Cheap AND Good? 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback [ Full Review ]

[@HelloRoad]

Would you buy this T̶o̶y̶o̶t̶a̶ Mazda Yaris?

[@Jedisherm]

We got one in the Sapphire color and wife couldn't be happier. Everything feels so much more upscale. Hatch has plenty of room for groceries and the like. Transmission and engine in sport mode is much more responsive than I predicted (and my main car is a 5spd MT). Wife drives softer tho and is averaging 41.8mpg on a daily commute that isn't fully hwy miles. Its disappointing Toyota is stopping this and that Mazda didnt continue with this car in the states.

[@chrstopherpillay6046]

I got the mazda version and love the drive its like a throwback to 90s hot hatchs

[@mikeyveloster7615]

Yes, also wish Toyota would drop the Yaris name and bring back the Tercel

[@aabe4327]

Strange. Why don't they release the "real" yaris in the us? It's not as if the car doesn't exist in the rest of the world.

[@yngland721]

Toyota Yaris XLE and Mazda 2 are the same car

[@trabertgraneau3323]

This Yaris is fully loaded for a small, entry-level car. At least it looks more classy than the Mitsubishi Mirage

[@daintypanda]

I love my Yaris. It never let down. Its reliable. From winter to summer, its reliable.

[@ecosby100]

I’m reliable too baby

[@ericbleueldoesstuff9152]

I have the 2019 Yaris LE and love it. The fuel economy is top of the list. Average 42-46 mpg mixed highway and city, and have gotten up to 51mpg on the highway.

[@jeremyb456]

I like the new Mazda yaris just wish they would give us the mazda grill from the Mazda 2 it looks way better. Good review

[@josephbingham1255]

This Mazda/Yaris has a genuine long lasting low maintenance AUTOMATIC transmission! Good to see an appreciation for small cars.

[@tientrinh943]

Excellent video. The quality is clear. Informative, to the point, and interesting!

[@HelloRoad]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@coolbasset]

I miss my 84 Toyota Tercel 4 speed manual. Great car.

[@mnelson311]

Four years on our 2020 Yaris LE, 40+mpg overall, no issues at 70k miles. We looked at Corolla but found the Yaris easier to enter/exit, seat height being up inches higher, so we stick with this one. (We are well into our 70s in age). It is a globally responsible vehicle for an I.C.E. engine and saves us lots of money in having no car payment, for travel and charity donations.

[@eVerProductions1]

Honestly this and a Honda fit seem like the best sub compact cars for the price

[@nlpnt]

I wound up buying a Fit because the Yaris offers manual in the sedan only. Even then I wanted to test drive it but couldn't since Toyota's website wouldn't tell me which dealer(s) the two in my area were actually at and I gave up searching individual dealer websites.

[@eVerProductions1]

Richard Favreau 98 horses and a Chevy?

[@noelsamson876]

thanks for the pit stops at those amazing gas stations! Toyota should call it "yaris2" it's amazing how distinctive the Mazda profile is now even with a Toyota badge

[@abdielbarraza6193]

Been driving my 90 prelude without A/C since I was 16. Definitely ready for a car with a/c and I definitely will appreciate it greatly. No more sweaty summer days.

[@klxboy9994]

Its a hell of a lot better than my 2007 Yaris which cost $14,750 back when I bought it new

[@67tomcat]

Great review. Love cheapish hatchbacks, they have personality to me for some reason. My first was a 1979 Datsun 310 @ 18 years old, and my first new car was a few years later, a 1989 Mitsubishi Precis, $5400! My current car is a 2018 Golf S.

[@HelloRoad]

Wow, a Precis! That's a rare one!

[@67tomcat]

@@HelloRoad It was rare, especially in the Detroit area, only saw a few others at the time. Liking your channel- take care!

[@MichaelWebber]

Roundtrip LA to SF with scrupulous attention to keeping legal speeds - overall MPG 48. (2017 sedan version).

[@jose746793]

Manual or auto?

