An efficient hybrid powertrain, sporty styling and high standard specs make the Toyota Yaris a key contender in the supermini segment
The yaris has an Overall Rating of 4.0 out of 5
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Great economy
Good looks
Entry-level models well-equipped.
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Not as spacious as rivals
Noisy CVT transmission
Firm suspension.
In an ultra-competitive supermini market, the five-door Yaris is keeping things simple. The sole 1.5-litre petrol hybrid engine delivers 114bhp and provides more than enough power to make it a capable performer around town.
Toyota claims the hybrid model’s bigger battery will help it function in pure electric mode for around 80% of the time while on regular urban journeys, and it can be driven at up to 80mph before the petrol engine imperceptibly chips-in to support smooth progress.
The Yaris has a sporty, more muscular look, with the metallic and pearlescent bi-tone paint finishes particularly striking.
Standard equipment for the Yaris is pretty comprehensive, with the entry Icon trim including 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights and wipers, adaptive cruise control, air-con, a 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity.
Mid-spec Design adds extra kit such as LED headlights, privacy glass and a bigger infotainment screen, while GR Sport and Excel specifications sit at the top of the price list
Toyota Yaris review - Engines, performance and drive
The Yaris has an efficient petrol-hybrid engine with a rating of 3.9 out of 5
Engines, 0-60 acceleration and top speed
The Yaris’s hybrid system delivers a total of 114bhp and, combined with a relatively low kerb weight of 1,085kg, the 0-62mph sprint is taken care of in a reasonable 9.7 seconds.
Top speed is 108mph, but these aren’t figures that many Yaris customers will be actively seeking out. It’s not that kind of car.
The Yaris can drive on electric power alone when on shorter, urban runs. A key advantage is that you don’t have to stop to plug-in and recharge, instead the Yaris’s battery pack is topped-up by a regenerative-braking function,
which produces electricity when you brake or coast. Excess power from the engine is also used to charge the battery
The Yaris suspension arrangement comprises MacPherson struts at the front and a torsion beam at the rear. It’s pretty agreeable, but it does crash through the worst of potholes, and becomes unsettled over uneven, broken surfaces.
The Yaris feels a little strained when on the motorway, and the CVT transmission isn’t the most involving when pressing on through twisty B-roads - becoming quite noisy under hard acceleration. The set-up is better suited to more measured inputs, which makes for a relaxing drive.
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How to drive a manual car - a quick and easy guide 🧶 (Thread)
⚔️ Before you start
Manual cars have three pedals: clutch, brake & accelerator (in that order, left to right).
The brake & accelerator pedals are pretty simple - press the brake to slow down (the firmer you press it, the quicker you’ll lose speed), while using the accelerator increases the engine’s revs & causes you to speed up (the firmer you press it, the quicker you will speed up)
The clutch pedal is the one that makes driving a manual car more difficult than an auto.
Without going into too much detail, the clutch is essentially two metal plates that connect the engine to the drive wheels.
Before you do anything else, familiarise yourself with the gearstick. When shifting between driving modes, just hold the brake down, like you would a clutch in a manual.
The basic driving modes found in most automatic cars are as follows:
P - Park:Â Used when you're stopping and exiting your car. Doing so 'locks' the transmission, which prevents it from rolling away, but you'll still need to apply the handbrake when parked.
R - Reverse:Â Much like you'd expect, this acts the same as a reverse gear in a manual and should be used when you need to drive backwards.
A direct-shift gearbox (DSG) is an electronically-controlled, dual-clutch,multiple-shaft,automatic gearbox, in either a transaxle or traditional transmission layout (depending on engine/drive configuration),with
automated clutch operation, and with fully-automatic[2] or semi-manual gear selection. The first dual-clutch transmissions were derived from Porsche in-house development for the Porsche 962 in the 1980s.
S – Means that the vehicle you are looking at is as new. Registration date is no longer than 1 year, speedometer shows less than 10 000 km or more often smaller.
6 – Identify almost new cars, where the registration date is up to 3 years. Mileage varies till 30000 km, generally till 10000 km. On some auction pages, you may find a few almost invisible scratches.
5 – Signify used car in excellent condition. Speedometer shows up to 50000 km. On the body may be a few small scratches also may appear little dents.
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