Toyota Yaris XP90 Sedan (2005-2016)

The most reliable car I have ever had! – When people say "You can't kill a Toyota!", I now definitely believe them! After having a HORRIBLE experience with a 2014 Holden Captiva (ended up being a complete Lemon having to sell for scrap only 5 years later), I bought a new 2014 2WD Toyota Yaris from a Toyota Dealer (my version is Made in Japan). It's amazingly reliable. I have been on… Read more

4WD tracks with it, and it survived, and I only had to replace the Engine Mounts once (which indicate heavy offroad use, in NSW State Forests!), and it has NEVER seized! I am going to drive it until it finally dies, which is hopefully never! Very fuel efficient too. And when it dies, I'm only going to ever buy a Toyota. This example of even a Yaris having virtual indestructability has sold me on Toyota's for life!

Great little car – Just purchased one for my mum brand new from the dealer. Great little car. Cheap to maintain and drives on the smell of an oily rag. The car is comfortable and comes with all the latest bells and whistles. I certainly would recommend the Yaris for an everyday car for anybody young or old.  Show details

Great Car only a few wishes – The Yaris IS a great car. Reliable, reasonably priced, low mileage, etc. The only issues are: : Why did they not stay with digital speedo. So difficult to see 50 KPH in the 50 KPH speed areas. : The 1.3 auto is a bit gutless. Wish I had stayed with the manual. This is my issue and should not really reflect on the car as it still get around OK. But nice to have a bit more power when you need it.  Show details

Well Marketed – Well designed and marketed vehicle. Small, short, wide wheel based. Handles like a go cart. Three gears auto gutsy small city car. Steers boldly with great torque for engine size. Spacey and comfortable. Economical and cheap to run. Really a two seater. Sporty ride and pulls up sweet. OK on highway for a small car. Almost a mini cruiser. Good… Read more

vision all round. More fun than my Mazda 2 Sedan and just as zippy. Good boot for size and comfy seats. Not the safest car because of its size - good value for money - mini bodge box

Good small affordable car – Got my yaris sedan secondhand back in uni, and it had been performing really well and very reliable. Small car so it was really easy to monuve around （especially as a new driver). It has relatively big space as well for a single. The running cost is low in general but Toyota service is a bit expensive. Overall a good first car before I move on to ssh more expensive  Show details

Awesome Car for a Family – Very good in performance and handling. No noise at all while driving. Runs very smoothly. Interior is far better than other models of same brand or other brands. Very spacious from inside. A perfect sedan for a family. Very reliable and easy to operate. Automatic transmission is available which makes your driving much easier. Available in many colors but black looks AWESOME. Low maintenance compared to other cars and models.  Show details

Oh What A Feeling!!! – First car I took for a test drive & loved it!! Easy to handle has the best turning circle I have ever had on a car. The speedo is in the middle of the dash unlike other models but did not take me long to adapt to this concept. Petrol consumption is minimal. 18 months down the track & not a regret.  Show details

Problem – i had my car running all good and all of a sudden i lost power steering on this car can some one help me out what could have gone wrong, i would appreciate if some one had a slimier problem or if i can get a expert advice of what to fix  Show details

Economical and reliable card – I've had it for over 5 years and it has been an excellent car. It is also my first. Pro - reliable, cheap and economical to run and parts are cheap, light and plenty of space for the sedan, easier to drive Cons- power is on the weaker side, easy to get dents  Show details

Price Perfect! But Underpower – This sedan is very perfect for its price. High Cost-Effective! The space for diver and passengers is bigger than other similar products. There is one problem is that the car is always underpowered. It seems a bit weak to climb slope. Anyway, the car is perfect for city driving. It is suitable as a working and shopping vehicle!  Show details

Dependable – Decent car that can be depended upon first and foremost. Not particularly powerful, but after 70km's it still drives the same as day 1. Interior is nothing special but does the job, very good boot space for a small bottom of the range model. Airbag fault was an inconvenience but nothing more.  Show details