[@andrewstanley4831]

Great review. I do miss the compact cars of the 90s. I drove my mom and dads 95 Sentra around 2010 to 2015 after high school. I liked being able to see out of it being 6’ tall. I really like cars I just don’t like how almost all of them are lowering their rooflines. I drive a 2010 Versa sedan and it has AMAZING headroom and outward visibility. I can get in and out easily as well. My parents 2001 Altima and 2012 civic, I feel like I’m driving a submarine because I have to step down so far. I can really notice in the civic how the windows aren’t as tall as in the 2010 Versa. I’d get one if I could see out of it and not feel like I’ll hit my head going over a bump.

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

Always look forward to your videos, you should have 100k to 1 million Subs...Great content!

[@trevorjones3755]

My first car is a 2014 Nissan Sentra SV and it seriously is an amazing machine. Mine came with the optional touchscreen and it drives great for being a $21k car new. The 120ish hp 1.8L 4 cylinder gets great gas mileage and has good acceleration up until around 50mph (9 seconds to 60). It has amazing legroom and fits me great even with the seats back (I'm 6,0) and handles well around town. I'm amazed at how such a cheap car can be so good and this video shows how it's improved over 6 years!

[@ridesharejames175]

Trevor Jones my first car was a 2013 Sentra SV. I miss that car! Mine just got too much with the constant repairs around 70k miles. I ended out getting a new Kia.

[@trevorjones3755]

@@ridesharejames175 What was wrong with it? Was it transmission issues?

[@rp1319]

I have a 15 SR good car

[@BullieDad100]

I drove the sedan version and I think Ethan is spot on with this one. My only gripes with the car was a slight claustrophobic feeling I had and the fact that there was no armrest! Gotta have an armrest.

[@p.informatico1320]

Aliexpress is your friend... Search for Mazda 2 Skyactiv armrest.

[@jamesdegroat7640]

I bought an armrest on Ebay for mine.

[@gregg9672]

Omg! I had the same Tercel in silver..it was a misery box

[@HelloRoad]

Very very sloooooow!!!

[@sleepyhollow783]

Top level car review. Thank you.

[@horseman942]

Enjoyed the gas station tangent!

[@joshwahhill8385]

I appreciate the small car review. Nobody seems to do this anymore. Rev matching??? It's an automatic transmission.

[@earlitobandito5752]

* 2020 Mazda 2 Honestly, first thing I would do is go and replace all the Toyota stuff with the Mazda stuff. That front bumper looks horrible and boring

[@2driftlong]

One reason why it can only do 32mpg city is due to its aerodynamics, look at the angle from the bonnet to the windscreen, compared to Yaris 2006-2012 where they're angled virtually the same.

[@hullinger]

Made me chuckle when you said at 9:01 “...have the extra cash to bump up to Corolla!” That right there drove home the point of where the Yaris sits in the Toyota model pecking order. Or maybe it reminds me just how expensive new cars are today. Regardless, great review as always and I didn’t even know Toyota brought back the Yaris name. You think this Mazda will hold up to the vaulted Toyota reliability?

[@moeanthony9308]

What they do need though is the new European Yaris and or the Yaris hybrid cross soon to be launched. Far advanced than this Mazda 3 last Gen interior.

[@HelloRoad]

Haha yes! These customers are often looking for the cheapest transportation with a warranty-can't go much lower without just buying a used car! Seems like the Mazda2 has been decently reliable, I think it will hold up.

[@moeanthony9308]

@@HelloRoad Agreed. Would my choice next to the Fit in that category

[@djkenny1202]

The Yaris is no longer Toyota. The last 4 years I have paid attention to the forums and they are not holding up like real deal Toyotas. Idle issues and automatic transmission issues are pretty common. I really enjoyed driving a new 17 end of 18 model year. The stock stick shift was straight up Mazda. Short perfect throws. Best part was getting over 45 mpg under 65 mph on the freeway. Close to what I managed in a stick Mirage. The interior was a little tight, but beautifully designed. They offered it for $13,300 plus title and license. Under $14k, great deal... but I bought a 15 Scion XB with manual. I knew it would hold up much better over the next 15 plus years. Saved me another nearly $2500, and only had 30k on it. Versatility like few other cars. Fun with a stick, but I am adding a TRD shift kit to shorten the pure Toyota shifting. It’s ridiculous the hatch version of this car is only available as an automatic. Kills its best feature.

