Toyota Yaris: NSP151 Facelift 2 vs NSP151 Facelift 3
Verdict
At RM70,940 against RM88,000, the Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2 is the cheaper buy by RM17,060, yet it keeps the same 1,496 cc petrol engine, 105 hp output, CVT, front-wheel drive layout and 286-litre boot. The Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 answers with 150 Nm instead of 140 Nm and, more importantly, auto emergency braking. For a Malaysian buyer, this is less about space or power, and more about paying extra for that safety tech and a little more torque.
Pick the Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2 if you want the lower buy-in and can live without auto emergency braking.
Pick the Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 if auto emergency braking matters and the RM17,060 jump is acceptable.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2 RM70,940; Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 RM88,000
- Torque: Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2 140 Nm; Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 150 Nm
- Auto emergency braking: Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2 not fitted; Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 fitted
- Engine output: Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2 105 hp; Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 105 hp
- Boot space: Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2 286 L; Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 286 L
- Road tax: Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2 RM90 a year; Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 RM90 a year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 70,940✓ | RM 88,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,496 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 105 hp | 105 hp |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 150 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,475 mm | 1,475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Boot space | 286 L | 286 L |
| Fuel tank | 42 L | 42 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| ASEAN NCAP | 5★ | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 90 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
NSP151 Facelift 2
- Lower RM70,940 price
- Same 1,496 cc engine and 105 hp as Facelift 3
- Same 7 airbags and 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- No auto emergency braking
- 10 Nm less torque than Facelift 3
- Same cabin and boot dimensions, so no space advantage
NSP151 Facelift 3
- Gets auto emergency braking
- Higher 150 Nm torque figure
- Same RM90 annual road tax as Facelift 2
- Costs RM17,060 more
- Power stays the same at 105 hp
- No extra boot space or larger body
NSP151 Facelift 2 vs NSP151 Facelift 3 FAQ
Is the Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2 or Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 better?
The Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 is better on safety kit because it gets auto emergency braking, and it has 150 Nm versus 140 Nm. The Facelift 2 is better value if price matters more than that added safety feature.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 3 costs RM17,060 more than the Toyota Yaris NSP151 Facelift 2, at RM88,000 versus RM70,940.
Do they differ in space or luggage capacity?
No. Both are 4,140 mm long, 1,730 mm wide and 1,475 mm tall, with a 2,550 mm wheelbase and 286-litre boot. Space is not the reason to choose one over the other.