The new design of the nose is sporty and the headlights and grille combo are attractive.

Chrome door handles stand out, look a bit out of place here.

Performance isn't as strong as that of the City or for that matter even the Verna.

It would have looked better with bigger wheels; these 15-inch ones are a bit small.

Toyota Yaris has a slightly stiff suspension that allows it to take bad roads in its stride.

All four wheels get disc brakes on the V and VX versions.

Elongated headlamp unit looks good; note LED daytime running lights below.

One petrol engine is available for now; VX is the top trim.

107hp engine responds well to that important first tap on the throttle.

Cabin looks attractive, but quality levels are a bit of a mix.

Six footers will brush their heads, but for the rest of us rear seat works quite well.

Roof-mounted blower unit looks odd but performs well.

Automatic is a CVT with seven steps, performance is adequate.

Gesture control is a first for the segment; it works surprisingly well.

CVT automatic can be driven in manual mode for a more sporty drive.

First in segment powered driver's seat makes car feel special.

All three passengers at the rear get three point seat belts: nice.

Chunky buttons on the steering wheel easy to use on the move.