1999 Toyota Yaris Review - With Richard Hammond

[@davidandre3719]

I drive this car everyday to work, 350 000km, still going strong, never gave me any issues besides normal maintenance, what a little beast of a car

[@raizalmohammad7444]

owned this car for 12 years....almost ZERO problems to the mechanicals especially the engine... Very very reliable.....

[@noorshah96]

RAIZAL MOHAMMAD are the newer models reliable aswell? Like 11 - present

[@Yoshi92]

Pakistaboy Are you happy with it? :D Mine is from 2006 (the P1 like in the video, not the XP9) and it's still near perfect, no problems at all, the engine still runs so well. Though I crashed it into another car 2012 and almost the whole front up to the engine had to be redone. Other than that, the only real incident was a dead waterpump in 2015. I will probably drive this car till it's dead, wonder when that will be, 170k miles so far, love it. Edit: Oh and it's the 1.4 D-4D (75HP Diesel) and does around 50 miles per gallon lol

[@FuriousFnF]

I still own it, for 17 years exactly, i only replaced the transmition, suspecting because it's French-built. For a single-liter engine it runs pretty good, and faster than any rivals. Everyone who sits inside thinks it's 1.3, and it has 340k on the clock

[@dwnetwrok]

Had one in our family for years, still drives just as beautifully as the day it was brought

[@loriispog]

I have a 2000 model,its really reliable

[@davewellings6281]

I am 6' 2", 20 stn and drive a 20 year old (1999) 1.0L Yaris every day. Well done Toyota

[@martymcb]

+1 Deliver Chinese in it too, great car.

[@Jo3man96]

I felt cramped when I had one, and I’m only an inch shorter than you, and at the time, I was about 17 stone.

[@ShiftedReality90]

Got my little 1.3L 04 plate Yaris outside as my daily driver for the last 3 years. Absolutely love the car. It is so nice to drive, great on fuel, very easy to park reliable hasn't let me down once. 144k on the clock and I'm hoping I'll get many more years out of it

[@stellart2259]

Currently working towards getting that drivers license so I can drive this little thing! Happy to hear so many good things about it!

[@EczemaQueen]

After using my mam's cat for 2 years I finally bought one, so impressed. I bought a 2003 one and it's all good as any

[@beabetternovice]

Had one for 16 years in Australia. Put 300,000 kms on it and only sold it because it didn't have enough child seat anchor points. Only ever replaced tyres, wiper blades and the battery. Incredible little machine. And I'm 6'2" and never hit my head.

[@Mattlawton-ft6ew]

Yep good if your tall

[@Jo3man96]

I’m 6’1” and had one as my first car. While I didn’t hit my head, it always felt a bit cramped to me

[@ianinkster2261]

No break change in 16 year?

[@patdignam5008]

My 2002 il Yaris has 200,000 miles on it and never a problem with it, as the garages say ''its bullet proof''

[@kamranhashmi1575]

What's the mpg?

[@ianinkster2261]

@@kamranhashmi1575 High, in my experience. I got from Edinburgh to London on one tank in 2019.

[@qwertz4035]

@@kamranhashmi1575 about 6L/100km in mine with 1.3L engine at like 90ish horsepower. You can go 50kph in 5th gear with 2-3L/100km

[@R2122-o7g]

​@@kamranhashmi157518km/L if you drive urban and highway mix...I have a 1L

[@ianinkster2261]

I regularly do this! Edinburgh to London on 60 quid in 2024!! I top up midway anyway, so a bit of guesswork involved there, but I'm sure I'm about right.

[@steffanwilliams2498]

Just bought the yaris 2003,its my first car and its a brilliant car to learn in

[@pawzjakadan3194]

Steffan Williams I'm driving it atm too, nice first car

[@joaodias7574]

Version 1.0 ?

[@ElHyperion]

Same here! Been driving it for a year as my first car, couldn't've looked for a better one!

[@reece005]

Same lol

[@crysis4real]

Old is gold and this video proves it was the best car then & right now :-)

[@I.G.Videos]

Hubert Kaminski the 1.3 isn’t.

