Verdict
B
Supermini · Japan · 1999-Present
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris — spec data and generation history.
Years
1999-Present
Generations
4
Segment
Supermini
Toyota's UK-built supermini - Mk1 (XP10, 1999-2005) launched the badge, won European Car of the Year 2000. XP90 (2005-2011), XP130 (2011-2020) introduced the 1.5 hybrid (the supermini hybrid first), XP150 (2014-2020) variant. Current XP210 (2020-Present) is the GA-B platform car, hybrid-only on most UK trims with a fourth-gen 1.5-litre Hybrid Synergy Drive (114 bhp). The basis for the WRC GR Yaris but the regular car has its own merits. The 1.5 hybrid is nearly indestructible (Toyota minicab spec), the cabin is finally good in XP210, and CO2 figures hit the 90s g/km. The sensible supermini buy of the decade.
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
XP10 1999-2005 → XP90 2005-2011
BHP +10 bhp
MPG +5 mpg
XP130 2011-2020 → XP210 2020-Present
BHP (hybrid) +14 bhp
MPG (hybrid) +15 mpg
Platform GA-B step-change
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
1999-2005
XP10
→
1.0 VVT-i - 67 bhp, 0-62 in 14.2s.
Verdict
C
BHP
67
0–60
14.2 s
Top
96 mph
MPG
42 mpg
Used
$400-$1,900
- + ECOTY winner 2000
- + Quirky cabin (centre dials)
- − Slow
- − Cabin small
2005-2011
XP90
→
1.3 VVT-i - 86 bhp, 0-62 in 11.7s.
Verdict
C
BHP
86
0–60
11.7 s
Top
105 mph
MPG
42 mpg
Used
$900-$4,400
- + Roomier than XP10
- + 1.4 D-4D economical
- − MMT robotised manual a horror
- − Cabin grey
2011-2020
XP130
→
1.5 hybrid - 100 bhp, 0-62 in 11.8s.
Verdict
B
BHP
100
0–60
11.8 s
Top
103 mph
MPG
65 mpg
Used
$3,800-$13,000
- + First hybrid supermini in Europe (2012)
- + 1.5 HSD reliability
- − Cabin still grey
- − CVT drone
2020-Present
XP210
→
1.5 hybrid - 114 bhp, 0-62 in 9.7s.
Verdict
B
BHP
114
0–60
9.7 s
Top
109 mph
MPG
63 mpg
Used
$18,000-$30,000
- + Fourth-gen 1.5 HSD step-change refinement
- + GA-B platform stiffness
- − Cabin small for class
- − Boot smaller than rivals
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
1999-2005 - XP10
- Coil pack on 1.0 / 1.3 VVT-i
- Front strut tops
- Pre-cat fragmentation
2005-2011 - XP90
- MMT automated manual issues
- Dashboard rattles
- Sunroof leaks
2011-2020 - XP130
- 1.33 timing chain stretch
- Hybrid 12V auxiliary battery
- Brake actuator failure on hybrid (rare)
2020-Present - XP210
- Hybrid 12V auxiliary battery weak
- Brake squeal regen blend
- GR Sport trim ride brittle
Rivals
Honda Jazz · Volkswagen Polo · Renault Clio · Ford Fiesta