Its all relative. The Yaris starts at just over £20k about the same as a new Corsa. I know which one I'd rather have even it means paying a grand or two more...
Top spec model reviewed again, which most won't be able to afford. People need to understand that the base model will disappoint, after getting excited over the look of this one. However, not having a go at the channel, as I know they can only review the car they're given. Great review and always enjoy them whenever I watch one. Well presented, so thumbs up! Toyota are taking the P with us now. They think their name will still make you choose to get ripped off. Their Cross version has gone up around 2k since its launch 2 years ago. 2k! I know they'll say it's because of certain increases, etc, but who else feels like car manufacturers are treating us like energy companies do? Plus, if you go with a PCP, you'll have 4.9% APR to add on currently, so say hello to paying even more! It's 5.9% for the Cross version. I don't know anyone who can buy this outright. You're not rich? No worries, we'll just make sure you pay more! Rant over. Sorry. I really do like this channels videos though. Quality.
A sport civic in the euro zone costs 58'900 euros. A base hybrid civic will come for 32'000. A Toyota Supra is 52'800. A midsize BMW 3 series will come for 55'500 without options (that tend to be quite long and pricey). So yes, the price is completely aligned in the actual price lineup. Looks like we are in the middle of an inflation.
In Denmark you get a nicely speced Yaris with the hybrid motor, for 27.2K (includes color and the comfort pack you need). I Honda jazz is around 37K which is just wild.
After 1 year of owning Yaris we still love it. On 17-inch wheels it corners very well, has features like HUD, which is fantastic. More and more of them are driving around, seems to get some popularity. I can think of just 2 pains in neck: heated steering wheel heats too much, to the degree it burns. And too small battery: if you let it stand for 2 weeks during the winter, you are not going to start it up. Given there's another big battery for the hybrid system, this does not make any sense at all.
With regard to the excellent fuel consumption figures, there was the smaller Prius C (or Toyota Aqua) produced some 10 years ago with similar efficiency but never sold in UK.
For transporting stuff in a small car you usually don't carry 3-4 passengers and your luggage at the same time. You have maybe 1 passenger, and then you can use all of the back seat space. Also my 2023 toyota yaris was not a hybrid, so it's not true that hybrid is the only option (maybe it is in the us, and also I bought it used, so I don't know the circumstances).
I'm glad you brought up the Honda Jazz as a comparison, because it seems like the better choice. Admittedly I have one, and I bought a 1 year old top spec one for 5.5k less than this Yaris, yet the Jazz comes with a number of features and comforts (like heated seats, parking sensors, heated steering wheel etc) that this more expensive Yaris lacks. The economy for the Yaris does look fantastic though. As a comparison to what I've experienced in my Jazz over the last 2000 miles, I've averaged ~53 on the motorway, and 62.3 overall. It can get 80mpg around town, but only when there's next to no traffic and you have longer stretches of no traffic lights.
As much as I like the Yaris, if I wanted a full hybrid small car, I can't help think that the Jazz is a better all rounder. Nicer interior, more practicality and as you mention more features.
@@jdmguy44 Especially the white interior in the Jazz, it makes it feel so much brighter and more premium than just black plastic on a black dash with black seats etc that too many other cars have as the only option.
Agree the jazz is more practical and have extras equipment over the Yaris like heated seats/steering and practicality. But the Yaris is better in styling and more agile and better fuel economy.
I don’t think you can have a spare wheel with the jazz, plus i think the Toyota hsd is far more developed than Honda’s equivalent. Both good but it’s far from walkover in favour of either. Can the jazz have a tow hitch? Yaris can which is a great addition for carrying cycles or doing tip runs with the trailer.
There's overpriced and then there's this. It literally puts it up against a whole upper category of competitors. Of course it's going to be better than any other super mini when it's more than twice the price. Toyota have let badge credibility go to their heads.
Mine doesn’t unfortunately,but you can fold them in manually like the good ol’ days. Good car ,cheap to run & easy to drive around the city.Of course no problems in 3 years.
