Toyota Yaris 2011-2018 used car review

The Toyota Yaris is practical and well built.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 4.1 out of 5

The good

Exceptionally reliable - faults are hard to find
Boot good for a small car
High level of standard safety features on all models

The not-so-good

Not as frugal on fuel as some small cars
1.3-litre versions offer minimal performance

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2016 Toyota Yaris GX

Engine

1.3-litre four-cylinder, 63kW/120Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Price

$8,000 to $15,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Safety rating

Five-speed ANCAP

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

6.3-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

3945mm

Width

1695mm

Height

1510mm

Towing capacity

550kg (unbraked), 900kg (braked)

Turning circle

9.4m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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