Toyota Vitz 2023– car dimensions: 3695 mm long, 1655 mm wide and 1555 mm high. Unladen weight is 805 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 295 litres.
The XR cabin has a 7-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and four speakers. Manual air conditioning is fitted. Rear parking sensors come standard and a reversing camera is included. Multi-function steering wheel and electric windows are present. Driver aids cover ABS with brake assist and EBD plus VSC. hill assist is on the AMT. Dual front airbags are standard, with side and curtain airbags added later across the range.
Boot space is 295 litres with seats up. The 60/40-split rear seats fold to increase load space for larger items. An interior release lever helps open the boot.
The cabin feels surprisingly spacious for a small hatch with good front and rear legroom plus integrated headrests. Manual air conditioning keeps things cool. XR brings electric windows all round with one-touch driver side, tilt-adjustable urethane steering wheel with multi-function controls, seat-back pockets, and cupholders for all occupants. A 7-inch display audio system with four speakers, Bluetooth, USB, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto handles connectivity. The 295-litre boot opens via interior lever and expands with 60/40 split rear seats.
Fuel consumption 4.4 ℓ/100 km combined (MT) or 4.2 ℓ/100 km (AMT) with stop-start
Service plan 4 services / 60 000 km
Warranty 3 years / 100 000 km
Standard safety: 6 airbags, ABS with BA and EBD, VSC, rear PDC. reverse camera and immobiliser/alarm on XR. HAC on AMT
ISOFIX anchors and 3-point centre rear seatbelt
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with twin injection returns claimed combined consumption of 4.4 ℓ/100 km on the five-speed manual XR and 4.2 ℓ/100 km on the AMT version. Stop-start is standard to help keep running costs low in city traffic. The 32-litre tank supports a useful range.
A standard service plan covers 4 services or 60 000 km. The manufacturer warranty runs for 3 years or 100 000 km. Service intervals are set at 15 000 km or 12 months. Genuine parts and dealer network support keep ownership straightforward.
Safety equipment includes dual front, side and curtain airbags across the range, ABS with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution, vehicle stability control, rear park distance control, ISOFIX child-seat anchors and seat-belt warnings with pretensioners and force limiters on the front belts. XR models add a reverse camera plus immobiliser with alarm. the AMT gains hill-assist control.
Living with the Vitz means low fuel use, predictable servicing costs and basic but complete safety kit for daily urban runs. The light kerb weight and compact size make it easy to park and cheap to run while the boot and split seats add practicality for small loads.
Length 3695 mm, Width 1655 mm, Height 1555 mm, Wheelbase 2435 mm (Vitz 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota SA official spec sheet, supplementary confirmation of seats and colours from same and toyota.co.za.