NEW 2025 TOYOTA YARIS HYBRID | THE PERFECT HYBRID?

EV Channels Review

Jasper reviews the 2025 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Premiere Edition, highlighting its stylish design, premium interior features, and impressive hybrid powertrain. He praises the car's sharp looks, particularly the front grille and 17-inch alloy wheels, and commends the top-spec Premiere Edition's new 10.3-inch infotainment system and digital driver's cluster for their crisp graphics and user-friendliness. The hybrid system is lauded as one of the best on the market, delivering excellent efficiency (over 60 MPG easily achievable) and a brisk 9.2-second 0-62 mph time with the 130 PS output. However, the review points out significant drawbacks: cramped rear seating and limited headroom, making it best suited for children or shorter journeys. The firm suspension, while aiding handling, leads to noticeable road and wind noise at speed. A key disappointment for Jasper is the lack of heated seats, especially on a top-spec model nearing £30,000. While acknowledging the Yaris's dependability and advanced safety tech, he questions the value proposition of the high-spec trims compared to lower-spec models or competitors like the MG3 Hybrid Plus, suggesting that the base models offer better value for money.