Toyota launched the all new Yaris late in 2020 and included a hybrid version. We drove the ZR Hybrid and walked away who mixed feelings.
Yaris has always been a sales success with the younger demographic, a compact around town car that had enough room for a longer weekend away for two people.
The latest version, especially in hybrid mode is a great little car, stylish, zippy and exceptionally economical using just 3.7l/100k over the week. It drove nicely, was responsive and a bit of fun.
ZR is the top spec model with features such as
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Rear spoiler
- Head-up display
- Sports front seats
- Blind-spot monitor and
- Other comfort and style enhancements.
Yaris ZR Hybrid is priced from $32,100 plus the usual costs and here is where the problem is. It just seems way overpriced and for those dollars there are no leather seats, manual seat adjustment, no heated seats, and some other features you would expect at that price point.
The new Yaris ZR Hybrid is a good car that costs too much.
Im Rob Fraser
What’s good:-
- Zippy and economical performance
- Ride and quietness
- Comfort for taller drivers
What’s not so good:-
- expensive for the segment
- Missing some expected features at the price point
- Did I mention its pricey
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Model: Toyota Yaris ZR Hybrid
- Model Price $32,100 MLP*
- Engine 1.5.L Hybrid 3 Cylinder
- Drivetrain CVT FWD
- Power 67kW @ 5,500rpm
- Torque 120Nm @ 3,800rpm
- Safety 5 Star ANCAP
- CO2 84g/km
- Economy ADR 3.5 L/100 km
- Servicing TBA Price 12mths/15,000km
- Warranty 5 Yrs. / Unlimited km with Roadside Assist
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating: 82/100
- Behind the Wheel 8
- Comfort 8
- Equipment 8
- Performance 7
- Ride & Handling 9
- Practicality 9
- Fit for Purpose 9
- Envirocar 9
- Street Cred 8
- Value for Money 7
