The Toyota VITZ F '99, known as Toyota Yaris F (J) '99 in Europe, is a road car produced by Toyota. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6, with the exception of Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec.
Colors[]
Seven colors are available for this car:
- Super White II
- Light Aqua Metallic
- Dark Blue Mica
- Silver Metallic
- Super Red II
- Pale Rose Metallic Opal
- Yellow Mica Metallic
In-game description[]
"The new generation compact that carries Toyota's world strategy with its superior packaging."
In 1999, Toyota introduced its new entry-level replacement for the Starlet in Japan: The Vitz. The development concept was "a new standard for compact cars of the 21st century." The same basic car was introduced in Europe and the U.S. as the Yaris. It was classified as a compact car with an overall length, width, and height of 141.1 inches, 65.3 inches, and 59.0 inches respectively, and the cabin was remarkably spacious enough with enough room to accommodate five adults comfortably. The Vitz came in both 3-door and 5-door form.
The exterior design was simple and straightforward, a style that Toyota anticipated would be accepted all over the world. The same theme was applied inside the sheet metal, with a rounded dashboard and instruments integrated in a simple central cluster. With dual front airbags and ABS, the Vitz was one of the safest cars in its class.
Under the hood of the base model was a newly-developed 69 HP 1.0-liter DOHC inline-4. An upgrade model received an 87 HP 1.3-liter DOHC inline-4. In 2000, a 1.5-liter that produced 108 HP was added to the mix. Also available were the Euro Edition model, featuring European-spec suspension, and the RS model, catering to hardcore enthusiasts. But the most unique trim in the lineup was the 2003 RS Turbo. It came with a turbocharged 1.5-liter that produced a whopping 148 HP.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 2 | Toyota New Car Dealership | 9,280 | Win the race #1 of the Compact Car World Cup |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Used Car Dealership | Approx. 6,300 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Toyota Dealership | 9,800 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 0+) | 9,800 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Toyota Dealership | 9,800 | --- |
Trivia[]
- The US GT2 description text refers to the Toyota Echo, the first-generation Vitz' sedan/coupe counterpart. The hatchback XP10 was not sold in North America until 2003 (for the 2004 model year), and was only available in Canada, under the Echo name.
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