Yaris Hybrid?

[Eddie G]

3 hours ago, TonyHSD said:

For doing exceptionally low miles like 2000 or less per year then I agreed , the hybrid vs a standard Yaris make not much sense or there are no any potential savings from fuel. 
Doing 6000 miles and more things will change. 

We should not entirely compare hybrid vs petrol auto based on battery replacement was my point originally, and I never wanted to patronise by any mean. We all have Toyota cars and experience with, that’s why we are here to share and learn from one another. 👍

The truth is that the Toyota hybrids has the best automatic transmission from all cars that gives owners no trouble at all in comparison to other types of automatic cars ( dsg, mmt, dst, cvt ) They drives similar to bev , however the hybrids has a small traction battery and not so expensive plus easy to replace as diy if ever needed outside warranty.
Driving dynamics - from that generation Yaris no matter what engine is in the car is simply not a sporty one and handling will not be anything much better or much worse than other similar cars. 
Either way, 57mpg if real world average is impressive, and other petrol or diesel cars will only get close to these numbers if driven carefully on long journeys, any other driving patterns will result a lower, much lower real average mpg than Toyota hybrid. 

Good points, around 4500-5000 miles and mainly short trips with mine, if it was 6000-10,000 would have still been in the MK4 with an upgrade 12v to a better make when possible as well, it drove excellent and the CVT is very good.

[Eddie G]

1 hour ago, Cyker said:

I only got my Mk4 because of KHAAAAAAN! and his ULEZ expansion expansion, otherwise I'd probably still have my 64mpg Mk1 D4D. I did like that the Mk1 didn't try to randomly kill me like the ADAS on the Mk4 does, but it is nice being able to go round tighter corners without it feeling like the car is about to roll over as it was in the Mk1  

The easy 70-80mpg helps keep the running costs down, esp. with the lower price of petrol to diesel, and auto-steering and radar cruise is nice too for those long motorway runs...!

 

Know what you mean in the MK1 on corners 😆😂 but still my favourite Yaris so far.

[70mpg]

On 8/16/2024 at 12:06 PM, TDG said:

I dont know (or care) how Toyoya do it but from my 60+ engineering years experience, planetary gears can be made into Constantly Variable Transmissions but maybe not simple as the DAF rubber bands from all  those years ago. Anyone old enough to remember them?

 

On 8/17/2024 at 6:15 PM, MardyMarvin said:

 

You are correct the excel does not have manual variable intermittent wipers it only adjust the sensitivity of the auto wipers. The variable option is on the lower spec models that don't have auto wipers. You can tell the difference as on the stalk the excel has AUTO written on it where as the lower spec ones have don't have AUTO written on the stalk and just have the little picture. 

The only way to do it if you don't like the auto option is to push the stalk up manually to swish the blades.

 

On 8/25/2024 at 12:04 PM, TonyHSD said:

You are missing one thing only,.  
It seems you haven’t understand yet how a Toyota hybrid works and what are the real benefits of having one, owning, driving. 
If not happy with the car , just sell and move on.
There is a high demand for these cars so you will get your money back. 
Good luck 

Exactly Tony , I’m averaging 70mpg and that’s including a fair amount of dual/motorway driving. The system suits my driving style which is ready progress with the occasional burst of power. It’s all about understanding the cars system. Great advice. 

[Mojo1010]

The MK3 hybrid was a break-through when it first came out. To have a hybrid in a small city car that gave very good fuel economy. Had mine for 5 years covering just 23k miles, partly down to during covid period. Had zero 12v or hybrid Battery issue and zero other issue.

As mentioned if not happy with it then sell on, it's in high demand. Buy a standard petrol auto which will give 40mpg and be happy. I needed a better performing car for mid-long distance journeys, so set aside enough finance to upgrade. Initially was looking to get the 2.0 corolla excel 19 plate, but boot space is only about 27 litres bigger and will drink a lot more fuel than the mk4.