[@emigrant4life]

except rusting...(

[@hughthompson4846]

How does he speak so smoothly, not a stall or stutter, you can tell he had done radio presenting

[@ja4309]

He had radio experience prior to this. If you could tell though, this isn't his most iconic work compared to being paired up with 2 other idiots 😂

[@greghall6950]

We've got a yaris 1.0 litre which is 20 years old, it starts first time and has never broken down, they are really easy to service yourself aswell.Bomb proof car.

[@markismark07]

Have hit 260k miles now and mostly no problems, just AC belt replacements. Brilliant engineering and design. Still use it as a second car and for the kids to drive around in when they visit

[@dwnetwrok]

Take my stock one to the touge every so often, handles beautifully and is incredibly fun to drive still to this day.

[@DeerKoden]

Overall, they were right. It is a damn robust, little car. Really ahead for its time.

[@edwinyurigattorno]

Almost 80% of all Toyotas ever made... Are still Running! 💪🏼

[@pedrospinola679]

I have a 20 year old toyota yaris vtt-i since 2000. Almost zero problems amd nice handling

[@TheDude50447]

1999: Display angled perfectly towards the driver and technology developed and integrated purely to make the display look like its far away so your eyes dont have to refocus. Today: Giant screen with lots of applications to distract you and located in the middle of the dash where you would expect a gearleaver. Oh yeah only place to show youre current speed as well.

[@francescodemichelis8029]

The 86 hp engine is incredible

[@Skattum1]

My grandfather has owned this car since new (1999) and has had basically no major problems, he has not even changed the clutch once. And its absolutely great to drive. 69hp might not sound like alot, but its more than enough in such a small car. I highly recommend it.

[@AX91X]

BigTimeRabbit not even a single clutch change in nearly twenty years?!

[@shertalk1528]

@@AX91X Don't need to change it if you don't drive much.

[@the.internet]

One of my Yaris' is on 170k on its original clutch.

[@geoffnoyes520]

20+ years later , here in New Zealand, there's very many of these early shaped Toyota's still on our roads and going strong as daily drivers. I own the basically similar 2006 Toyota Ractis, with it's much improved load carrying capacity, (ex Japan), they are very popular with Kiwis. Kind regards to all.

[@georgeghiultu8572]

Had mine for 10y, '99, 50hp. Last year we had to sell her as we moved the country. We all gazed with awe and tears in our eyes when we've seen her leave. Days after the selling my heart stopped when i was looking where she supposed to be and she wasn't there. 10y not once in service. The longest trip in one day more than 1100km. Slow but amazingly fun to drive. Waiting for her little big brother atm. Yaris x. Out of respect for her we went full options with this one as we don't plan to change him for the next 10y. What other car can you say the same in 2022....and not being japanese...if you still have one I envy you but not for long though 😊

[@carsuncoveredofficial]

What amazing script delivery jesus

[@bobbylindsay1628]

Ive had 2 in the last 10 years turned both into rally cross cars great fun to drive and unbelievabley reliable

[@ndavies5968]

Got an x reg sr version of this car. 143,000 miles. Absolute bullet proof. Not matter how much it rattles or how much you rag it, it doesnt break

[@pedrobordon5639]

My mom has the JDM version of the Yaris, aka the Vitz, she has never taken it for an oil change for years and still runs well, Toyotas are reliable AS HELL, and this one is a great example, simple but fun and reliable hatchback.

[@gallnior9244]

Nice, I have one as well, JDM I mean, brilliant car and reliable

[@shafatsm9158]

Still driving like crazy...Toyota is the boss. How people not buy Toyota in the first place that is a surprise!

[@abinthemix]

Had the 1.3 2005 for 3 years....it took so much bashing...I was so impressed....and now I have the 55 plate tsport.....best car ever👌💯🔥💨💨🔥

[@williamstephens9945]

Ive had two of these - a 1.0 and a 1.3. the 1.3 is 22 years old and still going strong wuth 121000 miles on it. Absolutely bulletproof little cars

[@muhammadislam0000]

What happened to the 1.0?

[@TheOnlyHero91]

i just bought yaris t sport 2001 year 106hp. Some things needs to be changed ,not big deal,but i really like the responsiveness of the throttle and the short gears shifter . I am coming from e46 318i and i can say that its genuine more fun to drive the yaris than the e46 318i.The visability is great.

