2001 Toyota Yaris T-Sport review from UK and Ireland
"An excellent compromise between performance and economy"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rattle from the dashboard, fixed under warranty.
Squeak from the tailgate, fixed under warranty.
Other than that, very reliable.
General comments?
Cabin and driving position are comfortable, and quite suitable for driving continuously for several hours. There is also a reasonable amount of space for rear seat passengers to travel in comfort.
Performance and handling are good, although running costs remain reasonable. The close ratio gearbox allows the driver to make the most of the VVTi engine, although results in fairly high revs on the motorway (3500 at 70mph). It will achieve the government economy figures when driven gently.
Dealership service seems good so far - a great improvement on Ford. Servicing costs are reasonable. Reliability seems to be very good.
The paintwork seems a little prone to stone chips.
The boot looks small at first glace, but is actually quite tall and spacious. The rear seats will also slide forward about 7" and fold up to provide a completely flat load space which is useful for transporting larger items.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 VVTi Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 14th October, 2002 |