1st week with my Yaris

[GSM11]

Thought I would post my thoughts on my first week with my Yaris Excel. First - Toyota I have ever owned, automatic and proper hybrid (my old CX30 was a mild hybrid).

So far I really like it, got use to having no clutch to press and can’t say I miss it.

Likes - great looking, it picks up well when you need it to, feels relaxing to drive, great MPG already, loads of safety features for such a small car, feel spacious in the front for its size.

Gripes - can’t seem to get my seat quite right yet, getting hip pain (have read the threads on seat comfort), reversing camera picture is poor compared to my CX30, sound from the stereo isn’t great (maybe need to tweak some settings).

I didn’t go for the HUD which I really thought I would miss but I am finding it fine without it so far, ride is firmer than my old car but not uncomfortable.

Overall I really like it and don’t regret switching out of my CX30 the whole idea was a smaller, better MPG and cheaper per month car.

Also I have found this forum really useful for information so thanks to everyone who contributes.

[Cyker]

The good thing about not having the HUD is you can still wear polarized sunglasses - It sucks having to choose between not being blinded by sun reflections or being able to see the HUD!

I think the seat is at a bit of a weird angle (In older Yarisussesisues you were sat quite up-right but in the Mk4 the base is sortof tilted back and sunk into the seat) and that plus the lack of lumbar/lower back support really don't make for a comfortable seating position