2014 TOYOTA Yaris 5 Doors 1.0L VVT-i 5MT FWD (69 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Toyota introduced a mid-life cycle refresh for its small-sized Yaris, trying to keep up with its competitors, such as the Volkswagen Polo and the Renault Clio.

While the Japanese carmaker was known for its reliable vehicles, it still had to struggle in the small-size segment. In Europe, it faced grueling competition from the German, French, Italian, and Spanish brands. Even though its customers were satisfied with the car, they still needed something more than just a nameplate; they needed a fresh look. And that’s why Toyota came in 2014 with the upgraded version of the Yaris’ third generation.

The most significant change in the car’s appearance was at the front. Toyota didn’t just add a line here and there and call it a day. The company’s design team completely changed the front fascia, which now featured an X-shaped design emphasized by two chromed trims that ran across the grille and the lower bumper. In addition, the new headlights looked even sharper than before and were more extended to the sides. Finally, at the back, there was a new set of taillights, where the reversing lights were smaller than on the pre-facelifted version.

Inside, the dashboard was completely redesigned, and the driver’s instrument binnacle has been restyled for a slimmer look. On the center stack, the carmaker offered an option for a 7″ touch-screen display for the infotainment unit, up from the 6.1″ of its predecessor. As for the interior decorations, the carmaker offered new upholstery and colors.

Under the hood, the carmaker kept some of its older engines but ditched the 1.6-liter turbo-diesel in favor of a smaller 1.4-liter unit. In addition, a new hybrid version was available.