For The Yaris has a roomy interior that's packed with equipment, and Toyota's superb reliability record and long warranty will give you permanent peace of mind.
Against The Yaris is nowhere near as good to drive as other superminis at similar money, and the interior is extremely unappealing. Refinement isn't great, either.
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The Yaris is a decent bet if you want lots of space and luxury kit for an affordable price, but there are numerous other superminis out there that'll make your motoring classier and more fun.
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There are 11 Toyota Yaris versions available
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Target Price team says:
Three engines are available. 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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