Toyota Yaris

Engine and gearbox

The Yaris is offered with two petrol engines. The 1.3-litre 1NR-FE (1,329 cc, Dual VVT-i) makes 73 kW, or about 98 hp, at 6,000 rpm and 123 Nm at 4,200 rpm. The 1.5-litre 2NR-FE (1,496 cc) in the ATIV X makes 79 kW, or about 106 hp, and 140 Nm. The 1.3 GLi and 1.3 ATIV can be ordered with a 5-speed manual or a 7-speed CVT, while the 1.5 ATIV X is currently sold with the CVT only. Toyota does not publish an official fuel-economy figure on its Pakistani website.

Size and practicality

The Yaris is 4,425 mm long, 1,730 mm wide and 1,475 mm tall, with a 2,550 mm wheelbase. Toyota quotes a 476-litre boot and a 5.1-metre minimum turning radius, which helps in tight city streets and car parks. Every version rides on 185/60 R15 tyres, and Toyota lists a 42-litre fuel tank for the 1.3-litre car.

Equipment by variant

Every Yaris gets dual front airbags, ABS, brake assist, vehicle stability control, traction control, hill-start assist, ISOFIX child-seat anchors, a reverse camera, rear parking sensors, LED fog lamps, daytime running lights and a 9-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The GLi keeps things simple with steel wheels and full wheel caps, fabric seats, two speakers and an analogue speedometer.

The ATIV adds 15-inch alloy wheels, a partial chrome grille, steering-mounted audio and Bluetooth buttons, an Optitron meter and four speakers. The ATIV X adds the larger engine, automatic climate control, push-button start with a smart key, a 4.2-inch colour information display, an acoustic laminated windscreen and premium fabric seats, with a choice of beige or black interior. The black-interior car costs slightly more.

Warranty and booking

Toyota Pakistan says all its locally assembled and imported vehicles carry a warranty of 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first. Its buyer’s guide lists a partial payment of Rs 1,500,000 to book any Yaris variant.

Which variant to buy

In our opinion, the 1.3 GLi CVT is the sensible choice for most families. It brings the automatic gearbox and the same core safety kit and touchscreen as every other Yaris for Rs 4,809,000. Buyers who want alloy wheels and steering controls can step up to the ATIV. The 1.5 ATIV X only makes sense if the extra power, climate control and keyless start really matter to you, because it costs well over a million rupees more than the GLi CVT.