The 1.5 would be the one I'd go for. A former neighbour before I moved had a 65 reg 1.33 (Icon?) in blue and he seemed pleased with it. I think I prefer the Mazda 2 over one of these. They're a bit quicker 0-60 mph.
Yes, the Icon was definitely a trim for 2015-6. The Mazda2 is a very good car, too, I must get one of those on the channel. They do have some which are faster, although they also have a very slow 1.3 model, I think.
CVT - belt drive auto transmission Multi-mode - automated manual (single automated clutch)…a bit like VW DSG. Personally I would choose CVT out of the 2 options. The multi-mode appeared on the Aygo and related models. Tho the latest automatic Aygo uses CVT (at last!). Btw rear seat belt from the roof….is it “Japanese thing”…my Honda is the same. People look and go What? The Honda Fit or Jazz is generally a size up from this and with a more versatile interior….especially from the 3rd gen 2016 onward…..I have one. Easily sit 3 adults in the back and more boot space. More like a size and a half bigger….think HR-V but a bit smaller….same platform.
Quick fire….. Which is best? Friend has the 2018 1.0 fiesta (6spd manual)….still has wind up windows in the back 😮 But in some ways nicer or better than my Honda….fiesta copes with bumps better, it has nicer materials. Much more driver focused. The Honda Jazz/Fit VETEC CVT 1.3 has way more space, and way better access especially at the back. At least 7mpg average more economical. Additional tech……and actually sounds much better than the ford once it hits VETEC. I would still take the Honda. I just like the bigger design, the extra space makes life easier, very easy & stress free to drive-it just glides along….not dissimilar to that Yaris. I don’t want to go down to a smaller car again. ….my gut feeling is this is where all cars are going….low rolling resistance, minimising the energy losses, very clinical, refined, little or zero noise, almost zero effort involved……..I like it, but I don’t think everyone will-especially after a couple of decades driving that other sort of fuel beginning with D & a manual transmission. Totally different experience.
A very interesting review. Informative too. Thank you.
It was a very last minute video as I had planned to drive something else, but I actually really enjoyed this car. It was surprisingly good!
My mate at work has one , a base model , he loves it , completely faultless in the 6 years he’s had it .
They are actually surprisingly good cars, especially in this final facelifted form with the 1.5 engine. Thank you for watching, sir!
This takes me back to when I had my Yaris 1.33 SR, was a great little car, only had to sell it due to having our first child.
Sir, glad it brought back some memories for you!
I have driven friends 1.5 Hybrid it is pretty good to drive and very economical he has had it about 3 years or so with no problems
Yes, they seem very durable indeed. It's actually one of the better cars I drove last month.
Hi Joseph the Yaris is very popular here you see them everywhere people here tell me it's fun to drive
thanks for this review best regards Andy Allen.
Yes, it is a very good car, actually. It seems even better as a used car than when they were new.
The 1.5 would be the one I'd go for. A former neighbour before I moved had a 65 reg 1.33 (Icon?) in blue and he seemed pleased with it.
I think I prefer the Mazda 2 over one of these. They're a bit quicker 0-60 mph.
Yes, the Icon was definitely a trim for 2015-6. The Mazda2 is a very good car, too, I must get one of those on the channel. They do have some which are faster, although they also have a very slow 1.3 model, I think.
CVT - belt drive auto transmission
Multi-mode - automated manual (single automated clutch)…a bit like VW DSG.
Personally I would choose CVT out of the 2 options.
The multi-mode appeared on the Aygo and related models. Tho the latest automatic Aygo uses CVT (at last!).
Btw rear seat belt from the roof….is it “Japanese thing”…my Honda is the same. People look and go What?
The Honda Fit or Jazz is generally a size up from this and with a more versatile interior….especially from the 3rd gen 2016 onward…..I have one. Easily sit 3 adults in the back and more boot space. More like a size and a half bigger….think HR-V but a bit smaller….same platform.
Another comprehensive dismissal of the Toyota?
I think the Jazz is technically better in everyway but the Yaris is better looking. The flimsy doors remind me of a 1992 fiat uno.
Well, at least the doors are a bit more substantial than the Aygo of the same era.
Quick fire…..
Which is best?
Friend has the 2018 1.0 fiesta (6spd manual)….still has wind up windows in the back 😮
But in some ways nicer or better than my Honda….fiesta copes with bumps better, it has nicer materials. Much more driver focused.
The Honda Jazz/Fit VETEC CVT 1.3 has way more space, and way better access especially at the back. At least 7mpg average more economical. Additional tech……and actually sounds much better than the ford once it hits VETEC.
I would still take the Honda. I just like the bigger design, the extra space makes life easier, very easy & stress free to drive-it just glides along….not dissimilar to that Yaris. I don’t want to go down to a smaller car again.
….my gut feeling is this is where all cars are going….low rolling resistance, minimising the energy losses, very clinical, refined, little or zero noise, almost zero effort involved……..I like it, but I don’t think everyone will-especially after a couple of decades driving that other sort of fuel beginning with D & a manual transmission. Totally different experience.
Well, I think that is quite a comprehensive dismissal of this Yaris in that case...