Great, reliable, fuel efficient car – Bought my Toyota yaris manual sedan in 2008 brand new. I've had no issues with it mechanically and it just runs and runs. It's done 108 000 ks and still drives like it did 6 years ago! Lots of cup holders and space to put things considering it's small size. Boot space is deep although the entrance is smaller meaning larger items have trouble… Read more

entering the space. My only issue is the clutch is very small and the car can stall easily. It can also make changes of gear a bit jerky I found. However with that size engine I wouldn't have chosen an auto as at least with the manual you have more control. Would definitely recommend this car. I'm about to sell it only because we need a bigger car but sad to see it go! Reliable, fuel efficient, no mechanical issues, capped Toyota servicing for 3 years Clutch is small, boot entrance a bit small

Reliable – Having owned a Toyota Corolla Verso in the UK for 3 years, we decided to stay with Toyota when we moved here. At the time, we got the Yaris without on the road costs, since we were also purchasing a RAV4 at the same time (we've since replaced that with another RAV4), so i've always considered the car good value for money. The Yaris has done… Read more

90,000kms in almost 7 years, including several interstate trips (without much needed cruise control). Back in 2006/2007, the only other small/mini sedans on the market were Korean (Kia Rio and Holden Barina Sedan). Also, this was at a time when Korean cars were still [censored word removed] (not anymore) so given the alternative, choosing a Japanese built car was a no brainer. We also have one of the new TK Barina Sedans.

I'm about to replace the tyres for a 2nd time and the shock absorbers for the first time, so from a wear and tear point of view, the parts last for a farely ordinary amount of time. Over the last year, i've done a considerable amount of long distance driving and found that the lower back support is lacking and causes back aches after several hours. It's survived several pothole filled gravel tracks without any problems. Ground clearance is good for a sedan (compared to the current Barina Sedan).

I love the centre dash and can put the steering wheel in a comfortable position without blocking the gauges compared to other cars i've driven over the years. Fuel economy varies from 6 - 8.5L/100km. Also good is the full size spare, which is essential for interstate/freeway driving.

The things i've always had a problem with is the lack of a 5th gear (auto), which leads to higher RPM when cruising along at 100+ kph and also the lack of torque in the low ends of the gears (not surprising given the engine size) and the torque is massively reduced when the aircon is on. Having said that, I find the gearbox/transmission/accelerator much more responsive to what my foot is doing compared to the Barina Sedan. It knows when to change gear and what gear to change to, whereas the Barina sedan gets confused (to many gears doesn't help) and takes way too long to change down a gear when you need to accelerate suddenly.

Due to the lack of audio input, I've had to by an fm transmitter so I can play music from my mp3 player, however the speakers leave much to be desired.

This car was purchased when safety features were still not standard in entry level cars, so it only has ABS and 2 airbags. Obviously I would prefer the now standard 6 airbags, traction control and vehicle stability control (or ESC as VicRoads love to call it). I find the visibility excellent compared to current day hatchbacks with their tiny rear windows, huge pillars blocking your view and [censored word removed] small mirrors. For those people who have trouble parking this car due to the so called 'lack' of visibility, then maybe you shouldn't have a licence if parking is so difficult and awkward. Fair enough that it does block the view of little kids, but so does every other current generation hatchback/sedan, hence why so many small cars nowadays come standard with reverse cameras / parking sensors due the severe lack of visibility.

The turning circle is the best of any car I know of, which makes it especially good for getting out of parallel parking spots where people have boxed you in fairly tightly. The boot space is good enough for me. I've packed the entire car to the ceiling when I moved to Canberra and then back to Melbourne and had no problems fitting what I wanted into the car. Road noise is annoying, especially when you spend 2.5 hours a day in the car and it is especially noticable on high speed interstate driving. Back seat space isn't important for me given that the back seat gets used only a couple of times a year, although I wouldn't want to be in the back when all seats are taken. Headroom in the rear/front is fine for average height 180cm man. Rear legroom is squishy when the front seats are all the way back (about the same legroom as the middle row of a 7-seat Landrover Discovery).

