Toyota Yaris Overview

The Toyota Yaris is a B-segment hatchback with a youthful styling. It sits alongside the Toyota Vios and shares several features with the Vios including the engine. It competes against other hatchbacks like the Mazda 2 hatchback and Honda City hatchback.

General Information

Toyota Yaris Variants

The Toyota Yaris is available in three variants in Malaysia. They are the Yaris 1.5J, 1.5E, and 1.5G.

Toyota Yaris Pricing

The price of a new Toyota Yaris in Malaysia starts from RM70,940 for the 1.5J, RM80,380 for the 1.5E, and RM84,808 for the 1.5G.

Colors Available

There are three colors available on the Toyota Yaris: Platinum White Pearl, Red Mica Metallic, and Silver Metallic.

Toyota Yaris Basic Features

Interior

The interior of the Toyota Yaris has a simple, unobtrusive layout with black color throughout. The driver can enjoy the smart entry and push start system, Optitron meter with a 4.2-inch color multi-information display (MID), leather shift knob, and a three-spoke leather tilt-adjustable steering wheel with audio, MID, and Bluetooth switches. There are also paddle shifters and a Drive mode switch with Sport and Eco mode. Other features include an electrochromic rearview mirror, illuminated scuff plates, as well as auto up/down power windows with jam protection on the driver side.

Exterior

On the exterior, there are manual LED headlamps with follow-me-home function, LED rear combi-lamps, LED daytime running lights (DRLs), LED front and rear fog lamps, as well as side turn indicators on the power-adjustable and retractable wing mirrors. Additional features include a chrome-plated outer door handle, colored and plated front grille, and acoustic windshield glass.

Cabin Space

The Toyota Yaris measures 4,140 mm long, 1,730 mm wide, and 1,475 mm tall. It has a boot space of 286-liters which is expandable via the 60:40 split-folding rear seats.

Infotainment system

The Toyota Yaris has two variations of infotainment systems. The base model Yaris 1.5J has a standard CD player with radio tuner, MP3, USB, AUX, and Bluetooth connectivity. The 1.5E and 1.5G variants have a 7-inch touch screen display audio system with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, radio tuner, MP3, USB, AUX, Bluetooth connectivity, and Voice Dial (voice recognition function). The music on the 1.5J variant is played on four speakers while the 1.5E and 1.5G variants have six speakers.

Toyota Yaris Driving Performance

The engine on the Toyota Yaris is the same 2NR-FE engine found in the Vios. It produces a max power of 107 PS at 6,000 rpm and a max torque of 140 Nm at 4,200 rpm. This power rating enables the Yaris to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.7 seconds. Power is sent to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with a 7-speed Sport Sequential Shiftmatic mode. Fuel consumption on the Yaris is rated at 7.0 L/100 km.

Toyota Yaris Safety Features

The Toyota Yaris is well-equipped with safety features including several Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) features. Standard on all variants are Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), rear parking sensors, auto door lock, seven SRS airbags, ISOFIX, Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) front seats, as well as 3-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) seat belts with pretensioner and force limiter.

The 1.5E and 1.5G variants have additional active safety features including Pre-Collision System (PCS), Lane Departure Alert (LDA), 3D Panoramic View Monitor (PVM), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), a Front Digital Video Recorder (DVR), and a Vehicle Telematics System (VTS). Other security features included are an immobilizer with a siren, cabin sensor, and tilt sensor.

For the price, the Toyota Yaris is a well-equipped B-segment hatchback. It has the reliability and ride comfort you would expect from a Toyota and also advanced safety features that are not available on some of its competitors. If you’re looking for a value-for-money car below RM90,000, the Toyota Yaris is a great choice.