Reviewing The 2013 Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Is It Worth Buying A Budget Hybrid Car? Or......

[@R1150rt]

I have had mine since 2013 and I like it - (as a second car). Will keep it for its lifetime.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I do miss the quiet town driving, and will no doubt get another Hybrid car in the future, it's a very odd feeling at first, but you soon get used to that lack of engine noise :)

[@viperracing2889]

I think this is hard to beat in terms of reliability, safety and cost saving.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I think I have to agree :)

[@jonathanwebb8307]

Youve not understood the technology, no hybrid is going to save fuel on a long motorway trip. They save fuel in stop start traffic. Additionally people buy them because they are relaxing to drive in traffic and easy to manoeuvre and park. The reason people pay extra to drive a Toyota is because they go on and on and on, they are vastly more reliable than Peugeots or any other non japanese car.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Although I would agree that Hybrid cars are not fuel efficient on Motorways (as mentioned in the video) and I would also agree that Toyota are very reliable, that does not really detract from the fact that as I said.... If you want good MPG and you are not simply driving in a city, then this car is not a great choice, and I also maintain that the build quality is terrible for the purchase costs. You can buy a much better car with much better fuel efficiency for a lot less money. But as we know..... Hybrid cars have come a long way since the Yaris 10 Years ago.

[@kierlak]

100k miles is nothing for the hybrid. There are Priuses with 300k on the clock. Also hybrids are most economical in town, on a dual carriageway it acts exactly the same as normal petrol engine car. I am sorry but you're missing the whole point in the video what hybrids are all about. People don't buy them for fun driving experience, interior quality (Lexus is an exception) or value for money (in a short run). People buy them for peace of mind, being easy to drive and live with, great fuel economy in town, excellent reliability as there's less engine/brakes wear. You will find most cars in its class being much cheaper but in the long run they will probably cost you more in repairs. Shame as you have a nice voice and I do like the format of the video.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Thanks for your comment, I was under the impression that beyond 100k most Hybrids (such as the Prius ) need to have the battery packs replaced? at a huge financial costs! in fact I have been warned agaisnt buying a 100k plus Prius in the past! please feel free to correct me if my information is wrong. Being the first Hybrid I have owned, I may well have missed the point of these cars, but I do agree that in an urban setting a Hybrid car is great, however... if you do a combined journey.. to work as an example, then I see little benefits? I also feel these huge car manufacturers need to up thier game regarding quaility in such cars, the market is only just opening up, and the compitition is going to be fierce! so people simply will not put up with second rate cars in the next 10/20 Years :)

[@kierlak]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes not necessarily. High mileage hybrids: very often you just replace separate battery cells, not the whole thing. Quality wise: Lexus is the way to go if someone is after it. Mixed driving: yeah, probably you will not benefit much as compared with doing mainly town driving. Even though it's a viable alternative as hybrids hold their value well. Definitely it's a best option for a taxi cab or when you live in London or other big city therefore you don't have to pay to drive in the city centre. In regards to the future of hybrids: in my honest opinion - I think most of the industry is heading straight towards electric (no point developing hybrids that first won't be as good as Toyota's, 2nd: fairly shortly will be replaced by electric vehicles. Toyota been mastering hybrid technology for ages and they will eventually move towards electric too. Overall, they're like Marmite: you either love them or hate them 😅

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@kierlak Some valid points there my friend :)

[@Krazeera]

With your experience, how good is this on the motorway/highway for mpg?

[@alexdalgleish1061]

How long did you have it for?! The tyres you put on started perishing after 4 years. Don’t know if that’s good or not.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I think 4 Years is about right with modern tyres, like anything else.... they are only made to last a few Years so you need to buy more! unless perhaps you buy very expensive tyres 😉

[@alexdalgleish1061]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes the car I’ve swapped today for a Turquoise Yaris Hybrid that spec had Premium tyres. They’ve lasted 4 years (30k).

[@sogekinoshira8947]

I don't know how badly your model was treated, but it seems to have been pretty beaten up... I own one of the same year, and despite previous owner not being really careful, I only have scratches on the outside of it. Also, I don't know how you drove it, but your g/m is EXTREMELY high. You don't drive an automatic hybrid as a sportive manual, otherwise you indeed get an engine roaring to try to catch up and a conso so high. Also most Yaris 3 got electric windows, I don't know how yours didn't. Oh and also, yes there is a USB, it's inside glove box on its corner!

