Toyota’s expertise in making sleek and reliable family sedans manifests itself perfectly in the form of the Yaris. The latest version of this vehicle retains the irresistible qualities of its predecessors—an alluring cabin, a powerful engine, a long list of safety and convenience features, multiple trims to select from, and solid after-sales customer service from Toyota. On top of these positives, one of the best features of the Toyota Yaris is its reasonable pricing.

1. External design
The Toyota Yaris has a sleek, low-slung design that creates an impression of perpetual forward motion. Every design component in this subcompact automobile contributes to its uncompromising dynamism. The vehicle boasts a large and angular front grille, which is designed to make a strong first impression as the Yaris glides across the road. The radically-styled headlamps perfectly complement the low black grille as they integrate into each other. The design of both the headlamps and tail lamps is catchy and attractive. The shape of this vehicle also aids its overall aerodynamics.

The sharp edges in this car’s design sit well in contrast with the body colors it is available in. Buyers can purchase the Toyota Yaris 2024 in various colors, including silver, red, gray, white pearl crystal shine, black, and scarlet. Each color accentuates the vivid angles and high-quality panels of this car’s design. Other key exterior attributes to watch out for include auto-folding door mirrors, a large windshield, 16-inch alloy wheels, and more.

2. Cabin quality and space
The interior design theme of the Toyota Yaris is minimalistic. Apart from being attractive, the layout of the inside space prioritizes functionality and efficiency. This modern and distinctively-styled cabin will likely appeal to most buyers. Widely considered a budget vehicle by most owners, the Toyota Yaris still offers a cabin made from rich and premium materials. Every panel on this cabin has a soft-touch feel and feels built to last many years.

This car seats five people comfortably because of its large dimensions (Length – 4425 mm, width – 1740 mm, height – 1480 mm). Each seat has ample legroom, headroom, shoulder room, and knee room. The seats are well-cushioned, offering a balance of support and softness that enhances long-term comfort. All this means that occupants will not feel uncomfortable inside the car even after spending several hours in their seats.

Additionally, the Yaris scores well in terms of ergonomics. Every button, switch, and knob in this sedan is placed well within occupants’ reach.

3. Engine, performance, and fuel economy
The Toyota Yaris comes in 3 variants, all sharing a common engine—a 1.3-liter inline 4-cylinder powertrain that produces a maximum power of 97 HP at 6,000 RPM and a maximum torque of around 122 Nm at 4,200 RPM. This engine can be mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with manual sequential mode. This gearbox ensures that the shifts are quick and efficient on the automobile. This, coupled with the quick responses of the engine at low revs, greatly contributes to this car’s overall fuel economy on city roads and highways.

Despite the relatively smaller displacement of this car’s engine, it still packs a punch and effortlessly hauls the Yaris off the line. This sedan’s relatively modest weight is responsible for how easy and quick it is to drive on any type of road. Fuel efficiency has traditionally been one of the strong areas of the Yaris over the years. This latest model of this subcompact vehicle does not disappoint in that regard as well. The overall mileage of the Toyota Yaris 2024 is 22.4 kmpl, as per the carmaker.

4. Ride and handling
From a driver’s standpoint, the biggest strength of the Toyota Yaris is its compact size. Its relatively diminutive size makes it easier for drivers to navigate crowded city streets much more effortlessly with this car. The Yaris’ direct steering system also makes the car incredibly responsive around sharp corners on twisty and tricky roads.

The Toyota Yaris’ suspension system is tuned to be comfortable and pliant over most road surfaces, making the overall ride quality extremely stable. Additionally, the brakes are tuned to offer a progressive feel when applied. 

5. Infotainment features and safety equipment
The Toyota Yaris is known for its excellent value for money, providing a host of features that improve the safety of its occupants and keep them entertained. The latest model of the automobile comes with features such as LED headlamps and tail lamps, a rear spoiler, a smart entry system with a push button engine start/stop mechanism, a 7-inch TFT multi-information display, automatic climate control, high-grade fabric seats, a telescopic steering column, connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a multi-speaker audio system, and adjustable seats.

Other features one can find on the top-end variant of the Yaris include a rear-view camera, a pre-collision system (PCS), adaptive cruise control, lane departure alert, vehicle stability control (VSC), and multiple airbags.

6. Toyota Yaris on-road price
This vehicle is available in 3 trims. The on-road price of the Y variant is 63,135 SAR, the Y Plus variant is priced at 69,345 SAR, and the top model, the YX variant, is priced at approximately 75,670 SAR. It is important to note that these prices are dynamic and subject to change. Special offers and promotions may be available, so it’s advisable to check with local dealerships for the latest deals.