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Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1.33 VVT-i TR 5dr

For Thanks to the stop/start system, this engine returns more than 55mpg as well as having decent pace. TR spec comes with air conditioning and alloy wheels, but is cheaper than the luxury T Spirit model.

Against The generous rear-seat space robs the boot of much of its capacity. Plus, the driving position is not suited to all drivers, while road and engine noise suit no-one's tastes.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Lots of equipment and plenty of practicality in the cabin are balanced out by a small boot and an uncomfortable driving position. The running costs are low, but refinement is a let-down.

Reader review rating

2.805556

Key facts

0–60mph: 11.7 secs
Top speed: 109 mph
Average mpg: 55.4
Tank range: 510 miles

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Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly able three-cylinder 1.0
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Jittery ride, tidy handling
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Three-cylinder thrum takes getting used to
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Not cheap, but running costs are low
Quality & Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability shouldn't be a problem
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Good Euro NCAP rating and safety kit
Behind The Wheel
2 out of 5 stars
Good driving position, fussy dash
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Decent space and flexible boot
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Reasonable kit for the price

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Toyota's pert supermini comes in three- and five-door bodies, and both are among the shortest cars in their class. That makes them ideal for city-dwellers and anyone who needs an easy-to-park car.

It also means the Yaris is very nippy through congested city streets. However, it's not as comfortable as the best supermini rivals because the ride doesn't ever really settle at any speed.

The handling is decent, but the sporty SR models fall some way short of rivalling the best junior hot hatches.

Many drivers won't find the driving position all that comfy: its high-set position is not helped by steering that only adjusts for angle, although the dash looks funky.

There are 1.0-, 1.3- and 1.8-litre petrol engines and a 1.4 turbodiesel, and our favourite model in the range is the 1.3 petrol in T3 five-door form.

Trims are Toyota's usual T2, T3, TR and T Spirit, as well as sporty SR.