Toyota Yaris Hatchback, starting at 21,900 £

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The Yaris is a compact hatchback that blends everyday practicality with Toyota’s long-standing reputation for reliability, making it easy to live with in city traffic. Its nimble handling and sensible interior make the Yaris a smart choice for drivers who want straightforward, fuss-free transport.

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Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 8.7 L/100km

Small Car, Big City Presence

The Toyota Yaris keeps a compact footprint yet looks planted, with short overhangs and a confident stance that suits tight streets. Subtle creases, a wide grille and available GR Sport styling touches add visual interest without shouting for attention. Thick rear pillars give it a solid look, though they do slightly hamper over-shoulder visibility when merging or parking. Overall, it feels modern and neat, the kind of hatchback that blends into daily life while still feeling current.

Calm Cabin, Clear Controls

Inside, the Yaris favors straightforward usability: the driving position is natural, key controls are where expected, and the updated infotainment is quicker to respond. Material quality is tidy and robust rather than plush, with harder plastics in lower areas that should wear well. The new 9 to 10.5-inch touchscreen and optional 12.3-inch driver display lift the cabin’s tech feel, while physical buttons for core functions keep basics simple. Small front door bins and some slimmer cubbies limit oddment storage, but the overall layout is easy to live with.

Space Where It Counts—Mostly

Front occupants enjoy good room and supportive seats, so daily commutes feel relaxed. The rear bench is tighter than several rivals, and the small rear doors make entry a bit fiddly for adults. ISOFIX points help with child seats, yet this is more a second car for families than a primary hauler. The boot measures roughly 270 to 286 liters depending on spec, with a high, narrow shape and no tie-down hooks, which can make bulky loads awkward.

Easygoing Hybrid Rhythm

The Yaris’s calling card is its full hybrid setup, offered with 116 hp or a slightly stronger 130 hp, both driving the front wheels through an e‑CVT. In town it often glides electrically at low speeds, pulling away smoothly and making stop-start traffic noticeably calmer. Push harder and the engine becomes more vocal, with the familiar rubber-band feel under sustained acceleration, though everyday performance remains perfectly adequate. Steering is light yet accurate, the chassis feels agile and secure, and while ride comfort can turn firmer on larger wheels, high-speed stability is reassuring.

Sips Fuel, Shrinks Costs

Official consumption lands around 3.8 to 4.2 L/100 km, and real-world results commonly sit near 4 to 5 L/100 km depending on route and pace. Urban driving can dip below that thanks to frequent EV running, meaning fewer fuel stops and lower monthly outlay. There is no charging cable to think about, yet you still benefit from low CO2 figures from about 87 g/km, which can help with taxes in many markets. Over a year of commuting, that efficiency adds up to tangible savings without changing your routine.

Screens, Smarts and Safety

The latest infotainment is noticeably quicker, supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and pairs well with a crisp optional digital cluster. Toyota Safety Sense is broadly included across trims, bringing adaptive cruise control, lane tracing assistance and enhanced camera/radar capability for smoother intervention. Junction support, speed limit recognition and a helpful reversing camera reduce stress in dense traffic and tight parking spots. Given the limited rear three‑quarter view, those assists are more than nice-to-have—they actively ease daily driving.

Trims, Power Choices and the Wild Card

Most buyers will choose between the 1.5 Hybrid 116 in trims such as Comfort, Business Edition or Teamplayer, and the 1.5 Hybrid 130 in Style, Style Plus or GR Sport guise. The 116 hp suits economy-focused commuting, while the 130 hp feels a touch more responsive without a big penalty at the pump. Expect 0–100 km/h in roughly 9.7 seconds for the 116 and a little quicker for the 130, which is enough for confident merges but not aimed at thrill-seekers. The GR Yaris 1.6 Turbo 4WD (manual, about 280 hp and near 5.5 seconds to 100 km/h) exists as a separate, hardcore option with far higher performance and consumption, and it is not representative of the regular Yaris experience.

Who Should Pick the Yaris?

This car fits city drivers and commuters who value low running costs, easy manners and generous driver assistance above all else. It is also appealing to safety‑minded owners and fleets wanting dependable efficiency without the hassle of plugging in. Those who regularly carry adults in the back or bulky strollers, or who spend hours at motorway speeds, may prefer a roomier or quieter rival. Factor in Toyota’s strong reliability image and market-specific extended warranty schemes, and the Yaris stands out as a stress-reducing, cost‑cutting everyday tool.

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Reviews

4 (6 Reviews)
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Michael
22 May 2026, 20:42:12

I'll always choose toyota over honda

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jj
19 May 2026, 17:06:55

Good all round car with exceptional reliability.

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Mathieu
31 Dec 2025, 13:08:43

My Toyota Yaris Hybrid is perfect: small footprint yet a reasonable boot, fuel consumption between 3.2 and 3.9 l/100 km, very comfortable even for long distances. You can fault it for its mediocre uphill acceleration on the motorway. But with speed limits of 70 to 130 km/h, it still remains too powerful.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,900 - 40,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,090 - 1,356 kg
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
-
Width
1,745 - 1,805 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
-
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,618 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Toyota

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What drive types are available for the Toyota Yaris?

The Toyota Yaris is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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