Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2021 In-Depth Review | All you need to know

Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2021 In-Depth Review | All you need to know.

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The new Yaris returns to the “big small” concept that inspired the first-generation model but interpreting it anew in a “condensed and agile” look that expresses a sense of the car being full of energy and dynamism and always ready-to-go.

Chief Engineer Yasunori Suezawa explained: “I wanted the styling to capture the stance of an athlete on the starting blocks. You can see this in the rear wings and the car’s new proportions – wider, lower and more compact – giving the impression of condensed power.”

While many B-segment models have been growing progressively longer, the new Yaris is actually shorter than the current model. But although overall length has decreased to less than four metres, the wheelbase has been extended by 50 mm, giving extra cabin space.

The GA-B platform has allowed the overall height to come down by 40 mm, while an increase in the vehicle’s width by 50 mm and an extra 57 mm in the track add to the car’s overall low, wide and powerful stance. The front and rear overhangs have been reduced, too, with 10 mm taken from the front (800 mm) and 45 mm from the rear (580 mm), further accentuating the overall compact dimensions and giving a class-leading turning radius, ideal for negotiating urban streets and parking spaces.

The new platform also gave the designers more freedom to produce an eye-catching, impactful design and emphasise Toyota’s individual design identity compared to its market competitors. The effect of the condensed proportions is amplified by strong character lines down the side of the car, projecting a sense of forward motion. The muscular front and rear wings add to the overall taut, coherent look and, together with the sculpted door panels, express the car’s agility and “ready-to-go” character.

The frontal design is focused on the large grille and central Toyota emblem. The designers have added to the dynamic look by pulling the base of the A-pillar rearwards (which also improves the driver’s forward view) and increasing the bonnet length. The new light units feature LED technology and include turn indicators that alternate with the daytime running lights. The headlights extend towards the front wheels in a strong styling feature that also reduces the perceived length of the front overhang.

The wheels are available in 15, 16 and 17-inch diameter, according to powertrain and model grade.

The interior reflects an overall “less is more” concept. It is a sharply designed space that has the solid, and high sensory quality and spacious feel of a car from a class above.

For the driver’s cockpit, the concept is “eyes on the road, hands on the wheel” with the arrangement of displays and controls organised to ensure the driver can focus on the road and keep informed of key vehicle data with the least distraction, and excellent all-round visibility.

“We worked on two main elements to achieve this,” said Chief Engineer Suezawa. “First we maximised visibility by setting the instrument panel lower and pulling the A-pillar further back. The front seats were also moved outwards, so there is more space between the driver and passenger. Second, we wanted to let the driver take in the flow of information with minimal eye movement, so we are offering a large colour (10-inch) head-up display.”

Details include a larger area of soft-touch padding across the dashboard; soft felt inserts in the door panels; a wider front console; a lower hood for the driver’s instrument binnacle; and a small-diameter, sporty steering wheel.

As detailed above, the new GA-B platform allowed for a reduction in the car’s overall length, making it the most compact model in its class, but with an increase in its wheelbase. This has been key to achieving interior packaging that ensures space and comfort for everyone on board, echoing the innovative “big-small” character of the original Yaris 20 years ago.

The new Yaris has more space (an extra 20 mm) between the driver and front passenger, and for a wider front console to be designed.

Similarly, load space is good with the boot measuring 700 mm deep and offering 286 litres of storage.

The data indicates the scale of the achievement. Overall efficiency has increased by 20%, which typically would be at the cost of performance. In fact, power is 16% higher at 116 DIN hp (total system output), with a 15% improvement in 0-100 km/h acceleration, to 9.7 seconds, and sharper response to the driver’s use of accelerator.

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[ianthomas]

At last - Toyota has signed someone on who knows how to style cars!! From bland and boring to best in class in one jump. This car looks simply sensational and blasts the opposition out of the park. This is definitely my next car purchase. WELL DONE TOYOTA!

[paulwoods]

Great very detailed review Dan, the Yaris has progressed a lot and looks to be a strong contender for sales in this segment of the market. Top job on the review! Thank you!

