The Toyota Yaris is a surprisingly quirky city car (Mk2 Review)

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Sold from 2006 - 2011, the Mk2 Yaris is an interesting prospect for those who want a reliable, practical small car. But is it actually any good?
Model on test is a 2010 1.3 VVT-i TR (mk2 / second generation XP90)
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@ryandwiky9025 5 ай бұрын

My dad buying one of those new in 2008, Indonesian version. Our family member still using it as daily driver in 2023. God, this car never broke down.

@brianlowesterbrianlowester5562 2 ай бұрын

I've had an '08 for 3 years. I can honestly say the most reliable car I've ever owned

@nicholaslokos7949 Ай бұрын

I drive a 2009 1.5 manual, the most reliable car i've ever driven. As well, its super fun, little go-kart that little thing, as well being 2300 pounds, it outcorners my brother's Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0.

@ItsNikMar Жыл бұрын

I bought this car last month, its my first car, love it! My whole family has Toyota cars! Mk1 Prius, Mk3 Rav4, Mk3 MR2, Mk5 Starlet, Mk1 Yaris and now my Mk2 Yaris!

@bigbraingenius_ 7 ай бұрын

im looking at getting a Yaris as my first car! I think I'll go with it if everything works out :D

@ItsNikMar 7 ай бұрын

@@bigbraingenius_ I'm telling you, I have it for 4 months now, I couldn't be more happy, it's just perfect

@TheStuffMade 3 ай бұрын

I got the wife a nice looking red 1.5 sport Yaris fully automatic, she loves it, and I have to say it's a nice car to drive, not quite the beast like my BMW, but not a slow car either. Very cheerful and fun.

@TRIPLEOG710 9 ай бұрын

I own a 11 Yaris 4dr hatchback 1.5L 5 speed manual in the U.S. 147,000 miles and with little maintenance runs fantastic, great econobox 🚙

@JJonCars 9 ай бұрын

Nice one 👍

@Konve Жыл бұрын

That door closing sounded more solid than the latest Yaris, which sounds like an empty tin can.

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Haha!

@marcykaren 8 ай бұрын

Made in Japan has its advantages!

@mojakhaha 2 ай бұрын

I never understood why this was such a big thing for people

@abrahamtschukudu808 2 ай бұрын

It's for me@@mojakhaha

@stevengriffin7873 Жыл бұрын

I love my little 2009 Yaris Hatch.Great little car.

@ronytheking7905 4 ай бұрын

I have the 2007 diesel 1,4 D4D, manual version, best city car ever even in 2024 look fantastic

@kierlak Жыл бұрын

I love Toyota ❤️ Had 1998 Starlet, 2005 Celica, 2007 Aygo and just purchased 2010 Avensis.

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

I like that generation of Celica, I want to get one on the channel eventually!

@malubankala152 6 ай бұрын

I like this fuel saver, thankyou for a great video showcasing this car you did a good job

@JJonCars 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Later-iy3lk Ай бұрын

Yaris HB is fun to drive, easy to park. Also car alarm automatically lock for you in case if you forgot.

@Motorsportsgeek 7 ай бұрын

my 2014 3 door paired with the 5 speed manual is such a fun car and dead reliable. It helps we get the big block 1.5L here on top of the 120lbs I removed from it.

@gs_mick 2 ай бұрын

I still have my 2006 Yaris just done 167,000miles and it’s brilliant

@lewisf1705 Жыл бұрын

Looks good in that colour!

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Agreed! Since filming it as always I've noticed lots around... and they're all some shade of grey

@ZoKtorR 3 ай бұрын

On holiday we hade an Audi Q2, which was absolutely rubbish. Couldn't fit 3 small suitcases in the back. After the flight home we got in my Yaris, and the 3 suitcases fit easily, no problem, with 4 passengers. Very practical little thing. And the things I've moved around in this car, it's incredible.

@JJonCars 3 ай бұрын

The problem with modern SUVs!

