The 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback redefines what you expect from a modern hatchback, blending sporty styling with an engaging driving experience, all while maintaining exceptional fuel efficiency and affordability. This all-new model, debuting at the New York International Auto Show, takes the best qualities of the Yaris sedan and packages them into a striking hatchback form, loaded with standard features that punch above its weight class. Available in LE and XLE trims, the Yaris Hatchback is set to impress drivers looking for a small car that’s big on personality and value.
Stand Out Style: The 2020 Yaris Hatchback Design
Forget blending in. The Toyota Yaris Hatchback boasts a bold, “cab-rearward” design that gives it a distinctive, athletic stance. The front end is particularly assertive, featuring a prominent hexagon lower grille and sharp, focused headlamps. Upgrading to the XLE trim adds automatic LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights for enhanced visibility and a premium look. To truly make a statement, choose from a vibrant palette of exterior colors, including Stealth, Graphite, Pulse, Sapphire, Chromium, Frost, and Icicle.
Maneuvering in the city is a breeze thanks to the Yaris Hatchback’s compact 161.6-inch length, allowing it to effortlessly slip into tight parking spots. Its incredibly tight 32.2-foot turning circle further enhances its urban agility. Despite its small footprint, the Yaris Hatchback is surprisingly spacious inside, with a wheelbase that’s nearly 2.4 inches longer than the previous Yaris Liftback, providing more room for passengers and cargo. The trunk offers a generous 15.9 cubic feet of space, rivaling some midsize sedans.
Premium Features and Technology in the Toyota Yaris Hatchback
The 2020 Yaris Hatchback elevates the standard for small car features. Both LE and XLE models come equipped with 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, body-colored side mirrors and door handles, and a sporty chrome tailpipe tip. The power-adjustable side mirrors include integrated LED turn signals and are heated for added convenience in colder climates.
Step inside and you’ll find a host of standard features typically reserved for higher-end models. Enjoy the convenience of Smart Key Entry with Push Button Start, fog lights for enhanced visibility, variable intermittent windshield wipers, and a rear backup camera for easier parking. The interior is designed for comfort and convenience, featuring a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, chrome interior door handles, and sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors for both the driver and front passenger. Toyota even includes a standard first aid kit for added peace of mind.
Stay Connected with Advanced Multimedia
The Toyota Yaris Hatchback keeps you connected and entertained with its standard 7-inch touchscreen display audio system. Enjoy crisp, powerful sound through six speakers and seamless smartphone integration with standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Voice recognition and Bluetooth® wireless technology enable hands-free phone calls and audio streaming. The 7-inch touchscreen can be controlled via touch or the remote commander knob, offering flexible and intuitive operation. SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a three-month All Access trial provides a wide range of entertainment options. USB ports and an auxiliary input ensure compatibility with various devices, and steering wheel-mounted controls allow for easy access to audio and phone functions. Remarkably, both LE and XLE grades are equipped with navigation hardware, ready to be activated with an accessory SD card purchased through a Toyota dealer.
Upgrading to the XLE trim adds a touch of luxury with leatherette-trimmed seating surfaces available in gray or black, automatic climate control, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic LED headlamps, and leather-trimmed accents on the steering wheel, shift knob, and parking brake handle.
Safety First: Protecting You in the Yaris Hatchback
Safety is paramount in the 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback. Both LE and XLE models come standard with a Low-speed Pre-collision Safety System, which scans the road ahead for potential collisions. If a frontal collision is detected, the system provides audio and visual alerts and can automatically apply braking assistance. If the driver doesn’t react, the system may automatically apply the brakes to mitigate or prevent a collision.
The Yaris Hatchback also features a comprehensive active safety system, including Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Brake Override System (BOS). Six airbags, including curtain airbags for front and rear occupants, provide further occupant protection.
Fun to Drive and Efficient Performance
The Toyota Yaris Hatchback is built on a strong and athletic foundation, with a body structure composed of 65 percent ultra-high tensile steels. This robust structure allows the MacPherson strut front suspension and torsion-beam rear suspension to be finely tuned for both ride comfort and agile handling. The result is a car that is genuinely fun to drive and comfortable for daily commutes.
The Yaris Hatchback’s engaging handling is engineered into its core, not just an afterthought. A rigid steering mount provides direct and responsive steering feel, while the brakes are tuned for progressive feedback, offering smooth operation when entering corners and a more solid feel as g-forces increase.
Powering the Yaris Hatchback is a responsive 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine producing 106 horsepower. High-compression (12.0:1) and direct fuel injection contribute to the engine’s quick response and excellent fuel economy, achieving an estimated 40 MPG on the highway. The standard 6-speed automatic transmission features a torque converter lockup in all gears for quicker shifts and enhanced fuel efficiency. A Sport Mode adds another layer of driving enjoyment by enhancing acceleration response for a more dynamic feel.
To ensure a comfortable and quiet ride, the 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback incorporates extensive sound-absorbing measures, including a noise-insulating windshield and sound-absorbing materials in the tailgate, parcel shelf, and spare wheel well to minimize cabin noise.
Toyota Warranty and Care
Toyota stands behind the quality and reliability of the Yaris Hatchback with a 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty, covering all components except normal wear and maintenance items. The powertrain is covered for 60 months/60,000 miles, and corrosion protection lasts for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Standard ToyotaCare provides complimentary factory-scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, adding even more value and peace of mind to owning a Toyota Yaris Hatchback.
