Is Toyota Yaris available in USA?
No — Toyota does not sell the Yaris as a new car in the United States today. The Yaris nameplate was retired from the U.S. market after the 2020 model year, so current U.S. dealers do not offer a new Yaris. Availability remains in some used-car markets and in other countries, but not as a new U.S.-spec model.
Background: how the Yaris entered and left the U.S. market
The Yaris has lived in the U.S. market in several forms, including the traditional subcompact hatchback and a Mazda2-based variant known in some circles as the Yaris iA. In the mid-to-late 2010s, Toyota consolidated its smallest cars under the Corolla family, and the Yaris name was progressively phased out for new U.S. models. By the 2020 model year, Toyota had effectively retired the Yaris in the United States, prioritizing Corolla and other small-car options instead. The Yaris badge continues in some other global markets, but not in U.S. showrooms for new vehicles.
The following timeline highlights key moments in the Yaris' U.S. journey.
- 2006: Toyota introduces the Yaris subcompact hatchback in the United States.
- Mid-to-late 2010s: A Mazda2-based variant arrives in the U.S. under the Yaris umbrella (often referred to as the Yaris iA) before broader rebranding decisions.
- 2020: Toyota retires the Yaris name from the U.S. market; new small-car buyers turn to Corolla Hatchback and other options.
Since then, the Yaris badge has not been used for new U.S. models, and Toyota has focused its smallest offerings on the Corolla lineup and hybrid options.
Current options for small Toyotas in the USA
For shoppers seeking a compact Toyota today, the closest new-car choices emphasize the Corolla family or alternative powertrains. The list below outlines the main options you’ll find at U.S. Toyota dealerships now.
- Toyota Corolla Hatchback — the direct contemporary alternative to a subcompact hatch, offering modern tech and efficiency in a compact package.
- Toyota Corolla (sedan) — a practical, efficient compact sedan with updated features and safety tech.
- Toyota Prius — the hybrid option with the best fuel economy within Toyota’s current lineup.
- Used Toyota Yaris (pre-2020 models) — available on the used market for those specifically seeking the Yaris experience; check local listings and recall/maintenance history.
For buyers who specifically want a subcompact Toyota with the Yaris badge, the only current route is through the used market or considering the modern Corolla Hatchback as the closest, active substitute in U.S. showrooms.
Used-market notes
What to know when shopping for a used Yaris
If you pursue a used Yaris, verify maintenance records, recall status, and typical wear on the transmission and brakes typical to older subcompacts. Availability varies by region, and inventory can be sporadic. A careful inspection and a vehicle history report are strongly advised.
Summary
Bottom line: The Toyota Yaris is not available new in the United States as of 2024–2025. The model was retired after the 2020 model year, and prospective buyers now turn to the Corolla Hatchback, Corolla, or Prius for new compact or subcompact options. The Yaris remains accessible only as used vehicles in the U.S. or as a badge in markets outside the United States.
What car replaced the Yaris?
2024 Mazda 2 Hybrid
The 2024 Mazda 2 Hybrid gets some bespoke styling tweaks over the old car, and indeed the Yaris, including a new front bumper and grille shape, plus a new rear boot lid design.
Can you get a Toyota Yaris in the US?
Both Mazda2-based Yaris models were discontinued in the U.S. in June 2020 due to new regulations and slow sales. In July, Toyota confirmed that sales were also ending in Canada.
What is the Toyota Yaris called in the USA?
The Toyota Yaris is a supermini hatchback sold the world over. It's also known as the Vitz in Japan and the Echo in North America. All versions are small, city-friendly cars with a choice of three or five doors, plus a four-door saloon that's offered in foreign markets.
Why did Toyota discontinue the Yaris?
Toyota discontinued the Yaris primarily due to declining sales of small cars as consumers shifted to larger SUVs and crossovers. Additionally, the cost to meet new safety and emissions regulations for a new generation made the vehicle less profitable, especially in the competitive U.S. market where sales had already plummeted. Toyota is also focusing resources on its hybrid and electric vehicle development, with some markets introducing the smaller Yaris Cross SUV as a replacement.
- Declining market demand: The overall popularity of subcompact cars waned as many consumers in markets like the US began preferring larger vehicles like SUVs and crossovers.
- Profitability concerns: Making a new-generation Yaris compliant with modern safety and emissions standards would have made the entry-level model too expensive to build profitably.
- Strategic shift: Toyota redirected its resources and strategy towards hybrid and electric vehicles and larger models. In some regions, this meant launching the Yaris Cross SUV to fill the gap left by the discontinued Yaris sedan and hatchback.
- Model platform changes: The US market Yaris had been a rebadged Mazda2 for several years, indicating a lack of investment in its own subcompact platform.
