Toyota Yaris

CarDekho Verdict

The Yaris definitely has more going for it than just the Toyota badge. In fact, the Yaris has done a good job of cutting out a niche for itself. It sets itself apart by setting new expectations for safety features in the segment and even offers many segment firsts. While it does offer segment-first features like the roof mounted AC, front parking sensors and gesture controls, two of its major selling points aren’t something you can spot on the brochure.

First, is the noise insulation. If you have daily commutes through traffic-choked roads, the Yaris does phenomenally well in ensuring you’re cut off from the outside world. Second is the ride quality. The Yaris’ suspension setup is easily among the best in the segment, ensuring great bad-road ability, stability and comfort without being excessively soft or bouncy.

Yes, it isn’t the most driver centric car and there have been a few misses, in terms of features and in the sense of space. But these aren’t deal breakers, especially since you get a rich in-cabin experience in the tradeoff and there isn't any compromise on usability. In fact, if you wanted the Corolla Altis and didn’t have the budget for it, the Yaris matches the experience on most counts and even betters it on some (ride, for example).

Available for Rs 9.29 lakh - Rs 12.85 lakh for the Yaris petrol manual and Rs 9.99 lakh - Rs 14.07 lakh for the Yaris petrol CVT (all prices, ex-showroom pan-India), the Toyota Yaris justifies its price premium well. However, its appeal isn’t universal and is something you will appreciate only once you spend enough time with it. If you want a value-for-money family sedan, there’s the Ciaz. If you want a lot of features at a bang for buck price, there’s the Verna. If you want the wow factor combined with excellent cabin space and road presence, there’s the Honda City. But if you want a safe, comfortable sedan that can make every drive relaxing, the Toyota Yaris fulfils that requirement like nothing else in the segment.