I got an early excel model and it doesn't have adjustable lumbar support. Can't say about the current ones, but the manuals are written for the world market and show features that aren't available in all markets.
Fabulous little car BTW.. 46mpg on motorways, who was driving, Lewis Hamilton???, never seen less than 63 on motorways, overall mpg over last 9k miles, various routes/conditions 73 mpg. Cheers
@@mohammedsmith4047 Try looking further ahead than the next car in front, and simply release the accelerator early instead of braking later. Also turn off cruise control, because it can't predict traffic at all.
A tip. While this is a good review, and a great little car, as always there’s a bit missing. Night-driving. I was shocked to sit in a brand new (then, 2015) super-mini, my first drive happened to be at night, and I switched it on…nothing…ok, I thought, I will try the lights…still nothing. Yes, the front instrument cluster came on, but remember at night, with lights on, that dims a lot. What I wanted, was to find the exterior light switch position. Completely dark, no idea. Having found it and used it with the interior light on, I then needed the windscreen wipers. And you might say, well you get used to it. No you don’t. Like most people, with a family, I drive multiple cars on a regular basis. I’d just like the stalks to light. Everything I can see in the day, I need to see at night. Simple as that. A fully darkened cabin, is just painful. Take care all. PS - My Prius gets around this, by having a centrally-focused LED that shines down only illuminating the gear-knob (PRNDL stick) area. But for stalks, nothing beats some kind of internal green light made to show all the controls.
I almost brought up my breakfast when it showed the price of the model tested at being nearly 28k! It’s not even the top spec version. £28k for a mid spec Yaris?? What is going on with the world?!
Had the GR Sport for almost 6 months now at getting 66mpg and absolutely loving it. Agree with the review but would add the only other negative I have found is the car does not feel solid and with things like doors and the boot very tinny, even flimsy.
66 ? Even new mine was only doing 56 saying that I do short distances to and from work and the odd long trip . Just to ask what tyre pressures are you using ?
Everyone crying about the price, The fact you see these absolutely everywhere tells you the General Public like what Toyota offer and will pay a Premium for a Reliable Car with a Huge Warranty.
The Mazda 2 Hybrid is the sister car to the Toyota Yaris Hybrid. The Toyota came first. Apparently Mazda still offers the previous Mazda 2 for sale in the UK alongside the Mazda 2 Hybrid. The two Mazda are completely different cars
Good car but unsuitable for very low mileage, infrequent driving elderly owners or those who go on long holidays leaving the car behind as the 12v batteries go flat so easily. Really common fault, known by all dealers and Toyota.
@@Robin-ve7ck no one is paying those prices from what I’ve seen. If you want one with all the bells & whistles you will pay for it. Even at £22,000 I think that’s too expensive any way. Should be more like £16,000 or £17,000.
@@anakinskywalker4113 I had a check, and those are the prices on Toyota’s website, so they should be what people are paying. But yes still way more than you’d pay a few years back, and silly for what it is, but still not 28K though. I’ve seen others quite that figure...I’m not sure where that’s being taken from
People were warned brexit would increase the cost of cars, along with everything else. Unfortunately they were more interested in blue passports, made in France of course.
@@skap-jr9igIs Brexit really to blame for the car prices though Brexit shouldn't have affected the price in other European countries that are still in the EU I managed to find price for GR sport model on Toyota Germany website it was originally €30,390 but reduced to €27,390 so around £23k you can't really rule out Brexit as the cause when there's been other global factors causing inflation and the chip/component shortages affecting car production
If you want a reliable, economical car it's perfect. But not having parking sensors on anything other than top grades is a serious let down. (The previous generation had parking sensors on mid-level Icon Tech grade)
Nice car but should pricing is too ambitious but that won’t stop it selling well as there are so many around. Car pricing these days is far too high - PCPs are to blame - people just look at the monthly payments and not the full price.
