2020 Toyota Yaris

The 2020 Toyota Yaris 1.5 Sport 5-door is a stylish and spacious compact hatchback tailored for South African drivers who want modern design, fuel efficiency, and everyday practicality. With its naturally aspirated petrol engine, front-wheel drive, and smooth manual or CVT transmission options, it delivers a comfortable and reliable drive ideal for urban commuting and weekend getaways.

Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
Power: 79 kW @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Transmission: 5-speed manual or CVT automatic
Drive Type: FWD
Top Speed: ~175 km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~11.2 seconds
Fuel Consumption (Combined): 5.9 L/100 km
Fuel Tank Capacity: 42 litres
Boot Capacity: ~286 litres
Body Style: 5-door hatchback
Seating Capacity: 5 passengers

The Yaris 1.5 Sport competes in South Africa’s premium compact hatchback segment, alongside rivals like the VW Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline, Ford Fiesta Titanium, and Hyundai i20 Fluid. It’s aimed at young professionals, students, and small families who want a reliable and stylish car with solid features. The Sport trim adds visual flair with LED daytime running lights, side skirts, rear spoiler, shark-fin antenna, and leather seats. Inside, it offers climate control, touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB and HDMI ports, and a spacious cabin with improved legroom over previous models.

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