[@djkenny1202]

Drew Taks I am sure it is. 84k of course is very low miles. I like the Mazda Yaris. Very fun to drive with stick shift.

[@fanofccrowns]

I just read 2020 is the last year for the "Mazda" Yaris and the hatch is new for 2020, WTH!. Sadly it doesn't even come with a stick as an option. I have a 2017 Fiesta ST. I honestly would upgrade to a Yaris for Mazdas quality/reliability but only if it came with a manual. A Mazda Speed version would be badass!

[@Cammyy2k]

I own a 2009 Honda Civic lx and it’s obviously not Zoomy but it’s actually a fun car to drive

[@ChristopheZ]

Loving this new Mazda2 !!!

[@kippaseo8027]

If you are interested in either a new Toyota Yaris or a used Scion IA make sure you pick one with the 5-speed manual over either of the automatic offerings. The reason you don't see very many Mazda 2 running about is because Mazda makes one of the most unreliable automatic transmissions both CVT and regular gear transmissions on the market. Toyota mainly uses the Yaris as a way to get you into the dealership in order to upsell you into a Corolla which is a much more reliable and much more civilized / refined car. The reason Toyota stopped building the Yaris was because it was too expensive and the current Yaris is basically meant for the fleet markets like rental car lots. Good luck finding a selection of XLE trim models at your local Toyota dealer. Has an automotive wholesaler I've seen only a couple and they were priced north of 20K deliberately. With the slumping sales of compact and midsize sedans if you shop around you can find a mid-level Corolla or even a base trim Camry L ( not LE) for the same money. You'll not only get a more substantial car but one that is far more reliable it will hold it's resale value much better. FYI here in Miami we still see tons of those old Toyota tercels zipping around town. Cars don't rust here and we Julios love these little puddle jumpers.

[@blueauraretriever]

This car is PERFECT for driving in the big city !

[@kippaseo8027]

In a modern car it's called faux leather but in your Tercel it was just called vinyl LOL

[@bliglum]

This is one hell of a badge job here.. Had one of these known then as the Mazda 2 2012 model.. Had lots of problems with it only at 50K miles!!! Go to try to fix the problems and find the FoMoCo components... Ahhh, explains a lot!!..... Now, it's twice removed! The ForMaToyota

[@jdmguy44]

Current Mazda products (which this is based on) have no relationship to Ford though, so no FoMoCo parts.

[@Ezdrumms]

I love my 2008 Toyota Yaris😍😍 I don’t mind this model but I tend to prefer the older ones. Also awesome tip here for any old Yaris owner or really any small car, if you’re front breaks are needing replacement, buy the parts you need to replace on carid or eBay. And learn how to install them yourself it will save you time and like $500 seriously it saves so much money!

[@truckernation7886]

I never even knew the hatch back version these existed until I saw one on the road today.

[@HelloRoad]

Yeah, a lot more of the sedans out there.

[@notacreativeguy7173]

They may not be much to look at, but my 07 Yaris has 235k and has not broken down once. Bought it with 17k on it When it finally does die, I'm getting me another. Drove great and dependable.

[@djkenny1202]

Those were much more reliable than the new generation with Mazda mechanicals and built in Mexico. Find another low mileage older Yaris or other real Toyota when it dies in 150k

[@noelhernandez5016]

Old Yaris is completely Toyota product and more reliable. New Yaris is junk, its just a bunch of Mazda and Ford parts.

[@johnl3230]

If I wouldn't of bought my '16 Scion iM I would have considered this.

[@motojc]

I want it! I don't need it. Since it's discontinued, I found a few left on some dealer's lot, really want to grab one!.

[@diablow1411]

Your first car reminds me of my 97 Daihatsu Cuore (which was my first car). No options, nothing. Equipped with a standard 5-speed MT, that baby was fun, albeit really demanding of stamina.

