Toyota Yaris 2009–2011 car dimensions: 3785 mm long, 1695 mm wide and 1530 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,060 kg. Braked towing is 1,050 kg.
The cabin uses a centre-mounted digital instrument cluster that frees up space and improves forward view. Manual air conditioning is standard or packaged on most grades while automatic climate control appears on top trims. Cruise control is fitted on higher grades or as a package option, often limited to automatic transmission versions. Rear parking sensors come in protection packs on mid and upper grades. A touchscreen is limited to optional integrated navigation systems on select trims. Reversing camera is offered as an option with certain audio or navigation units. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems are listed.
Boot space measures 272 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 737 litres when the 60/40 split seats fold flat via the Easy Flat system. Sliding and reclining rear seats add flexibility, and a 50-litre underfloor compartment is available with the temporary spare.
Towing capacity is listed at 1050 kg braked and 550 kg unbraked in multiple markets. Payload sits around 410 kg depending on kerb weight and gross vehicle weight. The car suits light urban or occasional light trailer use thanks to its flexible cargo area but carries no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension for sustained work duties.
The cabin feels practical and surprisingly roomy for a compact hatch, with a forward-set instrument panel that frees up space, supportive fabric front seats that recline, and rear seats that slide, recline and split-fold on many versions for flexible load space. Storage is plentiful with dual gloveboxes, door pockets, seatback pockets and cupholders. Noise and vibration are kept low, doors close solidly, and the ride is quiet and comfortable for city and longer trips.
Fuel economy around 29 city/35-36 highway mpg (US) or 6.3-6.4 L/100 km combined (Canada) with 1.5L engine.
Euro NCAP 5-star adult occupant rating for the generation.
ANCAP 4-star rating.
Standard dual-stage front airbags, pretensioners and force limiters. side and curtain airbags standard or available by grade/market.
ABS with EBD standard or available. engine immobilizer standard.
The 1.5-litre VVT-i petrol engine delivers solid economy for daily driving, with official figures in the high 20s mpg city and mid-30s highway in North American specs, or mid-6 L/100 km combined elsewhere. Manual gearboxes edge out the 4-speed automatic slightly. European Optimal Drive versions with smaller engines post even stronger numbers.
Safety kit centres on a rigid high-strength steel cabin and energy-absorbing structure. Dual front airbags are standard everywhere. Side and curtain airbags plus ABS/EBD are standard on higher grades or certain markets (such as full US 2009 models) and available as packages on base versions. Three-point belts in all seats, child anchors and an immobilizer complete the basics. Crash tests rate the generation highly for its class.
Living with the car is straightforward: compact size aids parking and manoeuvring, the liftback and folding seats handle everyday loads, and Toyota’s reputation for reliability keeps ownership simple. Warranties typically cover three years/60 000 km comprehensive with longer powertrain terms. Routine care focuses on the durable mechanicals without complex extras.
Length 3785 mm, Width 1695 mm, Height 1530 mm, Wheelbase 2460 mm (Yaris 2009–2011)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota UK 2009 Yaris press kit/media.toyota.co.uk, Toyota Australia 2011 Yaris Hatch brochure PDF.