Disappointing that you dwell on superficials like how scratchy the interior plastics are, but didn't mention whether the engine screams when accelerating, like previous editions do.
It certainly thrums a bit but it's not unpleasant, but given that it's sooo quiet most of the time (design spec, smaller wheels), it's a small price to pay.
As a longer term owner of the previous Yaris Hybrid the new version is very disappointing. much smaller inside, very cheap interior, noisy due to very little sound insulation and horrible overlight steering. Also very expensive for what you get as us the larger Cross version. 😢
For £28k you'd get better economy, performance and technology buying an MG4 electric car and save over a grand. The only real advantage of the Toyota would be driving range I guess
That’s why I fear for children of 5 years in younger. In 10-12 years when they learn to drive and they need to buy an old banger, there’ll be nothing around, let alone to insure!
How the world has moved on and forgotten the 'horrors' of diesel, eh? Wow - almost 60mpg overall in this Yaris - my head can't handle such numbers. Oh, wait a moment, I drive a diesel that gives me 70mpg.... It also doesn't have to lug about the mass of extra batteries. Get rid of the dreadful DPF (tick) and it's perfect as far as I'm concerned. I honestly don't know what I'm going to drive when my current car dies (maybe 2030?) - or is that the plan, to make people so disheartened about the alternatives for personal motoring that they give up and submit to communal transport like good peasants? As for the price of new cars these days - it's a sick joke. My father (a pensioner with considerably higher income than worker me) likes to change his car every three or four years, but the amount he spends doing so is terrifying. I'm doing my best to convince him that he should retain his current car (a 67-plate Focus - shockingly old for his standards already). The winning stroke in my argument is that nothing newer than 2017 has a CD player in it and he wouldn't have a car without one (and neither would I, for that matter). That and the fact that his 6-year-old car probably doesn't even have 30k miles on the clock - it's almost like new. He will need to be careful of the 'Ecoboom' phenomenon, of course - Ford's brilliant wet-belt design where the cam belt disintegrates and the debris clogs the filter in the oil pick-up; I hope his local Ford dealer removes the sump to clean it out at every oil change - not doing so is a recipe for disaster.
Utterly hateful and dreadful little car to drive. The ride is shocking and drives like a brick! And the rear light just wined me up something rotten tiny brake light and almost non existent indicators in an enormous cluster🤦🏻. It's most definitely a granny car. And 28k for the displeasure is utterly bonkers
It's the best small car in the world for what it is. There are trims levels which has better ride than the gr sports on 18" wheels. If you are smart, then it doesn't cost £28k to buy new.
Doesn’t matter what spec it is, £28k+ for any super mini utterly ridiculous
The most expensive was 25K, the entry 22K
@@Robin-ve7ck0:16 it shows the model being reviewed in this video is north of £28k
@@reececollison5101yeah don’t buy the GR sport with those ridiculous wheels and no sidewall on the tyres. Stick with the Design.
This is the common cost of most small cars nowadays
Its all relative. The Yaris starts at just over £20k about the same as a new Corsa. I know which one I'd rather have even it means paying a grand or two more...
Top spec model reviewed again, which most won't be able to afford. People need to understand that the base model will disappoint, after getting excited over the look of this one. However, not having a go at the channel, as I know they can only review the car they're given. Great review and always enjoy them whenever I watch one. Well presented, so thumbs up! Toyota are taking the P with us now. They think their name will still make you choose to get ripped off. Their Cross version has gone up around 2k since its launch 2 years ago. 2k! I know they'll say it's because of certain increases, etc, but who else feels like car manufacturers are treating us like energy companies do? Plus, if you go with a PCP, you'll have 4.9% APR to add on currently, so say hello to paying even more! It's 5.9% for the Cross version. I don't know anyone who can buy this outright. You're not rich? No worries, we'll just make sure you pay more! Rant over. Sorry. I really do like this channels videos though. Quality.
Base model of Mazda 2 is about 1K more than the Yaris but I wonder who gets the better deal at base.
