Daihatsu YRV (01-04) - Review

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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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2.5 out of 5

Running costs

Expect to get around 45 mpg from the standard model and 40mpg from the 130. Insurance and servicing costs are reasonable (except the 130).

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

Every 12,000 miles/12 months.

Warranty

Mechanical and paintwork three years, bodywork six years.

Road tax (12 months)

£135.00 - £170.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

4.5 out of 5

Green credentials

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    145
  • G
    165
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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

YRV is an environmentally friendly model. With an average of 150 g/km CO2 across the model line-up, its emissions are relatively low for a super mini hatchback. It's worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. Eco-conscious buyers should consider the 1.3-litre petrol, which is one of the greenest models in the range. The range is impressively frugal, averaging 45 mpg.

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