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2020 Toyota Yaris
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2020 Toyota Yaris

While other subcompacts have become more pleasant and rewarding, the Toyota Yaris remains spartan and humdrum. Efficient fuel economy of 32 mpg overall keeps operating costs low, but that's the end of the good news. Acceleration is slow, partly due to an antiquated four-speed automatic transmission. Tidy dimensions make it easy to park, but handling suffers from numb steering and excess body lean. Quick abrupt pitches disturb the ride and engine and road noise permeates the cabin. The lack of a telescoping steering wheel forces you to stretch out your arms to drive, and space for your left foot is meager. Two adults fit in the rear seat, but the basic front seats prove uncomfortable. 2017 models came with standard low-speed automatic emergency braking and lane departure warning. For 2019 the Yaris only comes in a sedan, the previous Yaris iA. The hatchback returned in 2020.

Market value
$13,300
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2020
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
sedan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2012

Pricing

Current retail median
$13,300
Retail value range
$11,125 - $14,775
Original MSRP range
$15,650 - $18,750
Trade-in range
$7,805 - $11,445

Ratings

Road test score
60/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
32 MPG
EPA highway
40 MPG
EPA combined
35 MPG
Tested city
24 MPG
Tested highway
48 MPG
Tested overall
35 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,105
Cruising range
410 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.8 sec
0-60 mph
10.3 sec
60-0 mph braking
139 ft
Avoidance speed
55 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
172 in
Width
67 in
Height
59 in
Wheelbase
101 in
Weight
2,420 lb
Maximum load
850 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
4 in
Front leg room
41.5 in
Rear head room
1.5 in
Rear leg room
25 in
Luggage
3+0+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
3/10
Greenhouse gas score
8/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Toyota

Toyota mostly fulfills its reputation for building efficient and exceptionally reliable vehicles. Most of their models do well in our testing, thanks to their impressive fuel economy, comfortable rides, quiet cabins, and ease of getting in and out. All of this makes Toyotas among the best options for used vehicles. The brand was a hybrid pioneer, starting with the original Prius. Toyota has evolved and expanded that technology, and most vehicles in its lineup are available as a hybrid. Toyota also sells a number of plug-in hybrids, which were once called Prime but are now simply referred to as Plug-in. The company also knows how to add a dose of excitement into its lineup. The GR86, GR Corolla, and Supra are legit, fun-to-drive sports cars. However, some models we’ve tested have been disappointing. The company’s EV, the bZ4X SUV, is mediocre.

Vehicle ID: 15768 First published: June 26, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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