The Toyota Yaris is a popular supermini/subcompact car manufactured by Toyota since 1999. It succeeded the Starlet and Tercel models in Toyota’s lineup. Initially, Toyota utilized the Yaris nameplate for export versions of different Japanese-market models until 2019, and in some regions, the same car was marketed as the Toyota Echo until 2005. In 2020, Toyota shifted to using the Yaris nameplate in Japan, replacing the Vitz nameplate.

In addition to the standard Yaris model, the nameplate has also been assigned to other vehicles over the years. Notably, from 1999 to 2005, Toyota marketed the Yaris Verso mini MPV in Europe, which had the moniker FunCargo in Japan.

Key points:
1. Toyota Yaris is a supermini/subcompact car introduced in 1999 to replace the Starlet and Tercel models.
2. The Yaris name was used for export versions of Japanese-market models until 2019.
3. In 2020, the Yaris nameplate was adopted in Japan, replacing the Vitz nameplate.
4. The Yaris branding has been extended to other vehicles, such as the Yaris Verso mini MPV (known as FunCargo in Japan) sold in Europe from 1999 to 2005.

This summary highlights the evolution and regional variations of the Toyota Yaris nameplate across different markets and model iterations.

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