[Auto] The new Toyota Yaris, named Car of the Year in Europe 2021

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Yaris repeats as car of the year 21 years later, just when it has been number 1 in sales in Europe.

 

The new Toyota Yaris, the fourth generation of Toyota's best-selling model in Europe, has been named Car of the Year in Europe 2021.

 

Selected by a jury of 59 specialized journalists from all over Europe, the fourth generation Toyota Yaris receives the Car Of The Year (COTY) award in Europe taking the lead from the innovative first generation, which won the same award 21 years ago. Yaris has been consistently recognized by the jury, being part of the list of finalists for the award in each of its four generations.

 

The COTY jury has praised and distinguished Yaris' Toyota Electric Hybrid technology for its smooth, low-emission and affordable ride, which perfectly illustrates why more than 80 percent of European Yaris buyers choose the hybrid variant. electrical.

 

Yaris has also been recognized for its segment-leading design, dynamic behavior and safety. In addition, the European Car of the Year jury especially appreciated Toyota's success in rekindling the passion for small sports cars with the launch of the GR Yaris.

 

The 2021 Europe Car of the Year award comes just days after the new Yaris was ranked as the best-selling car in Europe for the first time.

 

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) Executive Vice President Matt Harrison was very pleased with the award: “It is a great honor for Toyota and I would like to thank the jury for their consideration and recognition. I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the passion of our development teams in Europe and Japan. This is the best Yaris of all time and, just as Akio Toyoda intended, it is already putting a smile on our customers' faces ”.

 

Toyota has been awarded the Car of the Year award in Europe three times: Yaris won in 2000, Prius in 2005 and now, again, Yaris has lifted the COTY trophy.