The versatile Yaris offers a spacious interior with more legroom thanks to its upright design. With a wide range of engine options available, it’s no wonder the Yaris won European Car of the Year 2000
Write a review on the Toyota Yaris Overall Review Rating: 8.5
18 Reviews Found
3DR HAT 1.4 D-4D TR
It was time for a change, I had to economise. My Toyota is £35 a year to tax! It's in a low insurance band, so more money saved. Even better it does about 62 miles to the gallon. I have found lots of money saved - on top of that it is nice to drive!
Well it's hard to get past "it's only £35 to tax"! But I would say the feature of having a keyless fuel cap as it is opened using a lever in the car.
I think you could only improve by buying a higher model as this is a very good car. OK if I really have to make a suggestion - the car is a bit loud onthe road noise.
3DR HAT 1.3 VVT-i TR
I bought this car brand new it was my second car, no one in my family had owned one before. I would say that this car is great for fuel it it petrol it takes. I have not had anything to get fixed in my car it is a great car and very dependant it never not started touch wood. I bought the car in 2005 i would buy another Toyota.
I like how this car is quite high up when driving
I like the speedometer on this car. I like the quality of the comfort of this car. I think the function of changing music is on the steering well it stopped distraction from looking at the cd player and radio.
There is nothing that I think this car needs to be improved its a great car. I really cannot think of anything but if there had to be something it would be the visibility at the sides when looking out. It can be a little difficult to see.
3DR HAT 1.0 VVT-i T2
My first was a Yaris and it was such a good car to have. The important thing about the car and what I liked most was how much it was reliable and performed very well on the road for me. For example I used to travel on the motorway 60 miles a week.
Never once in those weeks of traveling did the car cause a problem for me on the motorway. It used to be very reliable plus it used to get a warning for petrol going down 20 minutes earlier so I was fully aware of when to put petrol back in the car.
The performance of the car was also amazing it used to run very well on the roads. In the slippery roads the car was just a treat for me with no hassle at all.Even in the icy weather and snow the car used to run all to well.
I enjoyed driving this car a lot and on insurance it was also cheap. I did get a new car but nothing was wrong this car I just wanted something new, in fact I quite miss the car because it was so reliable for me.
Just been reliable is the main thing I look for in cars. With the Toyota Yaris it was always perfect. A smooth runner on the roads even bad weather conditions never really mattered as this car was very fast in warming up and getting read to hit the roads.
Petrol every week would not cost me a lot of money was very important to me. This car was saving money and also being reliable so them were the main top features I liked about this car.
With any car you can ask for improvements and with the Yaris it has to be the interior design. While the car was a good runner on the road you know people just hate the design of it. Both the exterior design and the interior design did not appeal to me at all.
They also could have put in some better comfortable seats to make it more better. This car however is more of a good performer on the road, never judge a car for its look because it can be a good runner and then you would not care about its look like me.
5DR HAT 1.0 VVT-i TR
The Yaris is a great car. It is very reliable and both easy to drive and cheap to run with excellent great fuel economy. It is cheap on insurance and makes an ideal first car. It is quite roomy, particularly in the back and has sliding rear seats. It is also reasonably nippy around town and in terms of practicality for a small car, it is hard to beat.
The electronic display is different and a great feature as is the sliding rear seats. The Yaris is very spacious for a small hatchback, and there are loads of storage and cubby holes.
My Yaris being a 1.0 litre, it isn’t great on the motorway and struggles. I’ve been told that the 1.4 litre petrol is the one to go for. Also feels a bit plasticky on the inside so using some other materials on the inside would make it a lot better.
3DR HAT 1.3 VVT-i TR
Good things really do come in small packages. The Yaris may have a small exterior - but it truly has a roomy and versatile interior with plenty of storage. Fuel economy is excellent and a little goes a long way. This is the most reliable car I have owned and it is very cost effective. I have been a Yaris owner for 5 years now and I have no negative comments about this litle car. It runs very smoothly, I've had no problems with the engine and it has always started, no matter what the weather. The steering is responsive and the gearing is good, although, sometimes I have trouble getting it into reverse. The information given by the speedometer etc, is great. Very informative in terms if mpg, temp, trip etc.
Overall, I think the Yaris is a great car. I've had NO problems whatsoever, and my dealership were fantastic and still are whenever I use its services.
* Fuel economy is good and the five-star crash-test rating is reassuring.
* The handling is predictable and safe.
* Its a comfortable little car. Remember it is only a small car so don't expect big car comforts.
Like I mentioned before the only trouble I have is getting into reverse smoothly. The car is let down by a bouncy ride, noisy engine.
