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Toyota Yaris Australia

The Toyota Yaris arrived in 2005, replacing the Toyota Echo.

The Yaris name was actually used overseas since the original Starlet replacement arrived in 1999, but Australia adopted the global ‘Yaris’ nameplate in '05. One thing that hasn’t changed throughout the Yaris’s lifetime is its usefulness and practicality, thanks to clever touches that make the most of the diminutive space on offer. The Yaris is available in a range of specifications, hatch and sedan body styles and with the choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The auto-only sedan was not updated when the third-generation Yaris arrived in 2011, and continues to sell in second-generation guise alongside the newer hatch.

Current prices range from $24,800 for the Yaris Ascent Sport to $34,035 for the Yaris ZR Hybrid TWO-Tone.

Toyota Yaris Colours

The Ascent Sport is available in eight colours, from white to Ebony (black), Pearl, Silver Pearl, Atomic Rush (maroon), Scarlet (purple), Lunar Blue (navy), Electric Blue, Cherry Blossom (pink), Coral Rose (red), Bronx Bronze and Electric Green (lime).

  • Glacier White
  • Ebony
  • Crystal Pearl
  • Silver Pearl
  • Atomic Rush
  • Scarlet
  • Lunar Blue
  • Bronx Bronze
  • Cherry Blossom
  • Coral Rose
  • Electric Blue
  • Electric Green
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the Toyota Yaris 2021.

Toyota Yaris Models Price and Specs

The price range for the Toyota Yaris varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $24,800 and going to $34,035 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Hatchback 1.5L, —, CVT AUTO $24,800 $34,035
2023 Hatchback 1.5L, ULP, CVT AUTO $25,410 $43,010
2022 Hatchback 1.5L, —, CVT AUTO $20,130 $35,420
2021 Hatchback 1.5L, ULP, 6 SP MAN $18,040 $34,760
2020 Hatchback 1.3L, ULP, 5 SP MAN $11,990 $30,910
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Toyota Yaris Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Toyota Yaris here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Would you buy a 2023 Toyota Yaris Hybrid GXL 2WD or a 2018 Toyota RAV4 GXL?

    These are quite different vehicles in terms of their physical size. While older generations of the RAV4 were known as compact SUVs, the current model is resolutely mid-sized. None of which is to say that the Yaris is cramped but it is a size-division smaller, so if you often carry people in the back seat or your family is growing, the RAV4 might be a bit more future-proof.

    However, in driveline terms, the Yaris is the one that is truly future-proof thanks to its hybrid driveline. If most of your driving is around the city and suburbs, you might be surprised at just how efficient a modern hybrid can be. On the highway, there's less to be gained form the hybrid layout, so take that into account, too.

    The other thing to consider is what happens a few years down the track at trade-in time. The RAV4 is question is already one generation older than the Yaris, and the hybrid Yaris is almost certain to be worth more as a second-hand proposition five years from now. Which means the latter will probably be the cheapest to own over that time in a wholistic sense.

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  • I intend to leave my 2012 Toyota Yaris in the garage while I am elsewhere in Australia for three months. Is there anything I need to do?

    If you were leaving the vehicle standing for a whole year, this would be a bigger problem, but I don’t think three months of inactivity would be too harmful to the car. Plenty of people (particularly Victorians) were forced to lay up their work cars during Covid restrictions, and I haven’t heard of mass problems as a result.

    You’re already ahead of some of those folks by having a garage in which to store the car, but there are also a few things you can do to reduce the impact of not moving for three months. Make sure the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure (to avoid flat posts when you return) and fill the fuel tank to reduce the chance of moisture forming in the fuel system. Wind the windows up but leave the bonnet catch undone so you can access the battery when you return.

    You can also disconnect the battery but if you do, you’ll have to reprogram or re-code the radio when you return. A better way is to leave the car hooked up to a quality battery trickle-charger. Make sure you use one that is heat and fault-protected.

    An even better plan of attack is to organise a trusted friend take the time to drive the car for you every few weeks. Provided they get the car up to operating temperature each time, it should be ready for action when you return.

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  • What car should I buy to replace my 2006 Toyota Corolla?

    There are still plenty of great small cars around within your budget, Agnes, and they all have good safety packages (or we wouldn’t recommend them). Look at offerings such as the Suzuki Swift Navigator (with the optional autonomous emergency braking) for around $17,000 (plus on-road costs) or the Kia Rio S at around $19,000 or Kia Picanto S (one size smaller than the Rio) at closer to $16,000. Both the Kias also feature the brand’s excellent seven-year warranty, capped-price servicing and free roadside assistance which is great peace of mind.

    The Volkswagen Polo is a classy drive but a little more expensive at closer to $21,000 for the 85TSi Comfortline. Actually, to be honest, you’ve missed the boat on bargain small cars by a couple of years. Firm favourites such as the Toyota Yaris and Mazda 2 have both been updated relatively recently and have recorded big price jumps in the process. The cheapest Yaris with an automatic transmission is now around $23,000 (it was less than $17,000 back in 2018) while the Mazda 2 Maxx went from being a sub-$17,000 proposition in 2018 to a $23,000 car by the time you add an automatic transmission in 2020.

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  • What cars with high seats and a big boot do you recommend?

    If your dad was happy with his previous Yaris, then I think the new model would suit him just as well. Don’t be put off by the lack of a sedan, as the hatchback version is actually even better at swallowing things like wheelchairs. You’d be amazed at just how practical a conventional hatchback is. The real shame is that Toyota no longer sells the three-door version of the Yaris (they’re all five-doors now). Because the three-door model had longer doors, they made getting and in and out even easier. The only catch was that they opened pretty wide (which is why disabled car-parking spaces are extra wide as well).