I intend to keep the car until things start to break (not including general wear and tear) and it becomes more expensive to fix than the actual value of the car. So probably sometime between 150 and 200,000kms or around another 5-7 years. Having said that, I know someone who has the exact same car but a couple of months older and it's approaching 500,000 kms (not a typo, it really is approaching half a million), which just goes to show that the motors in the cheaper Toyotas are just as persistant as those in the Landcruisers. Reliable, turning circle, visibility, big mirrors for small car, centre dash, full size spare, 6L/100km driving 130 kms per weekday, ground clearance Needs 5spd auto instead of 4spd, lack of auxilliary/usb input, no cruise control, lack of torque, minimal safety features as standard (only ABS and 2 airbags), no traction control or VSC, road noise

I would recommend this car, it is perfect – It is a great car easy to drive and I felt very comfortable at the wheel, the handbrake is in the usual position not like the camry a foot operated hand brake. What I would like to know how does the passenger control the car if the driver happens to have a medical situation and the hand brake is foot operated????  Show details

Current Yaris sedan is long overdue for a facelift – The Yaris sedan is value for money, great on fuel and easy to drive however the current model lineup is feeling outdated. The Yaris interior is majorly outdated and bland which doesn't give much attraction. The car lacks the basic features which are now standard on most modern vehicles such as steering wheel audio controls. The exterior could use… Read more

a face-lift as they have used this look for a few years now. Other than feeling old, the car still gets the job done. value for money, easy to drive outdated interior and exterior

2006 yaris – I have a used 2006 Yaris I purchased earlier this year with 60,000km. I've done 6000 km since and not had a single issue. Only point I dislike is the clutch operation feels a bit unpredictable and its easy to stall taking off from the lights if not paying attention. Fuel economy is remarkable averaging 600-700km per tank of city driving. Seats and… Read more

interior are comfortable and roomy for a small car. I like the digital speedo centre dash, and for a tiny 1.3 engine it does well at 100kph with just enough left to overtake. Usually i fling cars every 6 months but i think ill hold onto this one a while yet. Perfect for my uni/work lifestyle. Roomy, steering is great, dash, requires little maintanence, cheap on fuel, reliable. Clutch operation/ low torque prone to shudders/ stall on takeoff from a stop.

2007 Toyota Yaris 4 door sedan purchased New – This is my first Toyota,I bought Toyota on the recommendation of 6 different mechanics. I am delighted with my car,it has not missed a beat. I never miss a service. It really feels like a safe car in every type of weather.....it is comfortable,plenty of room for passengers,great stereo. Bluetooth hands free was easy to connect to my mobile,I did… Read more

it myself. The stereo stops when the phone rings and the voice comes through the drivers speaker only. Works fantastic,great sound.Mostly I love the Toyota reliability ,it is a wonderful car. I have YRX Sedan. It has spoilers,fog lights,alloy wheels and a 6 CD stacker.....,that is the difference from the YRS. YRS sedan does not have extras,( 1 CD stacker) and I must have my 6 CD stacker so I don't drive off the road changing CD's. Toyota name, reliability, great mileage, small turn circle. Speedo panel is in middle of dashboard,not in front of driver,I still don't like that...no rear wiper

2 years and counting – I bought this car second hand and I must say I rarely stick to one car for long. So far this car hasn't been so bad to drive as the fuel usage has been fantastic using no more than 6.5 litres per 100km as I rack up roughly 25,000km a year. Good on fuel, Engine is quite, light to steer, boot has enough room for golfs plus more Road noise can quiet… Read more

loud, I'm 6 foot and I can't scratch my head as too close to the roof, clutch can be terrible but I've been informed this is a common issue, car floats when traveling over 80km with a decent wind

Excellent – surprisingly nippy for its engine size, a breeze to drive and very easy to park. leg room in back is fine (more than you would think) seats four 4 adults in comfort. Simple but stylish and practical instument and control layout. Love the mid dash speedo arrangement. Has more roomy feel than the competition including the Mazda 2. Very reliable done… Read more

fifty thousand kilometres without a single even minor problem. Body well insulated from road noise rides like a larger vehicle. Trim quality and finish is of a very high standard. light feel and easy to drive, very economical prefer the 2 door shape and style

