Since its launch, the Toyota Yaris Sedan (known as the Vios in some markets) has become a favorite compact sedan among consumers around the world due to its cost-effectiveness and excellent fuel economy.
The 2025 Yaris Sedan has been completely upgraded in terms of exterior design, interior features and powertrain, and has been refreshed with more technological and safety features to meet the modern consumer's needs for style, comfort, intelligence and safety, which will be introduced in detail in this article.
Appearance: shorter than Honda City, but longer wheelbase
Instead of using Toyota's TNGA architecture, the 2025 Yaris Sedan uses the DNGA architecture of DAIHATSU, the Toyota Group's brand that focuses on cheap small cars. In terms of overall dimensions, the length, width and height are: 4425/1740/1480mm and the wheelbase is 2620mm, comparing it to its most direct competitors:
2025 Toyota Yaris Sedan(2025 Honda City)
Length (mm): 4425(4553)
Width (mm): 1740(1748)
Height (mm):1480(1467)
Wheelbase (mm):2620(2600)
Compared to the old model's rounded, naive styling, the new car's exterior design is more refined and dynamic, especially in the changes to the front face, which highlights the Toyota family's new design language.
The headlights have an eagle-eye design with closed LED light sources, which not only improves recognition, but also delivers a strong visual impact. In terms of overall styling, the Yaris Sedan borrows design elements from the Toyota Camry, and the front end is similar to the Camry, with a more refined grille, sharp light clusters and smooth body lines.
The fastback-style of the sides, with its smooth C-pillar line running all the way to the rear, is a design language that not only adds to the dynamism of the vehicle, but also makes the Yaris Sedan one of the few vehicles in the segment with a distinctive style.However, this design comes with some compromises - the rear headroom is compressed, making it suitable for young people or family users who don't need a full load frequently.
The rear end has a more dynamic design, with a penetrating black trim above the tailgate combined with LED taillights to give the rear end a sporty Camry vibe.The addition of a sporty surround design and tail diffuser further enhances the sporty feel of the car.
Interior: 7-inch LCD gauges + 9-inch center screen
Inside, the 2025 Yaris Sedan also gets major design upgrades.The dual-layered design of the center console enhances the three-dimensional and technological feel of the interior space. In addition, an asymmetrical design has been adopted, with the air vents and screen actually offset slightly towards the passenger side to make room for the driver's seat.
The driver's seat gets better side support when driving aggressively - there's an extra piece of the center console that rests on the legs.The screen and air vents are offset a bit toward the passenger side, but the lower section is narrowed and leaves plenty of room.
The floating center control screen (7 inches for lower trims and 9 inches for higher trims) becomes the highlight of the car, which is not only visually very modern, but also enhances the overall technological atmosphere.The wrap-around cabin inside the car creates a sense of luxury rarely seen in similar small cars. In addition, the top model is equipped with an electronic handbrake, which enhances the quality of the interior.
Not only that, the interior materials of Yaris Sedan are also upgraded with soft materials that are softer to the touch and the overall texture is significantly improved.The entire interior is designed with a more youthful concept that meets the modern consumer's need for both style and practicality.
However, despite these advances, it still fails to make the so-called small progress in some areas.Relatively compact rear space and an inflexible trunk (small in size and without folding seats) are also among its shortcomings.These seem like obvious must-haves, but for some reason owners have to give them up.
Engines: efficient and smooth
The 2025 Yaris Sedan is powered by a 1.3-liter naturally aspirated engine with 97 PS of maximum power and 122 Nm of maximum torque. fuel consumption is 22.4 KM/L according to the official figures, which is average, but the actual driving experience is smoother thanks to the newly-developed Dual Mode CVT transmission (D-CVT).
The D-CVT combines the operation of a steel belt and a planetary gearset to provide a smoother start and lower speeds, as well as a more efficient power output at medium to high speeds.Although the CVT's inherent "rubber band" effect is still noticeable during hard acceleration, the transmission performs well enough in everyday driving.
The chassis of the new Yaris Sedan is based on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) platform.Body rigidity has been significantly enhanced, while weight has been reduced by around 110 kilograms compared to its predecessor, resulting in better steering response and cornering stability.
Safety features
Safety has always been a strong point for Toyota. 2025 Yaris Sedan comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) active safety systems, including:
Pre-Collision System (PCS)
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
Forward Departure Alert (FDA)
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM, Blind Spot Monitor) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA, Rear Cross Traffic Alert) are also standard across the lineup, and full-speed domain Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assist (LKC) are new on higher trim levels.Although the ACC function does not support automatic follow start after stopping, it is already a very practical configuration in its class.
Prices
2025 Toyota Yaris Sedan launched in Saudi Arabia in 3 variants:
Y: SAR 63,135
Y PLUS: SAR 69,345
YX: SAR 75,670
Summary
The 2025 Toyota Sedan takes a giant leap forward in terms of looks, interior and driving dynamics.But it also makes some concessions, especially in the back of the car, where there's less headroom, no armrests, and no folding rear seats.
It's a bit of a "two steps forward, one step back" situation.This means that as a buyer, you have to decide if you're willing to make these compromises. Singles, couples and young families are more likely to agree.If you do and accept its flaws, you won't be disappointed by its benefits.
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