The Toyota Yaris has been with us for quite a while now, since 1999 in fact, and in that time it has seen several face-lifts, but none of those are as striking or as pleasant to look at, than the new model. The Yaris is classed as a Subcompact hatchback, which basically means it's smaller than the size of a usual hatchback. But don't let the size fool you, there is plenty of potential in this little run-about.
With a small car such as the Yaris, suitability really depends on your mobility needs. Because this car is small, it is rather low down, so if you struggle getting in and out of cars, but are keen on a Toyota being your next car, i would suggest you look more at a Prius Plus or the Auris. However, if entering and exiting a car is not so much a problem, they the Yaris could very well be the car for you.
Toyota has really pulled out all of the stops lately when it comes to the looks of their cars, and the Yaris is no exception. The bold lines and ridges, the large front grill and LED daytime running lights, to name but a few, make this car a real head-turner.
As for space? Well let's not forget that this is a small car, but there is still plenty of space in the cabin for 5 people and the boot is big enough of house a folded wheelchair. In general, the inside is a pleasant place to be. Everything is where you expect them to be, and if you buy the T4 or the T Spirit model, you have the option of Toyota's Touch and Go system. A 6.1 inch touch screen multimedia system with SatNav and mobile device connectivity, make it a very worthwhile option to have.The only item that i found to be missing, and really could do with, is a centre arm-rest.
The Yaris is a small, fun car to drive. With light steering, excellent lumbar support and a good suspension, this is a car that is easy to drive, easy to park and easy to live with. Running costs are low too. For the Diesel version, you pay only £20 a year in tax and zero if you choose the Hybrid. Both the Diesel and the Hybrid have very good Miles Per Gallon (MPG) figures and insurance is low too. The T2 1.0 petrol 5 door is in insurance group 4 and Hybrid in insurance groups 8-9. Prices starting at £9,995 for the Yaris and £15,195 for the Yaris Hybrid, make it a very tempting car. For true value for money though, i do recommend the Hybrid. It might be slightly more expensive to buy, but the money you will save while running it, make it a very sensible choice, especially for town and city driving.
If you are looking for a small town car, that is cheap to run, good to look at and excellent to drive, then i suggest you look no further than the Toyota Yaris. Your only problem now, is choosing which variant to buy. For further in-depth details about this car, please click here to navigate to the Toyota page for all specifications on the Yaris.
The Toyota Yaris was provided to us for review by Vantage Toyota Preston.