28k? In the year 2000 you could get one for 13.5k! Oh wait, thats exactly the same adjusted for inflation..
A crude reality...
£28k for a Yaris? Has the world gone completely insane?
yep, this whole decade is a write-off
Note though that this one is top spec which you simply don't need.
No just Toyota
@@jdmguy44 even so!
A sport civic in the euro zone costs 58'900 euros.
A base hybrid civic will come for 32'000.
A Toyota Supra is 52'800.
A midsize BMW 3 series will come for 55'500 without options (that tend to be quite long and pricey).
So yes, the price is completely aligned in the actual price lineup. Looks like we are in the middle of an inflation.
In Denmark you get a nicely speced Yaris with the hybrid motor, for 27.2K (includes color and the comfort pack you need).
I Honda jazz is around 37K which is just wild.
Same in sweden. Even the used market is the same. Very rare I see a Honda on the street.
But maybe Honda Jazz Crosstar and not regular Honda Jazz?
Outstanding economy. Only wish it was more practical like more rear space, you get more leg room and head room in a Suzuki Ignis !!
New cars are certainly beyond the reach of many.
After 1 year of owning Yaris we still love it. On 17-inch wheels it corners very well, has features like HUD, which is fantastic. More and more of them are driving around, seems to get some popularity. I can think of just 2 pains in neck: heated steering wheel heats too much, to the degree it burns. And too small battery: if you let it stand for 2 weeks during the winter, you are not going to start it up. Given there's another big battery for the hybrid system, this does not make any sense at all.
how heavy is the car?
before i sell mine , can i get one with no screen !? mine is a 07 zero tech works great smells a bit funny but thats me :D
With regard to the excellent fuel consumption figures, there was the smaller Prius C (or Toyota Aqua) produced some 10 years ago with similar efficiency but never sold in UK.
The Aqua is still here, still JDM today
For transporting stuff in a small car you usually don't carry 3-4 passengers and your luggage at the same time. You have maybe 1 passenger, and then you can use all of the back seat space.
Also my 2023 toyota yaris was not a hybrid, so it's not true that hybrid is the only option (maybe it is in the us, and also I bought it used, so I don't know the circumstances).
I was sold on this. Then I visited the dealer and saw the price. Just didn't make sense.
Can't believe the price of even these econoboxes. I've decided to keep my old Honda on the road for the foreseeable future.
They're not at all like this. Toyota got the "it's nothing flashy but it's invincible" image and let it go right to their heads.
I'm glad you brought up the Honda Jazz as a comparison, because it seems like the better choice. Admittedly I have one, and I bought a 1 year old top spec one for 5.5k less than this Yaris, yet the Jazz comes with a number of features and comforts (like heated seats, parking sensors, heated steering wheel etc) that this more expensive Yaris lacks.
The economy for the Yaris does look fantastic though. As a comparison to what I've experienced in my Jazz over the last 2000 miles, I've averaged ~53 on the motorway, and 62.3 overall. It can get 80mpg around town, but only when there's next to no traffic and you have longer stretches of no traffic lights.
As much as I like the Yaris, if I wanted a full hybrid small car, I can't help think that the Jazz is a better all rounder. Nicer interior, more practicality and as you mention more features.
@@jdmguy44 Especially the white interior in the Jazz, it makes it feel so much brighter and more premium than just black plastic on a black dash with black seats etc that too many other cars have as the only option.
Agree the jazz is more practical and have extras equipment over the Yaris like heated seats/steering and practicality. But the Yaris is better in styling and more agile and better fuel economy.
I don’t think you can have a spare wheel with the jazz, plus i think the Toyota hsd is far more developed than Honda’s equivalent. Both good but it’s far from walkover in favour of either. Can the jazz have a tow hitch? Yaris can which is a great addition for carrying cycles or doing tip runs with the trailer.
Fantastic.
Nice thorough review as always. Agree that at 28k it is way overpriced.
