| Grade | 5door_U | 5door_F | 3door_U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model type & weight |
Model type | GF-SCP10-AHPEK | GF-SCP10-AHPNK | GF-SCP10-AGPEK |
| Curb mass(kg) | 880 | 840 | 870 | |
| Dimensions | Length(mm) | 3610 | 3610 | 3610 |
| Width(mm) | 1660 | 1660 | 1660 | |
| Height(mm) | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Wheelbase(mm) | 2370 | 2370 | 2370 | |
| Engine | Engine code | 1SZ-FE | 1SZ-FE | 1SZ-FE |
| Engine type | In-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | In-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | In-line 4-cylinder, DOHC | |
| Displacement(cm3) | 997 | 997 | 997 | |
| Max. output kW(PS)/r.p.m. | -/70/6000 | -/70/6000 | -/70/6000 |
| * | The specifications are those of representative model grades. |
| * | Max. output represents a net rating. In the above table, digits separated by slashes ( / / ) stand for kW, PS, and r.p.m., respectively. |
| * | The model numbers of these vehicles are SCP10(1000). |
| Plant | Takaoka plant, Toyota Industries Corporation |
|---|
Derived from "Witz," a German word meaning "wit" or "witticism."
The Vitz came in either a 3- or 5-door hatchback body. The standard front-engine, front-wheel-drive model had a 1-liter 4-cylinder engine, while the 4-wheel-drive model that was added in August 1999 came with a 1.3-liter engine. The transmission was either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic (Super ECT). The Vitz had a spacious cabin enabled by its relatively tall body, and featured excellent safety and environmental performance for its class.
The Vitz was also manufactured in France under the Yaris name, and proved very popular in the European market, too. In 2000, it became the second Japanese car ever to win the European Car of the Year title, and won the double honor of being chosen the Japanese Car of the Year as well.
In terms of lineage, the Vitz is the successor to the Starlet.