THE Yaris, Toyota's new small car for Europe, arrives in the UK on April 8, with prices ranging from £7,495 to £10,995.

It will be sold in four derivatives - starting with the S model, followed in ascending price order by GS, GLS and topped by CDX.

All, save the S derivative, offer power-assisted steering, twin front airbags, and electronic front seatbelt pre-tensioners with force limiters. The 'S' has driver's side airbag and seatbelt pre-tensioner.

The Yaris comes with a free three-year/60,000 mile warranty plus RAC breakdown recovery, which is included as part of Club Toyota membership.

Story date: Wednesday 10 March

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