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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Toyota Yaris iA is one of the more unusual entries in Toyota's American line-up, because underneath the badge it is a Mazda.
Model profile
The car began life for the 2016 model year as the Scion iA , Toyota's attempt to bring a value sedan into its youth-oriented Scion brand. When Scion was wound down, the same vehicle was renamed the Toyota Yaris iA for 2017 and 2018, then simply the Toyota Yaris sedan for 2019 and 2020.
Powertrain and equipment
Every Yaris iA uses Mazda's 1.5-litre Skyactiv-G (engine code P5) naturally aspirated inline-four, producing roughly 106 hp and about 103 lb-ft (140 Nm) of torque.
The Yaris iA came only as a four-door subcompact sedan with a proper trunk, in a single well-equipped grade.
Vehicle selection
Because it was sold in decent volume as an affordable commuter and rental-fleet car, the used Yaris iA is reasonably plentiful across the United States, particularly in the Sun Belt where rust is less of a concern.
This is a car for the pragmatist rather than the enthusiast.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): 4-door subcompact sedan |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): approx. 4,320 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): approx. 2,570 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): approx. 1,065 kg |
| Emissions class | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): Petrol; Euro conformity assessed at approval |
| Engine | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): 1.5 L Skyactiv-G P5 inline-4, naturally aspirated |
|---|---|
| Output | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): approx. 106 hp / 140 Nm |
| Transmission | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (hwy) | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): approx. 40 mpg / 5.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel tank | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): approx. 44 litres |
| Production years (US) | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): 2016 (Scion iA) – 2020 |
|---|---|
| Assembly plant | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): Salamanca, Mexico (Mazda) |
| 0–100 km/h | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): approx. 9.5 s |
| Trunk capacity | Detail (typical US Yaris iA): approx. 385 litres |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Yaris iA has a strong reliability record, helped by simple, proven Mazda hardware and the absence of a turbo or CVT. Known weak points are minor: some owners report clunks or premature wear in the rear suspension bushings, occasional infotainment freezes on early software, and clutch wear on manuals that have seen city abuse.
Germany and Europe
US cars run mph speedometers and the North American lighting setup, including amber rear turn signals shared with brake lamps on some builds and no rear fog lamp.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Typical work for approval is limited on this model: adapting the rear lighting to include a rear fog lamp , confirming headlight compliance, converting the speedometer display to km/h where required, and documenting the odometer reading.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Toyota Yaris iA is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Yes. It is a rebadged Mazda2 sedan built by Mazda in Mexico, using Mazda's 1.5 Skyactiv engine and chassis, sold under Scion and then Toyota badges.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Both use the same reliable six-speed hardware. The manual is engaging and simple; the torque-converter automatic (not a CVT) is durable and easy in traffic.
Very. Highway figures near 40 mpg (about 5.9 l/100 km) are realistic, making it one of the thriftier petrol sedans you can import.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Yes. Because it shares mechanicals with the European Mazda2, service parts are widely available.
Typically several weeks, driven mostly by ocean freight scheduling and the inspection appointment.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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