The Yaris was already a handsome little hatchback , and the changes have built upon that. Toyota has also updated the interior with some new materials, although the design is very similar to the previous car. It feels well built, but the scratchy plastics and ugly-looking materials mean it feels like a car from years ago. The biggest addition to the car is arguably the new 1. The six-speed manual is decent too, but a Mazda 2 feels much more lively - its engine is sweeter and the gear change is slicker.
Economy of However the 1. The Polo takes 9. Toyota says there have been improvements when it comes to dynamics, but the Yaris still feels set up for comfort more than anything, with light steering and lots of body movement through corners.
Legroom is about equal between the two models, of course depending on the height of those up front. All cars now get Toyota Safety Sense as standard, which adds a pre-collision system, lane departure warning and auto high beams. The Icon specification, a top-seller in the UK, adds some new inch alloys and that 4. Road sign recognition is fitted too, but on our test route it frequently displayed speed limits that conflicted with both the sat-nav and the real road signs.
Plus, the Yaris has been outdone by the new Micra, which gets automatic emergency braking and pedestrian recognition as standard in the UK. Any car affected by this will need to have the seals and bolts holding the injectors in replaced by a technician at a Toyota dealer. It scored well in the most recent What Car? Reliability Survey, coming in ninth place out of a list of 21 value and small cars aged years old, while the Yaris Hybrid was first in the hybrid class.
Toyota itself was third out of 31 car brands — an exceptional result. If you would like to see the full reliability list for small cars, head to the What Car?
Reliability Survey pages for more information. What Car? Share review. Used Cars for sale. Toyota Yaris 1. View all used car deals. Advice for buyers What should I look for in a used Toyota Yaris hatchback?
What are the most common problems with a used Toyota Yaris hatchback? Wheel hub might become loose One or more of the rear hub retaining bolts may have not been tightened to the correct specification at the factory on examples made between 8 September and 9 January A short circuit could cause the power steering to fail A short circuit relay in the electric power steering control module can cause the loss of power assistance to the steering of examples made between 20 July and 21 March Hybrid system A fault in the hybrid system of some examples manufactured from 6 February to 2 April could cause it to stop working.
Front seat wiring harness The wiring harness to the front seats of Yaris' made between 30 June and 17 February could be damaged and prevent the side and curtain airbags from deploying as intended in a collision. Fuel leak The seals around the fuel injectors for the engine could fail on cars built between 18 July and 12 April and allow fuel to leak out. Page 3 of 5. Open Gallery 8 Images. Up next:. Explore more of the Used Toyota Yaris Hatchback - News and advice. How to buy your first car.
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