Toyota Yaris (XP150)

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 Mazda2-based Toyota Yaris R sedan.

Model grades and equipment for the Yaris Hatchback are varied 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.

The Chinese market had been previously released the regular XP90 Vitz-based Yaris produced locally by the GAC Toyota joint venture. The XP150 model is also sold in China as the Yaris L (Chinese: 致炫; pinyin: Zhìxuàn), available in 1.3-litre 6NR-FE and 1.5-litre 7NR-FE versions, with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission.[22] The facelifted Yaris L conducted by the GAC Toyota joint venture was unveiled at the Auto China in April 2016 and a sedan version (Chinese: 致享; pinyin: Zhìxiǎng) based on the Vios sedan was later added. Along with the facelift, the 4-speed automatic transmission was replaced by the CVT. The crossover-inspired variant of the Yaris L, called Yaris L X (Chinese: 致炫X; pinyin: Zhìxuàn X), was unveiled at the Auto Guangzhou on November 22, 2019, with some design elements from the XP210 series Yaris.[23]

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  Yaris L (China; pre-facelift)
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  Yaris L (China; pre-facelift)
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  Yaris L (China; facelift)
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  Yaris L (China; facelift)
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  Yaris L sedan (China; facelift)
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  Yaris L sedan (China; facelift)
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  Yaris L interior

The Yaris was launched in Thailand in October 2013, using the 1.2-litre 3NR-FE engine, granting the Yaris as part of the "eco-car" program in Thailand. Models offered were later further simplified as Entry, Sport and Sport Premium. It received a second facelift alongside the Yaris Ativ sibling in August 2020, featuring updated front bumper fascia and dual LED lens LED projection lenses with integrated daytime running lamp (DRL) on the Sport and Sport Premium models.[24] [25] Both models were received a slight redesign in September 2021.[26]

The XP150 series Yaris was revealed for the Indonesian market at the Yaris Show Off “Best of the Best” event on December 5, 2013 and launched on March 17, 2014, which is assembled in Karawang, Indonesia. It uses the 1.5-litre 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-litre 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. A facelift was released for the hatchback model only in September 2020 with updated bumpers and headlamps with only G and TRD variants due to market response. For the G model, it retains halogen projector headlamps used in the pre-facelift but daytime running lamps is excluded while the TRD model receives the new dual LED lenses headlamps with integrated Daytime running lamps with additional TRD bodykit fitment and unique TRD stitched seats.[27]

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  2017 Yaris 1.5 E (NSP151)
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  2015 Yaris 1.5 G (NCP150)
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  2015 Yaris 1.5 TRD Sportivo (NCP150)
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  2014 Yaris 1.5 TRD Sportivo (NCP150)
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  2016 Yaris 1.5 TRD Sportivo (NSP151)

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-litre 1NZ-FE and the 1.3-litre 2NZ-FE. The 1.3 E is available in both a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.5 G only gets a 4-speed automatic transmission.

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-litre 1NR-FE and 1.5-litre 2NR-FE for the E and G models, respectively. The engine upgrade also replaced the old 4-speed automatic with a new CVT transmission, while retaining the same 5-speed manual for the E grade. In the interior, the G model is equipped with a MirrorLink head unit.

In December 2017, the first facelift Yaris is offered in 2 grades: 1.3 E (5-speed manual and CVT) and 1.5 S (CVT only). All models comes with an infotainment system with Mirrorlink.[28] The second facelift Yaris was released in December 2020, trim levels remained the same as the first facelift model: 1.3 E and 1.5 S, it is only offered with a CVT transmission. The E M/T variant have been discontinued from the lineup. All models comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.[29]

The Yaris hatchback is offered in only 1.5G variant offering top spec equipment including halogen projector headlamps, rear LED lamps, automatic AC climate controls, optitron speedometer with MID display and 16” inch rims and received a facelift to the Yaris hatchback only in October 2020 featuring dual LED lenses headlamp and new facelifted front bumper and grille.

The XP150 series Yaris hatchback received its first facelift in Thailand on 14 September 2017. It comes with the same front fascia as the Yaris Ativ sedan. It is 30 mm (1.2 in) 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 (VSC) and hill-start assist (HSA) for all trim levels. In November 2019, the Yaris hatchback and Ativ are fitted with the 92 PS (90.7 hp) 3NR-FKE engine. The trim levels are changed to Entry, Mid and High and also include Cross and Ativ GT Edition.[30] The Yaris received a second facelift for the Ativ and hatchback models in late August 2020 in Thailand, with added Toyota Safety Sense suite, Pre-Collision System (PCS) and Lane Departure Alert (LDA) along with redesigned front fascia with dual LED lenses for the range topping Sport and Sport Premium. [31]

In the Philippines, it was released on 20 December 2017 and offered in 1.3 E and 1.5 S trim levels.[32]

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 later launched in Indonesia on February 20, 2018. Trim levels are E, G and TRD Sportivo with either manual transmission or CVT.[33] 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.

The XP150 series Yaris hatchback was revealed in Malaysia on April 11, 2019 at the Malaysia Autoshow[34] and launched on April 18, 2019.[35] It is locally assembled at UMW Toyota’s new plant in Bukit Raja, Klang. Trim levels are J, E and G with CVT.

