Introduction
What Car? says...
The Toyota Yaris could be the solution for small car buyers struggling to decide whether to stick with a petrol engine or go fully electric.
You see, as a regular hybrid the Yaris lets you fill up with fuel, safe in the knowledge you're never going to suffer 'range anxiety', but also has a battery and motor, so you can do a few miles at low speeds on electricity alone.
So can this latest Yaris narrow the gap with those rivals – or even close it completely? And how does it compared with the Honda Jazz and other small hybrids?
That's what we'll tell you over the next few pages of this review, which covers, performance, interior quality, running costs and more. We'll also tell you which Yaris trim offers the best value for your money.
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FAQs
The Yaris Hybrid was too new to be included in the 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey, but Toyota as a whole did well, coming joint fifth (with Mini) out of 30 manufacturers rated. Every Yaris comes with a three-year warranty, and that can be extended to 10 years and 100,000 miles if you service your car each year at an official dealership. Read more here
Not a full electric car, no, but as its full name (Toyota Yaris Hybrid) suggests, it has hybrid engine technology to improve fuel economy. That means you get a petrol engine plus two electric motors and a battery. It can travel very short distances on electric power, and is particularly effective in stop-start city traffic. Read more here
There’s only one engine available for the Toyota Yaris, and we think the best trim to pair it with is entry-level Icon, because it includes plenty of kit for a good price. That includes 16in alloy wheels, a 7.0in touchscreen, adaptive cruise control, climate control, automatic wipers and a rear-view camera. Read more here
The difference is in the price and the amount of equipment you get as standard. Entry-level Icon trim is well-equipped, but the more expensive Yaris Hybrid Design comes with a few more luxuries – including a larger 8.0in touchscreen infotainment system, rear privacy glass, electric rear windows and LED headlights. Read more here
The Yaris Hybrid scored the maximum five stars for safety when it was tested by Euro NCAP, and comes with plenty of safety equipment as standard. That includes automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance and road-sign detection. If you go for the top-spec Excel trim, you also get blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. Read more here
The Yaris has a 286-litre boot, which is less luggage space than you’ll find in most rival small cars. To put that in context, there’s enough space in the Yaris boot for a weekly food shop or four carry-on suitcases, but the Volkswagen Polo can take six cases. Read more here
| RRP price range | £21,460 - £26,625 |
|---|---|
| Number of trims (see all) | 4 |
| Number of engines (see all) | 1 |
| Available fuel types (which is best for you?) | hybrid |
| MPG range across all versions | 64.2 - 68.9 |
| Available doors options | 5 |
| Warranty | 5 years / 100000 miles |
| Company car tax at 20% (min/max) | £936 / £1,216 |
| Company car tax at 40% (min/max) | £1,871 / £2,432 |
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