[@emilylawson6689]

I have an 02 plate Yaris GLS Auto and its an amazing car, never does me wrong, one thing I will say it that catalytic converter thrives tend to target them!

[@jakehellyeah]

my 2001 3 door only done 106000, still going strong, heard some peoples have done 200,000... i wanted to drive it till it died as its my first car not thinking it would last to long, looks like im keeping it a while.........

[@illiag9899]

U mean forever?

[@toadinthehole8085]

Yaris looks massive .

[@nofgood4live]

the "hamster" makes the yari look big,.. 0:26 i tought he walked up to a suv,..

[@geoffh784]

We owned an Australian sold 5 door fitted with the optional in Australia 1.5 litre motor, it was quite zippy and drove well.

[@KptnAutismus]

this is by far the cutest car, fight me.

[@randombustrainvids977]

Oh I agree

[@brianm1733]

I have a 2005 1.4L Yaris, love it

[@mrothello7403]

We have 3 in the house, other than your usual wear/tear brakes/service they are reliable. I've seen loads of high mileage yaris'a on sale in U.K. car sales sites & 200k + plus mileage is no problem for a well looked after yaris.

[@staktikis]

OMG this is a small city car, look at 0:42 and 1:58, the car looks huge. Just how small is this boy. I though child labour is forbidden in the UK, this child even got his milk teeth, must be they are so white !

[@DanielMooreDJ]

I bought one for my first car for £300 😂 works the best I have it lowered and rally stickers put on it lol

[@cj92akl]

Wonder what Hammond'd have to say about rear visibility in cars from the 2010s?

[@MandNsvideos665]

Just got a 2002 yaris for me first car. Great little thing

[@keozer9556]

just bought my first car, 2004 yaris. 16 years with no major work done, and its as good as new. Toyota know how to make a car. still though wouldnt mind moving on to something more flashy.

[@whichwasher2007]

in just 2 years of driving i had all 2000 made models of cars. Merc A140 avantgarde 1.4 VW polo 1.4E MK3F and a rarther tatty 98' vw polo mk3 1.0. oh and the best one and still have. my toytota yaris 1.3 SR . TTE pakage on it, so TTE spoiler, TTE sports exhaust. 15 inch TTE alloy wheels, and in the same dark blue as in this video, looks fab, hammond is right the VVTI engine is tuned more to economy, no wonder why it gets around 8 mpg more than a 1.0 or 1.2 standard engines of or even the 1.4E engine in my VW polo. but push the acclerator to the floor and it will not only drink petrol, but at 3000rpm, that valve timeing changes, and you feel it. despite being sat in a more chair position (like in a MPV or Van , or Merc A140), it feels increadbly fast even at 30mph, compared to the more popular VW polo., due to its low center of gravity. MY 6ft 6 mate sat comftably in the back, (allthough a front passanger with short legs has to sit in the front as the glove box crushes up to their knees). and when i want to pick up a new applience, i can fold the back seats down, roll them over, the headrests and the boot lid all can stay in the car without haveing to sit in your footwell or the compleatly flat floor space, big enough for a washing machine or dryer, (somthing that a women with a modern 2015 ford fiesta was suprised at, stateing how much larger it is that her boot space). serviceing is cheap, tyres are £45 a piece, and averaging realistically 40MPG, really good on fuel.

[@TheGo4live]

i got 1.3 with 100hp it's really fast compared to new cars

[@whichwasher2007]

anas boulkhalil i'm not suprised either, new cars are getting bigger and heavier and still use the same engines as their predecessors. take the new yaris Mk3, 1.33vvti, its now got 99BHP, 13 more than mine, but 0-60mph times are pritty much the same

[@Scigh-on]

did jeremy review this too? james did.

[@dominikbaricak9589]

Every time i I take the key out of the ignition my average fuel consuption reset. Is it normal for 1997-2003 yaris? I dont like it :/ i want my fuel consuption stored even I turn off the engine.

[@emigrant4life]

I bought such a Yaris today, it ran 165,000 km, the price is $1,500, the car is in excellent condition. A mechanic I know says it will do the same mileage again without any problems.

[@emigrant4life]

upd after 8 months, 175 000 km: I had my first car breakdown...(( - the license plate light bulb burned out (most likely it is from factory (2004)), I installed an LED for 2 dollars.

