2003 Daihatsu YRV Turbo review from UK and Ireland

Nothing so far?

Except for the second day when someone went right into the back of it on day two of ownership.

Interesting little machine. Looks like something you would push around at the supermarket or take the kids to school in. The automatic gearbox is rather clunky, but this is quickly forgotten by a little squeeze on the right pedal. In semi-automatic mode it is a monster! Be very wary of talking it on if you are on a straight carrigeway. If you do not have a good two litre 16 valve or more, do not try?

The handling could be better and the tyres thicker, brakes more able to cope with the angry engine and make the torque steer less prominent. Skip over a pebble, the guilty wheel will be pulling you into the nearest bramble bush on a country road.

As a manual, or the engine in a more capable chassis, this car would be so much fun. If you only drive in striaght lines and like to get squashed into your seat. Please get one of these little fire breathers.

A lot faster than my old Fiat Punto HGT (feels that way),although it needs a little more in the direction department to make it a real bend chucker. And better brakes are a must!!!