2017 Toyota Yaris Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- Appealing roster of standard convenience and safety features
- Rear legroom is surprisingly generous
Cons
- Less cargo capacity than some rivals
- Tilt-only steering wheel makes it hard to get an ideal driving position
- Outdated four-speed automatic transmission
- Rearview camera isn't offered
What’s new
Standard on all 2017 Yaris models is Toyota's new Safety Sense suite of safety features. It includes automatic high-beam control, lane departure warning, and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking.
Vehicle overview
Buying a 2017 Toyota Yaris could be a smart move if you're looking for a vehicle with easy-to-park dimensions and a very affordable price. This is Toyota's entry-level car, and it will certainly meet your needs if size and price are all you're after. But the Yaris doesn't offer much more than that, making it difficult to recommend in light of rivals with more of an upscale presence.
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We do like the Yaris' standard features, which include a touchscreen with a user-friendly tech interface, lane departure warning, and a system that can detect if a forward crash is imminent and automatically apply the brakes if the driver doesn't take suitable action. Those last two features are new additions for the 2017 model. But the Yaris is not as practical or up-to-date as its rivals. Its 106-horsepower engine isn't as powerful as the engines of most competitors, and its four-speed automatic transmission is an automotive relic. (Most subcompacts have a six-speed transmission for better fuel economy.) Cabin materials also look a little low-rent in contrast to the high-quality trim in the Honda Fit. The Yaris is a decent subcompact, but you'll find better choices in the class if you want something more than basic transportation.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
3.0 / 5The 2017 Toyota Yaris is a subcompact hatchback that might be right up your alley if you want a car that's easy to park, gets good fuel economy, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. But shoppers looking for all that plus some personality and a nicely appointed interior won't find it here.
Trim tested
Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions, although trim levels share many aspects. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the 2015 Toyota Yaris SE Four-Door Hatchback (1.5L 4-cyl.; 5-speed manual).
Scorecard
| Overall | 3.0 / 5 |
| Driving | 3.5 |
| Comfort | 3.0 |
| Interior | 3.0 |
| Utility | 2.0 |
Driving
3.5Although the Toyota Yaris may not deliver class-leading driving engagement, it doesn't disappoint, either, and is indeed competent. Note that this rating applies to the five-speed manual. The four-speed automatic hampers acceleration and drivability, and we don't recommend it.
Acceleration
2.5The 1.5-liter inline-four's 106 hp is quite low for the segment, yet its 0-60 mph time of 9.5 seconds (with the manual transmission) is close to average. That said, the engine's lack of guts makes it feel slower than rivals out on the road.
Braking
3.5The Yaris needed 123 feet to stop from 60 mph, which is average for subcompact cars. However, its stopping distances were more consistent than those of most rivals, showing a resistance to fade that is rare for the segment.
Steering
4.0The steering is responsive, direct and precise. It's still not as good as the spot-on feedback and effort provided by the Ford Fiesta, but it has elevated itself above mere appliance expectations.
Handling
4.0Above and beyond the Yaris' inherent nimbleness of its diminutive dimensions and light weight, its excellent steering and reasonable grip make it a confident and adept handler.
Drivability
4.0The five-speed manual transmission features a light effort with easy-to-find gears and an intuitive clutch takeup. This is a much better choice than the outdated, optional four-speed automatic that is ill-suited to the modestly powered engine.
Comfort
3.0As an urban runabout, the Toyota Yaris is acceptable. But if frequent highway travel is in the cards, the uncomfortable seats and ride quality become liabilities.
Seat comfort
2.0Several Edmunds drivers found it difficult to get comfortable in the Yaris' driver seat, particularly on long drives. The non-telescoping steering wheel causes tall drivers to hunch over. The Yaris also lacks a center armrest.
Ride comfort
3.0The Yaris lacks the suppleness provided by the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit, and that's why it is a less agreeable choice for highway driving.
Noise & vibration
3.0The Yaris is a subcompact, so there is considerable wind, road and engine noise. But the amount of noise is about what's typical for the segment.
Interior
3.0The Yaris' interior build quality and generally unappealing interior design are its primary detriments. We don't expect Lexus-like materials in this price class, but the Yaris is particularly melancholy. Passenger space and interior controls are acceptable, and the cabin is reasonably roomy.
Ease of use
3.0The Entune touchscreen interface works reasonably well, though some of its icons are difficult to press. The climate controls couldn't be simpler.
Getting in/getting out
4.0Big front doors, a tallish roof and a relatively high hip point make getting into the Yaris easy. Rear doors are decently sized as well, and relatively generous legroom means you shouldn't have to squeeze yourself in.
Roominess
3.0Backseat headroom is restricted by the sloping headliner that meets the hatchback, but rear legroom is above average. Two adults should fit quite comfortably. The driver seat adjusts sufficiently even for tall drivers.