There's overpriced and then there's this. It literally puts it up against a whole upper category of competitors. Of course it's going to be better than any other super mini when it's more than twice the price. Toyota have let badge credibility go to their heads.
It’s a hybrid, bound to be more expensive than something like a Renault Clio or vw polo
you have absolutely no idea what other cars cost...
Ordered a design spec in Feb 2023 for £19.3k. Use a broker, no longer this price as the Toyota contribution was £1750 at the time, now is £300.
Obviously plugging the Honda Jazz??
Does this car folds the mirror automatically when you shut the car?
Mine doesn’t unfortunately,but you can fold them in manually like the good ol’ days. Good car ,cheap to run & easy to drive around the city.Of course no problems in 3 years.
You can have the function as a tech pack extra on base model or opt for excel and it’s included
dont know what yaris he was on about as you do get adjustable lumbar support page 141 of the manual
I got an early excel model and it doesn't have adjustable lumbar support. Can't say about the current ones, but the manuals are written for the world market and show features that aren't available in all markets.
@@user-xp3qf5km4l Well I thought since he was sat in a GR model yaris then the review was about the GR which has lumber support
Since this is not a facelift or new model what is the purpose of saying the 2023 Yaris ?? This is just clickbait title
Fabulous little car BTW.. 46mpg on motorways, who was driving, Lewis Hamilton???, never seen less than 63 on motorways, overall mpg over last 9k miles, various routes/conditions 73 mpg. Cheers
What trim is yours?
@@mohammedsmith4047 Design trim 16 in wheels.
Agree. I got a design trim too. Gets way more than 46mpg on the motorway. They probably have been doing 100mph.
@@MattOn1010 I get more mpg on motor ways than I do driving locally
@@mohammedsmith4047 Try looking further ahead than the next car in front, and simply release the accelerator early instead of braking later. Also turn off cruise control, because it can't predict traffic at all.
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Umm tall person here. Could car reviewers pls tell us how tall they are so we can extrapolate how likely we are to fit into any of these cars 😢
I’d have this over the jazz because the jazz is ugly
You said "Honda Jazz" in this video more times you said "Toyota Yaris"
Haha he prefers it no doubt
Think it’s just his preference, would be nice if he mentioned other superminis like a skoda fabia or ford fiesta
The only new Toyota that isn’t fugly
A tip. While this is a good review, and a great little car, as always there’s a bit missing. Night-driving. I was shocked to sit in a brand new (then, 2015) super-mini, my first drive happened to be at night, and I switched it on…nothing…ok, I thought, I will try the lights…still nothing. Yes, the front instrument cluster came on, but remember at night, with lights on, that dims a lot. What I wanted, was to find the exterior light switch position. Completely dark, no idea. Having found it and used it with the interior light on, I then needed the windscreen wipers. And you might say, well you get used to it. No you don’t. Like most people, with a family, I drive multiple cars on a regular basis. I’d just like the stalks to light. Everything I can see in the day, I need to see at night. Simple as that. A fully darkened cabin, is just painful. Take care all. PS - My Prius gets around this, by having a centrally-focused LED that shines down only illuminating the gear-knob (PRNDL stick) area. But for stalks, nothing beats some kind of internal green light made to show all the controls.
You should think carefully about purchasing a Toyota hybrid as the 12v battery fails and yet Toyota refuses to accept there is a problem and recall
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I almost brought up my breakfast when it showed the price of the model tested at being nearly 28k! It’s not even the top spec version. £28k for a mid spec Yaris?? What is going on with the world?!
I agree , it's insane. You can get a second hand Corolla for that price. But then again all cars are crazy expensive these days.
This or mini guys?
This
Had the GR Sport for almost 6 months now at getting 66mpg and absolutely loving it. Agree with the review but would add the only other negative I have found is the car does not feel solid and with things like doors and the boot very tinny, even flimsy.
I find he is completely wrong about the ride quality it's not firm at all. Love my gr it's awesome
Those thin doors make it very light though, that contributes to the economy. I’ve had 103mpg on a 10 mile trip in the Design.
