The XP150 series Toyota Yaris is a subcompact car produced and sold by Toyota under the Yaris nameplate since 2013. Marketed exclusively for emerging markets, it is the hatchback counterpart of the XP150 series Vios subcompact sedan, which in some markets also shared the same Yaris nameplate. It is larger and longer than the unrelated XP130 series Yaris hatchback (Vitz in Japan) which was marketed in Japan, North America, Europe and Australasia, and the succeeding TNGA-based XP210 series Yaris.
The vehicle design was previewed by the Dear Qin hatchback concept that was first displayed at the Auto China in April 2012. The production vehicle made its public debut at the 15th Auto Shanghai in April 2013, and was rolled out to several Asian markets including China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. The vehicle was also marketed as the Yaris Sport in Chile since 2014, and in Mexico and Argentina from 2016. In some markets such as Chile, Mexico and South Africa, it replaced the XP130 series Yaris hatchback. In 2021 in South Africa, it was replaced by the Suzuki-sourced Starlet.
Markets
Latin America Replacing the XP130 series Vitz-based Yaris Liftback, the facelift model XP150 series Yaris is also sold in Latin American region. In Mexico, the Yaris line up includes the Yaris Hatchback, the Yaris Ativ-based Sedan and the Mazda2-based Toyota Yaris R sedan.
Model grades and equipment for the Yaris Hatchback are varied across the countries. In Brazil, the locally built cars are sold as 1.3 XL, 1.5 XS and 1.5 XLS. Meanwhile, in Argentina, the trim levels are XS, XLS and S. All models are powered by the 1.5-litre engine.
Safety Latin NCAP In 2021, the vehicle in its most basic Latin American configuration with 2 airbags was tested for automotive safety by Latin NCAP 3.0 (similar to Euro NCAP 2014). It received 1 star out of a possible 5.
In 2025, the vehicle in its most basic Latin American configuration with 6 airbags was tested for automotive safety by Latin NCAP 3.0 (similar to Euro NCAP 2014). It received 2 stars out of a possible 5.
China The Chinese market had been previously released the regular XP90 Vitz-based Yaris produced locally by the GAC Toyota joint venture. The XP150 model is also sold in China as the Yaris L (), available in 1.3-litre 6NR-FE and 1.5-litre 7NR-FE versions, with either 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The facelifted Yaris L conducted by the GAC Toyota joint venture was unveiled at the Auto China in April 2016 and a sedan version () based on the Vios sedan was later added. Along with the facelift, the 4-speed automatic transmission was replaced by the CVT. The crossover-inspired variant of the Yaris L, called Yaris L X (), was unveiled at the Auto Guangzhou on November 22, 2019, with some design elements from the XP210 series Yaris.
Thailand The Yaris was launched in Thailand in October 2013, using the 1.2-litre 3NR-FE engine, granting the Yaris as part of the "eco-car" program in Thailand. Models offered were later further simplified as Entry, Sport and Sport Premium. It received a second facelift alongside the Yaris Ativ sibling in August 2020, featuring updated front bumper fascia and dual LED lens LED projection lenses with integrated daytime running lamp (DRL) on the Sport and Sport Premium models. Both models were received a slight redesign in September 2021.
Indonesia The XP150 series Yaris was revealed for the Indonesian market at the Yaris Show Off “Best of the Best” event on December 5, 2013 and launched on March 17, 2014, which is assembled in Karawang, Indonesia. It uses the 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE engine. Trim levels offered are: E, G and TRD Sportivo with either manual or automatic transmission.
The XP150 series Yaris received an update on November 3, 2016 with the 1.5-litre 2NR-FE engine. The automatic transmission was replaced with CVT. The G trim got only restyled alloy wheels, but the TRD Sportivo gained slightly different fog light housings on the front bumper and black roof spoiler with red inner side. A facelift was released for the hatchback model only in September 2020 with updated bumpers and headlamps with only G and TRD variants due to market response. For the G model, it retains halogen projector headlamps used in the pre-facelift but daytime running lamps is excluded while the TRD model receives the new dual LED lenses headlamps with integrated Daytime running lamps with additional TRD bodykit fitment and unique TRD stitched seats.
Philippines The XP150 series Yaris was launched in the Philippines in April 2014 and sold in two trim levels: the 1.3 E and the 1.5 G. It carries the same engine as the same year Vios, the 1.5-litre 1NZ-FE and the 1.3-litre 2NZ-FE. The 1.3 E is available in both a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission, while the 1.5 G only gets a 4-speed automatic transmission.
In late 2016, both the Yaris and Vios received a major mid-cycle upgrade with new Dual VVT-i engines as standard on all variants: the 1.3-litre 1NR-FE and 1.5-litre 2NR-FE for the E and G models, respectively. The engine upgrade also replaced the old 4-speed automatic with a new CVT transmission, while retaining the same 5-speed manual for the E grade. In the interior, the G model is equipped with a MirrorLink head unit.
In December 2017, the first facelift Yaris was offered in 2 grades: 1.3 E (5-speed manual and CVT) and 1.5 S (CVT only). All models came with an infotainment system with Mirrorlink. The second facelift Yaris was released in December 2020, trim levels remained the same as the first facelift model: 1.3 E and 1.5 S, it was only offered with a CVT transmission. The E M/T variant were discontinued from the lineup. All models came with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. In November 2023, the Yaris hatchback was discontinued for the Philippine market due to low sales.
