Search Offers 0 Saved Call Menu Back You are here: Homepage > News > TOYOTA YARIS NAMED 2021 EUROPEAN CAR OF YEAR TOYOTA YARIS NAMED 2021 EUROPEAN CAR OF YEAR Yaris’s hybrid electric technology acclaimed for its low emissions, drivability and accessible pricing Car of the Year jury also appreciated Yaris’s attractive design and class-leading safety A second win for Yaris, 21 years after the first generation model received the title Award coincides with Yaris becoming the best-selling car in Europe for the first time The all-new Toyota Yaris has been named the 2021 European Car of Year. Selected by a jury of 59 automotive journalists from across Europe, the fourth generation Yaris receives the award 21 years after the innovative first generation model was given the honour, in 2000. Since then, Yaris has been consistently recognised by the Car of Year judges, with each new generation of the car making the award’s shortlist. This year the jury praised Yaris’s hybrid electric technology for its smooth driving, low emissions and accessible price point, illustrating why more than 80 per cent of European Yaris customers choose the hybrid powertrain. In the UK, Yaris is an all-hybrid model range. Yaris was also recognised for its design, dynamic performance and class-leading safety. Furthermore, the jury particularly appreciated Toyota’s success in re-igniting passion for the hot hatch market across Europe with the launch of the GR Yaris. The 2021 European Car of the Year award comes just a few days after new Yaris became the best-selling car in Europe for the first time, a clear sign that customers agree with the jury’s opinion. Matt Harrison, Executive Vice President of Toyota Motor Europe, commented: “This is a great honour for Toyota and I thank the jury for their consideration and recognition. I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the passion of our development teams in Europe and Japan. This the best ever Yaris and, just as Toyota President Akio Toyoda intended, it is already putting a smile on the faces of our customers.” Toyota has won the European Car of the Year award three times: the first generation Yaris in 2000; the second generation Prius in 2005; and now the fourth generation Yaris in 2021. EXPLORE ALL NEW YARIS Back to top VISIT US Select Franchise All FIND NOW View All Our Locations Modern Slavery Statement Recruitment Privacy Policy Cookies Policy Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Calls may be recorded for quality assurance and training purposes. © CURRIE MOTORS UK LIMITED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Reg Office: 161 Chertsey Rd, Twickenham, Middlesex. TW1 1ER Reg. Company Number: 2428180 VAT Reg. No. 225 2400 11 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE All finance offers and finance quotations are subject to status. Currie Motors UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity and our firm reference number is 677321. Currie Motors UK Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts. We do not charge fees for our Consumer Credit services. We may receive a payment(s) or other benefits from finance providers should you decide to enter into an agreement with them. The payment we receive may vary between finance providers and product types. The payment received does not impact the finance rate offered. VISIT US Visit us in person at our dealerships across the London area in Twickenham, Chiswick and Kingston, with an Aftersales Centre in Isleworth NetDirector ® - Automotive Ecommerce change cookie settings This site uses cookies and related technologies for site operation, analytics and third party advertising purposes as described in our Privacy and Data Processing Policy. You may choose to consent to our use of these technologies, or further manage your preferences. To opt-out of sharing with third parties information related to these technologies, select "Manage Settings" or submit a Do Not Sell My Personal Information request. MANAGE SETTINGS ACCEPT RECOMMENDED