Visibility
3.0There's excellent forward visibility thanks to the expansive windshield and tall front side windows. Big rear head restraints and chunky rear quarter pillars impede rearward vision. Unlike in most competitors, there's no rearview camera available.
Quality
2.5The Yaris' cabin is a rather dreary place with plastic bits seemingly everywhere. Most competitors provide a more premium look and feel for similar money.
Utility
2.0Cargo space isn't exactly abundant in the subcompact hatch class, but even the Yaris stumbles. Most competitors offer more cubic feet, and even the Ford Fiesta (which has less space on paper) is more useful because the tall rear seatbacks are more effective at concealing luggage.
Which Yaris does Edmunds recommend?
As enticing as the base Yaris L's price tag is, it's worth spending a little more for the better-equipped LE. If it were our money, we'd order the SE. It's not much pricier than the LE and adds enhanced safety equipment (bigger tires and better brakes and headlights) in addition to nicer upholstery and the leather-trimmed shifter and steering wheel. Plus, the larger wheels give the Yaris an air of sportiness that the standard version lacks.
2017 Toyota Yaris models
The 2017 Toyota Yaris is a subcompact two- or four-door hatchback that slots below the Corolla as Toyota's smallest, least expensive car. The Yaris L and LE are offered with two or four doors, while the SE trim is offered only as a four-door. The two-door L and four-door SE are offered with a five-speed manual transmission, while a totally antiquated four-speed automatic is optional on those trims and standard on everything else. A 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine (106 horsepower, 103 pound-feet of torque) is standard across all trims and body styles.
Standard features on the L includes 15-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights and high-beam control, power door locks and windows, air-conditioning, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-only steering wheel, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, Bluetooth, a 6.1-inch touchscreen, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, HD radio and a USB port. Lane departure warning and forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking are also standard.
The LE adds or substitutes 15-inch alloy wheels, power side mirrors, remote locking and unlocking, cruise control, enhanced interior trim and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls.
For a more premium Yaris, go with the SE trim. You'll get 16-inch alloy wheels, projector-beam headlights, LED running lights, foglights, special exterior styling elements, four-wheel disc brakes, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and upgraded cloth upholstery.

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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$153/mo for Yaris L
Yaris L
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$225/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Reliability
The 2017 Toyota Yaris has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 3 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5, ranks it #1 out of 27 among Subcompact Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
4.5 out of 5 stars4.5/5Excellent
#1 out of 27 among Subcompact Cars
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Cost
$281/yr
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0.76x/yr
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Severity
7.2%
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Recalls
3 recalls foundChecking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
- Recall Number:
- 19V503000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- SET19A
- Manufactured from:
- 2016-12-19 to 2019-02-22
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 1325
- Defect Description:
- Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota Camry, Corolla, Rav4, Sienna, and Yaris iA vehicles equipped with factory-installed floor mats. The load carrying capacity modification label may be incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
- Defect Consequence:
- An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- SET will notify owners and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. SET's number for this recall is SET19A.
- Recall Number:
- 19V319000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- K1F/K0F
- Manufactured from:
- 2014-06-26 to 2017-01-18
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 43221
- Defect Description:
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Yaris vehicles. The wire harnesses for the side air bag sensors located within the front doors may crack and corrode, possibly causing the non-deployment or improper deployment of the front seat side air bags and the curtain shield air bags.
- Defect Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, front seat side air bags and curtain shield air bags that do not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective Action:
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wire harness assembly in the front doors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 10, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is K1F/K0F.
- Recall Number:
- 17V295000
- Manufacturer Recall Number:
- 17R2
- Manufactured from:
- 2017-03-21 to 2017-03-30
- Number of vehicles affected:
- 409
- Defect Description:
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
- Defect Consequence:
- A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective Action:
- Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Warranty
3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty- Basic Warranty
- 3 years / 36,000 miles
- Drivetrain Warranty
- 5 years / 60,000 miles
- Rust Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited miles
- Roadside assistance Warranty
- 2 years / unlimited miles
- Free maintenance Warranty
- 2 years / 25,000 miles
Toyota Yaris Reviews
Owner Reviews
5(36%)
4(39%)
3(4%)
2(7%)
1(14%)
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An impressive small car
4.63 out of 5 starsjscion, 02/11/2014
2013 Toyota Yaris L 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
I just replaced my Scion xA with a Yaris L 5-door in Classic Silver and I have to say that I really like this car a lot.
I'm so glad that Toyota did away with the awful center mounted gauges.
I had those in my Scion xA and grew to hate the whole setup after a few years.
The interior in the Yaris is extremely well designed with easy to use controls, nice materials and very good fit and … finish.