66 ? Even new mine was only doing 56 saying that I do short distances to and from work and the odd long trip . Just to ask what tyre pressures are you using ?
I know you weren't talking to me but as I don't think he answered, I was using 34 all round. @@robnorish6515
Everything you need to know: it is far too expensive for what it is, like most cars these days.
Everyone crying about the price, The fact you see these absolutely everywhere tells you the General Public like what Toyota offer and will pay a Premium for a Reliable Car with a Huge Warranty.
True, the Cross version is selling very well across Europe
I'm not complaining, ordered a design spec Feb 2023 for £19.3k. It's a lot cheaper when one uses a broker.
28k for this yaris when for 30k you could get the GR yaris.
Yeah something's definitely off with the price.
Why bother make cars this small when you can just make 2 seaters like smart cars?
£28.000 they must be joking
This model isn’t available in Mexico
Almost same price as a real GR yaris 😅
GR Yaris is almost 40k
This is not a 2023 review ?
A waste of an excellent power train.
Interior way too dark and back too uncomfortable for me.
Looks much like a Mazda 2.
The Mazda 2 Hybrid is the sister car to the Toyota Yaris Hybrid. The Toyota came first. Apparently Mazda still offers the previous Mazda 2 for sale in the UK alongside the Mazda 2 Hybrid. The two Mazda are completely different cars
Mazda 2 hybrid using Yaris to bring company emission down so they don't get a big fine from EU.
Nearly £30K for a supermini!!!!!!!
At that price I'd get a Model 3
That's after tax credit and gas savings. Real purchase price would be about $40000
Good car but unsuitable for very low mileage, infrequent driving elderly owners or those who go on long holidays leaving the car behind as the 12v batteries go flat so easily. Really common fault, known by all dealers and Toyota.
I hear that's a problem on most if not all hybrid toyotas. The 12v battery just dies if the car is not driven for 1-2 weeks.
Seriously the price of cars in the UK is bonkers at the moment. Who in there right mind is going to spend £28,000 on a flipping super mini?
The entry was 22K, with the top trim 25K
@@Robin-ve7ck no one is paying those prices from what I’ve seen. If you want one with all the bells & whistles you will pay for it. Even at £22,000 I think that’s too expensive any way. Should be more like £16,000 or £17,000.
@@anakinskywalker4113 I had a check, and those are the prices on Toyota’s website, so they should be what people are paying.
But yes still way more than you’d pay a few years back, and silly for what it is, but still not 28K though. I’ve seen others quite that figure...I’m not sure where that’s being taken from
People were warned brexit would increase the cost of cars, along with everything else. Unfortunately they were more interested in blue passports, made in France of course.
@@skap-jr9igIs Brexit really to blame for the car prices though Brexit shouldn't have affected the price in other European countries that are still in the EU I managed to find price for GR sport model on Toyota Germany website it was originally €30,390 but reduced to €27,390 so around £23k you can't really rule out Brexit as the cause when there's been other global factors causing inflation and the chip/component shortages affecting car production
If you want a reliable, economical car it's perfect. But not having parking sensors on anything other than top grades is a serious let down. (The previous generation had parking sensors on mid-level Icon Tech grade)
The only rival is the Jazz? What about the Renault Clio E-Tech?
So obsessed with Honda jazz
These Japanese superminis have absurd prices. You can get a well equipped Megane for their price.
How on the earth are you doing 46 mpg when I have a 2015 and I do between 56 to 60 mpg on motorway? Do you have a clue how to drive that thing?
I agree.. In 9k miles, I've never seen anything below 63 on motorways and often crept to 70.
2.5 mins into the piece we're talking about touch screen. I'd much rather learn something about the car.🙄
Nice car but should pricing is too ambitious but that won’t stop it selling well as there are so many around. Car pricing these days is far too high - PCPs are to blame - people just look at the monthly payments and not the full price.
