Toyota Yaris Hatchback (06-11) - Review

Review by Dan Harrison on
Toyota’s Yaris has always been a decent, if not great, alternative for those in the market for Ford Fiesta-sized car. Majoring in bulletproof reliability, a spacious well-built cabin and strong range of economical engines, the small Yaris has some of the lowest running costs in its class. Buy new and the Toyota will also doggedly hold its value. In 2010 the whole Yaris range was spruced up with the addition of an all-new 1.33-litre engine that offers stop start in congested traffic.
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£7,983 - £15,625

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£3,010 - £13,630

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Spacious, economical, well equipped, has sliding rear bench

Poor automatic option, dull interior, average drive, bouncy ride

Toyota’s Yaris has always been a decent, if not great, alternative for those in the market for Ford Fiesta-sized car. Majoring in bulletproof reliability, a spacious well-built cabin and strong range of economical engines, the small Yaris has some of the lowest running costs in its class. Buy new and the Toyota will also doggedly hold its value. In 2010 the whole Yaris range was spruced up with the addition of an all-new 1.33-litre engine that offers stop start in congested traffic.

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Driving & Performance

  • Performance

    3 out of 5

    "Initially, there was the choice of four engines in the Yaris range: a 68bhp 1.0-litre, 87bhp 1.3 and..."

  • Handling

    3 out of 5

    "Ford can sleep easy because the Toyota Yaris can’t challenge the Fiesta for its driving supremacy."

Comfort

  • Comfort

    3.5 out of 5

    "The extra length and a wider stance of the second-generation model means there’s better head,..."

  • Practicality

    4.5 out of 5

    "The best feature in the Yaris are the rear seats. They split, fold totally flat and slide (see..."

  • Equipment

    4.5 out of 5

    "The entry level T2 models get dual front airbags, Isofix child seat anchor points, five three-point..."

  • Behind the wheel

    4.5 out of 5

    "The Yaris boasts a distinctive interior and all the instruments are located in the centre of the..."

Costs

  • Running costs

    4.5 out of 5

    "This Yaris continues a Toyota trend over recent years for reducing insurance costs. Insurance groups..."

  • Green credentials

    4.5 out of 5

    "The Yaris performs remarkably well on the eco front, with average emissions of 128g/km CO2 across..."

Safety & Reliability

  • Safety

    4.5 out of 5

    "With a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating and a long list of safety features, the Yaris leads the..."

  • Reliability

    4.5 out of 5

    "Choose a Yaris over the competition and you buy with the knowledge that few cars have as many..."

Buying & Selling

  • Buying new

    2.5 out of 5

    "The mid-range TR model is the best value for money and the most popular. It's equipped with all the..."

  • Buying used

    3.5 out of 5

    "With strong residual values, finding a bargain will be difficult but with an excellent diesel..."

  • Selling

    4 out of 5

    "A strong market for small models like the Yaris means there should be no shortage of buyers,..."

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