Automaker, Toyota has revealed first pictures of its next generation Yaris supermini model on its U. K. press site.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris is expected to be released this summer and is based on original "compact outside, spacious inside" concept of the original Yaris. The new model will be manufactured at Toyota's Valenciennes plant in France.

The company will offer its new "Touch and Go" system, that it claims will be a "breakthrough in its segment for affordable multimedia connectivity". About 95 per cent of Yaris models will come with a 6.1in touch-screen for the system.

Customers will have the option to choose from a petrol 1.0-litre VVT-i and 1.33-litre dual VVTi and a 1.4-litre diesel engine for the new model.

President and CEO of Toyota Europe, Didier Leroy, said of the new Yaris: "With its new levels of ingenuity, efficiency and quality, we are confident it can build upon Yaris's previous success and help Toyota rejuvenate its presence in Europe and move towards one million annual sales in the region in the medium term."