What kind of car is the Yaris?
Toyota Indus offers the Yaris as a compact sedan in 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre forms. Both share the same published exterior dimensions and a 476-litre luggage compartment.
For renters, the useful distinction is not only engine size: manual and CVT transmissions are available across the range, and trim equipment varies. Confirm the supplied variant rather than assuming every Yaris is identical.
Official specifications at a glance
Toyota lists a 1,329 cc 1NR-FE engine for the 1.3-litre range and a 1,496 cc 2NR-FE engine for the 1.5-litre range.
- Length: 4,425 mm; width: 1,730 mm; height: 1,475 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,550 mm; minimum turning radius: 5.1 metres
- Luggage capacity: 476 litres
- 1.3-litre output: 73 kW (97.8 hp) and 123 Nm
- 1.5-litre output: 79 kW (105.9 hp) and 140 Nm
Choosing it for a trip
Its sedan boot and five-seat layout suit airport transfers and small-family journeys. As with any compact sedan, check luggage dimensions as well as the quoted litre figure if carrying large suitcases.
Real fuel use depends on the exact engine and transmission, traffic, tyre pressure, load and driving style. An unsourced mileage promise should not be treated as a guaranteed trip cost.