Toyota Vitz Buyer’s Guide (2010-2020) for New Zealand

Nothing beats the Toyota Vitz when it comes to functionality and reliability. It’s one of the most popular cars in New Zealand and the satisfaction rate among owners is high. However, the Vitz is one of the most poorly maintained cars in the market due to its perceived reliability that leads some owners to skimp on maintenance. When buying a used Vitz, you need to be more careful and ensure that you undertake detailed checks. In this guide, we tell you about the problems to look out for when buying a used Vitz and how to avoid these problems. We also give a detailed analysis of all the engines that come with the Vitz and advise on the right one to buy.

Our years of experience at various dealerships have given us exceptional knowledge in used cars such as the Vitz and we share with you valuable information in this guide. We also go the extra mile to interview current owners in order to give you a complete view of the Vitz. We have compiled this guide as a practical handbook that you can carry along as a checklist when buying a used Toyota Vitz.

Here is what you get in this book:

Toyota Vitz Performance and Efficiency

We give you a detailed analysis of the engines that come with the Vitz, their performance in real-life use and their fuel efficiency. We give you our recommended engine for a used Vitz.

The engines that come with the Vitz are;

1. The 1-Litre 1KR-FE Engine
2. The 1.3-Litre 1NR-FE Engine
3. The 1.3-Litre 1NR-FKE Engine
4. The 1.5-Litre 1NZ-FE Engine
5. The 1.5-Litre 1NZ-FXE Engine (Hybrid)

Problems to Look Out for When buying used Toyota Vitz

This chapter gives a detailed analysis of the major problems that a used Vitz might have and how to spot them. These include:

1. Engine Misfires
2. Exhaust System Leaks
3. Oil Consumption
4. Transmission Problems
5. Cooling System Problems
6. Rough Idling
7. Suspension Noise
8. Hybrid Battery Problems
9. Electric Motor and Inverter Issues
10. Suspension Noise
11. Exhaust System Problems
12. Electrical and Sensor Problems
13. Cooling System Issues

Toyota Vitz Reliability

This chapter delves into the long-term reliability of the Toyota Vitz. We give you the accurate picture of how reliable the Vitz is over the long-term and what issues to expect along the way.

Toyota Vitz Maintenance Costs in New Zealand

A detailed breakdown of how much it will cost you to maintain the Toyota Vitz. Areas covered include: Regular Maintenance, Brake Replacement, Tyre Replacement, Battery Replacement, Scheduled Servicing, Repairs

Toyota Vitz Comparison with Honda Fit, Nissan Note, VW Polo, and Mazda Demio

A head-to-head comparison with the Honda Fit, Nissan Note, VW Polo, and Mazda Demio. We compare and contrast factors such as their fuel efficiency, interior quality, features, and pricing.

Conclusion

We give a final verdict on the Toyota Vitz- whether you should buy it or not.

This Buyer’s Guide Applies to the following Toyota Vitz Model Years:

2010 Toyota Vitz

2011 Toyota Vitz

2012 Toyota Vitz

2013 Toyota Vitz

2014 Toyota Vitz

2015 Toyota Vitz

2016 Toyota Vitz

2017 Toyota Vitz

2018 Toyota Vitz

2019 Toyota Vitz

2020 Toyota Vitz