Good – Not a bad effort. Build quality seems good and should be for the price. Overall we are happy with the car. Good around town and we did a 300km trip in comfort, economical 7/100, handles well, plenty of room inside including the rear seats. I like the engine braking/gearbox downshift. Steering on straight roads is vague, cabin noise a little high, rear vision for parking is woeful, a little more power would be good. Show details

Excellent – Brilliant little car made by worlds most reliable manufacturer. Under 7/100 fuel economy for a car that comfortably holds 4 adults with a boot bigger than a commodore... Turning circle is great, more spacious than it looks, big boot, center dash is great once used to it, flat floor, HEAPS of storage compartments Bottom end power (but its only a 1.5 so...). Show details

Good – It is a nice car to drive and gets good mileage, the seats are comfortable and it has plenty of leg room, the sir Con' works very well. An update on this car --from the 1/2/11 and what I said about not being able to turn down the control panel lights of a night (speedo etc) I have since found that you ARE able to do this by pressing the Odometer… Read more

button till the lines come up and do it that way. Still not happy that it doesn't have a rear wiper and washer nor does it have cruise control and that the Cig' light for use with GPS etc is in a very bad position, very close to the hand brake and gear change

Good – After driving a Honda Accord Euro for a number of years, I must say my husband & I are very pleased with our Yaris purchase. Firstly, although a smaller car compared to the Honda Euro, the Yaris gives the illusion of space for a few reasons: seats are not bucket-style & importantly, the lack of the hump in the middle of the back passenger leg… Read more

space. The passenger sitting in the middle need not have the feet wide-apart! Also, bags & stuff can fit easily on the floor. This is useful if you have kids / babies. Back seats can be folded down - useful when larger items can't fit into the boot. Boot space is immense for the car size, we can fit the same things into the Yaris as we can into the Euro. Car looks sleek if you have the X series that comes with rear spoilers. Ample legroom for back passengers. Ample drink holders. Ample boot space. Solid feel to car. Fuel efficient. Looks good. Backseats can be collapsed Odometer panel in the middle rather than in front of the driver. Key required to open boot from the outside

Bad – Lots of people here seem to love this car, so maybe I just had a bad experience, but I found the Yaris aweful to drive. We were pretty much sold on getting this car until we actually drove it and felt sick afterwards. Maybe this was because we're quite tall, so the angle of the windscreen seemed to distort things. This was the same both as a… Read more

passenger and the driver. I've never had this trouble in any other car.

Just be careful with the poor rear visability - you won't be able to see littlies if they're behind the car. Price & inclusions (mirrors, headrests, full lap-sash seatbelts in the back etc.) Feels cheap, annoying dashboard placement, poor rear visability

Excellent – I am a proud owner of a Toyota Yaris and have been for the last 8 months. I like the sedan look of the Yaris compared to other car models. Although it looks like a small car on the outside, the interior is quite spacious. With electric windows and mirrors, it is a good car all rounder. Nice and sleek exterior. Clean and modern interior. Smooth drive. Electric windows Odometer and control panel in the middle of the dashboard Show details

Bad – The car i drove had a lot of noise come through the cabin, so that is something that needs to be worked on. Its also rather cramped on the inside (the seats feel too small even for an average sized person like myself). Considering it has a 1.5L engine i was suprised at how bad the fuel economy was even on the long country drive i took. The cabin… Read more

is dull, boring and counterintuitive. THe mid dash speedo is just wrong and could lead to many crashes.

Go for the far better alternatives like the Ford Fiesta, Mazda 2 or Citroen C2, among others. I cant really think of any to be honest. It costs more than cars that it competes agaisnt in the same market bracket. It looks very odd and quite ugly especially from the front / side views.

Excellent – I drive my Yaris every day for at least and hour and have had it now for over a year - I have not had a problem with it! It is reliable, smooth to drive, compact yet spacious and very comfortable in all seat positions (not squishy in the back!). Great features like independently locked boot and lots of little storage compartments - Fantastic… Read more

Vehicle for singles and small families alike!!! I love my 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan! It is a very practical, yet stylish small/medium sized car with all the essentials to make your journey comfortable and easy. Not much wrong with it! For the price, it has just about everything you would expect.

