Toyota Yaris (XP150)
The Toyota Yaris , which is based on the XP150 series Vios, is a subcompact car produced and sold by Toyota under the Yaris nameplate since 2013. It made its public debut at the 15th Auto Shanghai in April 2013. It was first launched for some Asian markets that include China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The XP150 series Yaris hatchback is larger and longer than the unrelated XP130 series Vitz or Yaris Liftback, which is sold in Japan, North America, Europe and Australasia. The XP150 series Yaris hatchback is also marketed as the Yaris Sport in Chile since 2014, and in Mexico and Argentina from 2016, where it is imported from Thailand. In Chile and Mexico, it replaced the XP130 series Vitz-based Yaris Liftback.
Markets
China
The Chinese market also released the regular XP90 Vitz-based Yaris produced locally by the GAC Toyota joint venture. China also sells the XP150 model as the Yaris L, available in 1.3-liter 6NR-FE and 1.5-liter 7NR-FE versions, with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The facelifted Yaris L was unveiled at the Auto China in April 2016. A facelift was conducted by the GAC Toyota joint venture, and a sedan version was added based on the Toyota Vios sedan, the 4-speed automatic transmission option was replaced by CVT. The crossover variant of the Yaris L, called Yaris X, was unveiled at the Auto Guangzhou on November 22, 2019, with some design elements from the XP210 series Yaris.Thailand
The Yaris was launched in Thailand in October 2013, using the 1.2-liter 3NR-FE engine, granting the Yaris as part of the "eco-car" program in Thailand. Models offered are as follows: J ECO, J, E, G and TRD Sportivo.Indonesia
The XP150 series Yaris was revealed for the Indonesian market in December 2013 and launched on March 17, 2014, which is assembled in Karawang, Indonesia. It uses the 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine. Trim levels offered are: E, G and TRD Sportivo with either manual or automatic transmission.The XP150 series Yaris received an update on November 3, 2016 with the 1.5-liter 2NR-FE engine. The automatic transmission was replaced with CVT. The G trim got only restyled alloy wheels, but the TRD Sportivo gained slightly different fog light housings on the front bumper and black roof spoiler with red inner side.
Philippines
The XP150 series Yaris was launched in the Philippines in April 2014 and sold in two trim levels: the 1.3 E and the 1.5 G. It carries the same engine as the same year Vios, the 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE and the 1.3-liter 2NZ-FE. Both trims are available in either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission, the 1.3 E variant having both options while the 1.5 G variant only getting an automatic.In late 2016, both the Yaris and Vios received a major mid-cycle upgrade with new Dual VVT-i engines as standard on all variants: the 1.3-liter 1NR-FE and 1.5-liter 2NR-FE for the E and G variants, respectively. The engine upgrade also replaces the old 4-speed automatic with a new CVT transmission, while retaining the same 5-speed manual for the E variant. Interior-wise, the top-spec G variant now comes with a new MirrorLink head unit.
Crossover variants
Together with the updated standard Yaris, Toyota Astra Motor in Indonesia introduced the crossover-like variant, marketed as Yaris Heykers in late 2016. It came with different front and rear bumper designs, the addition of black overfenders, roof side ornaments and higher but stiffer TRD springs. The Yaris Heykers was discontinued in January 2018.After the production of the Yaris Heykers in Indonesia discontinued, Toyota in South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Brazil and China offers the similar concept to the Yaris Heykers, called the Yaris Cross/Crossover/X Way, which is based on the facelifted regular Yaris hatchback, while the Chinese-market Yaris X is based on pre-facelift model of the Yaris L.
Yaris ATIV
The Yaris ATIV sedan was launched in Thailand on August 15, 2017, using the same 1.2 liter 3NR-FE engine as the Thai market XP150 series Yaris hatchback paired to a Super CVT-i automatic tranmission, with updated bodywork and interior styling. The Yaris ATIV is positioned below the Vios in its sedan lineup in Thailand and uses a new model codename NSP152.Models offered are Entry, Mid and High variants. The ATIV uses the XP150 series Vios platform and roof, but with the front end design cues from the facelifted Yaris hatchback and its own redesigned rear fascia.
The Yaris ATIV was later released in other Southeast Asian countries as a 2018 model to replace the pre-facelift third generation Vios sold at that time. It was launched in Singapore on December 14, 2017 as the Vios naming instead of Yaris ATIV, albeit with a larger, more powerful 1.5 liter 2NR-FE engine. It is offered in E and G grades with 7-speed CVT. It was also unveiled in India as the Yaris sedan on February 7, 2018 at the Auto Expo 2018. For the Indonesian market, the Yaris ATIV is sold as the Vios and was launched on April 3, 2018. The Indonesian market Yaris ATIV-based Vios is locally assembled at the Karawang plant. Meanwhile in Brunei, the Yaris ATIV-based Vios was launched in May 2018-19, following the facelifted Yaris Hatchback. The Yaris ATIV-based Vios was also launched in the Philippines on July 19, 2018 and in Malaysia on November 22, 2018 at the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show.
