Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2006, 2007, 2008
Introduced at the end of 2005 on the European and North American market, the second generation of the Yaris was a natural evolution of its predecessor and was available in a three- or five-door configuration.
The Japanese carmaker tried to dominate the supermini segment with the Yaris. It counted on interior space and on Toyota's reputation to increase sales. For that, it needed a five-door version that was fit for small families who needed such a car, with worry-free maintenance and technical issues. And yet, despite the car's success in several markets, it was far from being a successful vehicle when it confronted the European manufacturers.
Toyota tried to pen the vehicle as a cute-looking one. The front fascia showed a pair of headlights relatively vertical than horizontal and a grill that looked a scaled-down version of the one featured on the larger Avensis. Thanks to the short overhangs and the tall, bubble-like greenhouse, it offered an airy interior. The back of the car featured an almost vertical drop on the tailgate but with a rounded shape.
Inside, the carmaker placed a hard-plastic dashboard fitted with multiple storage spaces in front of the driver and three more on the passenger's side. That was possible thanks to the center-mounted instrument cluster, which provided all passengers aboard a good view of the speedometer. For the rear seats, Toyota installed a split-folding and sliding bench. Thus, it could offer better legroom or bigger trunk space when needed.
Under the hood, the carmaker installed a choice of three engines: two with gasoline and one turbo-diesel.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L VVT-i 5MT (69 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 998 cm3 |
Power: | 51 KW @ 6000 RPM 69 HP @ 6000 RPM 68 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 69 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 94 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.7 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: | 185/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.6 in (3749 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60.2 in (1529 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2105.4 lbs (955 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3175 lbs (1440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 127 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L VVT-i 5MT (87 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1296 cm3 |
Power: | 64 KW @ 6000 RPM 87 HP @ 6000 RPM 86 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 89 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM 121 Nm @ 4200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 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: | 185/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.6 in (3749 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60.2 in (1529 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2171.5 lbs (985 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3263 lbs (1480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 141 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L D-4D 5MT (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1364 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 3800 RPM 90 HP @ 3800 RPM 89 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 140 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM 190 Nm @ 1800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.7 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: | 185/60R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 147.6 in (3749 mm) |
Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
Height: | 60.2 in (1529 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.9 in (2461 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.7 cuFT (275 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2270.7 lbs (1030 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |