Toyota Aygo Review

The Aygo is a shared business venture from Toyota, Citroen and Peugeot, with Citroen's C1 and Peugeot's 107 all being realistically exactly the same automobile beneath, with different lighting bumpers and interiors, and making use of numerous engines. The Toyota. as you would will be expecting is easily the most expensive, but, it's the most delicately styled of the 3, with the Peugeot especially being rather wacky and cartoonish.

The Aygo has just the one particular engine selection - a 1.0 litre petrol motor (the Citroen and Peugeot also have a diesel offering) and the car can be purchased either as a manual or with a CVT automatic gearbox that's best refrained from for fast progress - the CVT is gentle but slow witted. It handles tidily although the steering isn't geared especially rapidly so isn't really as agile feeling for this kind of small car. The small rims do run out of grip rapidly so it isn't that exciting on country roads.

The Aygo is as cheap as it gets with running costs - insurance is the lowest group 1 banding, fuel economy is up to around 60 mpg if you take it steady, and resale values are certainly not bad either. Reliability inevitably will be excellent, and the 5 year warranty should allay almost all other problems. Toyota's terrific showing in the JD power review means that should anything at all go wrong you should be looked after nicely.

In the new car, there's enough space for four at a press provided the driver is not much over 6 feet as relocating the seat back eats swiftly into rear legroom. The Boot is very small and accessed via the rear window as to economize the panel itself opens as an alternative to having a traditional hatchback. Specification levels can be a little tight, higher spec levels get a lot more standard equipment but then you start encroaching on price points of much larger cars.

New Toyota Avensis Review

The Avensis is Toyota's refresh for their mid size compact executive model that competes primarily in the company motor vehicle fleet markets in great britain. It's on the market with an array of 1.6 and 1.8 petrol motors which are usually largely avoided except by a handful of individual prospective buyers, and a 2. litre and 2.2 litre turbo diesel, with the latter made available with an auto gearbox. the additional power that the 2.2 gives isn't that self evident despite the extra 20-odd horsepower, so worth keeping the 2.0 litre unless you must have the automatic.

As an ownership (or rental) proposal the Avensis is powerful, prices are very competitive with key rivals, fuel economy is a great mid fifties miles per gallon for the most common 2. diesel, and the low CO2 means that it slots into the 18% tax bracket. Toyota's extremely good construction means no dependability concerns, as does the equally good 5 year / 100,000 mile manufacturer's warranty.

Inside the Avensis, the car feels well-built and fabricated from high-quality materials, though the design is a little unadventurous, something that could very well also be levelled at the exterior style, but Toyota is recognized for its play it safe design and the Avensis isn't any different. It is a relaxed place to be, with plenty of room for 5 adults in both leg and headroom, and a good size and shape trunk. equipment levels are good so long as you stay away from the basic level T2 spec, so we'd tend to suggest upgrading to the TR specification if it is within your resources.

2010 Toyota Yaris Reviewed

The Yaris is Toyota UK's biggest selling car, taking on the mantle from the Corolla, despite being smaller. The Mk2 Toyota Yaris is a great deal bigger than the original, and feels spacious. It is available with a array of 1 litre and 1.3 litre petrol engines and a 1.4 litre diesel, which gives a claimed 69 mpg. The petrol engines are smooth revving but rather noisy when pressed hard.

Once driving the car, you notice the handling as predictable without giving a bunch of feedback to the driver, grip isn't high from the small alloys, and it doesn't handle as good as some rivals such as the Ford Fiesta, but it is relaxed over most road surfaces. The strong point of the Yaris is the solid reputation that Toyota has for reliability - Toyota UK always scores top on the JD power dealer reports, and all guaranteed by a 5 yr 100,000 mile warranty which allays any worries you could have. This alongside a 5 star crash protection derive from the Euro NCAP safety dept and strong residual values makes the Toyota a really good all round ownership proposition and an even better used buy.

Within the cabin, the Toyota has a graceful dashboard, with all the devices being centrally mounted and large clear dials. There is plenty of space in the front, and rear legroom is very useful if you decide to slide the seats backwards, which does eat into boot space though. The entry level T2 spec is basic, but no worse than rivals, but we would suggest upgrading to the TR spec which gives air conditioning, alloy wheels and an shifting height drivers seat.

To conclude the Yaris is a skilled car that trails the class leaders in refinement and handling, but will be the single most solid and consistent little cars you can purchase, backed by good dealer service, making sense as either a used or new investment.