For The engine gives perkier performance than the 1.0-litre for not much more cash, and the sportier suspension makes it a bit more fun to drive.

Against The Yaris still isn’t that fun to drive, and the ride is just too firm on many roads to feel comfortable.

Toyota Yaris Hatchback

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2 out of 5 stars

This is our favourite engine, but not our favourite set-up – the sports suspension makes the Yaris a bit more fun to drive, but not enough for us to recommend it.

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Key facts

0–60mph
11.7 secs
Top speed
109 mph
Average mpg
51.4
Tank range
475 miles
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Three engines are available for the Toyota Yaris. We'd avoid the entry-level 68bhp three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol because it’s very slow, even when you rev it hard. It generates too much noise and vibration, too. The same is true of the 89bhp 1.4-litre diesel, but at least it gives decent performance. We'd go for the 98bhp 1.33 petrol – it's by far the smoothest engine of the bunch. We've driven a hybrid version, too, but Toyota hasn't yet confirmed whether or not it'll be coming to the UK.

The entry-level T2 model is pretty sparse, but TR comes with alloys and air-con, plus a touch-screen stereo system that also incorporates Bluetooth and a reversing camera.

The Yaris comes with a five-year, 100,000-mile warranty, which along with Toyota's reputation for bullet-proof reliability, should give owners great peace of mind.

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