@user-qd7rj2uv9m 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, amazing video, can you make a video about the eco auto, how do we take it off

@daylen577 Жыл бұрын

One of the best cars I've owned is my 2009 Toyota Yaris. Obviously a different car vs my 2009 Volvo V70, but the Yaris is honestly just phenomenal. Comparing the two the Yaris probably wins in everything except top speed and comfort, it's incredibly snappy and just a great car for its size and price. The Volvo has a bit more raw power, but in a drag race it'd be pretty even or the Yaris might even win.

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Small hatchbacks really do have their charm. Sounds like you've got the best of both worlds with those two cars

@dublinairportplanes 11 ай бұрын

A Yaris vs a Volvo lol 😂

@axeldaelmans7215 10 ай бұрын

@dublinairportplanes it all depends on your own needs...

@razvanm626 9 ай бұрын

What a coincidence😊 I also have a 2009 Yaris and a 2010 Volvo XC60. The Yaris is the perfect city car and the Volvo for long drives.

@volt8684 4 ай бұрын

@@dublinairportplaneswould prefer a yaris

@vasilisskarlatopoulos9051 5 ай бұрын

Intresting i have the 2006 yaris 2 D4D diesel and my doors are the opposite from these.They close with a great sound not this hollow sound like the video.After all these years i still love it.Its like new inside no big rattles and very versatile.

@JJonCars 5 ай бұрын

You're not the first to say that! :)

@HerrEngelsman 9 ай бұрын

Great review mate. I learnt a lot.

@JJonCars 8 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad to hear it :)

@thelma4 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou for a review....am about to buy it❤

@terryjacob8169 8 ай бұрын

I have a 2008 Yaris 1.8 SR. Suprisingly quick little car, almost as much fun to drive as the couple of Mk.1 MR2s I had years ago.

@JJonCars 8 ай бұрын

Sweet, would love to have a go in one.

@dublinairportplanes 11 ай бұрын

My only issue is the interior, a bit cheap and cheerful, however it was the norm at the time for small cars for the no frills, budget cars. I’m really impressed with the latest Yaris though.

@JJonCars 11 ай бұрын

Yeah it's true, most small cars around that time had pretty basic interiors. At least the Yaris had a slightly unusual design inside :)

@artoffifaisgod1738 5 ай бұрын

Great video !

@JJonCars 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@medvjek Жыл бұрын

Having owned both, I feel like it’s a mini Previa with that egg shape and the dash

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, I can see it. My parents had a Previa when I was a teenager, very nice car.

@CouchMan88 9 ай бұрын

I’m in the US and I have the sedan version. It actually has a pretty decent sized trunk. Rear seats have good room. We also got the 1.5L VVT engine so I’m sure it has a bit more power. Not fast but peppy and great handling. Will cruise at 75-80 on the highway smoothly. Mine is the auto and the trans feels decent. If you are braking downhill it will even shift down and hold the gear until you start to hit the gas again.

@JJonCars 9 ай бұрын

Oh nice, in the UK we almost never get the saloon versions of small hatchbacks. Sounds almost like a class above, like Auris or Avensis in that combination

@PyroGaming... 5 ай бұрын

in America, Australia and Canada its not called the toyota yaris but instead toyota echo due to the hard pronunciacion [the pronunciacion is not hard i dont know why they dont call it the yaris but insted echo]

@CouchMan88 5 ай бұрын

@@PyroGaming... Echo was around in the US before the Yaris but I think in 2007 Toyota called it the Yaris and the Echo was discontinued.Honestly I think Echo was the better name. Echo, Yaris and Vios, this car has sold well all over the world between these names I think just really overshadowed by the Corolla I guess.

@CraigMilesYoutube 5 ай бұрын

We have a 1.3 Yaris (2016) and are looking to upgrade. The newer ones in the UK market seem to be 1.5 rather than 1.3. I'm not sure why Toyota has done this, as it now costs more to tax (tax based on emissions). Doesn't seem any better performance either (, unless I've misread the specs).