[@thebncustom]

Hey I suggest you to also add infos in other units like miles into kilometres. It would really help Cheers from Pak 🇵🇰

[@HelloRoad]

Hey there! I usually do. I didn't bother here since the car is primarily for the US market. :)

[@bextar6365]

Like the looks of the sedan much better for less $$$$$$, don't like chopped off back ends.

[@JonathanStrome]

Best car I ever own, such hassle free, it's based iff a Mazda but has the reliabilty of Toyota.

[@03E395]

when will we have a video of your Prizm GSi?

[@jrnumex9286]

great job, but i am review vid no.3 now looking for someone to show seats down thru hatch view for cargo room. the interlude was nice, a quick califunny travel vid.

[@p.informatico1320]

The only Yaris I fancy is the GR Supra... Great video edition as always.

[@antoniof7479]

Would like to see your view on a Mitsubishi Mirage, a car very similar to the Tercel.

[@HelloRoad]

Yes! I'll keep bugging Mitsubishi to let me borrow one.

[@7red7]

I've been a huge fan of the Mirage since it returned in 2014. A 5spd base that can get up to 49mpg in the the first two years of production. And anyone who whines about the lack of HP is obviously too young to remember driving, or riding in an 80s econo-hatch. All of the most popular models didn't get much higher than 105.

[@Blissfulkitty-Seattle]

Ethan, can you bring back the excursion to interesting places?

[@Ruluxx]

Are they’re any body kit options for the Mitsu Mirage cause I don’t like the Yaris and I’d like to know how much Hp you think you could add to a 4 with 108 HP

[@juanmj93]

A real automatic in a cheap toyota? Oh yeah, right. My brother in law has a manual one in a middle trim (cloth seats but alloys, carplay, AC.) Man is it fun to drive, and it doesn't feel slow, probably the manual helps but it is a revvy engine and it feels punchy up top, also the feel of the gearshift is quite nice, almost Miata feeling, and it doesn't have the ugly face.

[@Finestizpro]

It annoys me so much no one buys the front end of a mazda 2 from mexico and swaps it over to the Yaris here all you need to buy is the headlights and the front bumper and bam the only legal Mazda 2 in the USA i would definitely do this mod if i had one

[@rayemanuel7460]

Too bad they just announced that it will no longer be available in the U.S. after 2020.

[@eg1885]

Sorry but I would advise people to avoid both of those gas stations. The one on Olympic is so busy, that you can never find an available pump. And the one in BH is so expensive that it's a huge rip off.

[@RetroCarsForever]

I still can’t believe this car has leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob...that was pure luxury just twenty years ago. But yuck, a face only a mother could love!

[@HelloRoad]

I know! There are cars many thousands more that have far worse interiors.

[@earlitobandito5752]

@@HelloRoad honestly my biggest issue is that the hatch is. Not available in manual. Like, why? Toyota is PUSHING the corolla manual, but not this?

[@RetroCarsForever]

@@HelloRoad I'm not a fan of modern cars in general, but I will admit that the materials used in interiors in the past few years are leaps and bounds what they were using just a few decades ago.

[@mauriziocr]

Hello. Do you know if this Yaris will be available in latin América?

[@jamestorrens645]

To me, (i'm from Australia, lol) its very strange how the US market Yaris is based on the Mazda 2. Where I live, the Yaris is just a normal model by Toyota. Althouth, the AU spec Yaris is a lot more spartan than the Yaris for the European market.

[@MichaelWebber]

Interesting facts: Spark is only 100 pounds lighter. Rio is 400 pounds heavier.

[@moeanthony9308]

Good review but give me ease of getting out in and out of a chr vs yaris any day. Chr has more features than a yaris xle even in the base trim and not much more in price. Yaris is missing safety sense and lane keep which help s for insurance purposes.Tough sell in a compact crossover frenzy

[@pedrofernandez8729]

The hatch is a lot nicer looking and more useful than the sedan.