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Thank you for your comments 🙂

[@Toby_the_Glen]

I'd imagine that the fuel economy would be more noticeable in town or in heavy traffic rather than on the motorway?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

For sure, as in town it uses both engines rather than just the petrol part. So as I said not great for longer journeys :)

[@Toby_the_Glen]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes I'm guessing that the previous owner (100 miles daily commute) must have told the main dealer what she was going to do with it? She probably could have been refunded for being missold the car

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@Toby_the_Glen No idea to be honest, but she obviously liked the car, as she went ahead and bought another One! perhaps she has a fuel allowance lol

[@ajouzanas4310]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes I like your videos man , keep up the good work . Wanted to say about the fuel economy that @Toby the Glen is right , the fuel economy is only for in town , that's why is called a "city car".

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@ajouzanas4310 Thanks :)

[@suratullahkhan6158]

You mentioned mpg on motorway. What about city drive mpg?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

City drive uses the batteries mostly, so obviously MUCH better 😉

[@sidali9910]

Hi, did you manage to get the warning ⚠️ lights off? Inc ABS,Traction,etc?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I don't recall there being any warning lights active on this?

[@TheReubenBonnici]

I have been driving this car from 2013 and I do regularly 77mpg. To mute you have to long press Mode button on the steering wheel or push the volume button. Read the manual and learn how to drive a hybrid before criticise.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

My comment was that there was no obvious "Mute Button" on the steering wheel, as is the case on most cars. As for 77mpg you claim to be getting, I can only assume you mean by driving around town at 20mph! not on the Motorway as I was relating too. Of course it is far more economical around town, my comment was about distance driving.

[@kobusdekock6037]

Thanks for this honest review.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@enrobsorussell]

Hope you don`t mind a bit of `constructive`..... Sounded like one, big moan to me, rather whiney at that. The reason the car `only` did 56mpg at 70mph on the m/way is....the battery drive does not kick in until certain conditions are met ie Typical low speed, stop start of town/city driving, of which the m/way is not. Petrol drive Yaris`s typically do v poor mpg around town and their ave mpg is between 40-45mpg, yet the hybrid version will do between 55-60mpg under the same conditions....my Fiesta TDCI will do 60mpg around town with a light foot and early lifting, yet at 70mph on m/way will do exactly the same....comparing the 2 cars and they both are alike for ave mpg, yet one is petrol, the other supposedly far more frugal diesel...moral of the story is....for a petrol the Yaris is doing ok. No, it isn`t a rocketship, nor is it meant to be....55-60mpg around town is good fuel economy for a petrol. You need to compare the Yaris hybrid, with the Yaris auto non-hybrid....my best guess would be a lot more stopping at the petrol station with the non-hybrid!

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I think I was just hoping for more from my first experience of a Hybrid car, perhaps compared to others (or indeed petrol versions) the Hybrid Yaris does OK, but having not owned anything like this before, I just went by my own experiences and expectations. I appreciate your comments, but I still think there are far better options out there for MPG and comfort levels (and the money). The car still feels quite cheap regardless of MPG though, My reviews are based solely on my own "real world" experience, and as such if I sounded a little "moany" it's simply due to the fact that the car could be a lot better in my humble opinion. But I do hope that doesn't put you off subscribing, or at least popping back to the channel to see some other reviews, I promise they are not all as negative as this One.

[@enrobsorussell]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes Thanks for the reply. I agree, Yaris`s are not the epitome of quality being full of hard plastics internally and pathetically laid out as regards storage and switches. I have driven one....a petrol manual....and after driving my Fiesta it was like driving an old pram driving the Yaris....they are not quick, not frugal if they are not hybrid and handle like a pig.....they are ultra reliable and certain parts on them last a lifetime. They have a huge following from people who are after longevity & reliability, just like the Honda Jazz old people love them because they rarely die. BTW I did subscribe.

[@Kevin-oj4zw]

Hello Does it have any problems with the battery?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I was not aware of any battery issues, however I have read that Hybrid and Electric cars can develop battery issues once over 100.000 Miles. The same as any other product that uses batteries, once they go through so many charge cycles, the batteries can reduce in optimum power, and begin to fail. This has been well documented in the Prius cars, to the point where it is now advised not to buy a Prius over 100k Miles that has the original battery pack.

