The fourth-generation Toyota Yaris (code XP210) marks a major break from its predecessors. Based on the new TNGA-B modular platform, it sheds its small MPV look for a much more dynamic, stocky, and sporty design. This change is accompanied by a significant improvement in road handling, now one of the best in its category. In Europe, it has established itself thanks to its 4th generation hybrid powertrain (1.5 with 116 hp, then 130 hp), offering exceptionally low real-world fuel consumption (often under 4.5 L/100 km). The range is topped by the fiery GR Yaris, a true road-legal rally car. A slight facelift and a technological update (new multimedia system, digital gauges) occurred in late 2023/early 2024. Overall, it is an absolute benchmark for reliability in the B-segment.
The Toyota Yaris IV (XP210) is a highly recommended purchase. It corrects the main flaw of the previous generation (sluggish road handling) while enhancing its strong point: the efficiency of its hybrid system. It is one of the most reliable city cars on the global market. The choice of the 1.5 Hybrid powertrain is an obvious one for 90% of buyers, offering complete peace of mind, provided it is driven regularly to preserve the 12V battery. However, families or those looking for rear space will have to consider the Honda Jazz or Renault Clio. The GR Yaris, for its part, is already a collector's item whose mechanical reliability commands respect given the stresses it endures.