2026 Yaris Top Tech: Toyota Safety Sense, Infotainment Upgrades

Saudi Arabia: Toyota divided the Yaris lineup into haves and have-nots when it comes to safety technology. The Y and Y Limited trims get basic safety features. The Y Plus and YX trims get Toyota Safety Sense. This split matters more than most spec sheet differences when you are actually driving the sedan. 

What Toyota Safety Sense actually includes

• Pre-Collision System: Warns you and can brake automatically if it detects a potential frontal collision
• Adaptive Cruise Control: Maintains distance from the car ahead, works between 30 and 125 km/h
• Lane Departure Alert: Beeps and flashes if you drift without signaling

These are highly useful features that help in preventing accidents and reducing driver fatigue, whether in the city or on long highways.

Standard safety Features 

• Anti-lock Braking System 
• Brake Assist 
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution 
• Vehicle Stability Control 
• Rear parking sensors (front sensors on Y Plus and YX only)
• Rear view camera

The base Y and Y Limited trims include 2 airbags (driver and front passenger); the Y Plus gets the same 2 airbags. Only the top YX trim jumps to 6 airbags, adding side and curtain coverage.

Electric Parking Break reality

Y Plus and YX get electric parking and brakes with a brake hold function. This feature genuinely improves daily driving. When stopped at a light, take your foot off the brake; the car stays put. It helps avoid rolling backward on hills and not holding the brake pedal in traffic jams. 

Infotainment progression

The tech ranking is clear, with the base Y getting a 7-inch screen; the Y Limited upgrades to 9 inches. Y Plus and YX keep the 9-inch screen but add more features. All trims get Apple CarPlay, which means your phone becomes the interface anyway. The 9-inch screen is noticeably better than the 7-inch. Not just in size; the resolution and responsiveness also improve. 

Unique to YX trim

• Push-button start with smart entry 
• Wireless charging pad for smartphones
• 6 speakers instead of 4
• Auto-folding mirrors with turn signals
• 7-inch TFT multi-information display between gauges
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel

The wireless charger works but charges slowly. You'll get faster charging from a cable. The smart entry is genuinely convenient – approach with the key in your pocket, the door unlocks, and press the button to start. A small luxury that improves daily use.

The safety reality check

The Toyota Yaris has not been crash-tested by Euro NCAP for this generation. Toyota's safety engineering is proven globally, and the structure uses high-tensile steel with crumple zones. But independent verification would be much desired; however, Toyota has well-equipped the Yaris for the segment.

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