Build quality is very good - no rattles or squeaks. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U. Actual dealer price will vary. Other than that, very reliable. Year of manufacture 2001 First year of ownership 2003 Most recent year of ownership 2003 Engine and transmission 1. While the youth was focused on the Scion with their disposable income on dealer customization options, thrifty consumers concerned about gas price's of today will buy the economical Yaris. The air conditioning is also the opposite.
I would heartily recommend it. I have been on long motorway runs and have gotten 55mpg if I do a constant 70mph, 46mpg if I do 90. See Owner's Manual for additional limitations and details. Yes Review Date: 28th September, 2003 Faults: The vehicle has only required new wiper blades in 3 years of ownership. The boot looks small at first glace, but is actually quite tall and spacious.
My next car will probably be another Toyota, preferably a Toyota Corolla, as the quality of my current Toyota is incredible. Gearchange is very stiff and notchy. It's reliable, cheap to run, and hopefully will hold its value quite well. For more information on mpg, please see. It has this really annoying squeak every time I put the clutch in because it was left standing on a driveway for long periods of time by the previous owner without any use. Previous car was around 25 mpg. The more I've driven other cars hire cars, courtesy cars etc , the more I've come to appreciate the Yaris.
I've read in other reviews on this site that the central locking can be temperamental. Year of manufacture 2001 First year of ownership 2001 Most recent year of ownership 2002 Engine and transmission 1. Lots of cubby holes, pockets and drinks holders. I get the impression that Toyota keep a close eye on their dealers. The European Yaris T-Sport and the Sportivo were very similar. I use this car to commute to work which includes rush hour traffic.
Historically, vehicle manufacturers and distributors have charged a separate fee for processing, handling and delivering vehicles to dealerships. I have also used this car to go cross country from the midwest to Florida. Toyota may make a profit on the Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee. Larger bumpers were added to meet Canadian safety requirements. The Yaris is a fine car and one we were happy to own. So generally there have been no proper problems as yet, but fingers crossed, as I plan to keep the vehicle a good few years yet. Available for a limited time in Australia was an Echo Sportivo variant that was fitted with the 1.
Fueling time varies with hydrogen fueling pressure and ambient temperature. I quite like the electronic dash display. General Comments: The car is very fast, and could out run most bigger cars. Economy is excellent - I get around 45-48 mpg. Performance and handling are good, although running costs remain reasonable. Dealership service seems good so far - a great improvement on Ford. Dealer service in general is streets ahead of that I received with my previous car a Seat.
Following the launch of the European Yaris hatchback a slightly updated version was introduced in Canada for the 2005 model year as the Echo hatchback. It's very quiet too; when I'm driving down a narrow lane people often don't hear me coming up behind them. This could just be down to my driving skill or lack of it but is something I never experienced with my old car a 1989 Nissan Micra. The wheels are a pain to clean though, and are not that sporty looking, but it doesn't bother me, as it doesn't effect the quality or the look too much. Toyota was aiming for the older customer base rather than the youth-oriented xA model.
In general I don't find the car particularly comfortable - my back gets quite sore. The key seems to be the aerodynamics of the 4 door sedan and the manual transmission. The Vitz is a 3 and 5 door hatchback automobile that is sold in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa as the Yaris. . My first trip showed good fuel economy.
Year of manufacture 2001 First year of ownership 2002 Most recent year of ownership 2003 Engine and transmission 1. The rest of the kilometers were in the suburbs 0 percent , in the city 0 percent , and in heavy traffic 0 percent. Reliability seems to be very good. The gear stick is attached to the gearbox by wire cables, which stretch over time and can cause poor gear changes when the vehicle is given too much rice - people in the know berate Toyota for this across all models. Wonderful And Reliable, Am Selling To Get A Dual Sport Motorcycle, Absolutely Loved The Car Tho.