Toyota Yaris 2021 review - see how it's better than a Polo or Fiesta!
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2024
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This is the new Toyota Yaris!
Toyota’s cheap & cheerful entry-level car has had a full upgrade for 2020. Not only have both the exterior and interior had a refresh, but there are changes to be found under the bonnet too… The Yaris has gone 100% hybrid only! As a result, there’s only one engine to pick from, a 1.5-litre petrol that’s connected to an electric motor.
Of course, going hybrid is no bad thing, and when the entry-level edition starts from under £20,000, the price isn’t too bad either! But does the Yaris have what it takes to compete with the all-new (and very stylish!) Peugeot 208? Or could it upset class-leaders like the Ford Fiesta or VW Polo? There’s only one way to find out… Kick back and join Mat for this all-new in-depth review!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:19 Exterior Design
02:38 Interior Design
05:19 Interior Practicality
06:04 Back Seats
07:34 Boot
08:40 Engine
09:36 Five Annoying Features
11:30 Five Cool Features
13:00 Town Driving
14:28 Motorway Driving
15:53 Twisty Road Driving
16:39 Verdict
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Picture this: Your new car budget is £20,000.
So what car are you going to buy... Will it be the Yaris? Or something else?! Let us know below!
GET MATT A GR YARIS
I would buy a E60 M5.
@@mathewzachariah7897 ya that's what I commented
Subaru WRX STI.
The car I will be buying will be a honda fit(jazz) with upgrades
Toyota probably removed the false floor because they know about Mat's habit to throw them away.
Oh yeah
Probably.
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That’s so correct
Lol
16:42, that has to be one of the worst door closing sounds I've ever heard.
Opening sound is also horrid.. at 2:36 you can hear when doorhandle bangs horribly.
Ikr very cheap feeling
Sounds like an empty oil can falling on the floor
This is not a joke at all, i drove a lexus on a vacation and loved the hybrid system, so when i came to change cars i was really looking forward to get an Auris. When i opened and closed the doors on the test drive i though there was something wrong with the car. It was such a turn down for me. My VW golf with 20 years of age was better, i couldn't get over the fact that i was paying a tone of money for something worst... :(
OH GOD ITS AWFUL
Mats ideal car:
-somewhere to put the parcel shelf
-rear windows go all the way down
-rear seats lie flat
-no scratchy plastic
-bright infotainment system
-light steering
-no fake exhausts or vents
Big door bins
Don't forget no annoying protrusions into the foot well you might ding your knees/legs on and padded armrests.
Kia Rio
And no boot load lip 😂
And no cheap scrathy material
13:28... Are we gonna ignore how that little Yaris has a wide body on it as standard? Looks amazing, great stance.
yeah, looks but nothing more
Yas
I love it. Makes it look like a rally car imo
The GR sport spec gives you the 18inch alloys low profile tyres and uprated suspension to support the new beefier body shape.
@@bezetuba Nothing more?😂 It is a best car in it's class.
Me: never misses a carwow video
Also me: can't even afford a used civic
Your day will come.
My first car was £168 worth of Mk2 Cortina complete with built in rust. I would have dreamed of that used Civic (and a lot more reliable) 👍🏻👍🏻
How
At least you can drive lol
Bruh😂
Dude
Its been a while since i could actually "consider, shortlist, or just go right ahead and buy it"... u know coz i can actually afford it
I kinda worried that carwow forget about what they should be. They supposed to be informative rather than entertaining.
Because lets be honest, all these supercar and drag race review are for entertainment for most all of us
@@rayhansyagibral2417 It probably has to do with there are hardly any new launch for these affordable cars. Manufacturers on this segment aren't keen on launching new products or even facelifts under current global economic condition.
@@rayhansyagibral2417 totally agree
Look at the second hand still in warrenty market.
@@rayhansyagibral2417 The more normal and attainable the car is, the more I like carwow's video on it. I skip a decent chunk of the exotic stuff honestly...but clearly those bring in the most views for him most of the time.
I have driven one for a day and I must say, it was fun to drive, acceleration was perfect for this car. Toyota is finally making fun cars again.
That's one thing I definitely agree with Mat on: Toyotas always have an excellent driving position. From Yarises to Land Cruisers, the seats are also perfect for me. They offer plenty of support without losing the plush feel that I really like.
Finally, a full review, we need more Mat Watson...Sure we love the races but your full reviews are always the best
here is five annoying things about this commentary.
@@artanglin2763 this man right here 😂😂
OK it looks good but the sound when you closed the door at the end oh my lord
@@TristanSilverwood I would take a Hyundai always if the other choice was Toyota...
The sound it makes when you close the door is absolutely horrible!
Haha agreed! If you watch Joe Black's pov drive in one you can hear the rain on the roof, it sounds so tinny 🤣
it could be worse, It could sound like a Renault Zoe
Yeah right!
Are we really complaining about these things now
Quite interesting thing, just tested my2021 and it doesnt make such sound at all.
Who else only watches the car reviews - and not the drag races? Surely i cant be the only one?!?!?
You aint the only one. The drag races are piss
Drag races are just rubbish designed to bring in the views from school kids to keep revenues somewhat flowing
only looking at small car reviews lol
I started with drag races and slowly moved on to the reviews.
The doors close with the sound of the doors of my garden shed.
Garden sheds are better made.
I’m Dying 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I use to drive (still occasionally take it out) the 2015 Yaris Hybrid and I promise you is MUCH better than what you think:
-very fast acceleration
-precise steering round corners
- not too bad 111mph top speed
- over 3 years ownership in the family average MPG: 55.9mpg in winter and 60.1mpg in summer
-great sound system clear and loud
-extremely reliable
-can hold its own in a traffic light race against cars it has no business competing against I can promise you that (116i, A180, 1.6 A3)
100% recommended it to a young driver or any other age group.
Its a fun workhorse.
@@trazyntheinfinite9895 and the resale price is always good. Our was bought at 60k miles for a total of 9.2k and now it has 105k miles and still sells for 6k which isn’t bad at all
D Woolwichpoly
I was so close to getting a 2015 Yaris Hybrib,but it's twice as much as the 1.3L petrol,couldn't justify the price. Over £10,500 compared what i got last years £6.000.
Then why it shows it does 90mpg
56mpg is just average
Looks much better in person. I saw a grey and a white one and they looked good. Also, maybe others have mentioned this, but to easily get near the claimed fuel economy you always accelerate using the petrol engine and then lay of the gas pedal and coast using the electric motor. I have the previous gen and I often get around 3.5 Lt/100km
It looks good
Not really
With 800hp
Boot mounted wing
Slicks
No rear seats
Roll bars
Everything strict out drift car
How's my idea?
More like it doesn't look terrible
Test drove one and the noise level inside was too much for me even at lower speeds.
Meh, not as good as the Peugeot 208.
Everyone: Bugatti Bolide First Look
Carwow: Look at this Toyota Yaris Hybrid
This is why we love Carwow
Don't diss CarWow! Matts videos are the best!
Whether accident or design this is a comprehensive video, even mentioning the thin panel thickness which would do my head in. Yeah, I have to say Matt excelled himself here.
Shocking tinnyness
Toyota really stepping it up with design. The whole line up looks great now.
16:42
That door sounds weird🤯
Toyota earned my respect tho because including some great options as standard👍
Th@t was my garage door blowing shut in the breeze!
It that a peugeot boxer? Looks like French sounding 😂
It`s made out of coke can metal , same thickness by the sound of it.
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Same at 2:34 when Matt goes to open the door. Sounds like a tin of beans.
It looks like it has a widebody kit from the front, mean stuff, love it
The new Yaris is miles ahead with this design and hybrid system.
I bought the Tokyo pop-out trim (not available anymore) with full extras. Matt's review convinced me to make the choice while searching for a new car a year ago.
I drive it for 2 months and I have to admit that it's a fuel (and money) saver. Very nice car to drive in the city, very nice exterior design. All my friends liked it and said that this will be their next car. Hybrid technology is the better choice, forget diesel and full electric engines.
There advertisements are making this difficult to watch UA-cam needs to get a handle on this
I agree which is why I now watch UA-cam on the adblocker browser. Blocks all adverts - you'll thank me later. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hsv.freeadblockerbrowser
That's why there's UA-cam vanced
Get sponsorblock and an adblocker - heaven!
Just get UA-cam premium you cheapskates
Actually, don't because then they will raise the price and put more ads on which will convince more people to pay which will make them raise the price and put more ads until eventually the only free stuff will be adverts and we'll have to pay to watch any user created video at all 🤣
@@Trilloggyy yes i take it back, get Vanced everybody, stay off UA-cam premium please :)
That car looks badass in my opinion. Hard to make a 4 door hatch look that sporty and I think they nailed it. Wish we could get this in America.
Carwow is in my top 3 car review shows on youtube. It covers everything i need to know about the newest cars. Much love , keep up the good work !
