Top 7 Accessories for your used Toyota Yaris

By Stuart Johnston

Toyota’s Yaris is a very popular city car, available here in five different models. If you own an entry-level model,  many of the features fitted to the top models can be ordered from your dealer to give your street-cred a boost.

Toyota’s Yaris has been a very successful light car for the company. Essentially replacing the enormously successful Tazz that ruled in the 1990s, the Yaris was introduced here in 2005 and a number of generations have since been launched here. The latest Yaris was introduced here in February 2018. For a full report on this launch

Just one engine type for the range

The latest Yaris employs just one engine across the five-model range. This is the 1,5-litre VVT-I four-cylinder, which develops 79 kW and 140 Nm. Gearbox choices are five-speed manual or a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) that gives two-pedal operation similar to a conventional automatic transmission. Claimed consumption is between 5,8 and 5,9 litres/100 km, but in reality overall consumption should be in the 7,0 litres/100 km range.

Trim variants

Four trim variants are offered across five models. The entry-level model to the range is the Xi, which is followed by the mid-grade Xs, Cross and Sport variants. Both Sport and Cross models feature various trim adornments, such as side skirts, spoilers, wheel arch cladding, fog lamps and different wheel choices. The CVT transmission is only available on the Xs trim, in addition to the manual model of that trim offering.

Many of these trim upgrades are offered as retro-fit accessories

Toyota has listed a number of these trim items as accessories that you can use to customise your entry-level or Xs model Yaris. Toyota also lists other accessories in its catalogue.  These can be ordered through your dealer. The nice thing about this scheme is that the accessories carry official Toyota part numbers and won’t impact on the car’s warranty.

To browse a large array of pre-owned Yaris models.

Looking through the catalogue for Yaris accessories, we have chosen our top seven accessories that will enhance your Yaris (particular the entry-level model), while retaining a factory level of classiness.

1. Toyota Safety Film Kit (100 or 150 micron)

Part number : PZN55X3037 or : PZN55X3038

This side window protection film is available in either 100 microns or 150 microns, and in various grades of tint, ranging from clear to 35 per cent or 50 percent. It is intended to reinforce the glass in the event of an accident and is also handy for “smash and grab” protection. 

2. Wheel Lock Nut Set: Steel

Part number : PZN41AA500

 This is a set of four wheel nuts with a unique coded key. One nut is used on each of your Yaris’s four wheels. These provide added security at low cost for your valuable wheels and tyres.

3. Luggage tray

Part number : PC2460D003

This rugged PVC luggage tray is tailored to fit the boot of your Yaris and provide protection against dirt and spills and is handy for moving heavy objects that might otherwise damage the boot carpet. The design features a special anti-slip surface pattern to help stop luggage moving.

4. Side Skirt

Part number : PC1560D00J

These sculpted aerodynamic side skirts add a sporty appearance. Similar to that of the Yaris Sport .

5. Fog lamp set (LED)

Part number : PC5930D003

This kit is similar to the fog lamps fitted to the Yaris Sport. Fog lamps support safer driving in bad weather conditions and they also look ultra-cool. 

6. Daytime Running light

Part number : PC5820D00B

Daytime Running Lights enhance the image of your vehicle, while increasing the vehicles visibility. These increase highway driving visibility by an enormous amount, so they are a worthwhile investment in your safety.

7. Muffler cutter

Part number : PZ0560D007

This smart exhaust pipe extension, known as the Muffler Cutter, adds just a touch of bling to the rear of your Yaris.