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    2012 Toyota Yaris

    The 2012 Toyota Yaris is a small Car.

    There are 4 variants of the Yaris available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2011.

    The 2012 Yaris was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    Engine options for the Toyota Yaris include 1.3L in-line 4-cylinder (63kW/121Nm) and 1.5L in-line 4-cylinder (80kW/141Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Driveaway
    N/A
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Driveaway
    N/A
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2012 Toyota Yaris

    Available Variants

    The Toyota Yaris comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being YR and the most expensive being YRX.

    2012 Toyota Yaris

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    Pros

    • Nails the fundamentals
    • Supreme build quality
    • Quiet and efficient hybrid powertrain

    Cons

    • Big money for a tiny car
    • Rivals have improved
    • Spartan second row
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    Power to Weight
    60.87 - 76.56 kW/t
    60.87 kW/t
    111.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    286 litres
    210 litres
    506 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.7 - 6.3 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    8.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    667 - 737 km
    618 km
    933 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,465 - 1,520 kg
    1,465 kg
    1,840 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    900 kg
    700 kg
    1,300 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 mm
    115 mm
    150 mm
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    2012 Toyota Yaris

    Historical Information

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    2012 Toyota Yaris

    Dimensions

    3,885 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,510 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,885 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,510 mm
    Wheelbase2,510 mm
    Turning Circle9,400 mm
    Load Capacity445 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Toyota Yaris

    Sales Data

    20242,263Total Sales
    20252,801Total Sales
    20261,263YTD Sales

    Toyota Yaris Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    2012 Toyota Yaris

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Toyota Yaris is the YR variant that starts from $14,990.

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    The most expensive Toyota Yaris is the YRX variant that starts from $21,390.

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    The best towing capacity of a Toyota Yaris is 900 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Toyota Yaris is the ZR variant which measures 1695mm wide, 3930mm in length and sits 1510mm tall.

    The most powerful variants with 80kW of power and 141nm of torque are the YRS, ZR and YRX variants.

    The Toyota Yaris is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Toyota Yaris is the YRS variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1520 kg.

    The Toyota Yaris uses Unleaded Petrol.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

    † Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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