Used Toyota Yaris review

Pros

Typical excellent Toyota reliability
Low cost of ownership and insurance
Immense storage for driver and passenger
The 1.5-litre motor is fun to drive

Cons

Small boot even for this segment
Interior not aging all that gracefully
Lacking in safety and infotainment tech
1.3-litre variant not that engaging

Verdict

We wouldn't...

We'd be cautious

We would...

This generation of Toyota Yaris may very well be our pick for cars in this category.

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What is the car's build year?

2020

Loan Amount

$5,000

Finance estimate ~

$30

Per week*

8.49%

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*#Based on $5000 loan. 5 years, $0 deposit

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Publish: April 9, 2021

Chances are if you’re reading this you’re in the market for an affordable, practical, small suburban runabout that needs to be reliable, efficient and if possible, easy and enjoyable to drive.

Well you’ve come to the right spot. If a Corolla is just a bit too big and a skateboard isn’t quite practical enough, the Yaris might just be the car for you.

But now this generation Toyota Yaris is getting a little long in the tooth, should you buy one?

Chances are if you’re reading this you’re in the market for an affordable, practical, small suburban runabout that needs to be reliable, efficient and if possible, easy and enjoyable to drive.

Well you’ve come to the right spot. If a Corolla is just a bit too big and a skateboard isn’t quite practical enough, the Yaris might just be the car for you.

But now this generation Toyota Yaris is getting a little long in the tooth, should you buy one?

Chances are if you’re reading this you’re in the market for an affordable, practical, small suburban runabout that needs to be reliable, efficient and if possible, easy and enjoyable to drive.

Well you’ve come to the right spot. If a Corolla is just a bit too big and a skateboard isn’t quite practical enough, the Yaris might just be the car for you.

But now this generation Toyota Yaris is getting a little long in the tooth, should you buy one?

The Yaris is generally bulletproof when it comes to reliability and we have found there are no “common” issues, but if you’re in the market for one, like any car, try to find one with a comprehensive service history
As the Yaris is very affordable, many owners may be on a tight budget and therefore, may skip certain servicing and maintenance

The Yaris is generally bulletproof when it comes to reliability and we have found there are no “common” issues, but if you’re in the market for one, like any car, try to find one with a comprehensive service history
As the Yaris is very affordable, many owners may be on a tight budget and therefore, may skip certain servicing and maintenance

The Yaris is generally bulletproof when it comes to reliability and we have found there are no “common” issues, but if you’re in the market for one, like any car, try to find one with a comprehensive service history
As the Yaris is very affordable, many owners may be on a tight budget and therefore, may skip certain servicing and maintenance

Body style:

3-door hatch (Edge, YR, YRS, YRX)
5-door hatch (Edge, Rush, YR, YRS, YRX)
4-door sedan (YRS, YRX)

Engine & outputs:

1.3-litre 4-cyl, 63kW / 121Nm (Edge, Rush, YR)
1.5-litre 4-cyl Petrol, 80kW / 141Nm (YRS, YRX)

Transmission:

5-spd manual or 4-spd automatic, front-wheel drive

Fuel use (combined):

6.5L/100km (1.3-litre petrol)
6.7L/100km (1.5-litre petrol)

Dimensions:

Height: 1530mm (hatch), 1460mm (sedan)
Length: 3785mm (hatch), 4300mm (sedan)
Width: 1695mm

Body style:

3-door hatch (Edge, YR, YRS, YRX)
5-door hatch (Edge, Rush, YR, YRS, YRX)
4-door sedan (YRS, YRX)

Engine & outputs:

1.3-litre 4-cyl, 63kW / 121Nm (Edge, Rush, YR)
1.5-litre 4-cyl Petrol, 80kW / 141Nm (YRS, YRX)

Transmission:

5-spd manual or 4-spd automatic, front-wheel drive

Fuel use (combined):

