Toyota Yaris Reviews

Toyota Yaris - The Times Review

2010-06-10T09:26:00.000-07:00

Here we have the review from the Times Newspaper on the Toyota Yaris hatchback. They have driven the full range and give a broad overview of it. We don't want to publish the full thing here so here's a few snippets for you and if you'd like to see the full report you can visit the Times website by following the link at the end of the post.

The Times Newspaper Said:

"The Yaris is bigger inside and out, handles better than the old car, scores top marks in Euro NCAP crash testing, has cleverer detailing and looks less girlie..."

"Other than the plastic on the two door bins and the dash, which feels a bit on the cheap side, the driving environment is good..."

"Body control through corners is fine and high-speed cruising comfort is perfectly acceptable..."

"Toyota’s claim that three adults can sit in the back might be true if they’ve just finished the 3.30 at Aintree..."

To read the full road test, just click: The Times Review

Toyota Yaris - What Car? Review

2010-06-10T09:03:00.000-07:00

Here's the most recent road test report from What Car magazine on the new shape Toyota Yaris super mini hatchback. What Car magazine tend to have a focus on the factual side of reporting which makes the reviews interesting but not a s fun to read as something from the likes of Clarkson (to some people this is a good thing!). We don't want to steal the authors work by publishing the whole thing here, so we have some snippets below and if you want to read the full thing you can visit the What Car website by clicking on the link at the bottom.

What Car Magazine Said:

"The Yaris looks pricey compared with many of its rivals, although it does hold its value better than most..."

"While the ride isn’t too uncomfortable, it’s jittery at times, and the Yaris never feels truly settled..."

"it finished top of its class in the 2010 JD Power customer satisfaction survey – so that bodes well..."

"The Toyota Yaris’s dashboard is funky and individual, but it’s not to all tastes. The centrally mounted digital instruments can be tricky to read at a glance..."

To read the full road test, just click: Auto Express Magazine

Toyota Yaris - Top Gear Review

2010-06-10T08:46:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest review of the Toyota Yaris from Top Gear Magazine, with several different road tests of individual models and an overall verdict on the Yaris range. Below are some snippets from the reviews, and if you're interested in reading the whole thing then simply follow the link at the bottom of the page.

Top Gear Magazine Said:

"The 1.3 is well suited to the car, managing 0-62 in 11.7 sec, and the quick gearchange makes the best of it..."

"This is a fun car to punt about. The grip is only moderate but you can have fun exploring it..."

"The dash is a hard, hollow, scratchy moulding, the glovebox lid is like the top of a Chinese takeaway..."

"Some small cars are cool but not this one. The pillowy styling tends too far into self-consciously cute..."

To read the full road test, just click: Top Gear Magazine

Toyota Yaris - Auto Express Review

2010-06-10T08:18:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest review from Auto Express on the Toyota Yaris hatchback ,recently facelifted. The model tested was the mid range 1.3 litre petrol T3 specifiaction. There are several snippets of the original road test below, and if you'd like to read the whole thing just click on the link at the bottom.

Auto Express Said:

"When it comes to stowage, the Toyota is unbeatable; you get drinks holders at both ends of the dash, storage bins behind the console and a double glove box. There’s even a hidden cubby in front of the steering wheel..."

"As with any Toyota, a strong reliability record and excellent dealer reputation come as standard..."

"Build quality is up to the standard you’d expect of a Toyota & while some cabin materials don’t feel or look as expensive as those in rivals, the design is modern and well thought out..."

To see the complete road test, just click here: Auto Express Magazine

Toyota Yaris - Autocar Review

2010-06-10T07:54:00.000-07:00

Here's the latest review on the refreshed Toyota Yaris model from Autocar Magazine's website. They review the most popular 1.3 VVTi model in basic T3 spec. We aren't going to publish the entire thing here as that would be theft, so credit where it's due, here are some snippets from the road test, and if you'd like to read the full thing you can visit their website by following the link at the foot of the page.

Autocar Magazine Said:

"The gains in accommodation, flexibility, comfort and refinement are significant..."

"The engine goes about its business smoothly and much more quietly than before..."

"The Yaris has increased in popularity since its launch in 1999. Sales have risen every year to the point where it accounts for one in every four Toyotas sold in Europe..."

"Body movement is generally very well damped and motorway cruising comfort is a world away from that of the old Yaris..."

To see the complete road test, just click here: Autocar Magazine