2017 Toyota Yaris price and specifications

After breaking cover at the Geneva motor show, the new 2017 Toyota Yaris is now on sale in the UK in a revised range that offers customers greater choice and improved equipment specifications across the board.

Sporting more dynamic exterior styling and a higher quality cabin, Yaris is set to build on its established strengths, increasing its appeal to a wider customer base. The extensive changes – the result of a €90 million investment – are witnessed not just in new looks and equipment features; changes have been made under the skin as well, and a new, high-efficiency 1.5-litre petrol engine has been added to the line-up.

In line with Toyota’s commitment to making advanced safety systems available to all customers, a Toyota Safety Sense package is provided as standard on all new Yaris. The real help these active safety systems can provide in avoiding an accident or reducing the consequences of an impact are reflected in lower insurance groups.

2017 Toyota Yaris: model grades and equipment

Entry point to the new Yaris range is the Active, available both with 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre hybrid power. Key equipment features include Toyota Safety Sense (now standard on all Yaris versions), equipping the car with a Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert and Automatic High Beam, plus rain-sensing windscreen wipers, power front windows, Bluetooth and a six-speaker audio system. Hybrid models additionally feature automatic air conditioning and projector headlamps.

Icon versions of new Yaris add new 15-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, air conditioning and a 4.2-inch colour TFT multi-information screen (see above). They are also equipped with the Toyota Touch 2 touchscreen multimedia system and rear-view camera. In addition, Toyota Safety Sense features are expanded to include Road Sign Assist.

The new Icon Tech grade extends the equipment specification to include Toyota Touch 2 with Go, with satellite navigation, access to online services, and front parking sensors.

As the name implies, Design grade focuses on style, reflected in the fitting of 16-inch alloys with a contrasting black and machined-face finish, plus a honeycomb mesh grille, piano black side mouldings, rear privacy glass and a rear spoiler.

The new Yaris adopts Bi-tone as a grade in its own right, having previously been an option for Design models. It offers a wider choice of contrast colour options: Nebula Blue joins Tokyo Red, Glacier Pearl White and Platinum Bronze, each matched with a black finish for the roof and pillars (see above). The special colour treatment continues in the cabin with matching trims for the dashboard and door panels (see below), and the upholstery designs also tone with the customer’s chosen bi-tone colour. Where equipment features are concerned, Yaris Bi-tone models add power rear windows, LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights to the Design specification.

At the top of the new Yaris range, Excel grade offers an impressive array of premium quality features. Exterior elements include new 16-inch alloys, a rear spoiler and chrome side sills. LED front and rear lights are fitted, with an automatic dusk-sensing function for the headlights. The cabin benefits from automatic air conditioning and part-leather and Alcantara seat upholstery

A fixed panoramic roof is available as an option for Design and Excel models.

2017 Toyota Yaris: powertrains

The new Yaris is the first model to adopt Toyota’s new 1.5-litre petrol engine, replacing the previous 1.33-litre unit in the line-up. Although the new engine has a larger capacity and produces 10% more power, it has been engineered to achieve better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions, meeting future Euro 6C requirements. Pre-homologation testing reveals fuel consumption has been reduced by 12% – combined cycle performance from 109g/km and 56.5mpg (manual transmission, with 16-inch wheels).

This breakthrough owes much to the engine’s high thermal efficiency – among the best on the market at 38.5% – its high, 13.5:1 compression ratio and the benefits of a cooled exhaust gas recirculation system. It is also able to switch seamlessly from Otto to Atkinson cycle operation to gain the best efficiency according to driving conditions.

The naturally aspirated 1,496cc engine develops 110bhp and peak torque of 136Nm at 4,400rpm. Its responsiveness ensures a comfortable drive both in urban traffic and on the open road. Matched to a six-speed manual transmission it is 0.8 seconds quicker to accelerate from 0-62mph than the 1.33 (11.0 versus 11.8), while at overtaking speed the improvement is more than a second, moving from 50 to 75mph in 17.6 seconds compared to 18.8. The engine can also be paired with an optional CVT automatic.

New Yaris remains the only UK supermini available with hybrid power. Toyota has taken extra measures with the new model to improve the hybrid driving experience, introducing a new subframe, engine mounts, front driveshafts and roll restrictor that make it even quieter and smoother, particularly under acceleration.

The choice of powertrains is completed by the established 1.0-litre VVT-i three-cylinder petrol engine with five-speed manual transmission.

2017 Toyota Yaris: model range and pricing

The new 2017 Toyota Yaris range – exclusively five-door models – is on sale now. Attractive customer savings are available with special launch prices for entry-level Active models – £12,495 for the 1.0-litre version (£500 saving) and £15,995 (£200 saving) for the hybrid. Full range prices are detailed below. All vehicles enjoy the peace-of-mind protection of Toyota’s five-year/100,000-mile new car warranty.

GRADEENGINE & TRANSMISSIONOTR PRICE
Active1.0 VVT-i 5MT£12,495
Active1.5 Hybrid CVT auto£15,995
Icon1.0 VVT-i 5MT£14,495
Icon1.5 VVT-i 6MT£15,295
Icon1.5 VVT-i CVT auto£16,295
Icon1.5 Hybrid CVT auto£17,595
Icon Tech1.0 VVT-i 5MT£15,045
Icon Tech1.5 VVT-i 6MT£15,845
Icon Tech1.5 VVT-i CVT auto£16,845
Icon Tech1.5 Hybrid CVT auto£18,145
Design1.5 VVT-i 6MT£15,845
Design1.5 VVT-i CVT auto£16,845
Design1.5 Hybrid CVT auto£18,145
Bi-Tone1.5 VVT-i 6MT£17,595
Bi-Tone1.5 Hybrid CVT auto£19,845
Excel1.5 VVT-i 6MT£17,495
Excel1.5 Hybrid CVT auto£19,295

 

30 comments

  1. Hi Tony,
    Your local Toyota Centre will be able to advise you on this. They will be able to offer advise on whether this is possible on your vehicle. Do you need any help finding your local dealership? Many thanks.

  2. Hi there,
    Thank you for getting in touch. A sat-nav should be able to be fitted retrospectively to your car. We’d advise taking your vehicle to your local Toyota dealer to do this. Hope this helps.

  3. How do I connect. My.usb.stick I have tried.to do this but no sound I have read booklet giving instrucation to.press. the modern. Button.but still no sound I. Just bought my.new yaris.cat. hybrid.auto please. Help thank you regards. Mac

    1. Hi Mac,
      Thank you for your comment and sorry for the delay. We’d advise trying another USB and make sure the USB has been formatted and drag the audio files into it.
      With regards to your question about a ‘modern button’, we’d advise speaking with your local Toyota dealer. Hope this helps.

  4. I have just bought a toyota used car in Chelmsford Essex Monday 30.10.2023 Reg No: YY17WMJ
    I do not see in my papers given to me the model as seen above. Is it normal?

    1. Hi Gerard,
      We sincerely apologise for our delay in getting back to you.
      Is this query something you still require assistance with?
      Thanks.

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