2023 Toyota Yaris review – everything you need to know | What Car?

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In this 2023 Toyota Yaris review, we look at this 80mpg small car has to offer.




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[reececollison]

Doesn’t matter what spec it is, £28k+ for any super mini utterly ridiculous

[Yeah-Buddy-Lightweight]

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.

[joess]

Outstanding economy. Only wish it was more practical like more rear space, you get more leg room and head room in a Suzuki Ignis !!

[victorlicht]

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.

[michaelellard]

New cars are certainly beyond the reach of many.

[derekpalmer]

Why don’t you test the lower spec models, which are the most sold ?

[ragingsilver]

Base model of Mazda 2 is about 1K more than the Yaris but I wonder who gets the better deal at base.

[Hedning]

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).

[arselihp]

I've owned a used 2022 base model for a few weeks. I love it. Despite the numb steering, it's quite fun to drive, and the electric motor means it's much peppier than the 0-60 time would suggest. The front seat bottoms are odd and uncomfortable--not a deal breaker, but disappointing. Might be different in this GR trim you tested? There *is* a noticeable lack of lumbar support, as you pointed out with the one you drove.

[mattp]

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?!

[arselihp]

'Short answer no, long answer definitely not'--nice line!

[peterlovisek]

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.

[AMB-FM]

Can't believe the price of even these econoboxes. I've decided to keep my old Honda on the road for the foreseeable future.

[DavidFMartin]

The GR has some Gazoo Racing Tweaks, the suspension is sport and the body shell is stiffer, extra bracing underneath, the steering rack is quicker too.

Its engine power is the 130 BHP version, 15 more than lesser models in the same range but the torque is 30% more due to a higher power EV motor being fitted to the drive unit.

So as a city car it’s not embarrassing to drive as you will keep up with most cars or even leave them at the lights because it’s grunt is immediately available and in sports mode (three modes available Eco, normal and GR power) it’s more than acceptable.

Over all it be if the best drivers super mini hybrid cars in the uk.

[stopitofff]

28k? In the year 2000 you could get one for 13.5k! Oh wait, thats exactly the same adjusted for inflation..

[rjhandley]

£28k for a Yaris? Has the world gone completely insane?

[paulyflyer]

I was sold on this. Then I visited the dealer and saw the price. Just didn't make sense.

[Grahamvfr]

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

[BritishTeaLover]

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.

[AlanMETALMAN]

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.