Toyota Yaris: The equally good substitutes

The new Toyota Yaris is amongst the few highly anticipated hatchbacks that people look forward to irrespective of their geography. Not only in the Philippines, but across the globe, it is one of the popular models Toyota has produced. Reasons for it being so loved starts with its exterior appeal that extends to its under-the-hood capabilities.

The reliance and contentment it brings to the table are remarkable. People in the country have trusted Toyota over the years and Toyota Yaris is just another reason to continue the bond of trust on the world’s leading auto manufacturer.

The Yaris is a sporty hatchback with charming looks and two engine options, 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre gasoline. Coming from the most renowned automaker of the world, the Yaris is an ideal vehicle to match modern-day active lifestyle. The Yaris is available in five different colour choices and three variants, good enough to satisfy the wants of different buyers. Comfortable, powerful and advanced - it is the bottom line.

The Toyota Yaris is priced between Php 880,000 and Php 1,045,000.

What if you have a different taste or maybe want other options to compare before making a final decision? No worries because we bring the best alternatives to Yaris that you, as a buyer can explore.

Honda Jazz

The first and the prime rival to the Yaris is premium and efficient hatchback from Honda, the Jazz. Like the name, this Honda hatchback is all about jazz packed in an affordable and user-friendly package. With enormous space to equip all your stuff and spacious cabin to accommodate a max of five persons, calling the Jazz an epitome of practicality wouldn’t be wrong. It uses 1.5-litre engine as standard to draw the power of 119.6 PS across the board.

Available in four variants and six colours, it is on offer with both, manual as well as automatic transmission systems. Other bits it comes with include re-profiled front grille, LED Daytime Running Lights and new alloy wheels. Inside the new Jazz, you get a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth, automatic air conditioning and cruise control. Safety-wise, it gets ABS with EBD, immobilizer, stability control, security alarm, dual-front airbags.

It starts at Php 857,000 and goes to up to Php1,078,000.

Ford Fiesta Hatchback

Another alternative to the Yaris is the Ford Fiesta Hatchback that’s known for its agility, compact structure, performance and hot-hatch design, loved by the majority of auto enthusiasts around the world. Powered by either a 1.0L EcoBoost or a 1.5L gasoline engine, the Ford Fiesta Hatchback produces a max power of 112 PS.

Transmission options with Fiesta Hatchback are a 5-speed manual and 6-speed PowerShift transmissions. The combination of the electric power steering system and front McPherson and rear twist-bar suspension makes for its supreme handling characteristics.

It is available in three variants and seven colour options. On the features front, it gets an option of leather trim inside the cabin along with others including audio controls mounted steering, infotainment system with FORD SYNC for Bluetooth and voice control connectivity and auto climate control. Some of the standard safety features equipped inside the Fiesta Hatchback are ABS with EBD, immobilizer and front airbags.

To get your hands on the Ford Fiesta Hatchback, you need to shell out Php 755,000 for the starting variant while Php 905,000 for the top-of-the-line model.

Hyundai Accent Hatch

Comparatively more powerful than others in this list, the Hyundai Accent Hatch is powered by a 1.6-litre CRDi VGT engine that produces 136PS of power at 4,000rpm. It is available in two variants and two different torque outputs. When mated to a 6-speed manual transmission, it puts out 260 Nm of peak torque at 1,500-3,500 rpm, while with 7-speed DCT it makes out 300 Nm of torque at 1,750-2,500 rpm.

More power means more fuel consumption and more bills. You need to be prepared beforehand for paying the fuel expenses. Expect it to yield a fuel economy of around 12 kmpl in the city and 25-27 kmpl on the highways.

Some of the notable features of the Accent Hatch are halogen headlamps, body-coloured ORVMs, rear spoiler with high mount stop lamp, dual front SRS airbags, 60:40 rear seat split fold, 1-DIN audio system with USB and AUX support and four speakers and manual air conditioning. ABS and ESP are only available with the top variant.

While Hyundai Accent Hatch has been blessed with more power than others in the segment, it falls short in terms of features as compared to others.

The Hyundai Accent Hatch is available in seven different exterior colour shades, starting at Php 883,000. Its top-end model can be purchased at Php 975,000.

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