(2019 Toyota Yaris 1.5G Prices & Specs | Gallery)After a long absence from the Malaysian market, the 2019 Toyota Yaris is back to shake up the Honda-Jazz-dominated-segment with a loud bang.With local artists leading the marketing campaign, it is clear that Toyota is aiming at a fun lifestyle concept rather than a practical daily people mover.But car enthusiasts flocked to showrooms all the same to rediscover the hatchback, eager to see if the Yaris could live up to the Honda J

Jerrica

Jan 06, 2020

The 2019 Toyota Yaris has been dissected through the WapCar Ratings. To the uninitiated, WapCar Ratings scrutinizes cars in terms of driving performance, ride comfort, build quality, features, interior space, practicality, and fuel consumption.Previously, we’ve separated the sections into individual articles. Now we’re simplifying them and discussing all sections in one go. Without further ado, let’s dive into the 2019 Toyota Yaris.Toyota YarisDriving Performance Facts and

Shaun

Jul 25, 2020

Fun fact: The Toyota Yaris shares the same engine as the Perodua Myvi 1.5L. In fact, both engines are made at the same Daihatsu Perodua Engine Manufacturing plant in Sendayan.The engines have different engine codes – 2NR-FE for the Toyota Yaris and 2NR-VE for the Perodua Myvi – but they are essentially the same aluminum block engines with slightly different tuning.The one fitted in the Toyota Yaris makes slightly more power, 107 PS and 140 Nm versus 103 PS and 136 Nm for the Myv

Hans

Oct 15, 2020

The B-segment hatchback is a pretty popular segment in Malaysia, being the first choice among fresh grads and those looking for an upgrade from a small city car like the Perodua Axia or an older car. It’s also the segment where Malaysia’s most popular car resides in, the Perodua Myvi.The Myvi has always been an icon in the hearts of Malaysians. We’ve seen memes or even witness first-hand how the infamous Malaysian supercar charges up and down Malaysian roads without missing a b

CY Foong

Sep 10, 2020

We’ve put the 2018 Honda Jazz, 2019 Toyota Yaris, as well as the 2020 Mazda 2 through the WapCar Ratings test and now let’s take a side-by-side look at all the aspects.Driving Performance - Winner goes to Mazda 2 Facts and Figures   2019 Toyota Yaris 1.5G 2018 Honda Jazz 1.5L V 2020 Mazda 2 1.5 Hatchback Engine 1.5L 4-cylinder NA 1.5L 4-cylinder NA 1.5L 4-cylinder NA Transmission CVT CVT 6-speed automatic Power 107 PS @ 6,000 rpm

Shaun

Aug 30, 2020

Behold the new 2020 Toyota Yaris facelift! Like the newly-introduced Toyota Yaris Ativ sedan, aka the Toyota Vios in Malaysia, Toyota Motor Thailand has upgraded the new Toyota Yaris with Toyota Safety Sense, updated exterior stylings and a sportier interior as well as Apple CarPlay connectivity.Cosmetically, the new Toyota Yaris is sharper than the outgoing generation with narrower squinty automatic LED headlamps paired with stylish LED DRLs. Toyota has also updated the Yaris’ grille

Jerrica

Aug 19, 2020