[@donaldmoreland6408]

In Australia this design was called the Echo it’s not until a new design it was then called Yaris.I still own a 2009 model Yaris in 2024 very reliable car.

[@mychess5233]

the car is bigger than Hammond lol

[@DrAmyGamer]

Still running my yaris 99 model Its still a city roads beast

[@mirisch64]

Why this dealer is Richard Hammond?

[@typhoontim125]

"The starlet, which is rubbish"!!?? Apart from the fact it was one of the most reliable cars ever made! Fantastic reputation. Shows u how superficial Richard Hammond could/can be.

[@toxy3580]

As a car the Starlet was rubbish. Reliable yes but nothing other than that.

[@harrihamalainen4791]

Toyota Starlet. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@georgekosko5124]

It's 1999 and Toyotas supermini sales are tanking, you could say the starlet was rubbish without much need for attention. No need to fanboy over a car in a Yaris review video

[@typhoontim125]

@@georgekosko5124 You're clearly clueless about cars. Now F8ck off like a good little boy ;-)

[@georgekosko5124]

@@typhoontim125 you really can't get your head unstuck can you

[@CHRIS198490]

had 2 of them great cars never breaks

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

I own the 2003 Toyota Echo (Canadian model) 4 door sedan body style, that 1.5 Litre 4 cylinder burned oil like the older Tercels did but other than that its been quite reliable. Its got about 110 000miles and the only things I had to replace was the starter, set of spark plugs and an ignition coil. And its my daily driver, while my other two trucks are rarely driven, unless if I needed them.

[@jetski275]

I'm so confused are the American echo Yaris is different than the Japanese ones? Scotty kilmer put him on the worst five Toyotas and everywhere else there talked about is reliable

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

@@jetski275 I pretty sure (don't quote on me that) I think Euro and Asian models have the 1.3L engine. I actually have driven for almost 6years with 225 000kms and it's been very reliable. Recently had to replace another ignition coil but not much is needed. I don't know Scotty seems to sometimes make false claims, alot of his info is accurate but some I must disagree with. For example he said Dodge Caravans are pieces of crap, but I think if you maintain em there pretty good as I own a $200 1996 Dodge Caravan and I've had it for 5 years!

[@gathorash]

In Europe we got: 1.0; 1.3; 1.5 N/A and 1.5 turbo in petrol Also this gen got the tought as nails 1.4 D4D diesel (75hp)

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

@@gathorash oh man that's sick 1.5 turbo!

[@alanthenorthernace]

in north ameerica it is called the echo

[@caveredecorator5310]

Echo in the USA from 1999 to 2004

[@paulparoma]

Not quite. Although mechanically identical, the Echo had a somewhat different body.

[@revolution51]

1:28-Left or right drive ready dash.

[@romannaseer322]

Is this the Toyota Vitz? They look identical.

[@manostsompanakis422]

im looking forward to upgrading some things on my moms 1.0 yaris..tires,coilovers,maybe an intake. pretty much all that,possibly seats. Any thoughts/suggestions? have a good one fellas,waiting on your replies!

[@bradley6009]

That car is called the Toyota echo hatchback in North America

[@jedics1]

Possibly the most environmentally friendly car you can buy in 2024, its like a poor mans Ev without a battery. It will absolutely be my next car, nothing else gets you this much car for the money with some incredible deals to be had on the second hand market.

[@grdprojekt]

This video was recommended immediately after I watch James May's review of the Yaris on Top Gear. Quite funny that May rather hates the look of the Yaris, but Hammond views the design from function-over-form spectacles. May hates the grille, Hammond likes it.

[@shaidnawaz1850]

THIS GUY IS RICHARD HAMMOND AND WE LOVE HIM IN ENGLAND.HE ALMOST DIED A FEW YEARS BACK IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON BBC SHOW TOP GEAR.

[@stuarthood5964]

+Shaid Nawaz WOW THAT IS AMAZING BRO

[@amwap12]

+Stuart Hood you mean you didn't know.

[@bladclot4234]

Who is we? Not the majority i hope.....geezers a posh twat

[@TimSlee1]

As basic and common as these cars are I like the way they look with 2 doors.

