Toyota Yaris 1.5 Pulse Manual

The little Toyota Yaris 1.5 Pulse is a strong competitor in its class, offering style matched to good interior comfort and spec. The naturally aspirated 1 500 cc petrol engine delivers decent urge, and it’s quite refined, too - even if there is the occasional need for a downshift when tackling more challenging inclines. The Yaris is not quite as much fun as some of its competition, but it’s comparable in every other way. VITAL STATS Make and model: Toyota Yaris 1.5 Pulse Manual Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 496 cc Power : 82 kW @ 6 000 rpm Torque: 136 Nm @ 4 400 rpm Power-to-weight ratio: 76,99 kW/ton Gearbox: Six-speed manual, FWD Wheels/tyres: 16-inch alloy, 185/60 R16 tyres 0-100 km/h: 11,0 sec Top speed: 175 km/h Fuel tank capacity: 42 litres Fuel consumption (claimed): 5.0 litres/100km Operating range (claimed): 840 km CO2 emissions: 112 g/km PROS Stylish, comfortable and easy to live with. CONS Not as much fun as some of its rivals. PRICING AND RIVALS Retail price / as tested: R228 700 / R228 700 Key rivals Ford Fiesta 1.0T Ambiente: R225 300 Mazda 2 1.5 Individual: R243 300 *Prices in ZAR and correct on upload date