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Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i S 3drNewest Review: ... we come to the engine, available in 1.0 and 1.3, I had the 1.0lt and found it to be extremly nippy around town. The VVTI ... more More Toyota card
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Read Reviews for Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-i S 3dr
by - written on 10/07/01 (Useful, 942 readings)
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The Toyota Yaris is a car unlike any car I have driven. Firstly in looks it is small compacted but once inside surprisingly roomy with excellent head and leg room. The driving position is very comfortable and the offers good visability. Now we come to the engine, available in 1.0 and 1.3, I had the 1.0lt and found it to be extremly nippy around town. The VVTI engine, which operates 6 valves, only opening 4 when required helps fuel economy, which is something this little car knows all about. On a normal roundabout town drive I was getting about 55 mpg and once out and into the countyside it sits happily at 65mph and still offers about 46 mph. ... Read the complete review
by - written on 30/06/01 (Useful, 389 readings)
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I had the opportunity to drive this car when I was learning to drive. Altough I did no have much experience at driving I knew this was a good car. It was daunting at first due to the digital readouts on the central control panel which are quite unique and look very space age. They are useful as the digital readout gives a more accurate idea of speed and engine revs. The car handles surely around corners and the steering is light. The gear shift is the standard toyota gears and although I like the gearstick further forward it is still comfortable. The car is nippy despite the small engine and is surprisingly fast. The seats and driving ... Read the complete review
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