Toyota Yaris 2020– car dimensions: 3940 mm long, 1745 mm wide and 1500 mm high. Unladen weight is 960 kg. Braked towing is 450 kg.
The cabin has a standard touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Automatic climate control is fitted across grades, with dual-zone on higher ones. Toyota Safety Sense brings standard pre-collision automatic emergency braking, lane trace assist and adaptive cruise control. A reversing camera is standard. Blind spot warning and parking sensors appear on higher grades or packs. The setup suits daily driving with clear phone linking and basic aids that reduce low-speed risks.
Boot space is 286 litres with seats up. Fold the 60/40 rear seats for up to 947 litres. The load bay is usable for shopping or bags but the lip is high and space trails some rivals.
Hybrid models list 450 kg braked and unbraked towing. Petrol versions can rate higher in some markets. Payload sits around 470 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed. The car suits light urban duties and occasional small trailers rather than regular heavy work.
The cabin is compact yet roomy for the class, with a lowered driving position, good outward view and soft-touch surfaces on the dash. Sculpted front seats gain lumbar support and firmer bolsters on higher grades. height adjustment is manual for the driver as standard and extends to the passenger higher up. Dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting and a leather-trimmed wheel appear on upper trims. An acoustic windscreen cuts road noise. The 60/40 rear bench folds flat for extra load space.
Hybrid models return combined fuel use of 4.0-4.3 l/100 km in European specs.
Service interval is once a year or every 10,000 miles.
Euro NCAP five-star rating in 2020 tests.
Toyota Safety Sense standard: pre-collision with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane trace assist, adaptive cruise, automatic high beam and road-sign assist.
Multiple airbags including front centre bag, plus stability control and reversing camera as standard.
Most global versions use the self-charging hybrid system that switches between petrol and electric drive without plugging in. Official figures show low combined consumption and the ability to run on electric power alone for much of urban driving. Petrol-only versions in some markets return solid highway economy.
Routine servicing is straightforward: annual checks or every 10,000 miles keep the hybrid battery and mechanicals in order. Toyota offers service plans and extends the warranty when work is done at franchised dealers.
Crash protection is strong. The 2020 Euro NCAP test awarded five stars with high scores for adult and child occupant protection. Standard kit includes a full suite of airbags, Toyota Safety Sense active systems that brake for cars, pedestrians and cyclists, lane-keeping and blind-spot aids on higher grades.
The car is built to last with a rigid GA-B platform and corrosion protection. Owners report low running costs and high reliability when serviced on schedule. A space-saver spare or tyre kit is fitted depending on options.
Length 3940 mm, Width 1745 mm, Height 1500 mm, Wheelbase 2560 mm (Yaris 2020 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota Europe official GR Sport/Yaris spec sheets and brochures, ADAC manufacturer data, Wikipedia.