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Pretty little Aygo offers cheeky looks, but a so-so drive and a lack of equipment for the money
Bullet-proof reliability and care-free motoring are the spacious Yaris' highlights
The Toyota iQ takes the concept of a two-seat city car and adds a welcome element of luxury
The Auris is a solid effort, with good engines and lots of space, but its rivals are better to drive
Funky US model-sourced looks hide a car that's relatively short on driver appeal
Toyota's Avensis pleases everyone and offends no one - but it's just too dull
Cracking seven-meat MPV is nice to drive and lovely to sit in - fantastic diesel, too
Prius has become a by-word for hybrid, so come here for a defining car of this era
The RAV4 is a very strong alternative to a Land Rover Freelander and impresses in most areas
The Land Cruiser is the off-roader king - only bettered by its enemy within, the Land Cruiser V8
In an era of eco-consciousness, the Toyota Land Cruiser V8 is almost a refreshing alternative
(01-02)
Wacky retro-styled Land Cruiser Spin-off is an interesting curio, but too quirky for most tastes
(00-07)
The Toyota MR2's mini-Boxster styling is (almost) backed up by the car's ablility.
(01-07)
A competent car, but if you want entertainment and desirability, look elsewhere.
(99-06)
An old-school front-drive Japanese coupe with a screaming variable valve-timed engine.
(93-96)
Ferrari-fast Supra is more inspired than inspiring, but it's still a hell of a capable car.
(02-07)
It’s the big SUV that is an off-beat and slightly more rugged alternative to the usual suspects
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