Toyota Yaris is a supermini/ subcompact car, measuring 3615 mm (142.32 in.) - 4425 mm (174.21 in.) in length, 1660 mm (65.35 in.) - 1805 mm (71.06 in.) in width, and 1500 mm (59.06 in.) - 1680 mm (66.14 in.) in height, with hatchbacks generally being those smaller in size.
The Toyota Yaris range offers some quite efficient variants, with consumption figures between 3.5 l/ 100 km (67.2 mpg) and 8.2 l/ 100 km (28.68 mpg), most vehicles being on the lower end. Hybrid options take fuel economy even lower to 2.8 l/ 100 km (84.01 mpg).
Toyota Yaris hybrid vehicles deliver an output of either 91 or 100 Hp, depending on the modification.
The 2020 Toyota Yaris incorporates the latest Toyota Safety Sense package, a leader in its segment in terms of how extensive it is. Features include:
- Pre-Collision System with vehicle detection, pedestrian detection (day/night), and cyclist detection (day);
- Intersection Turn Assistance, which helps avoid the common risk of colliding with another vehicle or a pedestrian when making a turn at an intersection;
- Emergency Steering Assistance;
- Road Sign Assist;
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Control and Lane Trace Assist;
- Automatic High-Beam;
- Collision avoidance support, now upgraded with improved operation and wider functionality;
- Adaptive Cruise Control, operating at speeds from 0 to 180 km/h.
Despite receiving good feedback in terms of reliability, the Toyota Yaris has some common issues, as well, according to owners. They include power steering failure, potential rear seatbelt failure and loss of brake power.
Despite Toyota Yaris being a small car, its interior is relatively spacious and comfortable, contributing to a pleasant ride. Soft suspension springs, a rigid structure, and low running cost are all additional elements, that make the model suitable for long drives.