2020 Toyota Yaris: The Perfect Subcompact for Phoenix?

Some new Toyota models get all the love when people visit Bell Road Toyota. The Toyota RAV4 offers space and versatility, the Toyota Camry has grown into a sharp-looking and fun-driving car, and the Toyota Yaris charms with its compact size that belies a bigger feature set than you’d expect. Small and efficient, it’s a great car for first-time drivers, empty nesters, and a lot of other folks who call Phoenix home.

2020 Toyota Yaris Details

The 2020 Toyota Yaris arrives largely unchanged (with one exception that we’ll discuss further below). While the powerplant is tiny, so is the car it’s propelling, so it doesn’t feel underpowered. It also returns great fuel economy — up to 40 miles per gallon when equipped with an automatic transmission, which puts it in the same league as some hybrids, though it should be noted that the manual transmission is still good for up to 39 city MPG.

There are three trims on offer, each of which offers power windows and locks, a six-way driver’s seat, USB ports, and push-button start. The XLE trim makes the automatic transmission standard, and also includes amenities like automatic LED headlights, automatic climate control, and leatherette upholstery.

2020 Toyota Yaris Safety and Special Features

Safety features on the 2020 Toyota Yaris will put your mind at ease. There’s dynamic stability control, a low-speed pre-collision system, brake override assist, and more (your Toyota dealer will guide you through the finer points). And while ToyotaCare isn’t technically a safety feature, a well-maintained car is certainly a safer one.

The amenities don’t stop there. You’re also treated to the Entune infotainment system with a seven-inch touch display, which comes with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ for the first time this year. Navigation is also an add-on option, especially useful if you’re new to the Phoenix area (or just find your sense of direction a bit shaky from time to time).

Buying a 2020 Toyota Yaris

Whether you’re shopping for your first car, or you need something smaller as you enter your golden years, the 2020 Toyota Yaris has a lot to offer. Stop by your Phoenix Toyota dealership for a test drive to see for yourself! 

Available Trims:


  • L

    2020 Toyota Yaris L

    Starting MSRP*: $15,650*

    • Engine: 1.5 Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
    • Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission
    • Performance: 106 hp @ 6000 rpm; 103 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • Fuel Economy: 30/39/34 MPG City/Highway/Combined EPA Estimated
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    • 2020 TOYOTA YARIS L KEY FEATURES

      • Interior Features: Air conditioning with dust and pollen filter. Integrated backup camera. Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat. Fabric-trimmed sport front bucket seats. 60/40 split fold-down rear seat. Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio controls. Instrumentation cluster with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range and warning messages. Metallic interior trim with chrome interior door handles. Power door locks. Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and trunk-release functions. Power windows with driver-side one-touch up/down and jam protection. Rear window defogger with timer. Day/night rearview mirror. Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors. Center console with storage compartment. Passenger-side glove compartment. Front- and rear-door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders. One 12V auxiliary power outlet. Two USB 2.0 ports with iPod® connectivity. Two front and two rear cup holders. Digital clock. Cruise control.
      • Exterior Features: Halogen headlights. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) integrated into headlights. Rear combination taillights. Sporty front fascia with gloss-black mesh-pattern grille. Color-keyed power outside mirrors. Color-keyed outside door handles. 15-in. styled steel wheels with P185/65R15 tires. Variable intermittent windshield wipers. Chrome-tipped exhaust. Integrated AM/FM antenna. Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna.
  • LE

    2020 Toyota Yaris LE

    Starting MSRP*: $16,650*

    • Engine: 1.5 Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
    • Transmission: 6-speed manual transmission
    • Performance: 106 hp @ 6000 rpm; 103 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • Fuel Economy: 30/39/34 MPG City/Highway/Combined EPA Estimated
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    • 2020 YARIS LE KEY FEATURES

      • Interior Features: Air conditioning with dust and pollen filter. Integrated backup camera. Fabric-trimmed 6-way adjustable driver's seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat. Fabric-trimmed sport front bucket seats. 60/40 split fold-down rear seat. Tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio controls. Instrumentation cluster with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range and warning messages. Metallic interior trim with chrome interior door handles. Power door locks. Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and trunk-release functions. Power windows with driver-side one-touch up/down and jam protection. Rear window defogger with timer. Day/night rearview mirror. Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors. Center console with storage compartment. Passenger-side glove compartment. Front- and rear-door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders. One 12V auxiliary power outlet. Two USB 2.0 ports with iPod® connectivity. Two front and two rear cup holders. Digital clock. Cruise control.
      • Exterior Features: Fog lights. Halogen headlights. Daytime Running Lights (DRL) integrated into headlights. Rear combination taillights. Sporty front fascia with gloss-black mesh-pattern grille. Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators. Color-keyed outside door handles. Rear spoiler. 16-in. dark gray split-spoke alloy wheels with P185/60R16 tires. Variable intermittent windshield wipers. Chrome-tipped exhaust. Integrated AM/FM antenna. Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna.
  • XLE

    2020 Toyota Yaris XLE

    Starting MSRP*: $18,750*

    • Engine: 1.5 Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i)
    • Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission
    • Performance: 106 hp @ 6000 rpm; 103 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm
    • Fuel Economy: 32/40/35 MPG City/Highway/Combined EPA Estimated
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    • 2020 YARIS XLE KEY FEATURES

      • Interior Features: Automatic climate control with dust and pollen filter and push-button controls. Integrated backup camer. Leatherette 6-way adjustable driver's seat; 4-way adjustable front passenger sea. Leatherette sport front bucket seat. 60/40 split fold-down rear sea. Normal and Sport driving mode. Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, cruise and phone controls. Instrumentation cluster with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, tripmeters, outside temperature, current/average fuel economy, cruising range and warning message. Metallic interior trim with chrome interior door handle. Power door lock. Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system with lock, unlock, panic and trunk-release function. Power windows with driver-side one-touch up/down and jam protection. Rear window defogger with timer. Day/night rearview mirror. Driver and front passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors. Center console with storage compartment. Passenger-side glove compartment. Front- and rear-door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders. One 12V auxiliary power outlet. Two USB 2.0 ports with iPod® connectivity. Two front and two rear cup holders. Digital clock. Cruise control.
      • Exterior Features: Fog lights. LED auto on/off headlights. LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) integrated into headlights. Rear combination taillights. Sporty front fascia with gloss-black mesh-pattern grille. Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators. Color-keyed outside door handles. Rear spoiler. 16-in. dark gray split-spoke alloy wheels with P185/60R16 tires. Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers. Chrome-tipped exhaust. Integrated AM/FM antenna. Color-keyed roof-mounted shark-fin antenna.