Toyota Yaris vs rivals

With a result like that for Toyota, it looks like the experts have never liked them. I don't like it when the experts give them too much criticism because they make very reliable cars.

By JPW2010 on 26 September, 2011, 7:01pm

I'm starting to feel that all Toyota reviews by AE are becoming so predictable. Same stands for BMW & Ford. Sometimes I really feel that they lack credibility - for once I would like to read reviews that judge cars against what they were designed to do, bearing in mind each brand's orientation towards the market segment it serves. Furthermore, I completely detest the expectation that all cars need to be sporty and fast. Driving joy may have many different definitions for different groups of people.

By constadinoudinos on 26 September, 2011, 8:24pm

I agree

with Mr Constadinoudinos. AE and all car magazines do the same. The totally fail to judge a car on what market it is aimed at and how it fulfils that criteria. My own requirements from a car are very different now than they were when I was covering 30000 miles plus as a rep. Also i am older and that brings its own requirements like getting in and out of the thing! The car i now drive (a Hyundai Matrix) I would have laughed at 10 years ago. Now being able to buy one three years old with only 10000 on the clock for £5000 and fulfilling my present requirements made it a no brainer for me.

By yellowbear on 27 September, 2011, 5:11pm

don't blame AE

toyota have been treating the press rather badly it's just pure courtesy that magazine bother saying anything positive about them

By julianlee on 28 September, 2011, 4:08pm

AE reviews never have creditability another waste of time review!

By ljmooore on 29 September, 2011, 7:23am

If it's all a waste of time......................

....................then why do you read them?

I want car magazines and websites to give me their view of cars and, in a group test like this, the relative merits of each. It looks like (and I haven't driven one) the Yaris is not up to the competition so I'd expect AE to say so. Anything else is a waste of time.

By lairdfp on 29 September, 2011, 9:28am

Review?

This is not a review, this is a tribute for those who want Toyota to fall down but let me save u the suspense, it is not going to happen. These "reviews" are pointless. Sorry to say but to bring the Yaris on the fourth position out of four is just A LACK OF CREDIBILITY from AE side. Don't bite the German hand that feeds you.

By miguel117 on 29 September, 2011, 9:34am

Unsubscribe...

BTW, I'm quitting the subscription to this B L O O D Y magazine, fanzine, right now.

By miguel117 on 29 September, 2011, 9:36am

Pinch of salt

When it comes down to it ALL car magazines have their own axes to grind or prejudices and you can pretty much bet that a Toyota will come way down the list in AE unless the car is perfect.
Interestingly the Honest John (Telegraph) review is far more glowing for the new Yaris.
I haven't seen or driven the new Yaris (though I do own a previous model Yaris 1.8SR which is superb) so maybe the criticisms are fair but, if magazines do give the car such bad press, I think it would be courteous for them to ask Toyota to comment on how the World's largest car maker has got it so badly wrong?
It does et a little tiresome being able to guess the outcomes of car reviews before reading them. Perhaps too it is time to drop the whole concept of a "verdict" and ranking cars because this is very much personal choice and cannot be absolute? I would be very interested in a car magazine that reviewed cars much more thoroughly and wasn't interested in headline-grabbing rankings or "X beats Y".

By rhion on 29 September, 2011, 10:09am

Pinch of salt

When it comes down to it ALL car magazines have their own axes to grind or prejudices and you can pretty much bet that a Toyota will come way down the list in AE unless the car is perfect.
Interestingly the Honest John (Telegraph) review is far more glowing for the new Yaris.
I haven't seen or driven the new Yaris (though I do own a previous model Yaris 1.8SR which is superb) so maybe the criticisms are fair but, if magazines do give the car such bad press, I think it would be courteous for them to ask Toyota to comment on how the World's largest car maker has got it so badly wrong?
It does et a little tiresome being able to guess the outcomes of car reviews before reading them. Perhaps too it is time to drop the whole concept of a "verdict" and ranking cars because this is very much personal choice and cannot be absolute? I would be very interested in a car magazine that reviewed cars much more thoroughly and wasn't interested in headline-grabbing rankings or "X beats Y".

By rhion on 29 September, 2011, 10:58am

Auto Express judges all cars on their own individual merits, and has no favourite brands. Our annual New Car Awards (Issue 1,777) illustrate this perfectly. There were winners from 14 different companies, representing a wide cross-section of the industry. We were big fans of the original Toyota Yaris; the simple fact of the matter is that the new car, although capable, cannot match some of its similarly priced rivals for all-round ownership appeal.

Auto Express

By Rhian on 29 September, 2011, 11:47am

What market is the Yaris aimed at, designed for, or meant to serve?

Who would want to sacrifice the ride comfort while still steers/handles poorly? Can't believe those from across the pond... I thought most drivers here in the States are dorks. I got rid of my '98 Corolla 1.8 for a Mk1 Focus (2.3), which has weaker low-end torque, higher fuel consumption, noisier cabin, & possibly less reliability (but has been trouble-free so far). But I still hated the Toyota due to the unsettled ride, a driving position designed for short legs (both of which are no longer true on some of their newer products), & steering feel (if any, are you kidding me?), not to mention the handling/road-holding characteristics from the primitive suspension set up. My next car will be a quiet Mk6 Golf w/ the reliable non-turbo 2.5 & "Focus's" Control-Blade suspension.

By creakid1 on 2 October, 2011, 6:47pm

Anon

I am South African and as much as I enjoy Autoexpress for its new car reviews those reviews of Toyota vehicles are disappointing. I noticed similar was said of the new Nissan Micra which Autoexpress rated poorly but somehow has shot straight to the top of its class in South African tests against seriously good competition. And yes, the publications also judge ride, handling and lets not forget interior quality too. I am sure the Yaris will be at or near the top of its class when it gets here soon. Remind me not to read and Autoexpress Toyota review again...

By Historymaker88 on 18 October, 2011, 1:44pm