6.5L/100km (1.3-litre petrol)
6.7L/100km (1.5-litre petrol)

Dimensions:

Height: 1530mm (hatch), 1460mm (sedan)
Length: 3785mm (hatch), 4300mm (sedan)
Width: 1695mm

Body style:

3-door hatch (Edge, YR, YRS, YRX)
5-door hatch (Edge, Rush, YR, YRS, YRX)
4-door sedan (YRS, YRX)

Engine & outputs:

1.3-litre 4-cyl, 63kW / 121Nm (Edge, Rush, YR)
1.5-litre 4-cyl Petrol, 80kW / 141Nm (YRS, YRX)

Transmission:

5-spd manual or 4-spd automatic, front-wheel drive

Fuel use (combined):

6.5L/100km (1.3-litre petrol)
6.7L/100km (1.5-litre petrol)

Dimensions:

Height: 1530mm (hatch), 1460mm (sedan)
Length: 3785mm (hatch), 4300mm (sedan)
Width: 1695mm

Warranty:

3-years/100,000kms

Servicing:

10,000kms or every 6 months

Model range, pricing and features

YR

Price when new: $14,990 - $18,690

Price used: $400 - $7,500

The base model Yaris isn’t exactly drenched in features but is fitted with everything you’ll need for a trusty suburban transport companion.

Available with only the 1.3-litre engine, we’d recommend looking higher up the Yaris food chain.

Standard features:

4-speaker stereo
ABS
Climate control
Auxiliary and USB audio inputs
Bluetooth connectivity
CD player
Remote central locking
First row cup holders
Disc brakes (front ventilated)
Power windows
Cargo cover
14-inch Steel wheels with wheel covers
Enhanced safety pack (optional)
Metallic paint (optional)
Telescopic steering column (as of October 2018)

Rush/Edge

Price when new: $14,860 - $50,919

Price used: $1,700 - $7,100

Mechanically identical to the YR, the limited edition “Rush” and “Edge” variants featured purely cosmetic additions for a small premium over the base model YR.

Rush/Edge adds:

15-inch alloy wheels
Front & rear fog lamps
Branded floor mats
Aluminium badging (Edge)
Six-stack CD player

YRS

Price when new: $19,890 - $21,130

Price used: $700 - $15,700

The base model of the 1.5-litre variants is still limited on features but does make for a more appealing package than the YR, Rush and Edge.

YRS adds:

Grille painted to match body colour
Electronic Stability Control (standard from 2009)
Traction Control (standard from 2009)
Mesh grille design
Metallic finish interior inserts
Vanity mirrors for both driver and passenger
Metallic paint (optional)
Side, full-length curtain & driver’s knee airbag (Standard from October 2010)

YRX

Price when new: $18,290 - $23,530

Price used: $1,200 - $17,850

The top spec Yaris YRX is the one to get.

A post 2009 will be equipped with the full compliment of features, safety tech and infotainment goodies and the 1.5-litre engine will keep you entertained.

YRX adds:

15-inch alloy wheels
Front bumper lip and sideskirts
Rear lip spoiler
Multi-function control screen
Front fog lights
Leather steering wheel

This generation of Toyota Yaris may very well be our pick for cars in this category.

An incredible ability to handle abuse, immense reliability and longevity, a versatile interior and a fun driving experience are only let down by some ageing infotainment tech (which is easily remedied), some underwhelming levels of safety (which are not terrible in anyway) and vanilla looks (which can be spiced up with some aftermarket alloy wheels if need be).

If you’re in the market for any car in this category, a Yaris should be at the top of your list.

This generation of Toyota Yaris may very well be our pick for cars in this category.

If you’re in the market for any car in this category, a Yaris should be at the top of your list.

This generation of Toyota Yaris may very well be our pick for cars in this category.

If you’re in the market for any car in this category, a Yaris should be at the top of your list.

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Information correct as of April 09, 2021.

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Model range, pricing and features

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