[@memepossessor1737]

more bulletproof than any car ever made... besides the Hilux.

[@CHE33TS]

Still got mine, 02 SR 1.3, had it 18 years, it just keep going, just changed the original alternator, it' done 128,000 miles its so easy to work on, these modern cars now are way to complicated...

[@jetski275]

Scotty kilmer 5 worst Toyotas was the echo Yaris. I'm so confused. Are they reliable or not?

[@masterdon187]

Toyota Yaris has always been known for being extremely reliable

[@jetski275]

@@masterdon187 Scotty's being silly. I think it's true

[@jasonking1284]

Of course they had to get little Richard Hammond to review the Yaris who would feel comfortable in the little car. No way Clarkson would have given such a glowing review.....

[@ThePorpoisepower]

He gave it a decent review... the car's like a Tardis... far bigger on the inside than it looks. My wife help transported a store across town and fit more than her coworkers giant SUV.

[@amwap12]

£11, 000 for that in 1999 by heck. you could get a second hand jag for that.

[@Ksa-jy7eb]

german sheperd well it is a good car so its worth the price

[@toxy3580]

A second hand Jag with endless reliability issues lmao. The Yaris will have 1/10th the running cost.

[@the.internet]

@@toxy3580 Jag will be long gone too. All the while the Yaris' will still be rolling with the only thing stopping it being Sadiq 'part and parcel' Khan's ULEZ London hórseshit.

[@toxy3580]

@@the.internet and the underbody rust, had to scrap mine but it did 20 years with no repairs made at all other than alternator which I broke

[@the.internet]

@@toxy3580 just had mine welded to add another 20 ;) I've got 2 Yaris'. One is a 99 1.3 which has no rust, the other a 2001 1.0 which has needed a bit of welding. Neither has ever let me down... The 1.0 I bought for a family member about 5 years ago, £250 with 100k on the clock. It's now at nearly 200k and has been from the south coast to Scotland and everywhere in between multiple times and never missed a beat. Never expected it to last this long. Couldn't bring myself to scrap it. Now my second motor. I'm thinking of getting the 1.3 sprayed with anti corrosive stuff. The hubnut channel had this done to one of his cars and it only cost £270. Seems like a decent investment. Good to hear this Yaris stories!

[@asamicat8323]

I've had a toyota yaris for 16 years

[@Brimstoneandfire]

Fantastic car!

[@LewisBGA]

Always noticed Hammond had ridiculous introductions to his reviews. We had the pointless wall jump in this one and I think in the s2000 review he tried walking down a hill whilst trying not to fall.

[@Depression2Faith]

And exactly 20 years on, I made it a point of buying a 2004 T-Spirit, 1.3 VVTi, and I would only swap it for an R.S, 2 door. Amazing cars and truly 'bullet proof'. Worth every penny! But never buy a 1 litre!

[@meikokulczycki9768]

Why not the 1 litre ?

[@Depression2Faith]

@@meikokulczycki9768 It's way too underpowered and a shame to miss out on otherwise enjoyable drive.

[@meikokulczycki9768]

Chris Kyriakou - Trinity Creations ohh ok, thanks for your advice

[@z-trip5457]

@@Depression2Faith Can't agree on that, the 1.0 is not very fast, true, but once you hit the VVT it's pretty neat.

[@Depression2Faith]

@@z-trip5457 I understand your point, but when you've driven an R.S (we have two Mk1's in the family), the least you want to get is a 1.3 so you're not sooo far from the R.S country lane driving...I'm still saving up for a Mk1 RS with all the trimmings including sunroof and digital displays!😊

[@SirAnderr]

toyota bring it into canada and call it ECHO but it only came with the bigger engine option 1.5 liter not the most eco

[@ferrycheng3831]

Who’s watching this video in 2021, still driving a P1?

[@alistairrobinson3865]

2024 here we are

[@suspiemon8200]

My mum/mom has that car. I always thought it was slow...

