The fourth-generation Toyota Yaris takes many forms depending on where you live. It is a three- or five-door sedan as well as a tall Yaris Cross, while a few parts of the world have been blessed with the spicy high-performance Gazoo Racing (GR) derivative. You can also get the hatch as a rebadged Mazda2, and in future there’s a new sedan for emerging markets. The subcompact sedan made its debut this week in Thailand.
Known as the Yaris Ativ, it’s a solid alternative to B-segment crossovers by offering plenty of features for an incredibly affordable car priced between $15,300 and $19,500 (converted from Thai baht) according to the level of finish. Even the base Sport model gets 16-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights, along with an eight-inch touchscreen and start button. Upgrade to Smart and the infotainment jumps to nine inches and Toyota adds a dash cam and rear USB ports.
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In the Premium version, the subcompact sedan has automatic climate control and rear air vents, not to mention adaptive cruise control. The top of the line Premium Luxury comes with a Pioneer sound system. Toyota doesn’t skimp on safety features either, as the Yaris Ativ gets pre-collision warning and front lane/lane departure warning as standard, with even more systems on higher-end trims.
The infotainment supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while the top trim gets ambient lighting in 64 colors. Synthetic leather and genuine leather upholstery are available as an upgrade to the standard cloth seats. Various exterior upgrades are available, including stripes and two different decklid spoilers.
The Yaris Ativ was obviously not designed to break the record for the fastest sedan around the Nürburgring. Power is provided by a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine developing 94 hp (69 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) of torque at 4,400 rpm transmitted to the wheels via a CVT. You get a Sport mode for some reason, but the disc brakes are the most important. As you might expect, the suspension is basic, with a MacPherson strut up front and a torsion beam in the rear.
In a sea of SUVs trying to be what they’re not, the Yaris Ativ is refreshingly honest and would make a strong Dacia Logan rival in Europe. Production will take place in Thailand at the Toyota Gateway plant and will be exported from there to more than 35 countries.
The fourth-generation Toyota Yaris takes many forms depending on where you live. It is a three- or five-door sedan as well as a tall Yaris Cross, while a few parts of the world have been blessed with the spicy high-performance Gazoo Racing (GR) derivative. You can also get the hatch as a rebadged Mazda2, and in future there’s a new sedan for emerging markets. The subcompact sedan made its debut this week in Thailand.
Known as the Yaris Ativ, it’s a solid alternative to B-segment crossovers by offering plenty of features for an incredibly affordable car priced between $15,300 and $19,500 (converted from Thai baht) according to the level of finish. Even the base Sport model gets 16-inch alloy wheels and LED headlights, along with an eight-inch touchscreen and start button. Upgrade to Smart and the infotainment jumps to nine inches and Toyota adds a dash cam and rear USB ports.
127 Pictures
In the Premium version, the subcompact sedan has automatic climate control and rear air vents, not to mention adaptive cruise control. The top of the line Premium Luxury comes with a Pioneer sound system. Toyota doesn’t skimp on safety features either, as the Yaris Ativ gets pre-collision warning and front lane/lane departure warning as standard, with even more systems on higher-end trims.
The infotainment supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while the top trim gets ambient lighting in 64 colors. Synthetic leather and genuine leather upholstery are available as an upgrade to the standard cloth seats. Various exterior upgrades are available, including stripes and two different decklid spoilers.
The Yaris Ativ was obviously not designed to break the record for the fastest sedan around the Nürburgring. Power is provided by a naturally aspirated 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine developing 94 hp (69 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 110 Nm (81 lb-ft) of torque at 4,400 rpm transmitted to the wheels via a CVT. You get a Sport mode for some reason, but the disc brakes are the most important. As you might expect, the suspension is basic, with a MacPherson strut up front and a torsion beam in the rear.
In a sea of SUVs trying to be what they’re not, the Yaris Ativ is refreshingly honest and would make a strong Dacia Logan rival in Europe. Production will take place in Thailand at the Toyota Gateway plant and will be exported from there to more than 35 countries.