[@HelloRoad]

Agreed!

[@joedoe5738]

What kind of engine!! How many horses!cc

[@rjjallie511]

My Toyota yaris sedan gets 49 mpg at 65 mph to 75 mph

[@OscarHernandez-ym4hx]

Excellent Information thanks. Ever had to make full stoo ? Wish changes?

[@vicksanchez6376]

Now this one adds to the fun-to-drive list with the likes of the Ford Fiesta (which Ford killed off the line) the Fiat 500 (whether it exists or not) the Mini Cooper (it’s the same size as these cars but way more expansive) and also the Chevy Sonic (which I think Chevy also discontinued) and that’s all think on top of my list of fun-to-drive cars well...that’s my opinion.

[@buildmorefarms1007]

You can get a brand new Mini cooper for about 21k.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

These are nearly impossible to find new which is unfortunate. I've been looking for a blue XLE hatch for a while and they just don't exist :(

[@HelloRoad]

Yep, discontinued and stock is running low...

[@thebluexb]

Good little bar, but it needs more fun colors, like every good econobox has!

[@HelloRoad]

Very true!

[@A_guan]

If I wanted something like this I'd so buy one. However corolla is not much more expensive

[@ari9032]

Nissan Versa? With the 5 spd

[@marshmower]

Didn't they offer a manual in the hatch?

[@HelloRoad]

Not with this gen hatch in the US. Pretty sure the sedan did, and earlier gens did I think

[@alkuwaikibi]

عبداللطيف جميل كالعاده شلح الشاشه ومقاعد الجلد والعداد

[@bololegrand318]

Please I'm looking for 2012 and above till 2014 Toyota yaris hatchback MANUAL TRANSMISSION. Hit me in cas you get something

[@HelloRoad]

They're out there! If you're in the US, search on AutoTempest.

[@stupid8911]

Can I live in that first gas station?

[@msautos9571]

Kinda looks like a mazda 2 from the back

[@eevee5jdm483]

Mauddin its a rebadged mazda 2

[@JDizzle420]

because it is

[@alanensalanens]

50 mpg highway for our yaris ia.

[@danieldougan269]

Wow, 106 hp is decidedly lame in 2021, even for this segment. You get 120 on a Hyundai Accent or Kia Rio. I've had a couple of Rios as rental cars, and they were actually fun to drive. The Honda Fit gets 128 hp standard. You can actually pass people if you need to without feeling like your car is going to fly apart.

[@HelloRoad]

Yeah it's pretty low. It wasn't too bad around town and on back roads, but getting up to freeway speed did take some planning :)

[@AstroZombie1]

The Yaris is significantly lighter than the Fit and especially the Rio, so the acceleration is actually quite similar despite the lack of horsepower. Here are 0-60 times for each car 2020 models: Fit- 9.1 sec Yaris- 9.6 sec Rio- 9.8 sec

[@trdjody]

I had the mazda2 front end put on (":

[@HelloRoad]

Nice!!

[@saleemhoosen2236]

That's a nice Mazda 2

[@joshyddd2934]

The Toyota Yaris went from reliable to crap. Not even a Toyota engine any more. Toyota just killed the Yaris. Iv had new Mazda's nothing but problems. I stoped at Toyota to look at and the guy told me I wound not touch it. So I stoped at 2 more Toyota dealers and hey all Said the same thing not to waste money as the price is high and reliability is gone. Ended up getting a 2017 Toyota yaris. A real Toyota engine. ....

[@darthshabu9262]

Too bad they don't come with the manual trans😞

[@HelloRoad]

Yep, a bummer!

[@2rak1]

My dad had the cheapest citroen bx. Cool,, the gas station

[@HelloRoad]

Nice!

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Curious why Toyota is now selling BMWs, Subarus, and now, Mazdas. Is that the new business model?

[@arevee9429]

If I were looking, I'd try the Yaris, but it's doubtful it's better than the Fit, especially if cargo carrying capacity is a concern. Toyota has managed to evolve the gaping maw grill on some of it's cars, but what they've tacked onto the "Yaris" looks like a terribly done nose transplant.

