Toyota Yaris 2005–2009 car dimensions: 3750 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1530 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,010 kg. Braked towing is 1,050 kg.
The cabin feels roomy for a supermini thanks to the cab-forward layout and 880 mm couple distance, seating three adults in the rear on a flat floor. Easy Flat 60/40 split rear seats slide 150 mm and recline independently. A central 3D digital meter and multi-info display sit in the console with good storage. Mid grades get manual air conditioning. top grades add automatic climate control. Audio is a CD player with MP3/WMA and steering-wheel controls. Safety kit centres on up to nine airbags including a driver's knee bag plus ABS with EBD and Brake Assist. VSC is available on higher grades. No camera or advanced electronic aids appear.
Boot space starts at 272 litres with seats up and grows to 363 litres when the rear bench slides fully forward. Folded seats yield 737 litres to the top of the front seats or 1086 litres to the roof with the deckboard removed. A 50-litre underfloor compartment hides small items and the Easy Flat system creates a quick flat load floor that takes a baby buggy upright.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1050 kg on the 1.4 D-4D and 900 kg on the 1.3 petrol, dropping to 750 kg on the 1.0. unbraked limit is 550 kg across the range. Payload varies with engine and equipment but typically sits between 340 kg and 480 kg. The modular seats and flat load floor suit light work or family duties, though no heavy-duty cooling package is listed. The TS grade alone gains lowered reinforced suspension for firmer handling.
The cabin feels roomy for a supermini with higher hip points for easier entry, more leg and head room, and a flat rear floor that seats three adults without a tunnel hump. Rear seats slide independently 150 mm and recline 10 degrees on a 60/40 split, then fold flat in one motion via Easy Flat for a class-leading load bay. Storage is plentiful with extra door and console space. Air conditioning is standard on mid grades and climate control on top grades. Smart Entry and Start is standard on the highest grade. Seats are manual with height adjustment on higher trims, and the interior uses refined materials with reduced gaps and damped grips for a quality feel. NVH work with double door seals and absorption materials keeps the cabin quiet.
Combined fuel use from 4.5 l/100 km diesel to 5.4-6.0 l/100 km petrol.
Service every 12 months or 10,000-15,000 km.
Euro NCAP 5 stars adult occupant with 35 points.
Standard ABS, EBD and Brake Assist on all models.
Up to nine airbags including first-in-class driver knee airbag on higher grades.
3-year/60,000-mile or 100,000 km warranty plus 12-year rust cover.
Fuel economy is strong across the range. The 1.0 VVT-i petrol returns 5.4 l/100 km combined, the 1.3 VVT-i 6.0 l/100 km, and the 1.4 D-4D diesel 4.5 l/100 km. MultiMode versions improve the figures slightly. CO2 starts at 119 g/km for the diesel.
Servicing follows a 12-month or 15,000 km (around 10,000 miles) interval for oil and filter under normal conditions, halved for severe use. Timing chains need no regular change. Coolant lasts to 150,000 km first change. The car is simple and cheap to maintain with good parts availability.
Safety is a standout. It scored a maximum 5 stars and 35 points at Euro NCAP for adult protection, the best Toyota result then. ABS with EBD and Brake Assist come standard. Higher grades add side, curtain and driver knee airbags for up to nine in total. WIL seats reduce whiplash risk. VSC and TRC are available or standard on top trims. ISOFIX and pretensioners are fitted.
Ownership is low-stress. The car has a reputation for reliability from independent reports of the time. Warranties cover three years or high mileage plus long rust protection. Regular services keep it lasting well, and the modular seats plus big boot make daily use practical.
Length 3750 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1530 mm, Wheelbase 2460 mm (Yaris 2005–2009)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota Gen2 Yaris UK press pack, Frankfurt 2005 press kit confirms dimensions and.