@marcykaren 2 ай бұрын

The same is true in Suriname - there are Vitz (Yaris name in Japan) everywhere. I once saw 8 of them parked in a line on a street in Paramaribo.

@JJonCars 2 ай бұрын

Haha like a Toyota showroom, on the street :)

@jonathanwebb8307 11 ай бұрын

I had to buy a car in a hurry during the pandemic when work and funds were difficult. I regularly drive 1000km from Uk to the continent so it had to be something which was utterly reliable but also relativly cheap. It came down to a choice of 2, either a Jaz or a Mk2 Yaris. I ended up with the Yaris and it is everything expected. Yaris is the most reliable model from one of the 2 worlds most reliable makes. I have gone from 80k miles to 100k miles and the only thing I have replaced was a wheel stud which I broke. The only thing I would say, is if you buy one, rust proof it underneath as soon as you get it as the underbody factory paint peals off after 10 years even though the outside paint looks like new. The 1.33 VTI engine is wonderfull. Powerfull if you thrash it but also plenty of tourque if your lazy changing gear. Mine has the 6 speed manual box which is wonderful on the motorway. Its only doing 2800 rpm at 70 mph so its like driving a much bigger car. Nice for my 14 hour trips and remarkable for such a small car. I also have a Toyota IQ which is the fun version of the Yaris - same mechanics but totally different character.

@JJonCars 11 ай бұрын

Awesome. Got to love Toyotas for their longevity and quality. I doubt they had huge content crossing journeys in mind when they designed it, but it sounds like its handling them like a champ. That 2800 RPM on the motorway is really impressive as you say!

@Andrea-qp6mo 9 ай бұрын

I have the same engine, 1.33, 6 gears. How many oil it consumes ? My Yaris arrives to 140.000 km and it consumes 1/1.25 litres of oil in 10.000 km. I use 5W-30, the oil change is made 1 year/10.000 km. Toyota says that it is reparable but it will be very expensive.

@jonathanwebb8307 9 ай бұрын

@@Andrea-qp6mo I have not measured how much oil mine uses, it is not much and less than yours. I add a little top up 2 or 3 times between services which is annually about 1000 miles / 16000km. less than a litre in total. The engines are noted to use oil and so do need to be checked regularly. With a consumption of a litre every 10,000 KM I would live with it and just top up regularly. Only think about repairs if its very smokey or fails its test.

@Andrea-qp6mo 9 ай бұрын

Fortunately mine Yaris doesn’t smoke, it passed the test and I’m happy about it. I’ll probably use a 5W-40 to reduce oil consumption. Anyway it’s a fantastic car!

@jonathanwebb8307 9 ай бұрын

@@Andrea-qp6mo Glad to hear it. I would stick with the recommended oil. Going to a thicker oil is just for emergencies, ie if struggling to get an MOT. I don't have the recommended oil list to hand but its in the handbook. I shall be doing a service this month on both my Yaris and IQ so will be looking it up then 🙂

@novicetheaf Жыл бұрын

Great review! They're a handy little car

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! They definitely are

@paulmshanga3310 9 ай бұрын

I have the RS version and i love it ❤

@JJonCars 9 ай бұрын

Oh nice, would love to drive one of those

@mohsinrasul8450 2 ай бұрын

Mines lowered And it makes the yaris look better Would recommend

@meetisa5548 Ай бұрын

does this car have an aux cable to plug the phone? or it should be installed

@andyknight794 Ай бұрын

Fantastic review thanks very much , was looking at getting a fiesta 2010 now I'm thinking about the yaris. Would you say it's better then a fiesta please ?

