2014 Toyota Yaris: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2014 Toyota Yaris is that daytime running lights became standard on every trim. Otherwise, it is largely unchanged from 2013, though the SE’s rear spoiler shifted from standard to optional.
About the 2014 Toyota Yaris
3rd generation U.S. Yaris hatchback (2012-2018), pre-refresh year before the 2015 styling and cabin update.
Toyota positioned the 2014 Yaris as a small, easy-to-drive liftback built around city use, commuting, and simple ownership. The brand leaned on maneuverability, strong fuel economy, a roomy cabin for its size, and a long standard safety list that included nine airbags. A big differentiator in this class was body-style choice: Toyota offered both 3-door and 5-door versions, giving shoppers either a simpler city hatchback or a more practical small daily driver.
The 2014 Yaris is a small hatchback offered in basic L, convenience-focused LE, and sportier SE forms. The LE adds everyday features such as keyless entry, cruise control, and power windows, while the SE stands out with sport-tuned suspension, quicker steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and more aggressive exterior trim.
What changed, by category
2014 Toyota Yaris specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 4-Spd | Automatic, 4-Spd | Automatic, 4-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 30 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Horsepower | 106 hp | 106 hp | 106 hp |
| Torque | 103 lb-ft | 103 lb-ft | 103 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.3–15.6 cu-ft | 15.3–15.6 cu-ft | 15.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.3 in | 33.3 in | 33.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 4 |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Power Mirrors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Power Windows | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2014 Toyota Yaris compared with the 2013 model?
The 2014 Yaris gained standard daytime running lights on every trim. The SE’s rear spoiler also moved from standard equipment to optional, while the engine, transmissions, body design, and core trim lineup carried over.
Was the 2014 Toyota Yaris redesigned?
No, the 2014 Yaris was not redesigned. It continued the hatchback introduced for 2012, and the more substantial exterior and cabin refresh arrived for 2015.
Did the 2014 Toyota Yaris get a different engine?
No, the 2014 Yaris kept its 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and the same transmission lineup. Its headline update was standard daytime running lights rather than a mechanical change.
Is the 2014 Toyota Yaris meaningfully different from the 2013 model?
No, the differences are modest. The 2014 model adds standard daytime running lights across the range, and its SE rear spoiler became optional instead of standard; most other major features carry over.
What makes the 2014 Toyota Yaris SE different from the other trims?
The 2014 Yaris SE is the sport-focused version. It has sport-tuned suspension, quicker steering, four-wheel disc brakes, fog lights, sport seats, and more aggressive exterior details; its rear spoiler is optional for this year.
2014 Toyota Yaris Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Toyota Yaris.