Advice About Automatic Transmission Choice

[ROBBIENUD]

Hello. I am about to order a Toyota Yaris 2012 model. I have never driven a car with an automatic transmission and would appreciate advice from those experienced with these. Choice is between a gasoline 1.33 with a 7 speed Multi drive system and a diesel with 6 speed C-drive. The purchase cost is very similar so makes little difference. Whilst the 7 speed is a new fitting I understand that the 6 speed multi drive has been around a long time. Basically, which is the best of the two types of transmsiion both in use and for reliability ?. Are the figures given for fuel consumption for the automatic versions anywhere near to reality. ( I have Renault Clio diesel which Renault advertise as covering 70 mpg but over 4 years has averaged 55 mpg, driven normally).

I have never owned a Toyota before but liked the look of the new Yaris and here in Spain very few manufacturers offer a small engined automatic. I visited my local dealer and was quite impressed with the whole car.

I would welcome any advice/comments, good or bad. Thankyou. Brian W.

[PaulinhoT]

Hello and welcome to the T.O.C Brian :)

[acetip]

HI Brian and welcome.you will get the best advice if you post your question on the yaris forum.

[Cyker]

If you can wait a month the Yaris HSD should be out; It has the best autobox Toyota currently make IMHO