@JJonCars Ай бұрын

All things considered and if you have two equivalent condition cars, I'd say it's more reliable than a Fiesta and perhaps more practical. But I am not sure whether it is 'better', as the Fiestas are apparently great to drive (though I have not yet reviewed one). I think it depends what you want from a car :)

@yasserfattah3628 26 күн бұрын

لدي يارس 2009 هاتشباك سيارة جدا رائعة و أقتصادية

@ZoKtorR 3 ай бұрын

Don't forget the extra 'sled' compartment under the passenger seat

@jennyt966 10 ай бұрын

I've just bought the 3 door, red one. Very nice car. My doors aren't clanky

@JJonCars 10 ай бұрын

Nice one, enjoy

@jennyt966 10 ай бұрын

@@JJonCars thanks. I am so far.

@Birmingham_racing Жыл бұрын

Good little cars my nephew has the 1.3

@zahemi914 3 ай бұрын

I test drove Yaris back in 2007 & loved how it handled, also the interior was as practical as it could be, sadly, Yaris (same for Jazz back then) was sold as a CBU unit so it was quite costly as compared to Suzuki Swift (which I ended up bought). But I must tell you, its driving smoothness (& feeling) felt better than Swift

@JJonCars 3 ай бұрын

Interesting. I had to look up CBU, you've taught me something there :) Where was the Swift constructed? In your home country?

@josualnew1512 8 ай бұрын

I have one 426.000 km just changed radiator, rest is like the first day.

@JJonCars 7 ай бұрын

Wow! That is impressive.

@jaroroytapel 7 ай бұрын

The same 1.3 VVTI ?

@HerrEngelsman Жыл бұрын

I like but I'm not so sure about the dashboard in the centre.

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's strange/different for sure

@jonathanwebb8307 11 ай бұрын

You get used to it. I have my phone holder with sat nav in front of me where other cars have the instruments so there is no wasted space.

@seanmcgivney7631 6 ай бұрын

I wanted one for years, but in my area they were pricey. I ended up getting a Mitsubishi Mirage for a good price. I really liked the dashboard on the Yaris though.

@JJonCars 6 ай бұрын

Dash is cool isn't it. Do you like the Mirage?

@seanmcgivney7631 6 ай бұрын

@JJonCars Yes, very much completely trouble-free for 35,000 miles so far. It has 85,000 on it.

@JJonCars 6 ай бұрын

@@seanmcgivney7631 awesome 👍

@andrewpreston4127 5 ай бұрын

I have one of these, a 2006 1.0 3-cylinder. Unlike yours here, the doors on mine very much close with a nice thunk, rather than a clang. At the time, I was very much torn between one of these, or an Aygo/C1/107..., and the clang of the Aygo doors swayed my decision. The Yaris is that bit more of a grown up car. Engine wise, I really like the 1.0 litre, that 3-cylinder growl, and the engine is renowned for it's reliability and unburstable nature. I believe that there have been problems with the 1.3/1.33 engines in the Yaris ?

@JJonCars 5 ай бұрын

Definitely much more grown up than the Aygo and its siblings :) not heard anything bad about the 1.33 myself but maybe!

@alfiecunningham7863 5 ай бұрын

Getting a 2006 1.0 tomorrow reading this made me excited

@yorgosarabatzis610 2 ай бұрын

1.33l with 100-101hp 2009 to 2014 after 80-110.000 km start consuming oil and i mean a lot of oil.

@Nerven86 3 ай бұрын

Those damn 1.33 burn oil like crazy....

@rabokarabekian409 3 ай бұрын

My 2007 Yaris 4 door is easier to drive in town than my 2004 Grand Marquis. The Yaris with 1.5 l / auto trans will easily spin the tires from a full stop. Yaris repairs since 2007: one rear bearing, rear struts, & cat assembly.

@azharmahmood8440 3 ай бұрын

Good 👍 toyota yaris nice car's

@Rjhs001 Жыл бұрын

Hi JJ. My daughter has a 2012 Yaris but it's not at all like yours internally. My daughter's is much more traditional...nothing wrong with it, it's just not as quirky. I wonder why they changed it?