Vietnam The Yaris hatchback is offered in only 1.5G variant offering top spec equipment including halogen projector headlamps, rear LED lamps, automatic AC climate controls, optitron speedometer with MID display and 16” inch rims and received a facelift to the Yaris hatchback only in October 2020 featuring dual LED lenses headlamp and new facelifted front bumper.
Facelifts
2017 facelift The XP150 series Yaris hatchback received its first facelift in Thailand on 14 September 2017. It comes with the same front fascia as the Yaris Ativ sedan. It is longer and wider than the pre-facelift model. Model grades are J ECO, J, E and G. The facelift model Yaris hatchback comes with standard ABS, 7 SRS airbags, vehicle stability control (VSC) and hill-start assist (HSA) for all trim levels. In November 2019, the Yaris hatchback and Ativ are fitted with the 3NR-FKE engine. The trim levels are changed to Entry, Mid and High and also include Cross and Ativ GT Edition. The Yaris received a second facelift for the Ativ and hatchback models in late August 2020 in Thailand, with added Toyota Safety Sense suite, Pre-Collision System (PCS) and Lane Departure Alert (LDA) along with redesigned front fascia with dual LED lenses for the range topping Sport and Sport Premium.
In the Philippines, it was released on 20 December 2017 and offered in 1.3 E and 1.5 S trim levels.
The facelifted Yaris hatchback was also launched in South Africa on February 8, 2018. For the first time, the Yaris hatchback for the South African market is imported from Thailand. It replaced the XP130 series Vitz-based Yaris Liftback. Models offered are Xi, XS, Sport and Cross.
The facelifted Yaris hatchback was later launched in Indonesia on February 20, 2018. Trim levels are E, G and TRD Sportivo with either manual transmission or CVT. The mid-level G shares fog lights and 16-inch alloy wheels with the top-of-the-line TRD Sportivo, but still has rear drum brakes. Full body kits, rear solid disc brake, smart engine start/stop button, optitron combination meter, and automatic climate control air-conditioner with digital display are exclusively reserved for the TRD Sportivo.
The XP150 series Yaris hatchback was revealed in Malaysia on April 11, 2019 at the Malaysia Autoshow and launched on April 18, 2019. It is locally assembled at UMW Toyota’s new plant in Bukit Raja, Klang. Trim levels are J, E and G with CVT.
2020 facelift The Yaris lineup received its second facelift in July 2020 in the Philippines and officially in Thailand in August 2020 with updated front bumper design, LED dual lenses with integrated Daytime running lamps headlamps for the top G/Sport grades and 15-inch rims redesign across the lineup in Thailand.
The second facelift Yaris hatchback was launched in Indonesia on September 8, 2020. The E trim was removed from the lineup, leaving only the G and TRD Sportivo trim levels. On August 9, 2021, the TRD Sportivo trim was renamed to GR Sport. On May 10, 2023, the G trim was also removed as well.
On December 17, 2020, UMW Toyota Motor officially launched the second facelift Yaris for the Malaysian market. The car was introduced via a digital presentation, alongside the 2021 facelift model Vios and the GR Yaris. As before, three variants are available for the Yaris, the base J, E and G. Exterior-wise, the refresh introduces an updated front bumper, which provides the car with a bolder and wider visual stance. The grille and the lower intake are fused into one, and the headlamps use triple bezel LED units, standard across the entire model range. Toyota Safety Sense is available on the E and G variant. The suite consists of a pre-collision system (PCS) with autonomous emergency braking and lane departure alert (LDA), which works from speeds of 50 km/h on to help avoid unintended lane changes. Also on are a blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert and a 3D 360-degree panoramic view monitor, on top of the usual VSC, hill-start assist control and seven airbags. Additionally, the E and G come fitted with a front digital video recorder.
On December 23, 2020, TMP launched the second facelift Yaris for the Philippine market. The Yaris features the same front fascia as the second facelift Vios with the 1.3 E trim having LED front foglamps while the 1.5 S received LED headlamps and fog lamps. Both trims feature a redesigned two-tone 15-inch alloy wheels and blacked out trunk lid connecting the tail lights. Interior changes include leather seats for the S trim. The manual transmission variant was dropped from the lineup. Both the E and S trims are only equipped with the CVT. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto became standard on both trims as well as Smart Device Link.
2023 facelift The Thai market Yaris hatchback received its third facelift on March 9, 2023 with 4 grade levels: Sport, Smart, Premium and Premium S. It continued to be powered by the 1.2-litre 3NR-FKE engine. Advanced driver-assistance systems package branded as Toyota Safety Sense is standard on Premium and Premium S grades.
Yaris Ativ
The Yaris Ativ sedan was launched in Thailand on August 15, 2017, using the same 1.2-litre 3NR-FE engine as the Thai market XP150 series Yaris hatchback paired to a Super CVT-i automatic transmission, with updated bodywork and interior styling (later used in the facelifted regular Yaris). The Yaris Ativ is positioned below the Vios in its sedan lineup in Thailand and uses a new model codename NSP152. The Yaris Ativ received its facelift together with its Yaris hatchback twin in late August 2020. Its lineup were revised to Entry, Sport and Sport Premium along with a new color called Grayish Blue Metallic.