[@steverado87]

I just wish Toyota would include a manual transmission for these hatches.

[@HelloRoad]

Agree!!

[@dj33036]

Remove all those extras that I have no use for and bring the price down to $10,000. All I want is 4 wheels, brakes, and a steering wheel.

[@bextar6365]

What no radio ?

[@chadkyletheman41]

Pretty ignorant in ya old age

[@dj33036]

@@chadkyletheman41 Nope, not at all, it's just that having an extra 8 or 10 thousand dollars is way more important to me than having and entertainment center or even air conditioning. I only drive to the grocery store and the dog park I just don't need any of that shit. It used to be you could buy a stip down model but not any more. Shit motorcycles even have hand warmers now.

[@dylanhughes5944]

@@dj33036you can buy a used car cheap with dead A/C

[@chadkyletheman41]

That’s a nice Hyundai Mazda 2

[@HelloRoad]

🤔

[@Toyeboy89]

This is a Mazda better off buying the Corolla hatchback now since it's actually a Toyota.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

I've had an Echo and now a 2010 Yaris, this is NOT a Toyota, I really have a problem buying this thing in a few years when my Yaris needs to be replaced.

[@kevinclass2010]

It's a Mazda 2, but people don't complain about the Miata. Mazda can do good cars if they want.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

@@kevinclass2010 The Mazda 2 is a nice car, but not as durable or reliable as Toyota.

[@scottenser464]

Rather go with Kia Rio . More room great warranty same price points

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Worse handling and worse driving dynamics too.

[@matdddd]

Man that car looks so much like a Mazda 2 hatchback. I like the look but it seems To be ripping off Mazda design

[@HelloRoad]

Psssssst it is a rebadged Mazda2 :)

[@Kacpa2]

You should've reviewed manual version. It would be more fun

[@HelloRoad]

This is what Toyota sent me. Unfortunately no manual for the hatchback, only the sedan.

[@Kacpa2]

@@HelloRoad It's a shame :/ Mazda makes reslly good manuals. I dont get why they limit it to one bodystyle. Actual Toyota's Yaris is quite cool for econobox. I seen on with its muffler swapped out and a manual and that inline 3 it has sounded amazing. But they offer it in europe and asia only. I wonder what will they do with that 4wd rally version once it releases.

[@ricardodifirenze3855]

I really like Yaris’ but won’t buy one due to it being a Mazda

[@nathanaelhood7699]

Scion + Mazda = Toyota

[@thomasdavie4813]

Rip off! I'd rather buy the peugeot 405 in Nigeria. Can still get a "new" one today!

[@shamirkeren3954]

this is mazda 2.you dont get the toyota yaris in the us,wich is a completely different car,that has a newer model,as of now.both are very good cars,but the toyota,is much more fuel efficient

[@tommyd6665]

That’s a 2016 Scion iA , wait that’s a Mazda 2 lol Mazda engine

[@shauncampbell969]

Ok No. It's a 4 cylinder, not a V6.

[@gundism]

Too bad you can't get the hatchback in a stick shift in the US

[@HelloRoad]

Yep it's a bummer!

[@vip26970]

Cheap?

[@cesarequevedo8943]

1)They took the Mazda logo and slapped a Toyota logo. People...this is a Mazda 2!!! 2)Instead talking about gas stations in L.A., he should have talked more about the car...Does it come in manual?

[@wolfman9999999]

The car looks like it's about to vomit. I HATE the damned big grille motif.

[@HelloRoad]

I'm not sure why this trend exists! Does anyone like it?

[@dylanhughes5944]

@@HelloRoad I have the car, and it's ok. I wanted the Mazda front but hey, budgeeet got it used

[@drollig7905]

Orange peel paint, not Toyota..not for me..Keep my 2008 Yaris..

[@oskarngo9138]

But 106hp is not enough power for merging into today’s highways!

[@HelloRoad]

I agree, 120 or 130 would be more reasonable for this car. That said, there are many other new cars that are actually slower...