For the general export market, the Yaris ATIV is simply called Yaris sedan. It is sold in some Asian, Middle East and Latin American countries. In Costa Rica, it is marketed as Yaris Advance. The engine choice is either 1.3-liter 1NR-FE or 1.5-liter 2NR-FE paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT. The base model comes with 2 SRS Airbags, while the rest of the line up comes with 7 SRS Airbags. All models have standard ABS with EBD and BA, Vehicle Stability Control and Hill-Start Assist Control. The higher grade model has fog lights, auto climate control AC with digital display and smart engine Start/Stop button. Paddle Shift and Eco/Sport Drive Mode are standard on the higher grade model with CVT.
For the Brazilian market, the locally built Yaris sedan is offered in XL, XS and XLS model grades. The XL can be purchased with either manual transmission or CVT, while the mid-level XS and sunroof-equipped XLS are only offered with CVT. The 2NR-FBE powered Brazilian Yaris can run on either petrol or ethanol.
The Yaris sedan lineup in Argentina comes with a manual only XL and a choice of manual or CVT in the XLS.
The Yaris sedan was launched in India during the 2018 Auto Expo in February and marketed from May of the same year. This was badged as the Yaris, since the Yaris hatchback is not sold in the country, comes with a 1.5-liter petrol engine that produces 106 hp. The car is available in J, G, V and VX trim levels. All trim levels are available with choice of either a 6-speed manual transmission or CVT. The standard features include 7 SRS Airbags, ABS with EBD and BA, keyless entry, 60:40 rear seat split, coloured MID, projector headlamps and manual driver seat height adjustment. Alloy wheels are standard on the V and top-of-the-line VX. Exclusive features for the VX are 7-inch touchscreen system with air gesture control, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, traction control system, reversing camera with front and rear parking sensors, leather interior, electric driver seat adjustment, ceiling-mounted rear passenger AC and rear sunshade.
The Yaris sedan was launched in Pakistan in March 2020. It is available in three variants with two engine options, 1.3 and 1.5, having both 5-speed manual and simulated 7-speed continuously variable transmission. The variants are:
- GLI 1.3 Manual
- GLI 1.3 CVT
- Ativ 1.3 Manual
- Ativ 1.3 CVT
- Ativ X 1.5 Manual
- Ativ X 1.5 CVT
The top-of-the-line Ativ X 1.5 is equipped with automatic climate control, multimedia steering controls, MID display speedometer, daytime running lights, sports mode, eco mode and a 6.8–inch touch screen display with reverse camera.
Facelift
The XP150 series Yaris hatchback received its facelift in Thailand on September 14, 2017. It comes with the same front fascia as the Yaris ATIV sedan, with the taillights inspired by the E180 series Auris. It is longer and wider than the pre-facelift model. Model grades are J ECO, J, E and G. The facelift model Yaris hatchback comes with standard ABS, 7 SRS airbags, vehicle stability control and hill-start assist for all trim levels. In November 2019, the Yaris hatchback and ATIV are fitted with the 3NR-FKE engine. The trim levels are changed to Entry, Mid and High and also include Cross and ATIV GT Edition.In the Philippines, it was released on December 20, 2017 and offered in 1.3 E and 1.5 S trim levels.
The facelifted Yaris hatchback was also launched in South Africa on February 8, 2018. For the first time, the Yaris hatchback for the South African market is imported from Thailand. It replaced the XP130 series Vitz-based Yaris Liftback. Models offered are Xi, XS, Sport and Cross.
The facelifted Yaris hatchback was launched in Indonesia on February 20, 2018. It is locally assembled the at Karawang plant. Trim levels are E, G and TRD Sportivo with either manual transmission or CVT. The mid-level G shares fog lights and 16-inch alloy wheels with the top-of-the-line TRD Sportivo, but still has rear drum brakes. Full body kits, rear solid disc brake, smart engine start/stop button, optitron combination meter, and automatic climate control air-conditioner with digital display are exclusively reserved for the TRD Sportivo.
In Brunei, the Yaris hatchback is offered as the mid and high grades. The high grade model has similar interior equipment to the Indonesian TRD Sportivo, but comes with 15-inch alloy wheels and without body kits. However, the Yaris was removed from the Toyota Brunei website and sales were ceased in 2019 due to poor sales, because of comparing to the Vios sedan.
The XP150 series Yaris hatchback was revealed in Malaysia on April 11, 2019 at the Malaysia Autoshow and launched on April 18, 2019. It is locally assembled at UMW Toyota’s new plant in Bukit Raja, Klang. Trim levels are J, E and G with CVT.
Replacing the XP130 series Vitz-based Yaris Liftback, the facelift model XP150 series Yaris is also sold in Latin American region. In Mexico, the Yaris line up includes the Yaris Hatchback, the Yaris ATIV-based Sedan and the Mazda 2-based Yaris R Sedan.
Model grades and equipment for the Yaris Hatchback are varies across the countries. In Brazil, the locally-built cars are sold as 1.3 XL, 1.5 XS and 1.5 XLS. Meanwhile in Argentina, the trim levels are XS, XLS and S. All models are powered by the 1.5-litre engine.