Toyota Yaris 2024: Variants Explanation

SAUDI ARABIA : In the subcompact sedan segment, few cars can compete with the popularity of the Toyota Yaris 2024. The current iteration of the Yaris originally reared its head in 2022 and is based on the TNGA-B architecture. When Toyota updated the Yaris sedan, it also gave it a svelte fastback design.

No doubt, this styling has found plenty of takers who no longer have to sacrifice on design for the sake of affordability. The primary competitors of the Toyota Yaris include the Honda City, Hyundai Accent, Kia Pegas, and Nissan Sunny. Despite stiff competition, the Yaris continues to hold its own.

Let us now look at the variant-wise details of the Toyota Yaris 2024 in Saudi Arabia. Alongside, you can figure out which one you should put your money on. Before that, we will see the common factors that all Toyota Yaris variants share.

What is good with the 2024 Toyota Yaris?

The Toyota Yaris 2024 features a large main grille in the front bumper flanked by sharp-looking headlights. There are flared nostrils on either side of this bumper with sporty-looking intakes that are there more for appearance than functionality.The hood of the Yaris is pretty sleek with a whiff of the ‘hammerhead’ design seen in the latest Camry. The side profile of the 2024 Yaris is pretty much part of the course for a car in this segment. That said, the highlight here is that sloped roofline and a rear three-quarter segment that’s almost a discount Hofmeister kink.

The design of the interior is a far cry from the old and haggard Yaris. It features good seats, a clean and simple cabin layout, improved build quality & materials, plus more modern equipment. The sloping roofline hasn’t inflicted much damage to the headroom of those seated at the back.The engines are just as frugal as before, claiming high thermal efficiency for optimum operations even in KSA’s hot summers. The performance is still timid at best, but that is entirely beside the point when buying an affordable B-segment sedan.

Variants of the Toyota Yaris 2024

Toyota Yaris Y

The Toyota Yaris Y is the entry-level variant of the breed, starting from SAR 63,135. Its low cost might make you think that you are missing out on a lot, but you are not. That is because the Yaris Y variant comes with 15-inch alloy wheels and body-colored door handles & ORVMs.

It also comes with LED headlamps and rear fog lights, along with LED combination tail lights. So, what does the interior feel like? The Toyota Yaris Y gets an analog instrument cluster, steering-mounted audio controls, manual air-conditioning, power door locks & windows, plus a rear defogger, and remote central locking.

The Y variant further gets fabric seats and front cupholders. There is a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth functionality as well as Apple CarPlay. The infotainment system pairs with a 4-speaker audio rig as standard. Then there are the safety features of the Toyota Yaris Y.

These include ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, and dual front airbags. There are also rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child-seat anchor points, a rear-view camera, and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Finally, this variant comes with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and an anti-theft system with an immobilizer.

Toyota Yaris Y Plus

Priced at SAR 69,345, the Toyota Yaris Y Plus looks a bit nicer than the base Y variant. It comes with larger 16-inch alloy wheels that make this subcompact sedan appear more modern. On the inside, the Yaris Y Plus features a digital instrument cluster with a Multi-Information Display (MID) and rear AC vents.

Then there is a wireless phone charger and a steering-mounted cruise control switch. The Toyota Yaris Y Plus comes with all the safety equipment available on the base Y trim. In addition to those, it also gets Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Electric Parking Brake (EPB), front parking sensors, and a front passenger door-lock switch.

If that wasn’t all, this trim of the Toyota Yaris gains several advanced driver aids as well. The Y Plus variant comes with Lane Departure Alert (LDA) and Pre Collision System (PCS). These are tied into the adaptive cruise control feature, though you should still keep your eyes glued onto the road.

Toyota Yaris YX

The Toyota Yaris YX 2024 is priced at SAR 75,670 in Saudi Arabia. Being the top-end variant of the Yaris sedan, the YX tries to justify its high price tag. This is reflected in its LED tail lights and power-folding ORVMs. The interior features a leather-wrapped steering wheel with telescopic adjustment.

Then there is the Toyota Smart Entry System with push-button start and an automatic climate control system. On the safety front, the Yaris YX gets everything the Y Plus has. It also comes with side and curtain airbags for improved safety over other variants of the Toyota Yaris 2024.

Conclusion

If you have a really tight budget and want a basic subcompact sedan to move around the city, then the Toyota Yaris Y would be fine. It has the basics covered and still does not look cheap on the outside, courtesy of its LED headlights, alloy rims, body-colored door handles, and wing mirrors.Its convenience features include remote locking and a rear defogger, while the steering-mounted audio controls come in handy for sure. Oh, it also gets a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay.

On the other hand, if you can spend another 6,200-odd riyal, you will be treated with niceties like larger alloy rims, a digital gauge cluster, and rear AC vents that will definitely be appreciated during the hot summer months.What will be noticed even more with the Yaris Y Plus are the advanced safety features that include pre-collision warning and lane-departure alert. The adaptive cruise control will be handy if you go on long highway drives, while the wireless charger will keep your smartphone’s battery topped up.

However, if you don’t mind spending over 75,000 riyals on a Yaris, there are even more features to be explored. The LED rear lights add to the appearance of the car, while the leather-wrapped steering wheel with adjustable reach adds to the convenience of driving it. Not to forget, you also get six airbags.