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Auris

2007 on

Hatchback 2007 on
Toyota Auris
  • Excellent build quality, well equipped, usual Toyota reliability, easy to drive, quick diesel version available
  • Lacks an ‘X-factor’, noisy diesel engines, dull to drive, bland styling, some flimsy switches and controls
Avensis

2009 on

Saloon 2009 on
Toyota Avensis Saloon
  • Upmarket looks and feel, impressive refinement, high comfort levels, low-emission diesel
  • Struggles to shake off 'worthy-but-dull' image of previous Avensis, uninspiring to drive
Tourer 2009 on
Toyota Avensis Tourer
  • Incredibly refined and quiet, superb build quality, low-emission diesel, good standard equipment, plenty of boot space
  • Rather drab styling, still has 'worthy-but-dull' image of older Avensis

2003 to 2009

Hatchback 2003 to 2009
Toyota Avensis Hatchback
  • Incredible reliability, comfortable ride, excellent diesel engines
  • Anonymous styling, dull to drive
Saloon 2003 to 2009
Toyota Avensis Saloon
  • Great reliability, up-market feel, good ride
  • Fun-seekers should look elsewhere
Tourer 2003 to 2009
Toyota Avensis Tourer
  • Supple ride, reliability, huge load space
  • Fun-seekers should look elsewhere.

1997 to 2003

Hatchback 1997 to 2003
Toyota Avensis Hatchback
  • Ride comfort, refinement, reliability, equipment.
  • Styling is uninspiring.
Avensis Verso

2001 to 2006

Estate 2001 to 2006
Toyota Avensis Verso
  • Generous equipment, good safety features
  • Lacklustre styling, cramped third row of seats
Aygo

2005 on

Hatchback 2005 on
Toyota Aygo
  • Cheeky styling, fun to drive, low running costs, cheaper new than near-identical C1 and 107
  • Back to basics cabin, tiny boot, optional navigation system dislikes built-up areas
Celica

1999 to 2006

Coupé 1999 to 2006
Toyota Celica Coupé
  • Futuristic styling, reasonable running costs.
  • Handling could be sharper.

1994 to 1999

Coupe 1994 to 1999
Toyota Celica Coupe
  • Refined; reliable
  • Fails to stir the soul
Corolla

2002 to 2009

Hatchback 2002 to 2007
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
  • Space, engines, equipment, quality
  • Diesel lacks refinement
Saloon 2002 to 2007
Toyota Corolla Saloon
  • As well built as the other Corollas
  • Worse resale values than hatchback
Estate 2002 to 2007
Toyota Corolla Estate
  • Cheap to own, solidly built
  • Only two engines and the diesel lacks refinement
Verso 2002 to 2003
Toyota Corolla Verso
  • More space than standard models
  • Looks rather awkward and only five seats
Verso 2004 to 2009
Toyota Corolla Verso
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  • Great interior flexibility and space, well built cabin, neat styling
  • Small boot with all seats in place, third row is cramped and tricky to access

2000 to 2002

Hatchback 2000 to 2002
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
  • Efficient VVTi engines, reliability.
  • Lack of character.

1997 to 2000

Hatchback 1997 to 2000
Toyota Corolla Hatchback
  • Toyota reliability; quality; efficiency
  • Fairly expensive in this class
IQ

2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on
Toyota IQ
  • Compact dimensions, ideal for city driving, cheap to run, surprisingly roomy cabin
  • Miniscule boot, expensive automatic gearbox, only really a three seater
Land Cruiser

2009 on

Estate 2009 on
Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Amazingly capable in difficult terrain, very well equipped as standard, robust and reliable, seven seat option
  • Poor on road, vague and lifeless steering, sluggish performance, button-heavy dash

2003 to 2009

Station Wagon 2003 to 2009
Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Genuinely capable off road, well equipped as standard, plenty of interior space, available with seven seats
  • Others are better on-road, bouncy ride
Land Cruiser Amazon

2002 to 2007

Station Wagon 2002 to 2007
Toyota Land Cruiser Amazon
  • Interior space, luxury features, off-road ability.
  • Vague steering, outdated ergonomics.
Land Cruiser V8

2008 on

Station Wagon 2008 on
Toyota Land Cruiser V8
  • Well equipped as standard, unstoppable off-road, superb quality cabin, good body control in bends
  • Noisy engine, vague steering, feels heavy and cumbersome compared to other 4x4s, extra seats don't fold away
MR2

2000 to 2006

Roadster 2000 to 2006
Toyota MR2
  • Super-sharp steering.
  • Poor load space.

1990 to 2000

Coupe 1990 to 2000
Toyota MR2
  • Styling; equipment; reliability
  • Hard ride; handling not as sharp as original MR2
Picnic

1997 to 2001

Estate 1997 to 2001
Toyota Picnic
  • Affordable estate/MPV hybrid; reliable; nice to drive
  • Interior trim looks cheap
Previa

2000 to 2005

Estate 2000 to 2005
Toyota Previa
  • Performance, comfort, space.
  • Pricey.

1990 to 2000

Estate 1990 to 2000
Toyota Previa
  • Refined; spacious
  • Expensive; GS and GL lack air conditioning
Prius

2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on
Toyota Prius Hatchback
  • Superb economy, low emissions and zero road tax, responsive engine, plenty of rear passenger room, very well equipped
  • Noisy under hard acceleration, steering column lacking in adjustment

2004 to 2009

Hatchback 2004 to 2009
Toyota Prius Hatchback
  • Low emissions and great economy
  • Technology still in its infancy, CVT only transmission option
RAV4

2006 on

Estate 2006 on
Toyota RAV4
  • Well equipped, superb build quality and reliability, neat cabin layout, good to drive, available with two or four-wheel drive
  • Limited off road capability, limited engine choice

2000 to 2006

Estate 2000 to 2006
Toyota RAV4
  • Nimble handling, funky looks
  • Numb steering

1994 to 2000

Estate 1994 to 2000
Toyota RAV4
  • Stylish; sporty; reliable
  • Not really an off-roader
Starlet

1996 to 1999

Hatchback 1996 to 1999
Toyota Starlet
  • Promises trouble-free motoring; well built and long lasting
  • Mediocre ride and handling
Supra

1993 to 1996

Hatchback 1993 to 1996
Toyota Supra
  • Performance, grip, equipment, presence
  • Outrageous styling upsets some sensibilities
Urban Cruiser

2009 on

Estate 2009 on
Toyota Urban Cruiser
  • Distinctive looks, superb build quality, practical interior, sliding rear seats
  • Small boot, limited engine range, sluggish performance, only a three-star Euro NCAP crash rating
Verso

2009 on

Estate 2009 on
Toyota Verso
  • Plenty of interior space, comfortable and easy to drive, top build quality, seven seats
  • Not a huge leap forward over the Corolla Verso, tight rear seats are tricky to get to, dull cabin
Yaris

2006 on

Hatchback 2006 on
Toyota Yaris Hatchback
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  • Economical and cheap to run, clever interior with sliding rear seats, top quality cabin, excellent reliability
  • Can be noisy at speed, unresponsive automatic gearbox, uninspiring design

1999 to 2006

Hatchback 1999 to 2006
Toyota Yaris
  • Handling, economy, spacious five-door
  • Cheap trim, tight access to rear on three-door
T Sport 2001 to 2006
Toyota Yaris T Sport
  • Handling, economy, spacious five-door
  • Cheap trim, limited access on three-door
Verso 2000 to 2006
Toyota Yaris Verso
  • Handling, economy, spacious Verso
  • Cheap trim
 
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