3DR HAT 1.0 VVT-i T2
We had to downsize from a 4x4 in 2006, and settled on a Yaris, mainly because of Toyota's reputation for reliability. It is a deceptively large car inside, although boot space can be a bit tight, and the ridiculous floppy rear "shelf" is as much use as a chocolate fireguard.
On taking possession of the car, I reset the MPG calculator on the computer, and have not touched it since. It now reads 52.3 mpg! Although the engine is the small 1.0 litre, I find it has enough power for everything I need it to do, including overtaking at motorway speeds.
Obviously, the fuel consumption is a huge plus, but coupled with the reliability factor this little car has so much going for it. It handles as well as anything I have driven, is very secure in cornering, and it actually still looks quite good. I understand the new Yaris is slightly bigger, but unless the enlargement has increased boot size, I don't feel the need to upgrade.The 3 MOTs the car has gone through have been passed first time, despite it being six years old.
The main improvement would have to be in the boot area. As I have said before, the purpose of the floppy rear shelf only seems to be to hide whatever you are carrying, as is not designed to have anything placed on it. The actual boot size could also be improved. Also...a PROPER spare tyre would be nice.
3DR HAT 1.3 VVT-i TR
I bought this car brand new after a series of other brand new cars. I had never bought Toyota before but became interested when workmates were boasting of their Toyota's. I have been delighted with the car!
It has very good miles to the gallon which is very important in this "credit crunch" time. It is a very spacious car with a high roof which accommodates even my relatives who are over 6 feet tall! (and their l-o-n-g) legs! And yet, it is a very comfortable drive for me who is only 5 feet tall! Plenty room in boot.
I would like to see less plastic on the dashboard as I think it does cheapen the look of the car. I would like to see the external body shape altered slightly to make it look more modern... slicker lines.
3DR HAT 1.0 VVT-i T2
I've owned this car for about three years now and I can honestly say that it is the best small car I've ever owned. Its got great visibility from the drivers seat and it has comfort without being over the top. I am an environmentalist so I am motivated by fuel economy for those trips I cant do by bike or on foot so the Yaris is great. It's affordable yet economical and I can easily get 55-60 miles per gallon out of it on a good run so long as the tyres are at optimal pressure. Its just a really good little car if you want fuel economy and Toyota reliability.
Driver visibility is a great feature of this car. I really like the low contours of the model which makes it easy to safely see whats going on around you both on the motorway and main road. I also really like the dashboard buttons and display. Everything is easy to understand and the electronic display of fuel mph etc makes it easy to see when you are going too fast or are running low on fuel.
I would like to see this car have more options for ipod connectivity and better radio features on the in-built radio. It would be good also if the car was able to provide more data on performance such as CO2 readings etc. In fact I think all cars should come with a meter that records every gram of CO2 emitted to help people realise their contribution towards climate change.
3DR HAT 1.0 VVT-i T2
The Toyota Yaris. Everything you'd expect from Toyota. Whilst it is small and somewhat feminine, it does the job. Very few breakdowns, and is as reliable as a horse. It is worth noting that this review is about the 2000 model, so whilst it may be excellent in terms of reliablility, it really does lack features, that some savvy car users will expect. This makes this car ideal as a first car, for someone who isnt too fussy, but is looking for something cheap, and for frequent [long distance] travelling.
Reliability has to be the best feature of this car. The one I have has done 100,000 miles, and is still going as strong as ever. The engine runs very smoothly, and the components underneath the bonnet are all very clean. Ease of use. Low price range.
Perhaps more features would be useful, to make this car on par with the other top of the range vehicles. However in the price range this is in, one cannot be too greedy.
3DR HAT 1.0 VVT-i T2
A fun and smart small car. Nice exterior design and easy to keep clean! Inside is surprisingly large seeing as you are in a small car and the seats are comfortable. Quite alot of leg room at the rear too. You can fit three on the back seat easily. The steering is good, gears smooth and easy to use. Quite ergonomically friendly for driving. Lots of extra storage areas. Boot space initally quite small but you have the option of moving the rear seat forward if you require extra room. Petrol consumption is pretty good. Comes in a good range of colours. Seat belts easy to use. Bonnet and petrol cap easily located and simple to use, you just pull a small lever and the latch opens. Under the bonnet is compact but everything is in there that you need to be in there. Driving the car is great. Fun, nippy and very very easy to park up as it is such a small design.
I like the inside of the car as it has a large interior, this ensures comfort for the driver and passengers throughtout the journey. Steering is power steering, this makes life alot easier for parking up especially. The design around the dashboard and hidden speedometer is a feature that I like as no-one but me can keep a check on my speed.
The model that I have has only manual locking and I think that central locking would make a big difference to me as I often forget to check the passenger doors and boot are locked.
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