Last updated August 4, 2026
Toyota Yaris trim names changed with body style and model year. L and single-trim base cars anchor the value end, while LE is the mainstream convenience step and also served as the starting hatchback trim in some years. S and SE focus on sportier looks, with SE adding sharper suspension and braking hardware. XLE sits at the comfort-focused top with upgraded cabin materials and automatic convenience features.
The Base Model trim level covers L, LE, and the single-trim base version; it is the value-focused Yaris with simple equipment and the essentials for everyday driving.
Best for: Budget-minded commuters who want a small, straightforward car without an upscale or sporty theme.
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The Mid-Level trim level is LE, the everyday step-up that adds noticeable convenience and appearance upgrades without becoming the comfort-focused XLE.
Best for: Shoppers who want a more polished Yaris for daily use while keeping its practical small-car character.
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Moves beyond the simpler L and single-trim base versions with alloy wheels, fog lights, heated mirrors, and Smart Key entry.
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The Sport Styling trim level covers S and SE, the style-led branch with a sharper exterior and a sportier cabin rather than extra engine power.
Best for: Drivers who like the Yaris formula but want a more energetic look and feel.
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Shifts away from LE’s convenience focus by adding sport exterior and cabin details; SE also brings sharper suspension tuning and four-wheel disc brakes.
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The Premium Features trim level is XLE, the most comfort-focused Yaris with a more finished cabin and automatic convenience features.
Best for: Small-car shoppers who want easier day-to-day comfort and a more upscale cabin feel.
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Adds a more upscale, comfort-oriented cabin with synthetic leather, automatic climate control, automatic LED headlights, and rain-sensing wipers.
1 in stock| Feature | Mid-Level | Base Model | Sport Styling | Premium Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Includes | L, LE, base26 in stock | S, SE1 in stock | XLE1 in stock | |
| Main focus | Everyday convenience | Value and simplicity | Sportier look and feel | Cabin comfort |
| Exterior treatment | Alloy wheels and fog lights | Ranges from simple L styling to alloy-wheel LE/base versions | S body kit; SE sport-styled front end | Automatic LED headlights |
| Cabin signature | Convenience-focused LE cabin | Straightforward cloth trim | Sport fabric; leather-trimmed wheel and shifter | Synthetic leather; leather-trimmed wheel and shifter |
| Lighting and visibility | Fog lights; heated mirrors with turn signals | Varies by member and year | S fog lights; SE projector-beam headlights | Automatic LED headlights; rain-sensing wipers |
| Sport hardware | Not the focus | Not the focus | SE tuned suspension and four-wheel disc brakes; S is styling-led | Not the focus |
| Phone-friendly touchscreen | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on later examples | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on later examples | Touchscreen on later SE examples | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
In the later sedan lineup, L is the straightforward entry trim. It keeps the 7-inch touchscreen, smartphone integration, push-button start, cruise control, and low-speed collision braking, but has simpler cloth trim than LE or XLE.
In recent years, LE is the middle sedan trim and the starting hatchback trim. It adds useful touches such as 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, heated mirrors, and fog lights without moving to the XLE's comfort-focused cabin.
XLE is the comfort-focused choice in the recent lineup. It adds synthetic leather seating, automatic climate control, automatic LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.
S is an older, sporty-looking Yaris trim. It uses the regular engine but adds items such as body spoilers, fog lights, sport-style seats, a tachometer, and a leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob.
SE is the sport-focused hatchback from the 2012–2018 era. It keeps the regular 1.5-liter engine but adds firmer suspension tuning, four-wheel disc brakes, sportier styling, projector headlights, and upgraded cabin trim.
On later sedans, LE adds the upgrades most drivers notice over L: 16-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, heated mirrors with turn signals, and fog lights. Both retain the same basic engine, touchscreen, and low-speed collision braking.
In the recent lineup, XLE adds comfort over LE. Its main upgrades are synthetic leather seating, automatic climate control, automatic LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and leather trim for the steering wheel and shift knob.
They are sporty trims from different eras. S mainly adds a sharper look and nicer cabin details. The later SE hatchback goes further with sport-tuned suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. Neither brings a more powerful engine.
No. The SE uses the same basic 1.5-liter four-cylinder as the regular hatchbacks. Its sportier feel comes from firmer suspension tuning, four-wheel disc brakes, and more aggressive styling rather than extra power.
In the final lineup, L was sedan-only, while LE and XLE appeared on both the sedan and hatchback. Earlier naming differs: the Yaris iA sedan had one trim, and older hatchbacks commonly used L, LE, and SE.
A later L sedan is the simplest fit. It skips the LE's appearance and convenience upgrades but still has the core touchscreen, smartphone integration, push-button start, cruise control, and basic collision braking.
LE is the middle-ground choice in recent years. It keeps the Yaris simple while adding alloy wheels, keyless entry, heated mirrors, and fog lights. It also appears in both sedan and hatchback form in the final lineup.
Manual gearboxes appear on the one-trim Yaris iA, later L and LE sedans, and SE hatchbacks in some years. Recent XLE models use a six-speed automatic, so transmission details should be checked on the individual car.
In the final lineup, L, LE, and XLE all include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through a 7-inch touchscreen. Older Yaris models may have Bluetooth or a touchscreen without those phone-integration systems.