The 2020 Toyota Yaris is available in five variants with pricing ranging from $15,290 for the Ascent manual to $22,470 before on-roads for the Yaris ZR.
The current Yaris is the third generation of the nameplate – the first-generation car was sold in Australia as the Echo. It represents almost 28 percent of sales in its segment, and leads the light car market.
The fourth-generation Yaris will arrive in Australia in May 2020, riding on the Toyota GA-B platform. Expect to see a hybrid drivetrain for the first time in Australia, allowing the Yaris to effectively replace the Prius C.
2020 Toyota Yaris pricing
- 2020 Toyota Yaris Ascent manual: $15,290
- 2020 Toyota Yaris Ascent automatic: $16,820
- 2020 Toyota Yaris SX manual: $17,330
- 2020 Toyota Yaris SX automatic: $18,860
- 2020 Toyota Yaris ZR automatic: $22,470
Engines
The 2020 Toyota Yaris Ascent is fitted with a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 63kW and 120Nm.
Higher grades of the Yaris comes with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder with 80kW and 141Nm.
Both engines can be mated with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.
Fuel Economy
The 2020 Toyota Yaris Ascent manual uses 5.8L/100km on the ADR combined city and highway cycle, while the SX manual is rated at 5.9L/100km.
The automatic versions of the 1.3- and 1.5-litre engines drink a claimed 6.4L/100km.
Dimensions
The 2020 Toyota Yaris measures 3945mm long, 1510mm tall and 1695mm wide, with a 2510mm wheelbase.
Safety
The Toyota Yaris has a five-star ANCAP safety rating, based on testing carried out in 2017.
The 2020 Yaris comes standard with seven airbags and a reversing camera.
The range-topping ZR has autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high beam, and lane-departure warning as standard.
These safety features are optional as a package on the Ascent Sport and SX.
Standard Features
The base Toyota Yaris Ascent comes with the following standard features:
- 15-inch steel wheels
- Electric mirrors
- Electric windows
- 60/40 split-fold rear seats
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Steering wheel audio controls
- 6.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Six-speaker sound system
- Reversing camera
Moving to the SX gets you:
- Satellite navigation
- Voice recognition
- Front fog lights
- Leatherette steering wheel
The range-topping Yaris ZR features:
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Rear spoiler
- Heated wing mirrors
- Sports front seats and steering wheel
- Climate control
- Lane departure warning
- Automatic high beam
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
Servicing
The 2020 Toyota Yaris has a service price of $145 locked in for its first three years. Maintenance is required every six months or 10,000km.
