Toyota Yaris WRC Races to Victory in Sweden
The Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team celebrated its first win of the 2019 World Rally Championship season after Ott Tänak drove to a well-deserved victory at Rally Sweden. The stage held special significance for the team, as it was in the same place that the Toyota Yaris WRC car scored its maiden triumph in […]
Toyota Yaris Liftback Returns for 2020, Made by Mazda
The old Toyota-built Yaris Liftback is taking a hiatus for the 2019 model year and will return for 2020 as a rebadged Mazda2, according to various automotive sources. The story of the Toyota Yaris is a strange one. Since 1999, it has been sold in the US as both a hatchback and a sedan under […]
2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan Debuts in New York, Drops the iA
The 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan debuted this week at the 2018 New York International Auto Show without the “iA” that was formerly included in its name, officially removing any remaining reference to Scion in the Toyota lineup now that the refreshed 2019 Corolla Hatchback also dropped the “iM.” Though its ties to Scion have been […]
2018 Toyota Yaris iA Overview
After the Scion line was eventually discontinued, Toyota brought over many of the remaining Scion models and converted them into vehicles bearing the Toyota name. One of the most popular of these cars was the Toyota Yaris iA. Toyota hopes to see the success of the subcompact car continue this year with the 2018 Toyota Yaris iA. […]
2018 Toyota Yaris Overview
The 2018 Toyota Yaris is an inexpensive three- or five-door subcompact hatchback that makes many compelling arguments when compared to its primary competition, such as the Honda Fit or Nissan Versa. Not only is it among the most stylish subcompacts available on the market, it also boasts a very low cost of ownership, strong resale […]
Toyota Yaris Gazoo Hot Hatch Will Have Supercharged Engine
So we know that Toyota is making a Yaris hot hatch inspired by its World Rally Championship (WRC) rally car, and that it would have somewhere around double the amount of horsepower than the standard road car, but so far we had no idea where Toyota would find all of those ponies. Now we know—and […]
2017 Toyota Yaris Overview
The 2017 Toyota Yaris is a subcompact hatchback that aims to satisfy customers seeking a small, efficient, and inexpensive car with decent practicality and resale value. Its performance won’t kick you in the butt and its styling will probably not make you fall in love, but it checks a lot of the right boxes, especially […]
2017 Toyota Yaris iA Overview
The Toyota Yaris iA is one of several new models joining the 2017 Toyota lineup after the discontinuation of the Scion brand. Designed for young customers seeking a budget sedan, the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA offers a compelling combination of features, fun-to-drive attitude, and affordability. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2017 Toyota Yaris […]
Toyota Yaris Gets Ready for WRC, Shreds Gravel
Toyota has entered the final development stage of its new Yaris WRC contender and given us a little something to get excited about. The Japanese automaker will return to the World Rally Championship with Toyota Gazoo Racing, a name you might already recognize from the World Endurance Championship. The car is based on the hatchback […]
[REPORT] Scion iA to Become Toyota Yaris Sedan
Scion is officially on its way out, and parent company Toyota is planning to welcome most of Scion’s current models to its lineup. But just how the Japanese automaker will brand these Scion vehicles is still somewhat up in the air. We know that the Scion FR-S and Scion iM will keep their model names, […]
2016 Toyota Yaris Overview
The Toyota Yaris is a popular subcompact car offered as a hatchback with either three or five doors. Its small exterior hides a larger than expected interior, and its hatchback configuration allows you to move more cargo than in the average sedan. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2016 Toyota Yaris? The 2016 Toyota […]
2016 Toyota Yaris Updated for UK Market
The Toyota Yaris is a cute hatchback that has found success on both sides of the pond, and for the 2016 model year, our neighbo(u)rs over in the UK will enjoy a refreshed Yaris that includes a new Design trim to replace the outgoing Sport trim. The new Yaris Design trim comes with a gloss […]
Toyota Yaris R to be Built at Mazda Mexico Plant
It’s been more than a year since Mazda and Toyota first announced they would be working together on a few projects that would, in the end, help better both brands. It now appears that one of the ways that the two automakers will work together is by Mazda building Toyota’s subcompact Yaris R at its […]
Rumored Toyota Yaris WRC-Inspired Hot Hatch Coming Soon
America isn’t known for its vast array of hot hatches (no matter how much we beg automakers to bring them our way). Sure, you have your Ford Focus ST, your VW Golf GTI, and your MazdaSpeed3, but compared to other countries, our hot hatch population is sorely lacking. The latest rumored hot hatch that probably […]
Ticklish Toyota Yaris Giggles When Touched
Sometimes, cars have special quirks that make us imagine they have individual personalities. But no amount of squeaking or pulling to the right can compare with the car we’ve literally just learned about. The ticklish Toyota Yaris has certain sensitive spots that make it giggle whenever you touch it. Yes, giggle. The ticklish Toyota was […]
[VIDEO] Toyota Yaris WRC Rally Car Getting Ready for 2017
Forget that fifth cup of coffee this morning—we have something that will really wake you up. The Toyota Yaris WRC rally car, which will help Toyota return to the World Rally Championship in 2017, has just been revealed, and this teaser video is enough to break you out of your end-of-week stupor and get you […]
Subcompact Hatchbacks For the Win: 2015 Toyota Yaris Review
No matter how much we love driving our own cars, sometimes we crave a change. On a daily basis, I drive my Spirited Green Mazda2 proudly down the street, amidst a throng of boring colored cars. When I fancy a change, I get to drive my husband’s Tangerine Orange Pearl XV Crosstrek. Apparently we like […]
The 2015 Toyota Yaris Has One Windshield Wiper
The Yaris is a quirky little car. It makes people want to sing. It’s small, yet it can fit more stuff than you’d think it would. And, oddly enough, it only has one windshield wiper. But, according to Torque News, that’s just the beginning of the Yaris’ quirkiness. The wiper in question is quite large […]