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Toyota Yaris I (1999–2005)

4.0/5
Reliability score Good
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Engine reliability summary

Petrol

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.0 VVT-i (65 Hp) (1SZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0 VVT-i (65 Hp) Multi-Mode (1SZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0i 16V (68 Hp) (1SZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.0i 16V (68 Hp) Automatic (1SZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
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1.3 VVT-i (87 Hp) (2SZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3 VVT-i (87 Hp) Automatic (2SZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3i 16V (86 Hp) (2NZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.3i 16V (86 Hp) Automatic (2NZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.5i 16V (106 Hp) (1NZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.5i 16V (106 Hp) Automatic (1NZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported
TS 1.5 Turbo (150 Hp) (1NZ-FE Turbo) No reports 0 No issues reported
TS 1.5 VVT-i (105 Hp) (1NZ-FE) No reports 0 No issues reported

Diesel

Engine Score Reports Common issues
1.4 D-4D (75 Hp) (1ND-TV) No reports 0 No issues reported
1.4 DI (75 Hp) (1ND-TV) No reports 0 No issues reported

Owner reviews

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Yaris i: A Nimble City Car Gem

Overall a nice, agile, versatile, neat, practical (especially the 5-door version), small city car with a very economical and lively engine. Ideal for a woman. It beats the Matiz, Spark, Seicento, Swift, Ka, Arosa, 106, C2... The great performance of this 1.3 engine, its moderate to low fuel consumption, and responsiveness are impressive. The nice, springy suspension, perfect for corners, completes the list of advantages. The car is made of average materials, but the buttons...

Pros: Agile and nimble, Economical and lively engine, Practical 5-door version, Great cornering suspension
Cons: Made of average materials
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Yaris: A Decade of Reliable Economy

I'll say this, it's an excellent car, though not perfect. Of course, it depends on what someone is looking for. I've been using the Yaris for over 10 years. When buying a car, I was aiming for something economical and reasonably trouble-free. And here, the Yaris deserves a 5/5 rating. I wasn't expecting spectacular performance or special driving sensations. I also wasn't expecting comfort or a large boot capacity. This car was meant to drive, consume little fuel, and not cause problems. The car consumes about 4.5-5 liters, but is rarely used for

Pros: Excellent fuel economy, Reliable and trouble-free operation
Cons: Not built for performance, Lacks comfort, Small boot capacity

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