Toyota Yaris 2014 - review pictures

The Toyota Yaris has&nbsp;<span>reliability, practicality and low running costs on its side, but has failed to offer the&nbsp;<span>same fun driving experience or high class interior as the class best.</span></span>

<span>Available with three or five doors, as well as a choice or petrol, diesel and&nbsp;</span>hybrid<span>&nbsp;engines – there are plenty of Yaris models to choose from.</span> <span><span>Four trim levels come in the form of the

The basic 1.0-litre&nbsp;<span id="itxthook0p"><span id="itxthook0w">petrol engine</span></span>&nbsp;is economical but gutless, whilst the 98bhp&nbsp;1.33-litre&nbsp;is a better bet for most drivers. The 1.4-litre diesel is not only t

While the Hybrid model might be deemed king of the urban jungle, it feels all at sea on the open road&nbsp;where the Yaris feels thrashy and underpowered.

<span>On the Yaris, the grille comprises a subtle ‘X’ that cuts from the lights through the Toyota badge and into the bumpers. It’s a distinctive styling cue, and certainly adds a level of drama.</span>

Front LED daytime running lights and full LED tail lights&nbsp;feature on Sport models and above.

The Yaris comes with unique 16-inch alloy wheels as standard on the Sport model.

<span>A subtle boot spoiler and rear privacy glass come as standard on the Sport model in the Yaris range.</span>

<span>There's plenty of rear leg and headroom on offer in the Yaris, where three adults can easily ft in the back.</span>

<span>This is where the Yaris excels as the 268-litre boot edges ahead of the Volkswagen Polo.&nbsp;</span>

<span>All Yaris models come with a height-adjustable driver’s seat, USB connectivity and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.</span>

<span>Toyota’s new Touch 2 multimedia system is easy to use, while the seven-inch touchscreen responds quickly and logically. Sat-nav is optional but also simple to operate.</span>

<span>The distinctive red dashboard, door inserts and seat trim in these pictures come as part of the Piri Piri pack. This is a no-cost option on Sport models.</span> <span>Standard models come with standard dark-grey plastic.</span

<span>The six-speed manual gearbox in the Yaris has a light yet positive shift, so it’s easy enough to keep the engine in its power band.</span> <span><span>The CVT automatic gearbox in the Yaris Hybrid will make quiet and smooth pr

<span>Storage spots and cubbies are plentiful in the Yaris, such as this space atop the Driver's dials.</span>

<span>You get seven airbags in the Yaris as well as tyre pressure monitors. Toyota wont be able to offer the advanced options of the rival VW Polo though, with adaptive cruise control and tiredness alert missing from the options list.<

The Skyview roof is an&nbsp;optional extra on the Yaris, but it can also be had as part of the Appearance Pack on the Excel model.