So. Ca. Posts: 78	Nice read Thanks __________________ "HERS"2007 Yaris Hatch BlazzingBlue Power everything Sirius Radio FullSyn Oil 50% tint windshild35% front 5% rear Keyless Entry Alum TRD Shift Knob TRD Exh Tip 17" racing harts/Falkins TRD Cold Air Intake "HIS"2007 Yaris Hatch MedSilverMetallicPower PQ Package 17" Wheels Spoiler TRD ExhTipStiletto100 Radio Armrest 50% tint windshild 35% front windows 5% rear Aluminum TRD Shift Knob Keyless Entry VIP Alarm TRD Cold Air Intake

11-24-2006, 05:09 PM	#3
Katana Drives: Yaris LB 1.3lt 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Under the hood! Posts: 1,124	Proud to be Greek! The man who designed it is named Sotiris Kovos. __________________ It's not the ride, it's the rider!

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