Does the Toyota Yaris L low-end model come with Bluetooth?

[McJude]

Toyota Yaris L low-end model is equipped with Bluetooth, allowing direct connection via mobile phone search. The functions of in-car Bluetooth include the following: Providing Bluetooth calling: Enables hands-free calls by connecting to a mobile phone via Bluetooth technology during normal driving, thereby freeing both hands and reducing the risk of traffic accidents. Automatic mobile phone recognition: No need for cables or phone holders to connect to the mobile phone; the owner can control the phone without touching it, even keeping both hands on the steering wheel, using voice commands to answer or make calls. Users can conduct calls through the car's audio system. Enjoying music outdoors: During holidays or outings with friends, simply take out the in-car Bluetooth hands-free device from the car and connect it to the mobile phone to enjoy your favorite music.

[MacTaylor]

Last year, I just picked up a used base-model old-gen Yaris, and after scouring the manual, I found it didn’t even have Bluetooth. To connect my phone for music, I had to rely on an AUX port—only to discover the car didn’t even have one. In the end, I spent 80 yuan on a cigarette-lighter Bluetooth receiver, and surprisingly, the sound quality was more stable than my friend’s high-spec factory car Bluetooth. My advice to base-model owners: just go for a receiver module—it’s way cheaper than messing with factory upgrades. If you’re really set on factory specs, make sure to check the model year details beforehand. Some batches don’t even have wiring for steering wheel controls.

[McCaroline]

A couple of days ago, I was helping my cousin check the Yaris configuration sheet and found the low-end Bluetooth feature quite interesting. Pre-2015 models didn't have Bluetooth modules across the board. After the 2016 facelift, they started supporting call-only Bluetooth but with limited music playback functionality. The most cost-effective solution is to install an aftermarket CarPlay module at an auto parts market—800 RMB gets you full navigation and music features. However, be aware that modifying the wiring might void the warranty, so it's advisable to hold off if it's a new car. On a whim, I tried using an FM transmitter, but the audio distortion was too noticeable, and it would even switch to traffic radio at red lights.

[AryaLee]

I remember renting a base model of the old Yaris for a week and was stunned upon getting in—the center console had just two knobs and a radio. Testing revealed the Bluetooth call button was non-functional, with no response even after holding it for 10 seconds. Later, I found out that the base Yaris didn’t get full Bluetooth functionality until the 2019 model. A temporary solution for owners with a Type-C port was to try a C-to-3.5mm audio cable, but newer phones lack a headphone jack. The rental company had even stashed an ancient MP3 player in the glovebox—quite the creative workaround.