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2010 toyota Yaris reviews
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Eric Dinnis, Somerset
Toyota Yaris 1.3 Manual 2010
I bought my Toyoto Yaris 1.3 Manual new 2010 model after owning two previous Toyotos. The ride is bumpy for which I have reduced the tyre pressures 4psi. My only and very serious complaint, which the main dealers don’t seem to be able to fix after 4 visits, is a serious vibration and noise coming up from the steering column assembly, which seems to relate to every bump or unsmooth road situation and is generally worse from a cold start and better on a hot day. This is putting me off looking at another Toyoto!
Submitted: 11/09/2011 08:19:18
Jeanne, Essex
Toyota Yaris multimode 2010
I’m having constant problems with left indicator not cancelling. I have had Toyota take a look at it and they say it’s normal!! They showed me the same on a new one. I still don’t think that is ok, he can show me 200 of them, it’s still a really bad design. But you can’t win against such a big company, I am not asking for a new car just a properly working indicator!
Submitted: 08/07/2011 10:23:38
Anthony Smith, Hertfordshire
Toyota Yaris 2010
I bought my 1.33 vvti Manual Yaris in 2010 and have mixed feelings about it after driving many other small hatchback vehicles in the same class. On the plus side the car has a nice driving position and is fairly well equipped in the cabin, boot space is not bad with the option of sliding rear seats too enhance room, engine is fairly quiet but needs to be revved to achieve any decent acceleration. On the negative side the Gearbox is not that smooth and ratios are very clunky, especially 1st & 2nd. Cabin plastics can squeak and creak a little which can be annoying. Suspension is not good on rough terrain and cabin vibrates badly in these circumstances. Stop/Start technology is extremely tempremental and fails to operate in ambient temperatures under 5 degrees celcius...??? I have found that it doesn`t really operate normally until ambient temp is over 10 degrees celcius, which is very poor considering that if you live in the UK this could equate to 4 months driving per year. If this car did not have a 5 year warranty I would advise people to look elsewhere or at least test drive before you make a purchase!!!
Submitted: 15/02/2011 21:28:40
Rufus McDufus, England
Toyota Yaris Stop start 2010
This underpowered car stops in traffic, which is great, snag is, you have to pray it comes on again because, sometimes it decides not to. Clutch down? No help. Off and ignition again? No chance. It wants you to wait a good 30 seconds before it will allow you to start it. I could have got out of the car and kicked it, Basil Fawlty style. NEVER EVER AGAIN WILL I GET A TOYOTA.
Submitted: 11/02/2011 15:53:01
Thomas Middleton, London
Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR MMT 2010
6 weeks old and 400 miles on clock since bought new and it’s got to go. I cannot stand the gearbox any longer. The worst car I have ever had the pleasure of owning. When I queried the weird gearchanges and over revving I was told by the dealer that I needed to change my driving style to suit the car? I have been driving over 45 years and have driven everything from HGVs to fast patrol cars for the police and owned all types of cars from humble mini’s to a Rolls, but have to change my driving to suit their car?? Well I have decided not to change my driving style but to change the car instead. If you are thinking of buying a Yaris MMT make sure you take it for an extended test drive in plenty of traffic. The salespersons know of the faults, so will take you on nice quite roads away from heavy traffic so as not to show up the faults on the gearbox.
Submitted: 07/12/2010 19:26:40
Dan Van Husen, Somerset
Toyota Yaris TR Automatic 2010
Had it for 2 months now, love the car, does about 45 m/gallon. Nippy car, lots of storage room, easy to drive. what’s missing? A center arm rest should be a must. Many older people come down from a bigger car, so they miss a few gadgets from the luxury car like rain sensor, brake assist, cruise control and of course the center arm rest.
Submitted: 09/11/2010 22:45:47
Raymond Mason, Surrey
Toyota Yaris 1.3 semi auto Spirit 2010
When is a semi auto not a semi auto? When it’s a Yaris 07. My 20 year old daughter just passed her driving test and was looking for a car. We decided on a semi auto Yaris as she liked the look of it and I "KNEW" that everything Toyota is ultra reliable & well made. My self & my brother have 03 Avensis 2.0 semi autos & we’re both very happy with them. I’ve been driving for 25 years & have never driven a car with such a nasty gearbox. It feels like it’s being driven by a learner driver who is on their first driving lesson. Very jerky and takes ages to change even when you put your foot down. When sent it back to get some dealer issues dealt with and asked them to also check the gear box it wasn’t operating as I "know" Toyota semi auto boxes should. I then spoke to the dealer customer service person who informed me that this was how this car drives, so I called Toyota who said that this was indeed the case. I was amazed when they told me that this was a manual gear box with some sort of mechanism atached to it. Whatever any of you reading this doe’s please do not even consider buying a "semi-auto Yaris as it’s a total disgrace.
Submitted: 11/08/2010 15:50:18
Lisa, Yorkshire
Toyota Yaris 1.3TR 2010
I bought my 1.3TR 5dr after my previous Yaris (03 1.0ltr colour collection) was written off following a rear end smash. I considered the Aygo, as I was pleasantly surprised when I test drove it, but stretched myself financially and went for the Yaris for cabin and boot space mainly. I really want to love my new car as there are lots of good points - the stop/start feature suits my style of driving, as I do go into neutral and apply the handbrake when stationary at traffic lights. Great visibility and handling, the music system is good and I can plug in my phone rather than carrying lots of CD’s... HOWEVER - the fuel economy is not what I expected. 80% of my mileage is done on the motorway and I am nowhere near the expected mpg, even taking into account speed and whether the air con is on etc. 6th gear is definitely a cruising gear, don’t attempt to accelerate or even maintain speed on the slightest of inclines, without flooring the accelerator or dropping down to 5th. Also, the gear selection is diabolical. Now, to the mechanic below, whilst I think you wrote some very good points, I object to being told that I can’t drive. I have been driving (without incident until the above no-fault smash) for 22 years. I also used to work for a number of Toyota and Lexus garages and as a result drove an array of models without any hint of gear problems. This was between 1999 and 2005. Since picking up my new car in March I have had problems with selecting 1st, 2nd and occasionally reverse. I thought I would give the car the benefit of the doubt and didn’t report it at first, choosing to "run the car in" and see what happened and also to check if I just needed to get used to it (although why I thought this I don’t know, as I have never had a problem driving any car before). Anyhow, I booked the car in to be checked last month and was advised by the Service Dept that they had adjusted the cables, as they agreed that selection was difficult, although they thought 2nd was the worst. On the positive side, they told me to see how it then felt, but that if I was still unhappy they would replace the gear box for me. I was a little shocked at this, with my car only being 3 months old. The gear selection does feel slightly better, it hasn’t "popped" out of second since, but I do still get problems selecting the three problematic gears every now and then, at least every couple of days, sometimes more often. I’m in two minds what to do, what if the new gearbox is just as bad or worse? Will Toyota refuse to help again if they have already changed the gearbox once? I suppose I am lucky, as reading the other reviews, I seem to be the only one who has been offered this option, is it too good to turn down? Some serious decisions need to be made. After the hassle of the accident and loosing my beloved 03 model, this is the last thing I was expecting when choosing a brand new Toyota. I have always sung their praises and recommended Toyota to everyone I know, but the sparkle has definitely tarnished!!!!
Submitted: 19/07/2010 13:10:15
Charlotte Phogs, England
Toyota Yaris 2010
Bought our first brand new car, went for a Toyota because thought would be the most reliable, big mistake with the Yaris. We have a petrol 6 gear stop and go and have had to learn how to drive it, gears are hard to change and clunk, mpg is only about 35, much lower than the urban average they quote. Constant revving in low gear change and braking and so it does not stall when at traffic lights you have to rev the accelerater. My husband and I both have around 25 years driving experience and will never by a Toyota again. The only thing I like about this car is the high seats, which makes it easy to get in and out of.
Submitted: 07/07/2010 14:28:20
Kevin, England
Toyota Yaris TR 1.33 2010
I bought mine brand new a little over a month ago now and it is a fantastic car. Very well priced with a good level of equipment. To drive it feels very solid and stable, all the pedals are firm and have good feel to them. The steering is nice and weighty and had a good feel to it. The gearbox is fantastic, and has a great feel to it, unlike the previous 5-speed model which felt like stirring coal at times. The engine is refined and punchy, offering good acceleration. The stop-start system is excellent. Cutting out when you come to a stop and firing up again before you’ve even had a chance to put it back in gear. The fuel economy is very good, and cheap road tax (£0 for this first year’s tax disc) and insurance are other plus points. The only downside I can think of is that the ride can get a little bit crashy on awful road surfaces, but nevertheless I would definitely recommend a 2010 Yaris to anyone who is looking for a well built, economical and dependable car.
Submitted: 24/06/2010 13:07:14
Hilary Shroff, Yorkshire
Toyota Yaris 1.4D MMT 6-speed 2010
Lovely car, especially quiet after my little Aygo. As a lot of people have said the MMT gearbox does take a bit of getting used to. I am keen to know if other owners of this model have had a query regarding the 6th gear? My car will only go into 6th at above 70mph, which does seem a bit odd, if not illegal! I have queried Toyota a couple of times but they say this is "normal". The fact that the engine is running at 300rpm higher than it needs to at 60mph and averages just over 50mpg does not seem to arouse suspicion!!?? The car goes into 5th at just above 40mph and then there is a 30 mph difference before it goes into 6th, has to be wrong. I would appreciate comments from other owners of this model, the 1.4D MMT 6-speed.
Submitted: 10/06/2010 20:43:52
Rob, England
Toyota Yaris 2010
I don’t own a Yaris, but I drive them regularly as I’m a mechanic. Yes the brakes are either on or off, but you can get used to them, and a smooth stop can be achieved after relatively little time getting used to the vehicle. To be perfectly honest, most people on here sound like they just can’t drive. Gear selection problems? I’ve never come across a problem with the gears. The gate is quite close, so you have to be more accurate with where you’re sending the gear stick, otherwise it will get caught on the gate and not select, but that’s not a fault, that’s driver error. Most cars on relatively cold mornings have poorer first and second gear selection until the box warms up a bit. TIP: if you really want, before you move off, work the gearbox a little just hold the clutch in and go 1st to 5th/6th and back down a couple of times, it’ll soon loosen up. As for the gearbox being made of twigs and mud, that’s rubbish, the build quality overall is good, I’m not going to say its perfect, but it is good. Engines are pretty sound... They’re gutless because you’re driving a 1000cc car or you own a more powerful one and you’re not used to driving a low powered car but the 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 and 1.8 versions are available. The SR’s are reasonably pokey. Toyota doesn’t dictate what MPG you can get out of a car, the government do, they test all the cars and release the figures (for emissions and road tax purposes). The pedal recall is free and therefore shouldn’t affect the value of your car. Especially if everyone realised that firstly, it’s not a UK issue. Toyota is only recalling the cars in this country to put peoples minds at ease. Did anyone realise? Ford (in fact all GM vehicles), Citroen, Renault, Nissan; to name a few, all have the same pedal issue across some of their range because they use exactly the same pedals. In the last 5 years Toyota have had 4 or 5 recalls maybe? But did you know: Mercedes has had in excess of 40? BMW: 30 something; Ford: 30 odd; the list goes on, in fact Toyota has had the least out of all the major car manufacturers. I think with any vehicle you buy, someone’s going to find something to complain about, and it’s always the cars fault, no one ever thinks to look at the thing operating it - the driver. As a mechanic, it is so frustrating, and awkward, to have a customer complain that there is something is wrong with their car and when you drive it you can’t find anything to fault. 90% of the time it is down to the way the vehicle is driven. Chances are, if your mechanic tells you that something is wrong with your car, then there is, and if he/she tells you there isn’t, there probably isn’t. Could the squeaking noise which goes away when you open the drivers window, be the rubbers vibrating because there might be a slight gap that the wind is getting down? In which case try re-seating/replacing the rubbers. If the car is new get it done on warranty, if not it’s not a problem that affects lots of cars as I’ve never heard of this issue before. Penultimate Note: The main reason I bothered replying to this is because Toyota’s, on the whole, seem to be a reliable car. That is, I don’t really make any money out of them. Give me a Ford or a Renault, or better still, a Peugeot! if I had Peugeots all day every day, I’d be rich. Final Note: Yes, sometimes it is possible that you are unlucky, get a vehicle that is not quite up to standard and has escaped quality control because they’re mass produced. This goes for all mass-producing manufacturers. You can’t in my opinion write off a company because of one thing anyway, it would be like writing off a country because they didn’t win an Olympic gold in frog tossing or something. Toyota didn’t become one of the biggest, if not the biggest car manufacturer for no reason. Think about it. (Rated 4 stars due to how I find them to be, based on mechanical soundness, and for what they are -- a small city car for pottering around in. I think it does that pretty well? Since they weren’t really designed for long journeys).
Submitted: 01/04/2010 10:48:05
Martin, London
Toyota Yaris T2 2010
I have to admit, I don’t own a Yaris. Normally drive a 2005 Celica which is an absolutely cracking car, but when in for service I was given a Yaris 1.0 litre to drive for a few days. It has got to me so much, that I’ve had to come and write about it. This is the worst car I have driven EVER and I have driven a lot of cars over the years. Seriously, I’ve even driven a Citroen C1 as courtesy car and even though it was not brilliant by any means at least it didn’t pretend to be anything special, just a form of transport. Where do I start with the Yaris? Has to be the brakes - what is going on here?! There is absolutely no progression or feel in the pedal at all, they are either on or off. Trying to come to a smooth stop in traffic is near impossible, I’ve tried, really tried, to very gently tap the pedal... And subsequently found my nose in the steering wheel. The engine is a gutless wonder and should be illegal on the motorway. Trying to join fast moving traffic is a nightmare. I change down a couple of gears, mash the accelerator into the carpet and there is no discernable increase in speed. More noise, but no more speed. By the time it eventually does get up to a decent pace, you have an enormous queue of traffic in your rear view mirror. Gear change is rubbish, it just feels so woolly. Although it goes into gear ok, it never feels precise or mechanical. I’d be surprised if the gearbox isn’t made of twigs and mud. And the rest: steering feel is awful (way too light), handling is almost terrifying, build quality is rubbish (the car I’m driving is only a few months old but rattles like a fridge falling down some stairs) and the pedal positions are poorly considered - I almost always have aching ankles after driving it after having to hold my feet in awkward positions. Boot is non-existent, dashboard layout frustrating and to finish off it just looks rubbish. Why is it so tall?! All in all a massive thumbs down and I’ve only spent three days driving it. I’m certain there are better superminis out there than this. A vintage Toyota Starlet for one!
Submitted: 12/02/2010 10:04:08
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