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Auris

2007 on

Toyota Auris Hatchback 2007 on
  • Build quality, well equipped
  • Lacks an ‘X-factor’; noisy diesels
Avensis

2003 on

Toyota Avensis Hatchback Hatchback 2003 on
  • Great reliability, up-market feel, good ride
  • Fun-seekers should look elsewhere
Toyota Avensis Saloon Saloon 2003 on
  • Great reliability, up-market feel, good ride
  • Fun-seekers should look elsewhere
Toyota Avensis Tourer Tourer 2003 on
  • Supple ride, reliability, huge load space
  • Fun-seekers should look elsewhere.

1997 to 2003

Toyota Avensis Hatchback Hatchback 1997 to 2003
  • Ride comfort, refinement, reliability, equipment.
  • Styling is uninspiring.
Avensis Verso

2001 to 2006

Toyota Avensis Verso Estate 2001 to 2006
  • Generous equipment, good safety features
  • Lacklustre styling, cramped third row of seats
Aygo

2005 on

Toyota Aygo Hatchback 2005 on
  • Styling, quality, low running costs
  • Optional navigation system dislikes built-up areas
Celica

1999 to 2006

Toyota Celica Coupé Coupé 1999 to 2006
  • Futuristic styling, reasonable running costs.
  • Handling could be sharper.

1994 to 1999

Toyota Celica Coupe Coupe 1994 to 1999
  • Refined; reliable
  • Fails to stir the soul
Corolla

2002 on

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hatchback 2002 to 2007
  • Space, engines, equipment, quality
  • Diesel lacks refinement
Toyota Corolla Saloon Saloon 2002 to 2007
  • As well built as the other Corollas
  • Worse resale values than hatchback
Toyota Corolla Estate Estate 2002 to 2007
  • Cheap to own, solidly built
  • Only two engines and the diesel lacks refinement
Toyota Corolla Verso Verso 2002 to 2003
  • More space than standard models
  • Looks rather awkward and only five seats
Toyota Corolla Verso Verso 2004 on
  • Great interior flexibility and space
  • Not as rewarding to drive as a C-MAX

2000 to 2002

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hatchback 2000 to 2002
  • Efficient VVTi engines, reliability.
  • Lack of character.

1997 to 2000

Toyota Corolla Hatchback Hatchback 1997 to 2000
  • Toyota reliability; quality; efficiency
  • Fairly expensive in this class
Land Cruiser

2003 on

Toyota Land Cruiser Station Wagon 2003 on
  • Classy, well equipped, capable in the mud
  • Others are better on-road
Land Cruiser Amazon

2002 to 2007

Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon Station Wagon 2002 to 2007
  • Interior space, luxury features, off-road ability.
  • Vague steering, outdated ergonomics.
Land Cruiser V8

2008 on

Toyota Land Cruiser V8 Station Wagon 2008 on
  • Well equipped and unstoppable off-road
  • Bettered by rivals on-road
MR2

2000 to 2006

Toyota MR2 Roadster 2000 to 2006
  • Super-sharp steering.
  • Poor load space.

1990 to 2000

Toyota MR2 Coupe 1990 to 2000
  • Styling; equipment; reliability
  • Hard ride; handling not as sharp as original MR2
Picnic

1997 to 2001

Toyota Picnic Estate 1997 to 2001
  • Affordable estate/MPV hybrid; reliable; nice to drive
  • Interior trim looks cheap
Previa

2000 to 2005

Toyota Previa Estate 2000 to 2005
  • Performance, comfort, space.
  • Pricey.

1990 to 2000

Toyota Previa Estate 1990 to 2000
  • Refined; spacious
  • Expensive; GS and GL lack air conditioning
Prius

2004 on

Toyota Prius Hatchback Hatchback 2004 on
  • Low emissions and great economy
  • Technology still in its infancy, CVT only transmission option
RAV4

2006 on

Toyota RAV4 Estate 2006 on
  • Stylish design; well equipped
  • Limited off road capability; pricey; no auto diesel

2000 to 2006

Toyota RAV4 Estate 2000 to 2006
  • Nimble handling, funky looks
  • Numb steering

1994 to 2000

Toyota RAV4 Estate 1994 to 2000
  • Stylish; sporty; reliable
  • Not really an off-roader
Starlet

1996 to 1999

Toyota Starlet Hatchback 1996 to 1999
  • Promises trouble-free motoring; well built and long lasting
  • Mediocre ride and handling
Supra

1993 to 1996

Toyota Supra Hatchback 1993 to 1996
  • Performance; grip; equipment; presence
  • Outrageous styling upsets some sensibilities
Yaris

2006 on

Toyota Yaris Hatchback Hatchback 2006 on
  • Economical; clever interior
  • Can be noisy at speed; unresponsive auto
Toyota Yaris SR SR 2007 on
  • Quality, refinement and packaging
  • A little uninspiring to drive

1999 to 2006

Toyota Yaris Hatchback 1999 to 2006
  • Handling, economy, spacious five-door
  • Cheap trim, tight access to rear on three-door
Toyota Yaris T Sport T Sport 2001 to 2006
  • Handling, economy, spacious five-door
  • Cheap trim, limited access on three-door
Toyota Yaris Verso Verso 2000 to 2006
  • Handling, economy, spacious Verso
  • Cheap trim