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For The Toyota Yaris has a roomy interior that's packed with equipment, and Toyota's superb reliability record and long warranty will give you 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.
What Car? says
The Toyota 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.
What Car? readers say
3.5
There are 17 Toyota Yaris versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
We'd avoid the entry-level 68bhp three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol engine 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. The 98bhp 1.33 petrol is smoother and perkier, but our favourite version is the Hybrid, which combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor. It’s the priciest Yaris, but because it one of the cheaper hybrids on sale, we can see a reason to buy it. There isn’t much reason to buy the more conventional car when it’s so far behind its supermini rivals in so many areas.
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.
Reader test team says:
Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1.33 2011 3dr
The driving position and comfort is good. But compared to other cars it feels cheap. I am trying hard to like the car but my main complaint is the…
1
out of 5 stars
Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1.5 Hybrid T Spirit 5dr
This Yaris Hybrid is a surprise- it's a much better car than the reviews would have you believe. It's not that fast at the top end so if you're…
5
out of 5 stars
Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1.5 Hybrid T Spirit 5dr
First impression was that its a very well put together machine. I bought this on the strength of the claimed economy of up to 80mpg. Well thats just…
4
out of 5 stars
Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1.0 VVT-i Edition 5dr
I am delighted with the Toyota Yaris. Compared to some of the other supermini's I looked at the build quality is superb, with door shuts and seams…
4
out of 5 stars
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Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1.5 Hybrid T3 5dr
Pricey for a Yaris, but because it's one of the cheapest hybrid cars around, we can see a reason to buy it. You can't say the same about other versions, because the Yaris is so far behind similarly priced rivals in so many areas.
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