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

I noticed the same thing with the second generation Auris - gone was the interesting centre console with the gap underneath, the interesting fonts and orange lighting... and in its place were big slabs of black plastic. Not sure why they changed, perhaps they got fed up of being told they built 'boring cars', figured they couldn't win so why try 😄

@r16326 Ай бұрын

random question was this recorded in Preston?

@JJonCars Ай бұрын

It was indeed :)

@r16326 Ай бұрын

@@JJonCars 😂 i knew it looked too familiar, nice video by the way

@JJonCars Ай бұрын

@@r16326 cheers! I lived in Preston for many years. Love the city.

@sha22276 Жыл бұрын

The multimode transmission is one of the worst things about the MK2 Yaris. My dad had both the MK1 pre-facelift Yaris with torque converter and MK2 Facelift Yaris multimode gearbox. The MK1 was silky smooth and easily more refined, the multimode is unreliable and extremely jerky to the point it became uncomfortable in town speeds. This was at a time when Honda also tried to do the same with the Jazz MK2, the pre-facelift version had a semi auto i-shift, but they switched to the CVT in the facelift model, just like Toyota with the MK3 Yaris

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

They all seemed to be doing it around that time didn't they, if it wasn't automated manual it was CVT. What was wrong with a good old torque converter? The gearbox in my CLK is excellent 😄

@sha22276 Жыл бұрын

@@JJonCars definitely true, I know the i20, Rio and Swift has them but they are 4 speed. torque converter in those cars are often inefficient, my mum's Kia Rio has it, and it's not great for economy. When I was looking to buy my first car I wanted a torque converter but I was swayed by the CVT Jazz EX with the panoramic roof

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

@@sha22276 Of course, economy! Hows the CVT for you? Is it the stepped one with simulated gearchanges?

@sha22276 Жыл бұрын

@@JJonCars The CVT has been fine for me, it is not stepped, it just works like any other CVT, the difference is you can use the paddles to "downshift" for example when overtaking without any lag from the cvt, it still won't simulate stepped changes in sport mode, unless you actually use the paddles it's called CVT7 I think, because of the 7 possible shifts. It's still a CVT so you can go over 45 mph in "1st gear" if you used the manual mode. It's quieter than the manual on the motorway also. Unfortunately the problem with the CVT in the MK2 and MK3 Jazz is the lack of spare parts, if something goes wrong, you have to replace the entire gearbox, this is a major problem as specialists don't want to touch it otherwise. My car is at 73,000 miles and it's making a slight bearing noise from the gearbox, it doesn't cause any problems and I was told it wasn't serious, the only solution is to get a new gearbox because honda doesn't make parts for it! Apart from that I love the car, especially the magic seats and driving position.

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

@@sha22276 Very interesting, cheers. Fingers crossed for you that the gearbox soldiers on for a lot longer

@Sharkoutofwaterr 3 ай бұрын

Space craft❌️Very less spacecraft✅️

@ndumndum1000 Жыл бұрын

good car, my issue is a boot space it is waaaay to small, unless youre a single guy/girl with no kids

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Yes, the Honda Jazz would be a better shout for more versatile room in a similar size car

@Imauser88 11 ай бұрын

U cam move the seats in the back forward if your alone in the car

@ndumndum1000 11 ай бұрын

@@Imauser88 yeah but i have family ,so back seat is always occupied

@trythis2821 4 ай бұрын

Toyota HiAce or Granvia should be a good people mover.

@MapleSyrupPoet 8 ай бұрын

Yaris ...best car for money 💰 if your looking for small, light, go-getter

@JJonCars 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, a good all-round.small car!

@MapleSyrupPoet 8 ай бұрын

@@JJonCars yuppp ...looks bigger from back seat 💺 😎 interesting how they do that ...my oil 🛢 change guy says, "I've had a Honda, but Toyota better 😉

@shand1967 Жыл бұрын

Motoring journals praise the Fiesta and Focus because in extremis, you can hang the tail out around bends. In the real world most people would be better off with the all round engineering competence of a Yaris or Jazz.

