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New Toyota 1.6 D4D engine - is it reliable?

What is your general opinion of Toyota's 1.6 D4D engine? I hear it is BMW supplied and was wondering does it suffer from any DPF issues? I currently drive a Yaris Hybrid and fuel economy is dreadful in this cold weather and it is not really suitable for long distance motorway driving. I cover 20000 + miles per year.

Asked on 17 February 2016 by Auto Steve

Answered by Honest John

It's a BMW engine, not a Toyota engine. Yes, you picked the wrong car for long distance work. Toyota hybrids are brilliant for town and suburbs and fantastic for taxis; not so great over a 300 mile motorway run, but you should still get 60mpg plus. You're not likely to beat that by much with a diesel, even a BMW diesel. Maybe 65mpg from the 1.6. I only got 57.3mpg. www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/toyota/toyota-auri.../ If you want a really economical 1.6 diesel, get a Honda Civic 1.6iDTEC.

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