2020 Toyota Yaris price and specs

The 2020 Toyota Yaris is available in five variants with pricing ranging from $15,290 for the Ascentmanual to $22,470before 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.