1999 Toyota Yaris Terra 1.0 petrol from Greece
Summary:
Good for economical driving within city limits
Faults:
Clock lost memory every time the engine was shut off. Replaced immediately.
Rubber trims of 3 out of the 4 windows were deformed from the beginning. Replaced immediately.
Gear box is very notchy and feels as being one from a bicycle (very light).
Inside upholstery finish not according to Toyota standards.
General Comments:
The car is safe and comfortable, but the driver sits high and feels insecure to drive sporty.
Side support for the driver is inadequate.
Very convenient for city driving.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 25th May, 2001
25th Aug 2001, 05:32
In relation to your question about quality problems with the new French built Yaris, I can say that it's been mix and match. Generally speaking they are extremely well built, not as good as the Japanese ones, but still a hell of a lot better that the likes of other French assembled cars, such as Peugeot, Citroen etc. Having said that I have came across a one week old French Yaris that had a piston ring break and score the inside of one of the cylinders, causing loss of compression. The short block and cylinder head had to be replaced, under warranty of course. Interestingly enough the engine itself is built in England, not France... It is only the 1.0 car that is being assembled in France. The 1.3 and 1.5 T-Sport are still being built in Japan.