What I liked about the Toyota Yaris
- Small
- Thrifty
- Cute!
What I didn't like:
- Antilock brakes and side airbags cost extra
- Electronic stability control isn't available at all
- Not all that cheap once you start piling on the options
- "S" body kit doesn't do anything for the Liftback's looks
Minimalists who want a car that will last forever
Who should not buy the Toyota Yaris:
Those who frequently haul four passengers and cargo at the same time
Details and specs:
- Body style: 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan
- Seating capacity: 4
- Trim levels: Base, S
- Price range (including options): $12,210 - $18,280
- Test car model/price: Toyota Yaris S Liftback, $16,345
- Base engine: 1.5 liter inline 4-cylinder, 106 hp @ 6000 RPM, 103 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
- Optional engine: None
- Premium fuel required? No
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
- Driveline: Front engine, front-wheel-drive
- EPA fuel economy estimates: 29 MPG city/36 MPG highway/32 combined (manual), 29/35/31 (automatic)
- Driveline tested/observed fuel economy: 1.5 w/ manual transmission, 31.1 MPG
- Where built: Japan
- Standard safety equipment: Front airbags
- Optional safety equipment: Front-seat-mounted torso airbags, two-row side curtain airbags, antilock brakes
- Major standard features: Air conditioning, power steering, split/fold rear seat
- Major options: Stereo system, power windows/locks/mirrors, keyless entry, alloy wheels, adjustable rear seat
- Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles bumper-to-bumper, 5 years/60,000 miles powertrain, 5 years/unlimited mileage outer body rust-through
- Roadside assistance/free maintenance: None
