In terms of driving the car though, they are rather dull and boring imo. Fuel efficiency is nothing special to write home about. Annoying groany and loud CVT Transmission. Putting your foot down has a long delay before anything happens (Although this definitely improved a little with the more recent models compared to the outgoing Auris that this replaced) and the seats are very uncomfortable to sit in if you're on a longer drive.
In my opinion, Hyundai are a good competitor. They have way more comforts and features as standard on their cars, better gearboxes, better fuel efficiency on both mild hybrid and full hybrids in my experience, and a much more engaging drive with better performance. I would always try to request a Hyundai at the rental desk after finding out how much nicer they were in comparison, and then went on to get my own Hyundai cars (Kona and Ioniq EVs) down the line as a result."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52402858","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Deedie"},"datePublished":"2024-03-17T11:58:43.000Z","text":"hotukdeals.com/dea…582"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52404613","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"hubcms"},"datePublished":"2024-03-17T17:40:30.000Z","text":"What like this one .
My daughter works for Toyota at the Derby factory. Picked this up new from their staff carpark only this Year.
Basically they do two different engine sizes 1.8 and 2.0l, four different specs, and two shapes hatch and estate.
We decided on a 2l GR sport estate. We have covered just under 1000 miles so far and we really like it. It definitely is cheaper fuel wise than our old 2l SD countryman, however it might be because I've only used the eco mode and see how much EV % driving I can get."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52405607","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bigwheels"},"datePublished":"2024-03-17T21:00:59.000Z","text":"Looking at a Toyota Yaris cross or Corolla estate for my Mum.
Going for a test drive on Wednesday.
I have driven the 2.0L Corolla estate, It’s quite nippy with 196 hp.
Got over 55mpg on the motorway.
Round town was 65mpg, driving like an old lady though.
I would opt for the Excell estate 1.8L.
All the goodies, but I could not justify £1500 extra for the 2.0L.
That would be 3 years worth of fuel for me.
Here are some prices to look at.
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Unlike BMW Mini the cars already come with loads of features, so you don't come away with an options package costing a fortune.
The transition between petrol and electric mode is seamless.
Oh and the hot chocolate is amazing in the showroom ."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52408788","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"1silviu1"},"datePublished":"2024-03-18T12:29:04.000Z","text":"I'll choose between GR sport and Excel, I'm also looking for a used one, and go for the 2l
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