I’m in need of a new car and here in my country (live in Europe), car prices are bonkers. Used cars sometimes cost more than a new one, and even a beaten up 10 to 20 year old model will still cost around 30% to 50% of a brand new one. So… I’ve decided to buy a brand new Toyota. It will cost a bit more, but I’d rather pay full price for something new than pay full price for a 4 year old car.

Which Toyota model is worth getting new? We only have the European models around here, so Aygo, Yaris, Yaris Cross, C-HR, Corolla, Corolla Cross, RAV4, and I found a rare GR86. All are hybrids except the Aygo and GR86. There’s also the Supra and some heavy duty trucks, but these will be a pain to drive on tiny roads and in city traffic.

My budget is pretty flexible, but my timeframe isn’t. I need it pretty soon, and I don’t have all the choice in the world. This is what’s available right now:

  • A Yaris (1.5 Hybrid) will cost me around €25k
  • A Corolla (1.8 Hybrid) full optional will cost me around €32k
  • A GR86 (2.4 NA) will cost me around €40k

All prices are final including all taxes and fees. Apart from this there are some used CH-Rs and RAV4s, but they cost minimum €30k and are from 2019 with almost 100k km, and they’re just the basic trim. They could get some newer models soon, but nobody knows.

What do you think?

  • SubzRed@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I know it’s a Toyota forum but why not the new Civic Hatchback? The hybrid version is a perfect daily driver for most.

  • abrakadaver07@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    The Yaris sounds like it fits your need and the current generation looks fantastic in my opinion. The 1.5 hybrid has around 115HP which is more than enough for a car this small and light. If you need more, I think they launched another variant of the 1.5 this year that has 130HP. Most of the models on the new TNGA platform handle pretty well too.

  • Potat0Lover69@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    My Auris/Corolla Hatchback will turn 10 next year. Bought new and have not had a single repair yet. Bought in Estonia.

  • Xidium426@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Corolla is your best bet. I’d avoid the GR86, it’s not a Toyota power train so it’s not going to be as reliable as the others. If you want a fun car buy the Yaris + project car.

  • new_tanker@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    If you plan to keep it a while (until you realize down the road you’d need something bigger), you cannot go wrong with a Corolla. I’ve had mine since I bought it new, it has 151,000+ miles on it, and aside from a few hiccups, it’s been rock solid for me.

  • titmices@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Im in Canada and I have the rav4 AWD which is amazing in the winter. I’m going to take a guess that you are in the Deutsches Reich? The Yaris would be great there… my previous vehicle is a Yaris. I still have it actually.

  • Slomoto85@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    86 if you plan on holding onto it for 30-40 years to where it’s a classic and cost a billion dollars like the old AE86’s are going for now. Keeping it for 10-15 years… Tacoma

  • lionbacker54@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I’d go Yaris. Sounds like it’s 99% commuter with occasional need to ferry 4. And you want something that can be fun. Well, every single driving cost will be low with the Yaris. It can ferry 4. And small, lightweight cars are fun in their own way