Toyota Yaris Hybrid

This new car proves that super-frugal superminis aren't boring. It may turn out expensive, but I reckon it'll sell well.

By JPW2010 on 10 January, 2012, 6:15pm

They're all the same ...

Now all together, Toyota hate brigade:
"Just another bland styling exercise from Toyota, and it looks just like a Corolla".

By prosperity on 11 January, 2012, 12:59am

They're are all the same ..

ow all together, Toyota hate brigade:
"Just another bland styling exercise from Toyota, and it looks just like a Corolla".

Ditto, and just to add another angle, I for instance drive a forklift truck (sometimes) , but at least it's generally fit for purpose/not too compromised and quite fun to drive for what it is. These Hybrids/ all EVs struggle against odds optimising an electric drive for the road, you end up with the minimal operable systems devoid of any real organic feel. Which makes it doubly sad that the exterior design as is in this case is left to be so uninspiring.

By jossjjew on 11 January, 2012, 3:29am

Smart,

Two comments above, daft and pointless, but I agree with 'JPW2010'. This new Yaris looks great and will probably sell well but I would question AE's comment about this car being the first Hybrid supermini - What about the Honda Jazz hybrid?

By cousins11 on 11 January, 2012, 12:31pm

EV mode

"...or even how far you can drive the Yaris Hybrid in electric-only mode..."

At a guess, same as Prius or Auris - 0 to 1+ mile - electric-only is only for impressing the passenger the 1st time - using it raises fuel consumption, because the engine has to kick in earlier to charge the battery.

By cfhughes on 11 January, 2012, 2:11pm

Disappointing

I love my current Yaris. After a once in a lifetime treat of buying a sportscar turned out to be an absolute nightmare (a Mazda MX5 Cabriolet Coupe), my Yaris SR has been a complete breath of fresh air - and an exceptional example of great customer service.

But now it is over 3 years old I was looking forward to the new model and in particular the hybrid. But the driving experience has been panned by journalists, the premium over the standard models doesn't justify the tiny benefit in running costs and even the styling isn't as exciting as the concept (shock horror!). The one achilles heel of my model (cheap looking interior) seems to have got worse too!

I think I'll be keeping my Yaris for a while yet.

By gavsmit on 11 January, 2012, 8:06pm