[ADMIRALSCORNER]

As a Mk 3 Yaris owner I researched the new MK 4 and decided this is the next car for me! Now I have one and really like it and the way you have described the car here. Sorry not to have seen this review of yours before. Its spot on!

[Edramon]

Nice. I just bought one of these, delivery in a few weeks. I did a test drive in the model down, but as I wanted certain features this was the one I bought but hadn't seen it this well until your video. Looks as good as I hoped.
I didn't take the extras that are on here (tech pack and glass roof) but having seen them I'm happy with that choice - the HUD looks cool, but far from essential and that glass roof looks beautiful while clean and new but I'd probably want it covered most of the time and that doesn't look as good from inside as the regular roof.

[nevangelos]

Super review. People above 6 feet dont fit at the back mainly because their legs stuck behind front seats. Make a review for Honda Jazz Hybrid.

[raylee]

Great review, jusr brought a pearl red yaris excel with panoramic roof, coming at end of April, cant wait. Got £2219 off . Uk car, got free mat set and £20 worth of fuel not bad deal

[brunodias]

Excellent video man, you are really passionate about your work and that's great!
You reviewed the most premium variant but what do you think about the entry version of the hybrid Yaris? If you got to see one, of course. It loses many features for sure but the experience is there, right?

[lazarglm]

Great video Dan finally i choose Toyota Yaris Hybrid Chic Edition but i will wait the car the next year on june

[HepauDK]

22:27 That button is not for the fog lights (those are on the light stalk on the steering cullomn), but for the automatic high beam.
The seats on mine are not all leather unfortunately, only the sides and the headrests are leather. I think the fabric on the door panels is some kind of felt.
I'm not sure which trim versions get the JBL speakers, the top model I have, have the standard speakers. It would have been nice to have the JBL system, but the standard ones sound ok to me, I am not excactly an audiophile.
The only design feature I am not all too fond of, are the egg-shaped rear fenders, they somehow remind me about the hideous first generation Ford Ka. But I absolutely love the rest. The front looks absolutely phenomenal! Probably the best looking front Toyota has ever designed. It almost looks like it has a wide bodykit fittet as standard. :)
I wanted a hybrid the last time I bought a new Yaris (January 2017), but at the time, the hybrid couldn't be fittet wit a trailer hook, which is critical to me. This one is allowed to tow up to 450kg., which is acceptable to me.

[simondo]

great car dan ive just bought 1 its a great little car

[chitpaul]

We have one great spec, semi leather seats, we have a spare wheel with ours. Very fast for a small car, can get just over 100mph out of it .. .great in electric mode slowly around town, have had it in electric mode at 70mph, , managed 70-80 mpg on one run for a small time, average around 55-60 mpg so far..

[marcogiuliano]

Nice review and nice car but I love the Clio 5

[Weasel]

European version comes with so much more spec than the UK one, we cant even get heated seats and steering wheel and the wireless charging and in built navigation.

[liberfarb]

Thank you very much for your review, i really love to see your reviews . Can you please tell which version it is ? The primere edition ?

[Farhad]

Good job. I just bought one today but will recicve it on December . please tell us about new battery and its hybrid tecnology comparing with 2019 model.Thanks

[mcij]

Dan's voice is sometimes so passionate like he would talk about some girl 🙂 "Maaan look at this blonde in black outfit with nice trunk (sorry ladies) and gorgeous face" 😃 Nice and detailed review, and for those who aren''t into hybrids: just try it and you may love it

[pascalmoran]

Nice review, can you tell me how tall your are ?

[burso]

Great detailed review mate, but I have 1 dispute. The "other" floor you mention at 16mins. Are you sure it exists? Not seen a car with the false floor yet or not seen the false floor as an accessory either. I doubt it exists. Same with my previous gen Yaris. I own this from brand new and washing trying to get hold of one to no avail.

[Emaratilfy]

Nice video! This will most likely be my first car! :-)

Just one question: what's the difference between the 2020 and 2021 models?

[sarjanbavasarjanbava]

Camera s10 plus awesome clarity fest I think DSLR