2015 Toyota Yaris

The subcompact Toyota Yaris has been on North American roadways for over fifteen years. First rolling off the assembly line back in 1999, the Yaris got it’s name from the Greek goddesses of charm and beauty. The small but stylish car is available in both a five-door, or three-door hatchback design. The sporty styling offers drivers a fun driving experience, and an exceptional fuel economy.

For the 2015 model year, Toyota updated Yaris in many important areas. Receiving a facelift, the Yaris is rounding out its third generation with an updated exterior styling, and new interior upgrades and features. Drivers who seek a dependable ride with great amenities, but want to save on initial cost, can opt for the base L model.

The Yaris may be a subcompact car, but Toyota designers spent time ensuring that every inch of space inside the cabin can be utilized for cargo, and everyday items. The 2015 Yaris is the subcompact car that has the attitude of a full-size sedan.

Redesigned Elements for the 2015 Model Year

When designing the 2015 Yaris, Toyota set out to create a sub-compact car that felt more like a full-size sedan. With new sharper styling, and added comfort, all for an affordable price, Toyota more than met its goal. There are three main areas that Toyota changed on the 2015 Yaris that are worth noting: Exterior, Interior, and Performance/Safety.

• Exterior: The bold new exterior styling that includes a new horizontal chrome grill, that transitions seamlessly into the headlamp of the hatchback. The larger grille features a more bold design, that gives the Yaris a small touch of attitude on the road, making even more fun to drive than previous model years.
• Interior: The interior of the cabin features the most notable changes on the 2015 Yaris. Updated soft touch materials are featured throughout the cabin, giving it a feeling of refinement. A completely redesigned dashboard allows for a sportier feel, adding to the element of a fun driving experience.
• Performance/Safety: Built on a more rigid body structure, the 2015 Yaris also received a retuned suspension, and additional sound insulation. The quieter ride is also smoother, and more dynamic than the outgoing model. The Yaris also incorporates nine standard SRS airbags throughout its updated cabin, which include curtain shield airbags and front seat cushion airbags. 

Keep Costs Down with Well-Equipped Base L Model

The 2015 Yaris is offered in three different trim levels, the L, LE, and SE. Each model is offered as either a three- or five-door hatchback, and features its own list of standard features. At its heart, the Yaris is a sporty, fun to drive hatchback that offers drivers a low initial MSRP, and low cost of ownership.

The base Yaris L model starts under $16,000, and comes equipped with great standard features that will impress both drivers and passengers alike. Under the hood, each of the three Yaris models come standard with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder 4-speed automatic engine, that achieves an impressive 36 miles per gallon on the highway. For the low initial cost, check out everything drivers can expect standard on the 2015 Yaris L.

Exterior Styling: With plenty of standard exterior appointments, the Yaris L features everything you need, and nothing you do not.

• Multi-reflector halogen headlights with chrome accents
• Daytime running lights
• Color keyed outside mirrors and door handles
• 15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
• Intermittent single wet-arm windshield wiper
• Rear window wiper and defogger
• Roof-mounted antenna

Interior Standards: Like the exterior, the interior of the Yaris L offers drivers great standard features, without going overboard.

• Entune Audio System
• 6.1-inch touch screen
• AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability
• Six speakers
• HD Radio with iTunes Tagging
• Auxiliary audio jack, and USB port
• Hands-free phone capability
• Bluetooth wireless technology
• Fabric trimmed front seats
• 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
• Cargo area tonneau cover

Safety: An important area to consider, the Yaris L offers drivers the best safety features, for the price. Check out some of what it includes below:

• Star Safety System
• Nine standard airbags
• Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats
• LATCH system
• Child-protector rear door locks
• Front and rear energy absorbing crumple zones with side impact door beams
• High tensile strength steel body panels
• ToyotaCare with no cost maintenance plan and roadside assistance

It is easy to see why the 2015 Toyota Yaris L is the most economical model, featuring a long list of standard amenities for one low price.

Subcompact Without Sacrificing Practicality

The 2015 Toyota Yaris is the subcompact car that features the interior storage solutions of a full-size sedan. Complete with smart space saving features, the 2015 Yaris offers a surprising amount of interior space for its subcompact title.

Check out ways that Toyota made the Yaris adaptable to the varying needs of space capacity within it’s small hatchback.

Plenty of Cargo Room

For a subcompact car, the Yaris can pack a lot inside of its cargo space. With an impressive 15.6 cubic feet of cargo space, the Yaris can accommodate nearly anything you need to bring along for the ride.

Plenty of Storage Compartments

With a long list of interior storage compartments, pockets, and space, the 2015 Yaris has a place for all of the little things you need on your journey. With door pockets, passenger side footwell pocket, center console storage, and passenger side glove compartment, all of your things will have a place to call “Home” on the road.

60/40 Rear Split Seating

The standard 60/40 split fold-down rear seat is easy to operate, and even easier to pack with all of your extra cargo.