CVTs are really cever and great for this type of installation, like little scoters, it puts the engine either at max power, torque of economy and adjusts the gear ratio to suit, I really do think for modest power applications they are the best solution.
The cruise control as standard is really amazing. Good job Toyota
@@cckduwu6368 In Europe all Toyota models come with high tech when it comes to safety. They even have stuff as emergency braking and lane assist as standard
@@cckduwu6368 Or at lest the richer side of europe, don't have experiiance with the less wealthy side
£20k for a Yaris? Am I having a stroke?
That’s not even the top trim either! Mental!
there are SO MANY OTHER OPTIONS FOR 20k!! Ridiculous
Modern cars are just crazy expensive in general tbh.
It's cheaper than 20£ k.
Way more people will buy it on a lease, so it's the monthly price that matters. I don't know why Carwow still uses whole price figures, probably because it makes their savings sound bigger.
You gotta love Matt’s reviews.
Those doors do sound awful when closed! Remind me of the ‘86 Fiat Uno we once owned!!!
I love the design of this Yaris! Nice review Mat, as always! 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️
I had the MK 1 Yaris for 13yrs and now have the MK3 Yaris,didn't like the MK 2 really.
16:41 who else was expecting that cheap metal door closing sound ? :)
The NVH (Noise, Vibration & Harshness) team were at lunch when they signed off on that part of the design.....
@@PhilbyFavourites To be fair it's not during driving. That team was shut down by emissiona regulations and weight savings :)
God it sounds awful sure to God old car and the real Toyota Yaris in 2010 didn't sound like that are Corolla versos doors sound much more sturdy
ua-cam.com/video/6jc_vUWSBuk/v-deo.html 7:45 check this video for the real sound
Very high quality review. Great job!
In Japan, in addition to the hybrid model, you can choose between a 1.0-liter and 1.5-liter gasoline model, which is also available as a manual transmission.
Same here in Poland
Then the manual version would be without AEB I assume, yeah? And possibly ACC?
A manual hybrid🤔
And that 1.5l non-hybrid has more power I believe, 125hp.
@@isleofauto Toyota Safety sense is also available on manual models.
"You don't have to spend a lot of money". 20K IS a lot of money for a tiny car.
Ohoh how much do you think an audi a1 costs ?
That has less power and uses more fuel
@Stefan its a tiny car. No ifs or buts and a cheap interior. I have a 19 yo Toyota Crown Athlete VX, this won't last 20 years. New car prices are ridiculous now. Even "cheap" cars are expensive. Manufacturers are greedy now. That's why new cars don't last. They chuck all this "tech" at cars, then all the important bits get less money spent on them. If you need lane keep assist or any assists like that, you shouldn't be allowed to drive
@@chappy2121 Lane assists literally save lifes. Sit down.
Or I just thought but, maybe you're just poor ?
@@elis7228 those people that need it shouldn't be driving. That's what the blind spot check is for. Stay on your skateboard mate it's safer for the rest of us that way
9:51
this brings me back to the time when Top Gear reviewed the C6 Corvette and the material near the rear lights was budging
i have the 21 model . was gutted when they said the motability ones have been taken off . i am now really happy . they have brought it back on board . great car to drive and i am 18 stone . comfortable as hell . pulls off great . i have that colour . the new models have the sat nav on the design model . deffo ordering my new one in december .
This man's reviews are the best that you'll find on youtube
that car door sounds like when I close my microwave
Thats unfair on my Microwave it has a higher quality door than the yaris .lol
Shmee: Bugatti Bolide First Look
Mat: 2021 Toyota Yaris
Same
Toyota yaris 2021 First look
For me I will take the GR YARIS OVER A BUGATTI 😅😅😅
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@@mathewzachariah7897 easily, its a brilliant looking car
I just bought one last week. The testdrive convinced me.
Go for the Dynamic version. The seats are really great looking, the nice 17inch alloys and it handles dream.
"- see how it's better than a Polo or Fiesta!"
- breaks down less
- cheap to fix when it does
- parts are readily available anywhere in the world
(You're all welcome).
Yet it’s boring as all hell :) (You’re all welcome)
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Some shit box of a car no surprise tho it’s a toyota🤮😴😴
@Lennart Daniëls not in the drivetrain department
@@Destroyah32 GR Yaris tho
thanks for this review l was just about to buy one of these new but l don't think l will bother now.
Best reporter out there. Funny, knowledgeable and honest. Thank you for all the great reviews. Review some jeeps please
i got the HDF business version of the Yaris, which in my opinion has better central screen that is an actual tablet. And i love the analog speedometer with the screen in the middle that has nothing to do with the one that you're reviewing. Still the best option under 20k in my opinion
Yaris was my first ever car straight out if the showroom ❤️😍
how you finding it? I bought mine from the showroom too
Yaris went to the gym and came, looking like that
Brilliantly helpful as always, informative, and hilarious as well 😊
Hello!
I like your car reviews and this is not an exception.
I have a question, can you compare the yaris hybrid and the 1.0vvti in terms of performance? The question is, the higher price for the hybrid does a lot of gasoline for the 1.0! In my contry the diference is almost 4500€. The performance is the same or the hybrid is eay better?
Thank you and keep the good working.
PS the lack of sturdyness on the door panels is really that awfull?! 😱
we get the non hybrid 1.5 in aus as an entry level. drove it for work and found it to be "torquey" but cvt only in aus
Ours also didn't have the load cover. The dealer didn't even know about it until we pointed out to them that it's in the contract. 3 weeks later they have our load cover at their dealership so we can go pick it up.
Moral of story: make sure to complain about it!
I have a rental 72 Yaris Excel. The doors doesnt make the noise like the ones in the video. It also drives really nice, with an excellent amount of power.
Mat could review a rock and i would still watch it
You need to try the GR edition and make a video for it both drag race against other small hatchbacks and review it
Great review Matt as always, one thing though im betting when you drained the Yaris of battery you was parked up in N (Neutral) with the ignition switched on because when in N the hybrid system wont monitor its battery levels and will then run them flat (Toyota handbook even states never to leave it in N always P (Park) or D (Drive) with hold funtion activated if inside the vehicle).
The false floor is also an optional extra but can be ordered as my old man did when he ordered his Design (in Galactic Blue)
Neutral in these cars is essentially only a safety switch in case of uncommanded acceleration.
As an hybrid Corolla owner, I didn't even know you could "park" in the N gear... If I press the power button and I'm not in "park" the car will start beeping like crazy!
@@Tuppoo94 or when washing it
@@trazyntheinfinite9895 Under all normal operating conditions you should leave it in P. Including when you're washing the car.
CarWOW always the best reviews.
Hello there!
Nice video and great review.
You say that this is a car to shortlist.
Talking about safety, engine, handling, reliability and durability (to many?) is this a car...to buy?
Is there any other that has better "numbers" in all that?
You can not have everything at a high level i get that but i think that these are the things that you should consider before buying a car.
So what is your opinion ?
Is this car reliable for the above or is there a better one in this category?
I love this I’ve being waiting for this video I love Toyota’s😊 P.S I first to view.
Looks really well! Nice car👍👍👍👍
Mat! I just love you man! Always laughing while watching you😁
If you put it into electric mode on full battery charge,how far will it travel and what's the top speed it will go in full electric mode before petrol kicks in? I have the new RAV4 hybrid design, it kicks in after 20mph. It would be great if full electric mode works up to at least 30mph.
Curious about that dead battery. I've never experienced that owning a hybrid, the engine normally kicks on before then. I'm guessing you left the vehicle in accessory mode for a long time? I bet the battery was actually defective even then.
Reseting your arm in the window sill is no longer recommended because side airbags will blow it away.
It's kind of funny you never compare to the Jazz. I think the Yaris loses on practicality and looks, but that economy is excellent.
The closing door is very hollow, I guess they had to cut some corners.
Lots of strength added by side impact bars.. the doors are just there to keep you warm and dry
Keep up the great work!
I love your new camera mount behind the steering wheel, which brand is it ?
Recommendations are faster than notifications
I have seen the Gazoo Racing version, it looks great, especialy the wheels. 😍👌
Which is nothing similar to the original car.
I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and I got a Yaris in 2016 that was from 2013. With the exception of a repair or two it works fine.
Still have the 2005 Toyota Yaris, brilliant little cars
Carwow actually reviewing real cars that real people can afford......have I entered the twilight zone ????
@Teamgeist when 99% of the reviews are for cars that only 5% of the viewers can afford, it says the channel is out of touch. Personally I can afford an AMG but that's not the point I'm making. As for your assumptions about life being unfair etc, you might want to go sit in the corner and let the adults talk
Carwow is one of the view big car channels that do these on a regular basis... yes they also review supercars because those get the views, but if you take a look at their full review uploads they actually review a lot of "normal" and mostly affordable cars.
@@soerenbo rubbish. It'd be at least 100:1 for normal cars to supercars or expensive BMW, mercedes, Audi, rtc
@Teamgeist put down the bong.
@Teamgeist show me the reviews of Mazda, Kia, Ford, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Subaru, etc. There are countless > 100k Mercedes and Audi and BMW but none of these normal cars. Show me. As for acting like an adult, I started the conversation with a valid critique and your response was to accuse me of being poor. Your bias and stupidity have shown through, and provided not a single valid retort to a common sense point. Do the world a favour and hold your breath for 10 mins.
Fell in love with the exterior design. Interior is a mixed bag. That tinny sound when Mat banged the doors though, 😪. Seems like Toyota has taken inspiration from Suzuki India.
U are very good doing reviews
Hi CarWow,
Are you going to do an updated review on the new Yaris (130bhp)?
Petition for Mat to get this yaris as his long term loan car
I would expect him to change his mind quite a lot.
3:50 ....cutting costs taken to the extreme. That should be glued or screwed down, a bit ridiculous you can pull at it like that.
Maybe in future they will offer some colorful accessories and that will be easy to remove and change 😂
Ah the nostalgia to the door sound...takes me back to the Vauxhall Chevette. 😬
What a surprisingly great car.
All those features 🙆🏾♂️
Then added the economy and reliability 🙆🏾♂️
Looks good and fun too.
Wow. Surprised 🤔
On a different subject Matt, it would be very interesting to drag race cars of the same model but 20 years apart for instance a Ford Mondeo from 2000 against the latest one to see how far it moved on.
Great!Will definitely consider it if I ever want a bucket with 4 wheels..
Is CVT supposed to act like a gear change? so on my kia cerato, even though its cvt engine, u can feel and see the gear change on the dashboard (just like normal engine), instead of having the rpm constantly high when accelerating. Is this normal on a cvt engine?
Agree that the 17-inch wheels look better than 16-inch. Any idea how the drive quality differs between 16-inch and 17-inch?
What do you get when you lick a Toyota?
The corolla virus.
Hey man i watch your videos. Happy to see you here
Was intrigued by your username so clicked on your channel. Good content man
Interestingly, there really is a Toyota Corona.
"Badam tss"
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The way the doors and body panels are echoing 😂😂😂 absolute tin
Can you do a review of the GR yaris, it's the 5 Dr version... It's obviously not the GR Sport but it does come with the tuned suspension and improved engine capacity.
Ohh thank you.. for the review!
Fantastic Toyota Yaris.
Pretty serious review "thank you"👍
20k for doors that sound like someone kicking a dustbin.
Toyota aimed to sell a Hybrid for £20k, they had to cut corners! Personally, I don't see the point of hybrids. Studies show that the electric driving mode seldom engages. So you're not saving much on gas and emissions (IRL) compared to a regular 208 or Fiesta with a manual and a tiny engine.
True but it's all about the weight to get the economy.
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q not true. I drive a hybrid and the system is constantly switching the petrol engine off and on. Real world experience of real owners says hybrids can be extremely economical. Perhaps try one for yourself rather than rely on others uninformed prejudices.
@@nickjolly3984 My dad has a Kia Niro hybrid. He drives aggressively and averages 5L/100km which isn't impressive at all.
@@user-xg6zz8qs3q anyone who drives aggressively in any vehicle will get relatively poor fuel consumption. If you drive a hybrid correctly it will reward you with good mpg. My CHR is averaging around 60mpg and I'm not a slow driver.
Mat's so proud of his phone 😂
5:28 that was a 2 second galaxy ad amazing
Could you guys make a review about the new 2021 ford fiesta 1.0 ecoboost hybrid ? I was looking at the st-line x model. It looks great on paper.
Mat is the type of guy to wear a (VW) Polo shirt while reviewing a Toyota Yaris.
Yep ..I feel a conspiracy coming on..
15:42
*Watson turned into a high pitched year 7 kid screaming towards the canteen*
I like the way how carwow tracking car uses their rear parking camera to shoot mat s town driving videos 😂
Great, back to reviews...!!
Impressed with the Yaris this time. Like the exterior, and the hybrid, parking and cruise tech is really good for £20k. The only area which Toyota still seem to struggle is interior design of cars, even on a Lexus they look a bit naff. Can't be that hard to solve after all these decades.
I'll be interested to see if the Mazda 2 hybrid (effectively a Yaris clone) sorts that out. Mazda interiors these days are just brilliant - as are their exteriors!
6:06 Sorry did you hear how tinny that rear door handle was!
Edit: Nevermind! Mat mentioned it later
Glad i watched this first. That's one crossed off my list.
16.43 that sound when closing the tin can.