[@boomandalpha]

In terms of long distance the CHR or RAV4 aren’t bad in terms of Range and comfort

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I had an older RAV4 for 10 Years, and it was terrible on fuel, but as I say.... it was an older 2.0 Petrol motor. Currently we have a 2012 Nissan Qashqai which is a 1.6 Petrol, and is very decent on MPG

[@megaman2016]

Please do a tutorial video how to buy used cars in the UK

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I'm still learning about buying cars myself!

[@megaman2016]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes even the little you can teach will help us loads

[@alexjames1518]

Hi I'm thinking of buying my first car and I was think the seat arosa do u hav any advice

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Personally I don't have any problems with Seat as a Manufacturer, just be sure to do all the usual checks, and don't end up with a Lemon like I did with the Seat Ibiza video lol. Make sure the cambelt service is up to date, and take a torch and check for rust underneath,

[@alexjames1518]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes great thank you much appreciated

[@sidali9910]

Hi, are you selling it ???

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

This car sold now thanks :)

[@petergeraghty9563]

These are great cars, it's a shame you are putting people of them, you really don't know what your talking about here. No offense mate I do enjoy your budget car buys though

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

The car I had felt cheap inside, and was gutless, plus was not as good as I think it should be regarding MPG, I'm just saying it as I found it? Perhaps they get less economical after 100.000 Miles? but unlike some other people on KZbin,,,, I am honest with my thoughts when I review a car, and it is of course just my opinion :)

[@TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld]

I don’t think you mentioned how much you paid for it? 6k ? Not particularly budget Can you recommend as good automatic car for about 3 k? I’m on a budget 😀

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I can't remember if I mentioned the cost in the Video, but if I remember I paid around £3000 due to the slightly high Mileage. As for any suggestion for you at £3000, it kind of depends on what you need from a car? the fact that it would be an automatic is almost irrelevant, as it's more important to know how many doors you need, petrol or Diesel, hatchback or saloon, or 4x4 etc etc :)

[@TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld]

@@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes fair enough I thought I’d mention automatic as they are slightly more expensive than manuals anyway definitely a hatchback 5 doors as I have a young family and not a diesel as it’s not going to do many miles per year mostly town driving I’m currently driving a 2002 vw golf mk4 it’s been a decent motor bit I want something newer after 6 years of ownership :)

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld To be honest One of my favourite cars I have owned so far, was the Kia and the Hyundai, both really good quality inside, more like an Audi or BMW, and usually lots of toys like cruise control and Aux and Bluetooth connectivity, and DRL's. I will be reviewing a 2012 Hyundai i30 soon, that is a lovely car and as I said lots of extras, and that would be within your budget at just under £3000 :)

[@stephenjones9153]

@@TheGreatestPlayerInTheWorld Just wondering what car you ended up getting on your under 3K budget. I'm looking for ideas thanks.

[@kenzohkw]

Did your 208 last to 100k?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Currently on 120.000 Kilometres :)

[@Loveis_Coming]

I'm a fan of this 🚗 car 😎🤣🙂 my dream car

[@Nerven86]

Budget? Here in Greece, those MF sell those hybrids for 14.000€++ with many kilometers...

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Yes used cars in Greece are crazy expensive! I Iived on Corfu for 10 Yesrs and couldn't believe what the prices for cars was 😂

[@charlie5273]

Have you sold this now?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Yes I moved this car on to another owner

[@charlie5273]

Budget Bucket List Cars And Bikes what sort of price is an example like this?

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

@@charlie5273 As I said in the Video Charlie, these tend to go for around £5000 private, and £6000+ from a dealer (depending on Mileage)

[@ΑριστοτέληςΜήτσης]

Έχω αγοράσει πρόσφατα μοντέλο του 2013 εισαγωγή και δεν έχω οδηγηες στα Ελληνικά.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Θα πρότεινα να τηλεφωνήσετε ή να επισκεφτείτε τον τοπικό αντιπρόσωπο της Toyota για το εγχειρίδιο.

[@ioanliviu22]

I’m actually considering one of this but only as a city solution. For anything else I’ll stick to my Diesel 😁

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

Good choice for the city :)

[@KIYANI3]

Well get me one then for this price

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I would imagine they should be even cheaper now :)

[@ΑριστοτέληςΜήτσης]

Μετάφραση στα Ελληνικά.

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

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