Toyota Belta Specifications

Toyota Belta is also known from the names Toyota Yaris and Toyota Vios. The Car started its production in November 2005 and it is basically the sedan version of Toyota Vitz hatchback or Toyota Yaris. In Japan, the car is known with a name of Toyota Belta while in North American, Australian and South Asian markets it is sold under the Toyota Yaris and Vios nameplates.
The Toyota Belta discontinued its production in Japan but its still in production in Australia under Toyota Yaris nameplate.

Toyota Belta / Vios / Yaris rear view

Toyota Belta / Vios / Yaris rear view

Toyota Belta / Vios / Yaris front view

Toyota Belta / Vios / Yaris front view

Specifications

Toyota Belta is basically the twin sedan version of Toyota Yaris hatchback (Also known as Toyota Vitz) and since the car is assembled in Japan, its available with a Front wheel drive or a 4 Wheel drive.
The Toyota Belta had 3 different power trains and it was exported with 1.5 liter engine due to which the smaller engines were not available in many countries.

• 1.0 liter (3 cylinder 996 cc)
• 1.3 liter (4 cylinder 1296 cc)
• 1.5 liter (4 cylinder 1497 cc)

The car was available with a 4 speed automatic or Super CVT-i automatic transmission. A Super ECT transmission (Electronic control transmission) was also offered in better trims. In many other countries the Toyota Belta / Yaris sedan / Vios was also available with a 5 speed manual transmission.

Listed below are the detailed specifications of all three variants of Toyot Belta  / Yaris sedan / Vios.

Brand	Toyota
Model	1.0 liter 996cc	1.3 liter 1296cc	1.5 liter 1497cc
Classification	Sedan	Sedan	Sedan
Doors	4	4	4
Seats	5	5	5
Engine
Engine	996cc	1296cc	1497cc
Power	71 hp	84 hp and 87 hp (4wd)	106 hp
Max power Output	52 kW/6000 rpm.	64 kW/6000 rpm.	78 kW/6500 rpm.
Torque	63 Nm/3600 rpm	116 Nm/4000 rpm	141 Nm/4200 rpm
Valvetrain	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Number of valves	12	16	16
Number of valves per cylinder	3	4	4
Valve timing	VVT-i (variable)	VVT-i (variable)	VVT-i (variable)
Position of cylinders	Inline	Inline	Inline
Number of cylinders	3	4	4
Diameter of cylinders (bore)	71 mm	72 mm	75 mm
Stroke in the cylinder	83.9 mm	79.6 mm	84.7 mm
Compression ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1	10.5:1
Fuel economy
Fuel tank volume	42 liter	42 liter	42 liter
Fuel System	Multi point injection EFI	Multi point injection EFI	Multi point injection EFI
Fuel Type	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)	Petrol (Gasoline)
Kmpl	22 kmpl	19.6 kmpl
Mpg			City 29/ highway 36
Performance
Transmission	CVT automatic or 4 speed automatic	CVT automatic or 4 speed automatic	5 speed manual or 4 speed automatic
Suspension Front	Mac McPherson Strut	Mac McPherson Strut	Mac McPherson Strut
Suspension Rear	Trailing torsion beam with coil springs and hydrolic damper units	Trailing torsion beam with coil springs and hydrolic damper units	Trailing torsion beam with coil springs and hydrolic damper units
Steering	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion	Rack and pinion
Wheel Drive	Front	Front and 4wd	Front
Front brakes	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs	Ventilated discs
Rear brakes	Drum	Drum	Drum
Kerb Weight	990 kg	1030 kg	1045 kg

Other Features and Price

• 15 Inch Alloy Wheels (optional)
• Air Conditioning
• Anti-lock Braking
• Body Kit
• Brake Assist
• Central Locking Remote Control
• Dual Airbag Package
• Electronic Brake Force Distribution
• Fog Lights
• Power Mirrors
• Power Steering
• Power Windows
• CD player with radio and 4 Speakers

The production of this car has been stopped, so this car will not be available in the market  as brand new but you might find this car in the used section and it is not a bad choice if you are looking for a used car that is comfortable, reliable and has good fuel economy. Back in the day the New Toyota Belta / Yaris sedan came around the sticker price or MSRP of 19000 to 24000 US $.