He Yaris Sedan It wasn’t exactly the most recommended car in the segment, unless the target customer was your grandpa or an Uber driver. Let’s be honest, it had always been a reliable, robust and efficient car, but that’s it.
I speak in the past tense, since, with the arrival of the new generation, it reinvents what we know of this car, which, although it promises to continue maintaining the same qualities as before, is now also highly competitive in terms of equipment, safety and price. something unthinkable in Toyota until a few years ago!
It is so, that I invite you to know all the details around the new Toyota Yaris Sedan 2023in its top-of-the-range version called S CVT Hiwhich in our test unit sported a red bodywork:
Toyota Yaris Sedan 2023: Design
The design is the most subjective in a car, but it is undeniable that the new Yaris, without exactly being an Adonis, is much more attractive than before. The general lines remind us of the Camry, although it is not a scale version of it either.
The big grill, so characteristic of Toyota is thereHowever, what is striking is the silhouette that resembles a “four-door coupe.” Many of its lines are directly inspired by the conceptual Daihatsu DN F-Sedan Conceptshown in 2017.
Now, in terms of distinctive equipment, the S CTV Hi version has specific elements that set it apart from its brothers, such as: 16-inch aluminum wheels (with a spare tire of the same size), side mirrors with turn signals , BI-LED headlights, LED taillights and piano black grille.
Toyota Yaris Sedan 2023: Interior and equipment
Doors inside, we are received by an interior that immediately refers us to Raize and Avanza. The quality of plastics and assemblies are very similar to her sisters. Unsurprisingly hard polymers abound. The elegant touch comes from a leatherette insert on the dash, center console and side armrests. Steering wheel, seats and lever are covered in leather of a slightly different tone. The piano black cannot be missing around the air controls, doors and gear lever. It is not a reference among its rivals, but the improvement is noticeable and in line with what is expected for the price.
Regarding equipment, the attention falls on an 8-inch screen, with connectivity with Android Auto and Apple Carplay. The interface is the same as its sisters. She is not the most showy or modern, but she fulfills her objective. We only have a USB port located on the screen, while at the back there are two inputs.
By the way, exclusively for the S CTV Hi finish, there is a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as a 6-speaker sound system, telescopic adjustment steering wheel, LED reading lights and rear air conditioning outlets. .
Considering that it measures 4.4 m long, 1.7 m wide and 1.4 m high, as well as having a wheelbase of 2.6 m, we have that the interior space is good, with everything and the whimsical shapes of the rear. As the segment dictates, four passengers will travel comfortably. A fifth will make it a little fairer, although not as tight as other rivals.
By the way, the trunk boasts wide access and the lid opens more than expected. The cargo volume is 475 liters. A good figure, although not the best considering that many of its rivals exceed 500 liters. Unfortunately, it does not have the option to fold down the seats and thus increase the cargo space.
Toyota Yaris Sedan 2023: Handling and safety
Like Raize and Avanza, the 2023 Yaris Sedan rides on a DNGA platform of ultralight steel, which is nothing more than the “low cost” version of the famous TNGA architecture. Nor should we forget that this car is also imported from Thailand.
In the mechanical section, we find the already known 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine capable of delivering 105 hp and 102 lb-ft of torque, which is mated to a simulated seven-speed CVT automatic transmission. The traction is front.
It is more than logical that this dumbbell is not designed for performance, but for comfort and fuel efficiency. The performance of the motor train is linear and the CVT box punishes that first acceleration, but it’s just a matter of getting used to its actions a bit. As always happens with this type of box, the aim is to relieve the engine all the time, so on straight highways without many slopes it is possible to drive at 120 km/h with the engine running at only 2,000 rpm.
Now if more responsive performance is required, it is best to make use of simulated changes. In our test we achieved a top speed of around 180 km/h. It is not a frightening number, but it is notable, that despite the fact that the tuning takes precedence over comfort, the manners are more than correct. Speed is not his thing, but he does his best to maintain good manners. The front suspension is McPherson, while the rear uses a torsion bar.
Safety is one of the strengths of the Yaris Sedan, because from the access version it has elements such as 6 airbags, electronic stability control as well as brakes with ABS, EBD and BA. Curiously, only in the top version are the rear disc brakes, while in the other versions they are drum.
Again we find an extra endowment in the most expensive finish, since this list is joined by several Toyota Safety Sense 2 assists such as the blind spot monitoring system, rear cross traffic alert, automatic cruise control (DRCC), maintenance assistance Lane Departure Assist, Lane Departure Assist, Lane Departure Warning.
The action of these assists is correct. Don’t expect them to be extremely sophisticated either, but they fully comply and are always a more than welcome help in daily driving.
Toyota Yaris Sedan 2023: Actual gasoline consumption
As is customary at Autocosmos, we subjected the Toyota Yaris Sedan to a fuel consumption test under real conditions. The rules, you already know:
It was given a use like the one you would give it on a day-to-day basis. A mixed route was drawn up that would allow us to face the heavy traffic of Mexico City, while driving on the highway, without neglecting the journey through secondary and tertiary roads.
The only determining factor was not to drive at a speed that endangered our lives or that of the other drivers around us, without this meaning refraining from overtaking. In fact, on the highway the average speed was approximately 120 km/h. The air conditioning was on most of the time.
We traveled a total of 109.4 km, for which 7.2 Liters were necessary. This gives us an actual combined performance of 15.19 km/l. The figure is very good and just to put a parameter, it is very similar to that obtained by the Mazda2 MHEV.
Toyota Yaris Sedan 2023: Cost of insurance at Inter.mx
quoting with Inter.mx we have, that the cost of insurance for this car is $11,880.62 pesos. Of course, this amount may vary a bit depending on some factors, but it gives us an accurate idea of what would have to be paid to safeguard it.
Toyota Yaris Sedan 2023: Is it a good buy?
With a price range between $299,900 to $375,900 pesoshe new Toyota Yaris Sedan 2023 finds as main rivals the Nissan Versa and KIA Rio Sedan. But it would also be necessary to consider Suzuki Ciaz and Mazda2 Sedan, among others. As indicated at the beginning, its main selling point ceased to fall on mechanical reliability and fuel efficiency, to add arguments such as a good interior space, as well as a healthy supply of comfort and safety equipment. Perhaps the only really weak point would have to do with the fact that it does not have folding seats or that the engine suffers in stressful situations such as steep slopes. From then on, it is a product that reinvents itself and now yes, you can recommend it to more people.