@sha22276 Жыл бұрын

Well said

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Yeah you got it! As you say, most people couldn't give a fig about handling as long as it's actually safe, easy to drive and gets you around the corners.

@novicetheaf Жыл бұрын

Definitely true, Toyota Yaris is a better all rounder

@thecentralscrutinizer1758 Жыл бұрын

Motoring journalists are ridiculous. All they're bothered about is how fast a car is. I never take their advice. Videos like this are far, far better.

@jonathanwebb8307 11 ай бұрын

Indeed, almost all journalists are obsessed with how fast they can get a car round a corner. Im perfectly capable of putting a car on the limit and getting tyres to sing, however the number of occasions I have done this in the last decade is zero. Reliablity, safety and comfort are what is important to me.

@gisellekalengankongolo7737 3 ай бұрын

Second generation

@thecentralscrutinizer1758 Жыл бұрын

In my opinion a city car should be an automatic. Unfortunately the Yaris has the disastrous MMT auto box. Why oh why did Toyota feel the need to install that junk when their traditional auto boxes were perfect?

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

beats me! 😄 🤷‍♂️

@MichaelFlatman Жыл бұрын

Lots of manufacturers of the time were doing this.. The Honda jazz's i-shift gearbox (automated manual) was also not very good... I think they made the CO2 emissions lower and tax look better on paper.

@jonathanwebb8307 11 ай бұрын

I prefer an Auto but when buying an old car, its better to buy a manual - more relaible and will give lots of warning of impending failure thus never leaving you on a recovery truck. The 6 speed box on the Yaris is wonderful and allows quiet comfortable cruising at 70 mph with low fuel consumption.

@user-xh4it9qx8r 6 ай бұрын

To melian benszen Ben is God melian fom cosat ben

@Mr11ESSE111 Жыл бұрын

its too overpriced as used and its not so good

@trythis2821 4 ай бұрын

What used car is a good price and quality?

@Mr11ESSE111 4 ай бұрын

@@trythis2821 who sayed that this is good quality!?every are good if you do proper and on time services

@trythis2821 4 ай бұрын

@@Mr11ESSE111 Your original comment said Yaris is overpriced and not good. Please read my comment of the question. You gave a different answer, lol.

@Mr11ESSE111 4 ай бұрын

@@trythis2821 it is overpriced ss used,i could buy bigger and stronger car for similar money

@Oli_Hudson Жыл бұрын

It would be great to see you do a review of the IQ - a very interesting quirky car. Cheers

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Would love to review one, very interesting car

@jonathanwebb8307 11 ай бұрын

I have both and same mechanics - 1.33 , 6 speed manual. Although thenmechanics are the same the 2 cars have a totally different character. The Yaris is imensly practical. Carrys 5 and I have had big furniture pieces in mine. The IQ is the sawn off version and is the most fun you can have in a car. The only negative for the IQ is it is not as well sound insulated as the Yaris and as I do a lot of motorway driving I may add sound deadening.

@Oli_Hudson 11 ай бұрын

@@jonathanwebb8307 Interesting to hear that, thanks Jonathan

@MG-ce3dx Жыл бұрын

Brilliant reliable car ,but wayy to ugly ,that egg shape and that interior are just hideous, ill stick to my Mazda 6 2.0 petrol ,thanks 😂 Nice clip 👍

@JJonCars Жыл бұрын

Haha! The exterior is not particularly interesting/exciting, but I think the interior is kinda cool/different. Mazda6 is a nice car though! Cheers 😄

@jonathanwebb8307 11 ай бұрын

I would say its inconspicuous or boring rather than ugly. Unfortuatly car manufacturers do not want to make attractive small cars as they want you to buy bigger more expensive vehicles. Aygo X looks OK for a small car but Toyota solved the financial dilema by simply charging a big car price for it !

@Imauser88 11 ай бұрын

Looks okay to me doesn't look ugly at all definitely better looking then the earlier versions of toyota aygo