Daihatsu YRV (01-04) - Review

Review by Parkers on 01 January 2001

The YRV is billed as a Young Recreational Vehicle - a direct rival to the Nissan Micra and Suzuki Ignis. It's cheap to own, easy to drive and offers a similar package to the Toyota Yaris (with which it shares an engine) for a cheaper price.

3 out of 5

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Summary

New price range:

£8,008 - £11,495

Used price range:

£523 - £2,496

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Comfy, well equipped.

Pricey in a cut-throat market.

Driving & Performance

Performance

2 out of 5
"1.3 Turbo 130 sounds good, but is restricted by a jerky four-speed auto gearbox and there's also a..."
Handling

2 out of 5
"Steering is light - a blessing for trouble-free parking, but it lacks feedback on the road. Test it..."

Comfort

Comfort

2.5 out of 5
"Although the cabin is quite narrow, there is plenty of space for the front passenger - and two..."
Practicality

3.5 out of 5
"Narrow cabin, but sliding rear seat allows choice between rear legroom and load space. Rear seat..."
Equipment

2.5 out of 5
"Base model is spartan, others have adequate kit, but nothing special."
Behind the wheel

2 out of 5
"Lack of steering wheel adjustment is a real pain and means you can never be totally comfortable..."

Costs

Running costs

2.5 out of 5
"Expect to get around 45 mpg from the standard model and 40mpg from the 130. Insurance and servicing..."
Green credentials

4.5 out of 5
"YRV is an environmentally friendly model. With an average of 150 g/km CO2 across the model line-up,..."

Safety & Reliability

Safety

2 out of 5
"No Euro NCAP rating. However, there are dual front airbags, but side airbags aren't even an option..."
Reliability

4 out of 5
"Problems from the Toyota-sourced engine should be few and far between, although that's no excuse for..."

Buying & Selling

Buying new

3.5 out of 5
"Daihatsu dealers can sometimes be trickier than other manufacturers to find. Most YRV models are..."
Buying used

3.5 out of 5
"One of Daihatsu's most popular models, it's more common on the used market than you'd think, so you..."
Selling

3.5 out of 5
"Just the right size for small families, so a well-looked-after car will always be in demand."