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Toyota Yaris Fuel Consumption

The Toyota Yaris is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by —, Hyb/ULP and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 4.9L/100km for Hatchback /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Hatchback 4.9L/100km 1.5L CVT AUTO
2023 Hatchback 3.3L/100km 1.5L Hyb/ULP CVT AUTO
2023 Hatchback 4.9L/100km 1.5L ULP CVT AUTO
2022 Hatchback 3.3L/100km 1.5L Hyb/ULP CVT AUTO
2022 Hatchback 4.9L/100km 1.5L CVT AUTO
2022 Hatchback 4.9L/100km 1.5L ULP CVT AUTO
2021 Hatchback 3.3L/100km 1.5L Hyb/ULP CVT AUTO
2021 Hatchback 5.4L/100km 1.5L ULP 6 SP MAN
2020 Hatchback 3.3L/100km 1.5L Hyb/ULP CVT AUTO
2020 Hatchback 5.8L/100km 1.3L ULP 5 SP MAN
* Combined fuel consumption See All Toyota Yaris Pricing and Specs for 2024

Toyota Yaris Accessories

The Yaris boasts eight airbags, including centre airbags to help stop the front-seat occupants from crushing each other in lateral collisions. Then there's AEB with pedestrian (day/night) and cyclist (day) detection, daytime intersection assistance, emergency steering assist, adaptive cruise control (but not full stop/go in the manual versions), lane-keep assist, speed-sign recognition, auto high beam, anti-lock brakes with brake assist, traction control, stability control, active cornering assist, secondary collision braking, reverse camera and rear outboard-seating ISOFIX child restraint anchors.

A 7.0-inch touchscreen, digital radio, Bluetooth connectivity and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility are also included, along with six-speaker audio, voice-recognition technology, trip computer, single-zone air-con, power windows, tilt/telescopic steering wheel adjustment, auto-retractable mirrors, a dual-level cargo floor, 15-inch steel wheels and a temporary spare. Adding premium paint costs $500 and two-tone paint is $450.

Shown above are the accessory details for the Toyota Yaris 2021.

Toyota Yaris Dimensions

The dimensions of the Toyota Yaris Hatchback vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Hatchback 1505x1695x3940 mm 150 mm
2023 Hatchback 1505x1695x3940 mm 150 mm
2022 Hatchback 1505x1695x3940 mm 150 mm
2021 Hatchback 1505x1695x3940 mm 150 mm
2020 Hatchback 1510x1695x3945 mm 140 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Toyota Yaris Dimensions

Toyota Yaris Interior

Larger and taller than you might expect a supermini to be, it’s an easy-access, spacious and obviously very well-screwed together cabin that doesn’t feel cheap.

The twin-canister digital instrument layout of the SX and ZR are sidestepped for an elegant analogue binnacle, while there's similarly smart upholstery patterns, tons of storage (including massive front door pockets) and excellent ventilation that easily reaches the rear seat area. And we’re very glad to see a regular manual handbrake too.

Plus, the back row is comfier and roomier than we remember in any previous Toyota supermini, highlighting just how space-efficient this generation is. Thanks, big wheelbase stretch! Feet can be tucked un under the front seats. Shoulder room is fine for two adults, there’s ample head space and your knees aren’t forced into an unnatural and uncomfortable high-up position, that leads to achy buttock syndrome.

Further back, the cargo area is defined by its large tailgate opening and deep, flat load area, with a fake floor to hid stuff under. Clever. A space saver spare is located underneath. Of course, the Ascent Sport features a 60/40 split-fold rear seat, extending the standard cargo capacity of 270L (VDA).

Shown above are interior details for the Toyota Yaris 2021.

Toyota Yaris Wheel Size

The Toyota Yaris has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 185x60 R15 8 for Hatchback in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Hatchback 185x60 R15 8 185x60 R15 8
2023 Hatchback 185x60 R15 8 185x60 R15 8
2022 Hatchback 185x60 R15 8 185x60 R15 8
2021 Hatchback 185x60 R15 8 185x60 R15 8
2020 Hatchback 175x65 R15 15x5.5 inches 175x65 R15 15x5.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All Toyota Yaris Wheel Sizes

Toyota Yaris Boot Space

A space saver spare is located underneath. Of course, the Ascent Sport features a 60/40 split-fold rear seat, extending the standard cargo capacity of 270L (VDA).

Toyota Yaris Boot space Toyota Yaris Boot space
Shown above are boot space details for the Toyota Yaris 2021.

Toyota Yaris Towing Capacity

The Toyota Yaris has no towing capacity for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2023 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2022 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2021 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2020 Hatchback 0kg 900kg
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Toyota Yaris Seats

The Yaris' front seats feature a tall and narrow backrest with a tombstone design and a set number of reclining positions as opposed to the ratchet-style infinite mechanism preferred by European manufacturers. The narrowness allows rear-seat occupants to see forward without bulk or too much obstruction. And while the cushions look broad and flat, they're actually well padded for longer-journey comfort.

The second row has space for three passengers, but being a 1.7-metre wide supermini, it'll be a big squeeze back there. Best to treat it as a two-seater, even for taller adults, as there's support and comfort to be enjoyed. The trim is inviting and soft, and the overall experience positive. Note the backrest folds 60/40 but doesn't sit flush with the rear cargo floor.

Toyota Yaris Seats
Shown above are seat details for the Toyota Yaris 2021.

Toyota Yaris Speed

The Yaris with the 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine has been tested to reach 100km/h from standstill in 9.7 seconds, on the way to a 175km/h top speed.

Shown above are speed details for the Toyota Yaris 2021.

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