It feels like a much larger, more expensive car than it actually is and drives great in the city, on the thruway, and even in the snow and ice.
Out the door with tax and everything, the Yaris was a very reasonable $17,700.
The Yaris is also one on the most reliable cars you can buy.
A lot of not so small car
4 out of 5 starsBilly Stanley, 04/25/2018
2016 Toyota Yaris L 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
After about an hour test drive ( my dealer put a tag on it said enjoy yourself, so I did) I walked away and turned back looking for a slightly bigger car. The Yaris while a sub compact car doesn't leave you with the " point a to b " I'm here felling. My drive consisted of in town, and paved county back roads. The Yaris is what it is, a small 4 cyl 4 door car, BUT- It DOSENT … have the sub compact fell every bump in the road fell. Ride is actually good for a small car and steering is responsive as well is the small motor, of corse it dose get a bit loud if you get into it, but the response is actually a little more than you would expect, with small cars there's always trade offs. The Yaris has no problem getting out in traffic but with sprinted driving the trade off is going to be in gas mileage at some point, not that you would notice lol. The inside is actually what you would expect but Toyota found a way to bring it up a bit. Front seats are surprisingly comfortable with lower back side bolsters that kinda hug your lower sides, nice touch. The sound system in my car had the 6+" touch screen and even a pillar tweeters. Sound quality was actually SURPRISING with plenty of volume. Controls for everything were well laid out and easy to reach. So, over all Toyota has done a great job putting together a cute and enjoyable sub compact commuter car. Its not for everyone granted, but those looking into a sub compact for mainly commuting and running errands owe it to there selves to test drive a Yaris, the only thing I could ask for is cruse control, but I'm willing to do without because of the gas mileage, nice sound system, and surprisingly comfortable front seats. I bring my 2016 Yaris home today or tomorrow
Excels?..no....But does all things very well!
4 out of 5 starsT. Alexander , 07/05/2019
2013 Toyota Yaris LE 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
Have owned my 2013 LE 5-door since new. Only a couple of minor issues easily fixed. A bullet-proof little nugget of a car. I disagree with poor reviews. This little thing rides well, is quiet on the interstate with high rated after market tires, swallows a ton of gear with rear seats folded and you could drive it cross-country easily.....It is a happy cruiser. I have a bad lower … back, and these seats have never bothered me as they did in much more expensive vehicles I have owned (I got tired of their repairs and maintenance requirements). Yes, it has hard plastics here and there, but it is still a very respectable interior and layout. Tall passengers in the rear seat are stunned at the room behind my drivers seat (I'm 5'11). A great little primary or spare run-about car that I have recommended to many. The hidden gem in the Toyota line-up. Oh'', one more thing; that old school engine and four-speed automatic gets a lot of gripe for not being "new tech". But it has been around so long and proven, that there are many Toyota's/Scion's with this engine/trans that are still going strong with well into the 350,000 mile range with not a worry. I know of one like mine that already has 387,000 miles on it. Engine and Trans are still strong and car still holding up in general, quite nicely with typical wear items replaced...brakes, struts, water pump, the normal stuff. Not a glamorous ride, but it is a fun little bugger to drive. And so fun to pick your friends up at their dealership when their expensive, elite car is at the dealership broken down. A friend of mine with a BMW, caught a ride with me in my car to pick his car up after two weeks waiting on parts/repair at the dealer. He was so impressed after about 40 miles riding in all kinds of traffic (city and highway), he went and bought a twin to my car to get him to and from work (83 mile round trip from his house). The BMW is now his weekend/family vacation ride. The Yaris really is a very, very good all-around car! I cannot give an opinion though, on the new 2019 Yaris Hatch and IA Sedan that are re-named Mazda 2's, made in Mexico for Toyota.
Love at first sight
5 out of 5 starsRob G, 08/24/2019
2016 Toyota Yaris LE 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 4A)
It was fun to drive. I was looking for a subcompact car. I had a Nissan verse note before so this was similar, it’s really cute. Gas is pretty good , acceleration is a little slow but it’s good and zippy, overall I really like!
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Toyota Yaris, so we've included reviews for other years of the Yaris since its last redesign.
2017 Yaris Features & Specs
L
| MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee | $15,250 |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Combined MPG | 33 MPG |
| Cost to Drive | $153/month |
| Seating | 5 seats |
| Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.3 cu.ft. |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
| Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Yaris models:
- Pre-Collision System
- This standard feature detects if a forward collision is imminent and, if so, automatically applies the brakes to lessen or avoid the impact.
- Lane Departure Alert
- Sensors read lane lines and sound an alert if the Yaris is moving outside its lane. This feature is also standard.
- Auto High Beams
- Standard automatic headlights illuminate in low light situations. High beams automatically turn on when other vehicles are not present.
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