Toyota Yaris 1.5 6MT - Quick review

By Lawrence Minnie

Everyone would like to get their Pulse racing

Toyota South Africa has had a decent amount of success with the Yaris. They recently updated the Yaris brand with the all-new Yaris Pulse, which replaces the outgoing 1.3l model with a zesty new 1.5l petrol-powered version.

Toyota have updated the exterior of the Yaris with new headlights, a new bumper and a new grille as well as an updated set of mag wheels, and changed up the rear-end with new taillights and a new bumper.

The best changes though, are inside the cabin. Soft-touch surfaces on the dash and door in grey, and hints of leather and piano black trim. In our opinion, the seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system fits perfectly with the interior trim and is user-friendly and intuitive.

Taking the fight to segment competitors such as Ford, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Kia, and Fiat, the new Yaris Pulse doesn’t hesitate to show what its capable of, with a punchy petrol engine pushing out 82kw and 136Nm and returning just 5l/100km.

The eye-catching two-tone paintwork (Cinnabar palette) is sure to cause a stir. The Yaris Pulse turns heads while darting through traffic. With its modest dimensions, it fits easily into any city parking lot.

At just R228 700 the Yaris Pulse won’t break the bank, and the 3-year / 100 000 km warranty will keep you on the road The all-new Yaris is perfectly suited to all, from students to pensioners.