[@Cryostal]

Cool Car

[@HowardRitchie]

Wow he was super good then OMG

[@AlamAhmad-ur8sq]

The yaris are still out there they keep on going top quality car sorry Ford Vauxhall fiat and many more manufacturers.Toyota are in front for quality

[@randombustrainvids977]

I love these

[@Jo3man96]

Had two of these, and i imagine they’d have done a huge amount of miles if I didn’t manage to write off both of them. Whoops…

[@nuclearFalafel]

Did he steal jeremeys jacket

[@ITAutos]

still have better dashboard then the Yaris Heykers at Indonesia

[@BigHumz155]

That's the EXACT same Yaris James May reviewed in 1999 too. Same number plate and all. Toyota must have been passing around the same car for a while!

[@paianis]

May's car was TI39 SUF. This car is TI54 SUF. Also, completely different spec and colour.

[@mazdaman1286]

Hammond makes it look a mid sized car

[@21LOLxPRO]

my yaris sol 1999 have 180.000km and have normal used 3l 100km wow 20km l

[@Prizm2356]

God he was hot back in the day

[@dexter1609]

anyone still driving this car in 2050?

[@roygavin8219]

The fuel gauge is entirely unreliable. That said, my V Reg 1.0l does 44 mpg no matter how or where I drive it 'so, I just check the milage often.

[@Peppermint1]

Horrible interior plastics and design, excellent seats and suspension, very slow steering and the best engineered car from Toyota.

[@pumpkinpatch5]

I love the interior. It feels like I’m in my own bubble, so that’s each to their own.

[@mickjmcgregor4384]

Mine is 18 years old and still going strong ,no oil leaks,no bad noises or electrical problems and if i have any problems or questions i go on www.yarisworld.com for free advice. Great little car!

[@jakeu8998]

Mick j McGregor YOU WOULDNT BE SEEN DEAD IN A FUCKING YARIS

[@z-trip5457]

@@jakeu8998 The hell is your problem? They're good cars.

[@jakeu8998]

@Z-Trip kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGrXaHSnqqajhrc 2:58

[@pumpkinpatch5]

I got my 2002 Yaris 10 years ago. 130,000 miles later and my first car and I are still zooming around. I think that, as with anything, if you look after something, it’ll look after you. Btw, at this point I want to see how long it’ll keep going to smack the naysayers in the mouth. Lol!

[@bella2112us]

Richard Hamid!!!!! For top gear cool

[@yudhabagaskara98]

At least it doesn't look fat unlike its successors

[@OBX_short]

Good car

[@Peppermint1]

This was one of the last cars with a soul and character to it. As ugly as it was inside-out, it just felt like a funny car to drive. Many cars today have this and that but don't have a personality. It was also a very easy car to live with, both in city and on long trips, with surprisingly relaxing and comfortable seats - even though visually the seals looked like the cheapest ever. The very slow steering and the horrible interior plastics and dash design were the weak points. Toyota redesigned this model in 2005 and put a very cheap suspension and uncomfortable seats, taking away all the fun of the older model.

[@pumpkinpatch5]

Ugly? Lol! It looks and feels like a bubble car and I love it for that. Ugly is a funny word for the smart little Yaris. It’s a friendly, almost cute in a Japanese way sort of car.

[@kevinwhelan8126]

Richard Hammond doesn’t half look young in this vid. I think he’s had his teeth whitened a few times since then.

[@rahmatkakar6775]

ماشااللہ

[@emmanuelumeadi4048]

I've also seen Richard Hammond In science of stupid

[@leegraves8878]

At least he didn't wreck it.

[@paulparoma]

Designed by Europeans? I don't think so. It's a very Japanese car, and thank god (or Toyota) for that. Apparently, the dude is not familiar with Toyota's JDM models.

[@crpth1]

I guess you're not familiar with the FACT that most Japanese and Korean manufacturers do have/apply European R&D. Particularly, for obvious reasons, for their European line of products. About >300 million potential clients make for those odds! ;-) Those touches can be seen, from the buttons on the dashboard to seats arrangement and a vast etc. That's something that's been going on for quite a number of years... Let alone the fact that many of these "Asian" cars are also manufactured in Europe!

[@paulparoma]

@@crpth1 I know. That's why some of those designs are so terrible. I am glad my Scion was designed by a Japanese guy and has none of that Euro crap in it. Made in Japan, too.

[@hariselezovic6-4]

When I look him ih this, he should been in the lord of the rings.