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  Yaris 1.5 S (NSP151; first facelift, Colombia)
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  2018 Yaris 1.5 G (NSP151; first facelift, Indonesia)
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  2018 Yaris 1.5 TRD Sportivo (NSP151; first facelift, Indonesia)
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  2018 Yaris 1.5 TRD Sportivo (NSP151; first facelift, Indonesia)
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  Facelift interior

The Yaris lineup received its second facelift in July 2020 in the Philippines and officially in Thailand in August 2020 with updated front bumper design, LED dual lenses with integrated Daytime running lamps headlamps for the top G/Sport grades and 15-inch rims redesign across the lineup in Thailand.

The second facelift Yaris hatchback was launched in Indonesia on September 8, 2020.[36] The E trim was removed from the lineup, leaving only the G and TRD Sportivo trim levels. On August 9, 2021, the TRD Sportivo trim was renamed to GR Sport.[37] On May 10, 2023, the G trim was also removed as well.[38]

On December 17, 2020, UMW Toyota Motor officially launched the second facelift Yaris for the Malaysian market. The car was introduced via a digital presentation, alongside the 2021 facelift model Vios and the GR Yaris. As before, three variants are available for the Yaris, the base J, E and G. Exterior-wise, the refresh introduces an updated front bumper, which provides the car with a bolder and wider visual stance. The grille and the lower intake are fused into one, and the headlamps use triple bezel LED units, standard across the entire model range. Toyota Safety Sense is available on the E and G variant. The suite consists of a pre-collision system (PCS) with autonomous emergency braking and lane departure alert (LDA), which works from speeds of 50 km/h on to help avoid unintended lane changes. Also on are a blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert and a 3D 360-degree panoramic view monitor, on top of the usual VSC, hill-start assist control and seven airbags. Additionally, the E and G come fitted with a front digital video recorder.[39]

On December 23, 2020, TMP launched the second facelift Yaris for the Philippine market. The Yaris features the same front fascia as the second facelift Vios with the 1.3 E trim having LED front foglamps while the 1.5 S received LED headlamps and fog lamps. Both trims feature a redesigned two-tone 15-inch alloy wheels and blacked out trunk lid connecting the tail lights. Interior changes include leather seats for the S trim. The manual transmission variant was dropped from the lineup. Both the E and S trims are only equipped with the CVT. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard on both trims as well as Smart Device Link.[40]

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  2021 Yaris Sport Play Limited Edition (NSP152; second facelift, Thailand)
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  2021 Yaris 1.5 GR Sport (NSP151; second facelift, Indonesia)
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  2022 Yaris Sport Premium 60th Anniversary (NSP152; second facelift, Thailand)

The Thai market Yaris hatchback received its third facelift on March 9, 2023 with 4 grade levels: Sport, Smart, Premium and Premium S.[41][42] It continued to be powered by the 1.2-litre 3NR-FKE engine.[43] Advanced driver-assistance systems package branded as Toyota Safety Sense is standard on Premium and Premium S grades.[44]

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  2023 Yaris Premium (NSP152; third facelift, Thailand)
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  2023 Yaris Premium S (NSP152; third facelift, Thailand)

The Thai-built Yaris Ativ sold in Singapore as the Vios

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 1.5-litre 2NR-FE engine. It is offered in E and G grades with 7-speed CVT.[45][46] It was also unveiled in India as the Yaris sedan on February 7, 2018 at the Auto Expo 2018. For the Indonesian market, it was launched on April 3, 2018. The Indonesian market Yaris Ativ-based Vios is locally assembled at the Karawang plant, and several other Asian countries follow the equipment lineup offered in Indonesia. Meanwhile, in Brunei, the Yaris Ativ-based Vios was launched in May 2018, 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. It received a mild facelift in the Philippines in July 2020, featuring redesigned bumper fascia and new double LED lenses for the headlamp on the G model. The Yaris Ativ made its official facelift debut in Thailand in August 2020, with Toyota Safety Sense available in its higher Sport Premium trim.

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  2017 Yaris Ativ 1.2 G (NSP152, Thailand)
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  2017 Yaris Ativ 1.2 G (NSP152, Thailand)
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  2021 Yaris Ativ Sport Premium Play Limited Edition (NSP152, Thailand)
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  2021 Yaris Ativ Sport Premium (NSP152, Thailand)

The Yaris Sedan in Chile

For the general export markets, the Yaris Ativ is simply called Yaris sedan. It is sold in some Middle East and Latin American countries. In Costa Rica, it is marketed as Yaris Advance.

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.

In India, it uses the naming as Yaris sedan and was launched during the 14th Auto Expo in February 2018 and marketed from May of the same year. It was badged as the Yaris, and comes with a 1.5-litre 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 Indian model was offered with electric driver seat adjustment, ceiling-mounted rear passenger AC and rear sunshade. In September 2021, Toyota India officially discontinued the Yaris from the Indian market.

The Yaris sedan was launched in Pakistan in March 2020 as a locally-assembled model. It is available in three variants with two engine options, 1.3-litre 1NR-FE and 1.5-litre 2NR-FE. The model grades are 1.3 GLi, 1.3 Ativ, and 1.5 Ativ X. All models are offered with either 5-speed manual or simulated 7-speed CVT.

The Yaris in its most basic Latin American configuration with 2 airbags and ESC received 2 stars for adult occupants and 4 stars for toddlers from Latin NCAP in 2019.[47]

The Yaris in its most basic Latin American configuration with 2 airbags and ESC received 1 star from Latin NCAP in 2021 (one level above 2019, similar to Euro NCAP 2014).[48]