2012 Toyota Yaris Price, Spec and Review

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) introduced the All-New 2012 Yaris or Yaris that will be marketed in North America. For Europe itself was introduced last month.

For the North American market, introduced two models, namely the Toyota Yaris with 5 and 3 doors each with variants (based on level), L (standard), LE (middle), and SE (Sport).

According to this 2012 Toyota Yaris more 75mm than the present version, while the roof height lowered 15 mm. Interior also redesigned so as to produce a more spacious luggage space. In fact, for the 5-door version, the volume of the trunk space grow 68 percent compared to the Toyota Yaris now being marketed today. Space for passengers is also becoming more relieved.

Completely redesigned inside and out, the 2012 Toyota Yaris brings some significant changes to their least expensive car. To say that the changes are significant is a major understatement, as the entire car has been overhauled to get rid of the old Yaris’ cheap econo-box feel and give buyers a sense that they’re driving something a little more premium.

As you can see, it looks like a real car now. No awkward center-mounted gauge cluster, higher quality materials, no weird (albeit charming) vertically-positioned climate controls, and most of all, much better design inside and out. One interesting and fortunate change is the deletion of the sedan – for 2012, only the 2- and 4-door hatchback models are available. Not everybody’s going to like that, but it’s a segment that should be defined by efficiency, and that’s where hatchbacks excel. And now that hatches are no longer the ugly child, I don’t see that being a major issue.

You can’t see it from the pictures, but the 2012 Toyota Yaris is also extended a few inches in length, allowing for more cargo room (up from 9 cubic feet to 15.6 with the rear seats up.) That’s a huge improvement, although it’s still less than some competitors.

One thing that didn’t change from last year is the powertrain – the Toyota Yaris is still powered by Toyota’s 1.5-liter four-cylinder, producing 106 hp through a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. This test car had the manual, which I highly prefer over the antiquated automatic I drove a couple years ago (same transmission in this one.) Clutch pedal travel is consistent and smooth, and shifting is easy, except the shift from fourth gear to fifth, which requires a more precise and time-consuming “up-right-up” movement instead of the typical “up-and-to-the-right.” Despite being the same engine and transmission, they were able to squeeze a few more MPGs out this year, bringing the numbers up to 30 city/38 hwy mpg in the manual from 29/36. Opt for the old-fashioned automatic trans and it drops to 30/35. Also changed this year is the suspension, which Toyota gave a thorough tuning to give the car a more solid drive. It’s noticeable, and even though the car still doesn’t corner like a hot hatch, it feels more confident and stable in the turns and at high speed.

The interior redesign in the 2012 Toyota Yaris is a huge deal. You’re no longer constantly reminded of the fact that you’re driving an econo-hatch. The steering wheel actually has buttons on it (SE trim,) and it’s even flattened a bit at the bottom and contoured for real-life human hands. The seats feel like actual, bolstered seats, not cloth-wrapped plywood, and most of the touch points are covered in soft material. There’s still no sunglasses holder up above, but you can store them in one of the two cubbies in the center console area (no covered console,) one of the four cupholders within reach, or attach them to the sun visor, which extends when needed (something some Lexuses don’t even have.)

Select a below for more detailed types vehicle Information, Specs, and Reviews. 2012 Toyota Yaris
Types Vehicle	MSRP	Invoice	Engine	FUEL ECONOMY
L 3-Door MT	$14,115	$13,551	1.5L I4 106 HP	30 / 38 mpg
L 3-Door AT	$14,840	$14,246	1.5L I4 106 HP	30 / 35 mpg
L 5-Door AT	$15,140	$14,534	1.5L I4 106 HP	30 / 35 mpg
LE 3-Door AT	$15,625	$15,000	1.5L I4 106 HP	30 / 35 mpg
LE 5-Door AT	$16,100	$15,455	1.5L I4 106 HP	30 / 35 mpg
SE 5-Door MT	$16,400	$15,743	1.5L I4 106 HP	30 / 38 mpg
SE 5-Door AT	$17,200	$16,510	1.5L I4 106 HP	30 / 35 mpg