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2020 Toyota Yaris: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2020 Toyota Yaris is the addition of an all-new five-door hatchback in LE and XLE trims. The sedan gets a lighter update, adding standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
About the 2020 Toyota Yaris
Mazda2-based U.S. Yaris family: sedan in the second year of its 2019 redesign, hatchback added as an all-new 2020 body style; final U.S. model year.
Toyota positioned the 2020 Yaris as a small, efficient city car that still feels fun and a little upscale. The messaging centered on easy parking, strong fuel economy, nimble handling, and more standard technology than many low-cost subcompacts, especially smartphone integration and basic collision braking. In plain terms, the Yaris is for shoppers who want a simple, easy-to-own commuter with genuine personality, not just the cheapest car on the lot.
The lineup runs from the straightforward L sedan to LE versions of the sedan and hatchback, with every trim getting a 7-inch touchscreen and low-speed pre-collision braking. LE adds useful touches such as alloy wheels, heated mirrors, and keyless entry. XLE is the more polished version, with synthetic leather seating, automatic climate control, automatic LED headlights, and rain-sensing wipers.
What changed, by category
Styling
A new five-door hatchback joins the existing four-door sedan, giving the 2020 Yaris two body styles.
Tech
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are added to the sedan and are standard on the 7-inch touchscreen throughout the 2020 lineup.
Structural
The range expands with an all-new hatchback body based on the same Mazda-derived small-car design as the sedan.
2020 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, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd | Automatic, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 30 mpg | 30–32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 39 mpg | 39–40 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Horsepower | 106 hp | 106 hp | 106 hp |
| Torque | 103 lb-ft | 103 lb-ft | 103 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.5 cu-ft | 13.5–15.9 cu-ft | 13.5–15.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.4 in | 34.4 in | 34.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2020 Toyota Yaris?
The biggest change is the arrival of an all-new five-door Yaris Hatchback. It comes in LE and XLE trims and expands what had been a sedan-only lineup.
Was the 2020 Toyota Yaris sedan redesigned?
No, the 2020 Yaris sedan was not redesigned. It carries over the basic design introduced for 2019, with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as its main update.
Does every 2020 Toyota Yaris have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on the 7-inch touchscreen in every 2020 Yaris trim, including the sedan and hatchback.
What engine does the 2020 Yaris Hatchback use?
The 2020 Yaris Hatchback uses a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. There was no major family-wide engine change for 2020.
Did the 2020 Toyota Yaris get a new safety suite?
No, the 2020 Yaris did not receive a new comprehensive safety suite. Low-speed pre-collision braking remained standard across the lineup.
2020 Toyota Yaris Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 Toyota Yaris.
4.1
2020 Toyota Yaris
(126 reviews)
“Excellent value for the price. Handles reasonably well for a lightweight automatic. Comfortable driver's seat. Don't count on Android Auto working with it.”
“Good car, not a high energy car, but reliable and good on gas. Too loud sounding more like a ten year old pick up truck n starting until it warms up.”