The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
85
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Great
87/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Average
77/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Great
87/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Not Rated
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2012 Toyota Yaris after 90-days of ownership.
Transmission smoothness
Vehicle stability in poor conditions
Comfort of the 2nd row seats
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2012 Toyota Yaris during the first 90-days of ownership.
Amount of trunk/hatch space
Styling of the dashboard
The vehicle's audio system
Performance Specs
MPG City
30
MPG Hwy
35 - 38
Horsepower
106
Transmission
4 speed, Automatic, 5 speed, Manual
Engine
Gas I4
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2012 Toyota Yaris Review
Overview
Your Yaris! A toungue twister well worth the effort! Ever wondered why great design has to cost an arm and a leg? Well we asked ourselves that same question and came up with a great idea. Make that two great ideas. The 2012 Toyota Yaris Liftback and the Yaris Sedan. Both versions are designed to feature “class-above'' ambiance with clean contemporary styling and first-rate materials. Although the Yaris is considered a subcompact and takes up a small space on the road and in the parking lot space efficiency is the name of the game inside. Liftback's available 60/40 split reclining sliding fold-flat rear seat makes storage a moot point. Small car hefty power. Yaris comes equipped with a 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder engine. With exceptional EPA gas mileage ratings this 106 horsepower car gets up to 40 mpg the car you can afford to drive is finally the car you actually want to drive. Safety is not compromised either. The Yaris comes standard with dual front airbags and optional side curtain airbags to keep you in safe hands. The 2012 Yaris an easy on the pocket vehicle for a full lifestyle.
J.D. Power Award Winner
Quality Award Winner
Awarded to the brands/models with the fewest problems reported per 100 owners during the first 90 days of ownership