2020 Toyota Yaris Review

Name: 2020 Toyota Yaris Review
Brand: Toyota
Price: 11491 USD

Price Estimate: $11,491 - $13,777

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The 2020 Toyota Yaris is a solid little sedan with surprisingly good handling chops, a nice-looking interior and usable trunk. But it compromises a bit of comfort for those performance gains, and it doesn't have the feature availibility you can find in some competitors. This is a fun city runabout with good value.

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2020 Toyota Yaris Review

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What's new

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility added
Part of the third Yaris sedan generation introduced for 2017 as Yaris iA

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Toyota Yaris L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in Kansas.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Kansas

$104/mo

$145/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

4.5/5Excellent

#1 out of 27 among Subcompact Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Toyota Yaris from 2008-2022.}

$281/yr

vs. $416/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

0.76x/yr

vs. 1.22x/yr
for Average Subcompact Car

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

7.2%

vs. 10.1%
for Average Subcompact Car

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Toyota Yaris Reviews

Owner Reviews

3.4

24 reviews

5(33%)

4(20%)

3(17%)

2(8%)

1(22%)

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Awesome car with an awesome price tag!

Zach, 04/17/2019

2019 Toyota Yaris LE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)

After owning the car for a little over a month, I’m an extremely pleased I went with the Yaris over a Chevy Sonic. I am a huge stickler when it comes to a feeling of quality, and this little car does just that. The interior is trimmed out very nicely for a subcompact. Nothing feels cheap, although the center console is a little flimsy. Even the hard plastics feel nice to the touch, and …

Great Car

Pat, 01/19/2020

2019 Toyota Yaris L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)

Before I had this car I drove a 2019 civic Si but got in to an accident and had to replace it. I wanted something cheaper and new so I looked between the 2019 corolla, civic coupe, Honda Fit and the yaris sedan. To me the yaris was the best overall bang for the buck especially since I didn’t really care about the apple/android CarPlay since I bought a $20 car mount and slapped it on …

Affordable and reliable

Frankie, 11/15/2018

2019 Toyota Yaris LE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6A)

Fantastic gas mileage, stylish looks, fun to drive. Loads of standard features. I drive mostly in town and under 40 mph. It is a perfect car for metro driving. You get what you pay for. Toyota hit a home run with a 35-40 mpg sedan. L.E. model is sweet. No regrets.

Mr

TorchMini, 05/04/2019

2019 Toyota Yaris LE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)

I thought I'd like the Yaris (Mazda2) but four years later, I LOVE it. It reminds me of my Mini Cooper in the joy of driving, but it's quieter and handles the bad roads more forgivingly. The engine is low on overt power but the car really moves fast where I need it, like around town off a dead stop due to its super light weight and great transmission (automatic). I've had no trouble …

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2020 Yaris Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$15,650
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	34 MPG
Cost to Drive	$104/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Yaris models:

Low-Speed Pre-Collision System: Warns you of obstacles ahead and automatically brakes if necessary. Works only at lower speeds.
Dynamic Stability Control: Senses when the car is losing traction or control and uses various means to get you straight again.
Brake Assist: Recognizes when you're initiating a panic stop and fully engages the brakes to provide maximum stopping power.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover13%

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Good
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Good
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Good
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2020 Toyota Yaris L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in Kansas.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 Toyota Yaris L 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.84 per gallon for regular unleaded in Kansas.

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