OK – Overall this car is pretty good, wouldn't highly recommend it but for the price, etc, you get a nice looking, modern car. You get use to the dashboard being in the middle and it feels lovely to drive and is easy to manouvre. I think it is a nice looking car, reasonably shaped and very roomy inside for younger kids and a fantastic big boot. The… Read more

tyres! My car is a 2007 model and I have had to buy a number of new tyres for it. Toyota told me there was nothing wrong with the car just that the Yaris is very hard on the tyres. The fuel economy isn't as good as I'd hoped.

Excellent – Great, fuel effuicient runabout ideal for both families and individuals. Fantastic first car for young drivers because of all it's inbuilt safety features. Save the planet by a Yaris! Great car... As good as Echo if not better... Fuel efficient, sporty feel, great breaks and suspension, good vision, MP3 player contect plug, Stylish looks and good range of colours Not thrilled with the Auto gear change console but it is fine once used to it Show details

OK – I got this car just before starting uni so as to have reliable cheap transport for at least 4 years. Finished my degree and still have the car. It didn't start once on a hot day, I waited a couple of minutes and it was fine. No other issues. I've travelled 90000 km in this car and will have it at least a year longer. Doesn't feel like it's about… Read more

to stop working.

At the end of the day, it's just a car, nothing exciting it doesn't make you feel special, it just works.

For me this car has served its purpose but I want something with some soul for next car. Cheap to fuel and service, I usually squeeze over 600 kms from a tank. (Wait till the last bar is flashing, it then flashes faster when its getting closer to empty)

Roomy for a small car.

Typical outstanding Toyota reliability.

Solid feel each time I close the door.

Heaps of drink storage.

Jagged gate auto, makes it easy to change down 1 gear at a time. I do this for engine braking down steep hills.

My uni mates never complained about leg room in the back.

Feels like a solid and safe car.

Handles reasonably well.

Stops relatively quickly. Drivers seat has poor lower back support, not great for long distances.

Auto saps too much power at highway speeds for overtaking manoeuvres.

Parking takes some getting use to, can't see the boot or bonnet.

Headlights get shadowed by other cars headlights on the highway.

Air conditioning not strong but no noticeable different in fuel economy with heavy usage.

Tyres are expensive to replace, I ended up fitting a Yokohama A drive instead and they have lasted a lot longer.

Good – We were looking for a good-looking car under $20,000 with good safety features for our growing family, and the Yaris sedan ticked the most important boxes. It's an excellent city car and is easy to park, but visibility out the rear window is bad and you can't see the nose of the car because it's too low, so you have to be very very aware of your… Read more

surroundings.

We had to drive on the highway and the petrol gauge suddenly plummeted to empty and we had to hunt down a petrol station quickly. That's what you get with a 1.5L engine, I suppose. Small, inexpensive sedan with really big boot (woo hoo) and excellent safety features included in models from Sept 2009. Plenty of leg room for normal people. Makes a decent family car. Tiny rear window with bad visibility. Small tank, so when the gauge reads half full you'll be looking for a petrol station in about 100kms. Weird placement of gauges, but you get used to it.

Good – I love the space age shape of this car, which is probably the main reason I bought it. It is very spacious inside despite being small and easy to park. The floor at the back does not have a bump in it, so you can fit more stuff in it and it is comfortable for the feet of the person in the middle at the back. The radio and CD player is positioned… Read more

high up so you're not in danger of crashing while fiddling with it. The car holds the road well when driving on narrow winding roads. My only criticism is that it needs a camera for reversing because you can't see what is behind you. It is comfortable and drives really well. Visibility for reversing is not good because the rear windowsill is very high.

Excellent – All in all, It does the job, getting me from point A to point B safely.Perfect for a family or in my case, for me alone. I like the size, it's perfect, not too small and not too big. It's very smooth and accelerates fast.It looks good and even better, it drives good! It doesn't have a beeper so you cannot hear if you are backing into something. Show details