Toyota Times: Through Yaris's Win of the Car of the Year 2021 in Europe

Akio's comments:

I am very grateful that the Yaris won the Car of the Year award in Europe, a place where people have continued to have strong passion for cars in its long automotive history.

Thank you to each member who was involved in nominating the Yaris this award.

Hearing the comments on why the Yaris was praised, I became even happier because it was the normal Yaris that earned appraisal for its driving performance, as opposed to the sporty GR Yaris, and also because it was the hybrid Yaris that was recognized.

When it comes to vehicle electrification, Toyota has a full lineup of HEVs, PHEVs, FCEVs, and BEVs.

We are very encouraged that a hybrid received the Car of the Year in Europe, as we are now trying to accelerate our efforts to help achieve carbon neutrality.

We will continue to make ever-better cars that will make customers happy.

Please continue to pay close attention to our ever-evolving hybrid cars.

To all members at the Toyota Motor East Japan in Tohoku plants, Toyota Motor Manufacturing France, GR Factory, and to all those who have been part of the development and launch of Yaris, GR Yaris, and Yaris Cross, and lastly to every customer who drives a Yaris, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.