The usual asking price for a used Toyota Yaris in NZ is $15,980 to $21,991. The typical one is $19,985 with about 65,000 km.
Prices from 92 dealer listings · 6 October 2026
- Typical price
- $19,985
- Dearer than 82% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $16k–$22k
- Typical kilometres
- 65,000
- Years for sale
- 2006–25
What it costs
By model year
| Year | Usual range from | Typical price | Usual range to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $17,990 | $20,990 | $21,999 |
| 2021 | $15,980 | $18,995 | $20,995 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Under 50,000 km | $21,990 |
| 50,000–100,000 km | $18,995 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | $15,947 |
By region
| Region | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | $20,990 | 2021 |
| Auckland | $15,985 | 2021 |
| Wellington | $20,495 | 2021 |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Typical price | Typical year |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | $19,997 | 2021 |
| Petrol | $14,990 | 2018 |
Check a Yaris's asking price
Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
92 listed by NZ dealers now, from $4,600.
See all 92 for saleWhat it costs to run
2020–26 · Petrol hybrid
- Running cost a year
- $1,440
- Cheaper to run than 99% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 3.0 L/100km
2020–26 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $2,600
- Cheaper to run than 87% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 5.4 L/100km
2011–20 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,360
- Cheaper to run than 72% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.0 L/100km
2005–14 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,460
- Cheaper to run than 65% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.2 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2021 Toyota Yaris costs $210 a year less to run; the 2019 Nissan Leaf puts out 0.8 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2021 Toyota Yaris | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 3 L/100 km hybrid | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $1,440 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $1,440 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 990 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
2011–20 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 66% of the used cars we track rate safer
2005–14 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 87% of the used cars we track rate safer
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–26 · Petrol hybrid | 4 out of 5 | 3.0 L/100km | $1,440 |
| 2020–26 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 5.4 L/100km | $2,600 |
| 2011–20 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 7.0 L/100km | $3,360 |
| 2005–14 · Petrol | 2 out of 5 | 7.2 L/100km | $3,460 |
What goes wrong
- Failed their first test
- 11%
- Against the average car its age
- 25% fewer fails
By year first registered
| Year first registered | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 45% | 42% | 15360 |
| 2007 | 43% | 42% | 19151 |
| 2014 | 27% | 31% | 29162 |
| 2015 | 21% | 28% | 30794 |
| 2017 | 19% | 22% | 26846 |
| 2018 | 16% | 19% | 28061 |
| 2019 | 14% | 16% | 28086 |
| 2020 | 11% | 14% | 20622 |
| 2021 | 9% | 13% | 23831 |
| 2022 | 8% | 11% | 22024 |
| 2023 | 6% | 8% | 1151 |
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Failed first time | Average car | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 100,000 km | 17% | 17% | 248301 |
| 100,000–150,000 km | 35% | 31% | 109955 |
| 150,000–200,000 km | 42% | 38% | 63935 |
| 200,000 km or more | 46% | 40% | 38334 |
From 245,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Toyota Yaris, 2025.
Least wear and tear under $20,000On NZ roads
- Registered
- 35,186
- More common than 70% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 10%
- Typical year
- 2016
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Toyota Yaris?
Half of the used Yaris listed by NZ dealers on 6 October 2026 are priced between $15,980 and $21,991, and the typical one is $19,985 with about 65,000 km.
How much is a 2020 Toyota Yaris?
Half of the used 2020 Yaris listed by NZ dealers are priced between $17,990 and $21,999, and the typical one is $20,990 with about 71,000 km.
How much do kilometres change the price of a used Yaris?
The typical Yaris listed with more than 100,000 km is priced about $5,000 below the typical one with fewer.
How much is a hybrid Yaris compared with a petrol one?
The typical hybrid Yaris is $19,997 and is usually a 2021. The typical petrol one is $14,990 and is usually a 2018, so part of the difference is age.
Where are used Yaris for sale in NZ?
Dealers in Canterbury, Auckland and Wellington list them, among other regions. The typical one in Canterbury is $20,990.
How safe is a used Toyota Yaris?
The 2020–26 petrol hybrid model rates an estimated 4 stars out of 5, the 2020–26 petrol model rates an estimated 4 stars out of 5, the 2011–20 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5 and the 2005–14 petrol model rates 2 stars out of 5, in the Vehicle Safety Risk Rating 2025 and Used Car Safety Ratings 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 Yaris cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $1,440 a year for the 2020–26 petrol hybrid model, $2,600 a year for the 2020–26 petrol model, $3,360 a year for the 2011–20 petrol model and $3,460 a year for the 2005–14 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 Yaris are in NZ?
35,186 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 10% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2016.
How often does a used Yaris fail its MOT in the UK?
11% of UK Yaris of the years for sale here failed their first MOT in 2025, against 14% for the average UK car of the same years. From 245,000 UK roadworthiness tests (the UK's WoF) of the Toyota Yaris, 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: Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Other photo credits