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Disappointing that you dwell on superficials like how scratchy the interior plastics are, but didn't mention whether the engine screams when accelerating, like previous editions do.
It doesn't now not like it used to. I own a gr sport
It certainly thrums a bit but it's not unpleasant, but given that it's sooo quiet most of the time (design spec, smaller wheels), it's a small price to pay.
Stupid prices....you must be joking......
As a longer term owner of the previous Yaris Hybrid the new version is very disappointing. much smaller inside, very cheap interior, noisy due to very little sound insulation and horrible overlight steering. Also very expensive for what you get as us the larger Cross version. 😢
For £28k you'd get better economy, performance and technology buying an MG4 electric car and save over a grand. The only real advantage of the Toyota would be driving range I guess
i just bought one, no heated seats, heated steering wheel, no paddle on the steering wheel..........
But it's the best small car in the world. 😊
28k emm....dont believe the 80mpg
We did a 2,000 miles plus trip to France, it averaged 80.3 mpg , I have it on a YT video. 👍
In summer just gone, did a 88 miles round trip and got 79.6mpg, a 17miles trip got 83.9 mpg. Though, it's about 7% less than the computer indicated.
one day when hi get a good job i wanna do lots of cars driving to make lots of money
I don't understand how this isn't as efficient as the Yaris Cross 🤷♂️
Cross has a bigger battery, so better round town.
If that's a 2023 car why does the thumb nail show it with 22 plate
Skoda Fabia better
nice good for taxi , car rental too.
Those prices...WOOF
I wonder once enough old cars are ready for the scrapper, who has money left to buy these!
That’s why I fear for children of 5 years in younger. In 10-12 years when they learn to drive and they need to buy an old banger, there’ll be nothing around, let alone to insure!
80mpg Is bollocks. I own a 22 yaris the milage is just average at best. Nothing special. I get just under 400 miles on a full tank.
If this has a firm ride like you say it does then im duncan goodhews barber. You are talking utter rubbish
@6:21, that is a bulgy looking car and looks as if everybody got some of what they wanted.
Even the cheapest version is overpriced in my opinion, but this model is a complete joke of a price
How the world has moved on and forgotten the 'horrors' of diesel, eh? Wow - almost 60mpg overall in this Yaris - my head can't handle such numbers. Oh, wait a moment, I drive a diesel that gives me 70mpg.... It also doesn't have to lug about the mass of extra batteries. Get rid of the dreadful DPF (tick) and it's perfect as far as I'm concerned. I honestly don't know what I'm going to drive when my current car dies (maybe 2030?) - or is that the plan, to make people so disheartened about the alternatives for personal motoring that they give up and submit to communal transport like good peasants?
As for the price of new cars these days - it's a sick joke. My father (a pensioner with considerably higher income than worker me) likes to change his car every three or four years, but the amount he spends doing so is terrifying. I'm doing my best to convince him that he should retain his current car (a 67-plate Focus - shockingly old for his standards already). The winning stroke in my argument is that nothing newer than 2017 has a CD player in it and he wouldn't have a car without one (and neither would I, for that matter). That and the fact that his 6-year-old car probably doesn't even have 30k miles on the clock - it's almost like new. He will need to be careful of the 'Ecoboom' phenomenon, of course - Ford's brilliant wet-belt design where the cam belt disintegrates and the debris clogs the filter in the oil pick-up; I hope his local Ford dealer removes the sump to clean it out at every oil change - not doing so is a recipe for disaster.
Useless car
Utterly hateful and dreadful little car to drive. The ride is shocking and drives like a brick! And the rear light just wined me up something rotten tiny brake light and almost non existent indicators in an enormous cluster🤦🏻. It's most definitely a granny car. And 28k for the displeasure is utterly bonkers
It's the best small car in the world for what it is. There are trims levels which has better ride than the gr sports on 18" wheels. If you are smart, then it doesn't cost £28k to buy new.
I got the unpractical 2door manual yaris🥲