Toyota is launching a special high-performance version of the Yaris in the UK - the T Sport.

The £11,995 T Sport is powered by a 1.5-litre engine and has lowered suspension and a sports-style interior.

The model is also the launch model for the T Sport brand in the UK, reflecting Toyota's successful motorsport heritage and ambitions for the future in F1.

The sports suspension of the 118mph Yaris T Sport, which lowers the car by almost an inch, not only gives more sporty handling, but also creates a squatter-looking car - a look enhanced by the six-spoke 15in alloy wheels with low-profile tyres. Full width, deep front and rear bumpers with integrated fog and reversing lamp, a mesh sports grille and side body skirts complete the overall dynamic image.

The headlamp surround is black and T Sport badging front and rear helps to identify the brand.