The usual asking price for a used Toyota Vitz in NZ is $12,980 to $14,995. The typical one is $13,995 with about 58,000 km.
Prices from 56 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $13,995
- Cheaper than 52% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $13k–$15k
- Typical kilometres
- 58,000
- Years for sale
- 2006–21
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $12,735 | $12,990 | $14,982 |
| 2017 | $13,738 | $14,450 | $15,985 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $14,980 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $13,995 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | $13,238 | 2017 |
| Canterbury | $14,220 | 2017 |
| Otago | $14,993 | 2017 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | $13,492 | 2015 |
| Hybrid | $14,710 | 2017 |
Check a Vitz's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
56 listed by NZ dealers now, from $5,480.
See all 56 for saleWhat it costs to run
2017–20 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $1,830
- Cheaper to run than 97% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 3.8 L/100km
2010–20 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $2,740
- Cheaper to run than 87% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.7 L/100km
1999–2013 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,170
- Cheaper to run than 76% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.6 L/100km
2004–11 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $2,980
- Cheaper to run than 81% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.2 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $180 a year less to run, and puts out 1.0 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2017 Toyota Vitz | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 3.8 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $1,830 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $1,830 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 1,260 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
How safe it is
2017–20 · Petrol hybrid
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
2010–20 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
1999–2013 · Petrol
- Safety rating (estimated)
- 96% of the used cars we track rate safer
2004–11 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–20 · Petrol hybrid | 3 out of 5 | 3.8 L/100km | $1,830 |
| 2010–20 · Petrol | 2 out of 5 | 5.7 L/100km | $2,740 |
| 1999–2013 · Petrol | 1 out of 5 | 6.6 L/100km | $3,170 |
| 2004–11 · Petrol | 2 out of 5 | 6.2 L/100km | $2,980 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 20%
- Against the average car its age
- 17% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 45% | 42% | 15366 |
| 2009 | 36% | 41% | 23803 |
| 2010 | 37% | 40% | 18172 |
| 2012 | 32% | 36% | 27783 |
| 2014 | 27% | 31% | 29412 |
| 2015 | 21% | 28% | 30877 |
| 2016 | 19% | 25% | 28596 |
| 2017 | 19% | 22% | 26945 |
| 2018 | 16% | 19% | 28207 |
| 2019 | 14% | 16% | 28150 |
| 2021 | 9% | 13% | 23844 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 17% | 17% | 249918 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 35% | 31% | 110447 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 42% | 38% | 64032 |
| 200,000 km or more | 46% | 40% | 38380 |
From 281,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Yaris, sold here as the Vitz, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $15,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 30,578
- More common than 62% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 100%
- Typical year
- 2006
Rivals
Similar hatchbacks
Questions
How much should I pay for a used Toyota Vitz?
Half of the used Vitzes listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $12,980 and $14,995, and the typical one is $13,995 with about 58,000 km.
How much is a 2015 Toyota Vitz?
Half of the used 2015 Vitzes listed by NZ dealers are priced between $12,735 and $14,982, and the typical one is $12,990 with about 42,000 km.
How much is a petrol Vitz compared with a hybrid one?
The typical petrol Vitz is $13,492 and is usually a 2015. The typical hybrid one is $14,710 and is usually a 2017, so part of the difference is age.
Where are used Vitzes for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Auckland, Canterbury and Otago list them, among other regions. The typical one in Auckland is $13,238.
How safe is a used Toyota Vitz?
The 2017–20 petrol hybrid model rates 3 stars out of 5, the 2010–20 petrol model rates 2 stars out of 5, the 1999–2013 petrol model rates an estimated 1 star out of 5 and the 2004–11 petrol model rates 2 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 and Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA. An estimated rating is Rightcar's for models with too little crash data yet.
How much does a used Toyota Vitz cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $1,830 a year for the 2017–20 petrol hybrid model, $2,740 a year for the 2010–20 petrol model, $3,170 a year for the 1999–2013 petrol model and $2,980 a year for the 2004–11 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many Vitzes are in NZ?
30,578 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 100% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2006.
How often does a used Vitz fail its MOT in the UK?
20% of UK Yaris of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 24% for the average UK car of the same years. From 281,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Yaris, sold here as the Vitz, 2025.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 6 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University); Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025, an estimate for models with too little crash data, via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
Wear and tear: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Photo: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits






