Toyota Yaris - best superminis

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Prices: £19,910-£24,005

Engines: Hybrid Petrol 1.5 VVT-i

Trims: Icon, Design Dynamic, Excel, Launch Edition

Economy: 57.6-68.8mpg

CO2: 92-98g/km

0-62mph: 9.7 seconds

The Toyota Yaris is arguably the manufacturer’s most focused supermini yet. In an ultra-competitive supermini market, the five-door Yaris is keeping things simple. The sole 1.5-litre petrol hybrid engine delivers 114bhp and provides more than enough power to make it a capable performer around town.

Toyota claims the hybrid model’s bigger battery will help it function in pure electric mode for around 80% of the time while on regular urban journeys, and it can be driven at up to 80mph before the petrol engine chips-in.

As well as offering good fuel economy and plenty of standard kit, Toyota has bestowed the Yaris with a strong, distinctive look. The muscular wheel arches, large grille and sharp creases all contribute to a more purposeful stance than on the previous model, and an appearance which translates well to the beefed-up GR Yaris performance model.

The Yaris is a great performer around town, and certainly won’t be caught out on motorway stretches, while customers can be reassured by excellent levels of safety equipment.

Best superminis to buy now​

  1. Renault Clio
  2. Ford Fiesta
  3. Toyota Yaris
  4. Vauxhall Corsa
  5. Peugeot 208
  6. MINI 5-door
  7. Skoda Fabia
  8. Volkswagen Polo
  9. Mazda 2
  10. Citroen C3

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