2019 Toyota Yaris 1.5L 6MT (111 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Toyota introduced the fourth generation of the Yaris in late 2019 simultaneously in Japan and Europe, and unlike its predecessors, it was available only as a five-door hatchback. Still, a high-performance three-door version came later and was known as the GR Yaris.

Right before the pandemic struck the world and forced everybody to lock themselves inside their homes, Toyota introduced the fourth generation of the successful model Yaris. The car was already known for its reliability. In addition, it was a user-friendly vehicle, and Toyota managed to keep these attributes on the 2020 Yaris.

This was one of the reasons why the Japanese automaker made the vehicle with five doors. It noticed that this bodywork version was in high demand on its predecessor, so it decided to slash the three-door option. As a result, it could keep production costs down while still offering plenty of features and amenities.

With a design that didn’t want to scare anyone on the road, the 2020 Yaris came clean in front of its customers with swept-back headlights and a massive front bumper that incorporated the broad, trapezoidal-shaped grille. In addition, Toyota installed a set of scoops on the sides of the front apron where it placed the fog lamps, which were on the options list. Otherwise, those were filled with fake air intakes. From its profile, depending on the grades, the Yaris sported body-colored door mirrors and door handles.

The sculptured doors created the image of a three-door vehicle since the rear ones were shorter and sported a raised rear area that emerged onto the C-pillars. At the back, the carmaker made the car with a tilted-forward tailgate adorned with a roof spoiler.

Inside, Toyota created a modern interior with a large screen for the infotainment system placed atop the center stack. In front of the driver, installed a mixed instrument cluster that featured large dials for the tachometer and the rev counter and, between them, an LCD for additional data provided by the car’s onboard computer.

Depending on trims and options, customers could get the car with power windows and air-conditioning. Furthermore, a powerful sound system was also on the options list. The bucket seats didn’t provide excellent side support, but they were comfortable despite their high-mounted position. In the back, the car manufacturer placed a split-folding (60/40) bench seat where two adults could sit comfortably. Still, for short jaunts, a third passenger could sit in the middle, but with limited legroom. The trunk featured a flat floor, but the overall volume was unimpressive.

Under the hood, the fourth generation of the Yaris came fitted with either gasoline-only or electrified versions. Surprisingly, it even offered the option for an automatic transmission (eCVT), but the base model sent its power to the front wheels via a six-speed manual.