Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Toyota didn’t have much success in the European supermini segment, but things changed when the Yaris came to life.
The Toyota Yaris was revealed to the public in 1999 as a 3-door or a 5-door hatchback.
To make sure that the small car would appeal to the Europeans, they had the Yaris designed in Europe.
The Yaris featured a high roof and a low floor that ensured easy access, as well as great headroom for all its occupants.
Aesthetically, the small Yaris didn’t really look high-fashioned but had a rather happy exterior design with the oversized headlamps and the chromed grille integrated into the hood.
Inside, the traditional dashboard was replaced by a center pod with a digital information display. The carmaker considered that it was safer since the driver could keep an eye on the screen and still be able to see the road ahead. Nissan tried the same layout with the Primera and it didn't work well. The drivers had a different habit and they didn't want to change it.
The interior felt solid and looked well-built, however, the grey plastics used gave the cabin a dull look.
Space-wise, the Yaris’ cabin could fit 4 adults in great comfort.
When Toyota built the Yaris, they did it with three words in mind: affordable, economical, and practical. Thus, regardless of the engine choice,1.0-liter or 1.3-liter, the Yaris came with low fuel consumption and enough power for city driving.
Depending on the trim level, the Yaris could come equipped with air-conditioning, alloy wheels and a CD radio, power steering, and others.
Toyota's Yaris won the European Car of the Year in 2000, to the detriment of Fiat Multipla and Opel Zafira.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 16V VVT-i 5MT FWD (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 998 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 6000 RPM 68 HP @ 6000 RPM 67 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 66 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 90 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/80TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 142.1 in (3609 mm) |
Width: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.3 in (2370 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.2 cuFT (204 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1862.9 lbs (845 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 16V VVT-i 5MT FWD (86 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1299 cm3 |
Power: | 63 KW @ 6000 RPM 86 HP @ 6000 RPM 84 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 124 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 142.1 in (3609 mm) |
Width: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.3 in (2370 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.2 cuFT (204 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1896 lbs (860 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2976.2 lbs (1350 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 144 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L 16V VVT-i 5MT FWD (106 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1497 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 6000 RPM 106 HP @ 6000 RPM 105 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 145 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/55VR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 142.1 in (3609 mm) |
Width: | 65.4 in (1661 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.3 in (2370 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.2 cuFT (204 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2017.2 lbs (915 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L D-4D 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1364 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4000 RPM 75 HP @ 4000 RPM 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 170 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.9 gallons (45.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 142.1 in (3609 mm) |
Width: | 65.3 in (1659 mm) |
Height: | 59.1 in (1501 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.1/56.3 in (1,450/1,430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 93.3 in (2370 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 7.2 cuFT (204 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1973.1 lbs (895 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 56 mpg US (4.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 113 g/km |