Likes
- 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
Used Toyota Yaris (2nd-gen)review
2005 - 2010
Dislikes
- 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
Stuff you should know
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?
What goes wrong
- 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
Should you buy it?
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.
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.
Should you buy it?
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.
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Models, pricing & features
Tech specs
Body Styles
- 3 door Hatchback
- 5 door Hatchback
- 4 door Sedan
Engine Specs
- 1.3 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 63kW / 121Nm (YR 2005 – 2011, Rush 2008, Edge 2009 – 2010)
- 1.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 80kW / 141Nm (YRS 2005 – 2016, YRX 2005 – 2016)
Transmission
- 5-speed Manual (YR, YRS, YRX, Rush, Edge)
- 4-speed Automatic (YR, YRS, YRX, Rush, Edge)
Fuel Consumption
- 5.7 – 8.7 / 100km (YRS, YRX)
Length
- 3750mm – 3785mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 4300mm (4 door Sedan)
Width
- 1695mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 1690mm (4 door Sedan)
Height
- 1530mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 1460mm (4 door Sedan)
Wheelbase
- 2460mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 2550mm (4 door Sedan)
Kerb Weight
- 1045kg – 1070kg (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 1055kg – 1070kg (4 door Sedan)
Towing
- 550kg (unbraked) – 900kg (braked) (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- Not listed (4 door Sedan)
Ancap Ratings
- 4 stars, tested 2005 (YR, YRS, YRX, Edge)
- Not tested (YR, YRS, YRX, Rush, Edge)
- 5 stars, tested 2005 (YRS, YRX)
Body Styles
- 3 door Hatchback
- 5 door Hatchback
- 4 door Sedan
Engine Specs
- 1.3 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 63kW / 121Nm (YR 2005 – 2011, Rush 2008, Edge 2009 – 2010)
- 1.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 80kW / 141Nm (YRS 2005 – 2016, YRX 2005 – 2016)
Transmission
- 5-speed Manual (YR, YRS, YRX, Rush, Edge)
- 4-speed Automatic (YR, YRS, YRX, Rush, Edge)
Fuel Consumption
- 5.7 – 8.7 / 100km (YRS, YRX)
Length
- 3750mm – 3785mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 4300mm (4 door Sedan)
Width
- 1695mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 1690mm (4 door Sedan)
Height
- 1530mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 1460mm (4 door Sedan)
Wheelbase
- 2460mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 2550mm (4 door Sedan)
Kerb Weight
- 1045kg – 1070kg (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 1055kg – 1070kg (4 door Sedan)
Towing
- 550kg (unbraked) – 900kg (braked) (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- Not listed (4 door Sedan)
Ancap Ratings
- 4 stars, tested 2005 (YR, YRS, YRX, Edge)
- Not tested (YR, YRS, YRX, Rush, Edge)
- 5 stars, tested 2005 (YRS, YRX)
Body Styles
- 3 door Hatchback
- 5 door Hatchback
- 4 door Sedan
Engine Specs
- 1.3 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 63kW / 121Nm (YR 2005 – 2011, Rush 2008, Edge 2009 – 2010)
- 1.5 litre, 4-cylinder petrol, 80kW / 141Nm (YRS 2005 – 2016, YRX 2005 – 2016)
Transmission
- 5-speed Manual (YR, YRS, YRX, Rush, Edge)
- 4-speed Automatic (YR, YRS, YRX, Rush, Edge)
Fuel Consumption
- 5.7 – 8.7 / 100km (YRS, YRX)
Length
- 3750mm – 3785mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 4300mm (4 door Sedan)
Width
- 1695mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 1690mm (4 door Sedan)
Height
- 1530mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 1460mm (4 door Sedan)
Wheelbase
- 2460mm (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 2550mm (4 door Sedan)
Kerb Weight
- 1045kg – 1070kg (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- 1055kg – 1070kg (4 door Sedan)
Towing
- 550kg (unbraked) – 900kg (braked) (3 door Hatchback, 5 door Hatchback)
- Not listed (4 door Sedan)
Ancap Ratings
- 4 stars, tested 2005 (YR, YRS, YRX, Edge)
- Not tested (YR, YRS, YRX, Rush, Edge)
- 5 stars, tested 2005 (YRS, YRX)
Warranty & servicing
Warranty
- 3 years / 100,000 km (All Models)
Servicing
- 10,000 km / 6 months (All Models)
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