Like the Liftback, Toyota Yaris Sedan features a "T" face grille, which emphasizes the Toyota identity. In the rear, the tail lamps frame a wide trunk opening. The trunk lid extends down to the bumper molding to provide a substantial appearance as well as easy trunk access.

Toyota Yaris S Sedan provides a decidedly sporty appearance and attitude with side rocker panels, front and rear under-bumper spoilers, 15-inch steel wheels and available aluminum alloy wheels.


High-Strength Construction of the Yaris

Toyota Yaris is built around a highly rigid yet lightweight structure incorporating strategic use of high-tensile steel. The inherent strength of the Yaris platform allowed Toyota to tune the suspension for quick responses yet with a compliant ride. The body structure incorporates damping materials in strategic locations throughout to reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), helping to make Yaris quiet and comfortable for long trips.

The newly developed L-arm MacPherson strut front suspension includes a 0.9-inch stabilizer bar. A new hydroformed torsion beam axle for the rear suspension provides the necessary anti-roll stabilization, eliminating the need for a separate anti-roll bar. Yaris suspension and steering have been tuned to deliver responsive handling and excellent maneuverability, including a class-leading 32.7-ft. turning radius. Both the Liftback and Sedan ride on standard P175/65 R14 tires with steel wheels and full wheel covers and offer available 15-inch steel or aluminum alloy wheels.


Spacious, Practical and Comfortable Interior of Toyota Yaris

Toyota Yaris Liftback interior provides roominess that belies its exterior dimensions. The upscale and comfortable cabin interior provides rear seating for three with headrests in all seating positions. The rear seatback folds down to expand cargo capacity from 9.3 cubic feet to 25.7 cubic feet. A 60/40 split rear seatback with reclining feature is included in the optional Power Package.

The instrument cluster is center-mounted, high on the dash to enhance forward visibility and the feeling of roominess. Both Yaris models provide easy-to-reach audio and climate controls, an array of storage spaces including a center console with built-in storage, and cupholders in the front and rear.

Standard convenience features on both Toyota Yaris Liftback and Yaris Sedan include air conditioning; tilt steering wheel; a gated shift lever (automatic transmission); tinted glass; digital clock; a map light; intermittent windshield wipers with mist control, and dual sunvisors with vanity mirrors.

Like the Yaris Liftback, Yaris Sedan features rear seating for three with headrests in each seating position. Standard on the Yaris S and available on Yaris Sedan are 60/40 folding rear seatbacks with a fold-down center armrest and cupholder. With the 60/40 seatbacks up, Yaris Sedan's spacious trunk offers nearly 14 cu. ft. of capacity, and folding the seatbacks expands that to 25.7 cu. ft.


Fun-To-Drive Performance and Handling

Both Yaris models are powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i). The Yaris engine produces 106 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 103 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 RPM. Both Yaris Liftback and Sedan feature a standard five-speed manual transmission and offer an available four-speed automatic transmission. The automatic features uphill/downhill shift logic to reduce gear "hunting" to help ensure smooth performance when driving in hills.

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