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Toyota Yaris 2012
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Toyota Yaris: Reliable, Safe Handling, Low insurance costs and good parts availability
The 2012 Toyota Yaris carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1050 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
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Toyota Yaris 2012 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Toyota Yaris Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YR | Hatchback | 1.3L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $7,040 | $9,900 | |
| YR | Hatchback | 1.3L ULP 5 SP MAN | $5,940 | $8,360 | |
| YRS | Hatchback | 1.5L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $6,600 | $9,350 | |
| YRS | Hatchback | 1.5L ULP 5 SP MAN | $5,610 | $7,920 | |
| YRS | Sedan | 1.5L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $6,600 | $9,350 | |
| YRS | Sedan | 1.5L ULP 5 SP MAN | $5,060 | $7,480 | |
| YRX | Sedan | 1.5L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $6,380 | $8,910 | |
Toyota Yaris 2012 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Toyota Yaris 2012 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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I intend to leave my 2012 Toyota Yaris in the garage while I am elsewhere in Australia for three months. Is there anything I need to do?
If you were leaving the vehicle standing for a whole year, this would be a bigger problem, but I don’t think three months of inactivity would be too harmful to the car. Plenty of people (particularly Victorians) were forced to lay up their work cars during Covid restrictions, and I haven’t heard of mass problems as a result.
You’re already ahead of some of those folks by having a garage in which to store the car, but there are also a few things you can do to reduce the impact of not moving for three months. Make sure the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure (to avoid flat posts when you return) and fill the fuel tank to reduce the chance of moisture forming in the fuel system. Wind the windows up but leave the bonnet catch undone so you can access the battery when you return.
You can also disconnect the battery but if you do, you’ll have to reprogram or re-code the radio when you return. A better way is to leave the car hooked up to a quality battery trickle-charger. Make sure you use one that is heat and fault-protected.
An even better plan of attack is to organise a trusted friend take the time to drive the car for you every few weeks. Provided they get the car up to operating temperature each time, it should be ready for action when you return.
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Toyota Yaris 2012 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2012 Toyota Yaris is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Toyota Yaris currently offers fuel consumption from 5.7 to 6.7L/100km. The Toyota Yaris is available with the following fuel type: ULP.
| Toyota Yaris Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YR | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 5.7L/100km | |
| YR | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 6.3L/100km | |
| YRS | Sedan | 1.5L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 6.1L/100km | |
| YRS | Sedan | 1.5L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 6.7L/100km | |
Toyota Yaris 2012 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2012 Toyota Yaris will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Toyota Yaris vary from 14x5 inches to 15x5 inches.
| Toyota Yaris Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YR | Hatchback | 175x70 R14 | 14x5 inches | 175x70 R14 | 14x5 inches | |
| YRS | Hatchback | 175x65 R15 | 15x5 inches | 175x65 R15 | 15x5 inches | |
| ZR | Hatchback | 175x65 R15 | 15x5 inches | 175x65 R15 | 15x5 inches | |
| YRX | Hatchback | 175x65 R15 | 15x5 inches | 175x65 R15 | 15x5 inches | |
| YRS | Sedan | 185x60 R15 | 15x5.5 inches | 185x60 R15 | 15x5.5 inches | |
| YRX | Sedan | 185x60 R15 | 15x5.5 inches | 185x60 R15 | 15x5.5 inches | |
Toyota Yaris 2012 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2012 Toyota Yaris are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1695mm x 1510mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Toyota Yaris Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YR | Hatchback | 1510x1695x3885 mm | 140 mm | |
| YRS | Hatchback | 1510x1695x3885 mm | 140 mm | |
| ZR | Hatchback | 1510x1695x3930 mm | 140 mm | |
| YRX | Hatchback | 1510x1695x3885 mm | 140 mm | |
| YRS | Sedan | 1460x1690x4300 mm | 108 mm | |
| YRX | Sedan | 1460x1690x4300 mm | 108 mm | |
Toyota Yaris 2012 Towing capacity
The Toyota Yaris’s towing capacity ranges from 900kg to 1050kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Toyota Yaris Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YR | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 900kg | |
| YRS | Hatchback | 1.5L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 900kg | |
| YR | Hatchback | 1.3L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 900kg | |
| YRS | Hatchback | 1.5L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 900kg | |
| YRS | Sedan | 1.5L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1050kg | |
| YRS | Sedan | 1.5L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1050kg | |
| YRX | Sedan | 1.5L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 1050kg | |