How much horsepower does a 2017 Toyota Yaris iA base have?
The base 2017 Toyota Yaris iA is rated at 106 horsepower.
The Yaris iA, introduced for the 2017 model year as Toyota’s subcompact sedan offering, uses a 1.5-liter inline-four SkyActiv-G engine that it shares with the Mazda2. This powerplant delivers 106 hp (79 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) of torque at 4,000 rpm, with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. These figures reflect the U.S. specification for the base model.
Engine and horsepower details
Below are the core horsepower-related specifications for the 2017 Yaris iA base.
- Engine: 1.5-liter inline-4 SkyActiv-G
- Power: 106 hp (79 kW) at 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) at 4,000 rpm
- Transmission options: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
- Drive layout: Front-wheel drive
These numbers describe the base model’s performance potential, emphasizing efficiency and everyday usability rather than high-end sport performance.
Context: Yaris iA and Mazda collaboration
The 2017 Yaris iA is essentially a badge-engineered version of Mazda’s Mazda2 sedan for the North American market. The horsepower figure—106 hp—comes from the shared 1.5-liter SkyActiv-G engine, and the car’s performance is shaped by front-wheel drive and the available manual or automatic transmission options. This collaboration explains why the Yaris iA’s power output aligns with Mazda’s small-car specifications of the time.
In practice, the 106-horsepower rating reflects the model’s balance between city-friendly drivability and respectable highway acceleration, with torque available at moderate engine speeds to support quick, light-footed starts and confident overtakes when needed.
Summary
The 2017 Toyota Yaris iA base delivers 106 horsepower from its 1.5-liter inline-four engine, shared with the Mazda2. Paired with a choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive, the Yaris iA emphasizes efficiency and practicality over high-performance horsepower while still providing adequate everyday responsiveness.
