2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan test drive

• Modern styling that should age well
• Great fuel economy
• Strong performance

Cons:

• Numb clutch
• Stick-shift is a pain in traffic
• Safety equipment like side airbags and antilock brakes are only available as options

Bottom line:

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• Body style: 3-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, 5-door hatchback (Canada only)
• Trim levels: Base, S (sedan only)
• Price range (including options): $11,670 - $16,860
• Base engine: 1.5 liter inline four-cylinder, 106 hp @ 6000 RPM, 103 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM
• Optional engine(s): None
• Transmissions: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
• Driveline: Front-wheel-drive
• Emissions: ULEV
• EPA fuel economy estimates: 34/40 MPG city/highway (manual), 34/39 (automatic)
• Where built: Japan
• Standard safety equipment: Front airbags, front seat belt pretensioners
• Optional safety equipment: Front-seat-mounted torso airbags, two-row side-curtain airbags, antilock brakes
• Major standard features: Air conditioning, power steering
• Major options: Power windows/locks/mirrors, AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo, cruise control, remote keyless entry
• 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

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