By Deanna Isaacs
Toyota has announced the updates for the 2018 Toyota Yaris Hatchback, and it’s going to be a bit sportier than previous models while still staying its least-expensive model.
Both the L and LE trim levels will receive new European styling, including a new grille and chrome accents while the SE trim gets a piano black mesh grille with chrome accents. The SE also has 16-inch machined alloy wheels with dark accents.
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The Toyota Yaris Hatchback will be available in eight colors: Blue Eclipse, two-tone Blue Eclipse and Black Sand Pearl roof, Super White, Classic Silver Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Ruby Flare Pearl, Magnetic Gray Metallic, and two-tone Ruby Flare Pearl with a Black Sand Pearl roof.
The Yaris is powered by a 103 HP, 1.5L, 4-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic. It’s front-wheel drive and only weighs 2,315 pounds (2,335 pounds for the LE model). Standard technology features include Toyota’s Safety Sense C with automatic high beam headlights, lane departure warning and pre-collision systems.
L and LE models receive a Sport analog instrument cluster currently available on the SE models, including sporty speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge, along with an LCD display for odometer, temperature, fuel economy, and more.
Fabric seats are standard in the L and LE trim levels, while the SE gets sport seats trimmed in fabric; both are six-way adjustable for the driver and four-way adjustable for the passenger.
There’s a standard 6.1-inch infotainment system with Entune media connectivity and six speakers, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, Siri Eyes Free, and more.
The 2018 Toyota Yaris Hatchback will be available in three-door and five door versions, though the SE only comes in five-door layout. There’s seating for five regardless of which door variant chosen.
MSRP for a base trim 2018 Toyota Yaris is $15,635, while top of the line models come in at $19,060.
Deanna Isaacs lives near Seattle and writes about cars for various outlets, including The Auto Reporter. She served in the U.S. Navy and attended the University of Washington, where she decided to go into automotive journalism.
