Best way to describe these cars is that they're a 100% utilitarian vehicle. A point "A" to "B" auto. Easy to do oil changes, starts with every flick of the key and gets a solid 34 MPG (automatic). Renown Toyota reliability. Rock solid, not sexy but completely practical.
I got a Yaris hatchback a few months ago. Same color as in this video, 'cept it's a four door with automatic transmission. As a recent college graduate, I don't make a lot of money, so I appreciate it that this car goes very far on very little gas. Oh, and I agree with you, power windows and power locks are just silly and expensive, especially for an economy car like this one. I like the tactile feel of rolling up and down the windows anyway.
I have a 2009 Yaris sedan w/4 speed auto. trans. Odometer just rolled over 50K miles. It's rated at 29/34, City/Hwy mpg. Lowest mileage I've ever gotten is 34mpg (mix of 80% city/20% hwy driving in ATL traffic!) The car easily achieves 42 to 46mpg on the highway (using A/C), far exceeding the EPA ratings. Very inexpensive car to maintain and own, and incredibly reliable. Great little car!
I picked up an "absolutely red" with black interior with power package and automatic. I love it so far! It exceeds the gas mileage my civic was getting. I'm at 220 miles and am at 3/4 tank. Cool little car.
hellz yeah i've got an 08' Yaris Hatchback. It's an awesome car. The convenience package is great, side curtain airbags along with driver and passenger 'bags. Also there's an auxiliary port available down by the parking break allows you to plug in mp3/i-pod. Another cool feature is tire pressure sensors on all 4 tires i believe. It's a good contender for the honda fit.
I'm just about to pull the trigger on an '010 4 door hatch 5 speed with the power package. Nice little car. Much better priced than the Fit I looked at.
It's a pity that Toyota doesn't offer a more performance oriented Yaris in the states like they do in some other markets. If the new 2010 Suzuki Swift Sport is a lesser version than the current one when it comes to the US in 2010, I'll have to take a look at the Yaris again. They're neat cars. Great review BTW.
My basic 2010 has the split folding/sliding rear seats, very convenient. I added cruise, all I did was get a switch & a small wiring harness from the dealer.
I have the 2008 version of your car, same color too. First, it's NOT ugly! My car gets looks, questions and complements all the time. Also, you should have gotten the power package. Then you would have enjoyed the split folding,sliding,reclining rear seats. Not to mention power windows, locks. and mirrors.:-) Good luck with it!
I just read in the news that the Yaris is the cheapest car to buy/run when you consider cost, gas, maintenance, insurance, resale value, ect. I don't understand why the automotive media gives it such a hard time, it is what it is, an economical, practical transportation with reasonable comfort and very good build quality. They always point out that it's not the most powerful engine, not the quietest car, blah, blah,blah.
@frankenstien006 you're almost right :) a certain amount of rust is tolerated. when there is rust on a important structural element for instance the suspension, the rocker panels (?) or the underside of the car you have the option to fix it and then let them re-evaluate the car. you're not forced to scrap it. i had 3 older cars (all 15+ years, one opel and two VW) all were rusty to a certain extent but passed the evaluation. as long there is no safety issue you're good to go.
It depends on how much money you could spend,i myself have bought a Yaris with a lot a luxury in it for a very cheap price .Drives fantastic and is really cheap on the gas.good luck with your choice.
Wow, all the mini storage areas would make the interior the CCWP holder's dream. (pistol licence) I enjoyed the test drive, Forward visability looks good and I, like you, appreciate the center dash position. I think the dogs you saw in the video must have been out jogging for their health, they didn't look like they were on any particular "mission" or anything. I'd consider one of these cars. We've looked at the Fit, the Yaris, as well as the xb and cube, looking for a fuel saver.
Ok, that model of Toyota has never been sold in my country. I doubted a moment wether you said echo of aygo ;-) but due to the fact that I only knew the aygo I made that conclusion. Anyway I looked up the Toyota Echo on google images, and it's some kind of sedan version of the Yaris indeed. I like the Yaris better anyway ;-), I myself have the predecessor of the Yaris: the Toyota Starlet 1.3 from 1998. Still runs perfect without expensive maintenance :-) Anyway, have fun with you new car
The '09 interior fabrics are real improvement. My '08 has black seats with silly BLUE polka dots! Your rear seat is not split folding. If it was, your seatback would be cut into two 60/40 pieces. You have a regular 1 piece folding seat. Alsp, are you sure the rear seat back reclines? Great car, enjoy!
nice job on the yaris review i'm looking to getting one myself but i was wondering what size of rims come with the convenience package? and for what price was offered for you're vehicle? THANKS!
Did you try both the manual and auto before buying? I'm leaning towards the manual, but there's too much traffic here is So. Florida and I feel I'm gonna regret not getting the auto.
@frankenstien006 hi have you had any problems your air... the mold and mildew and bad smell coming from it clogging up?? also the carpet does it hold like a mildew odor from like the rain and stuff when your shoes are wet for whatever reason??
How is the power up hills and on the highway? I had a '93 honda civic dx 1.5 and the thing couldn't get out of it's way on hills. I am considering a Yaris. Feedback would be helpful, thanks!!
I was thinking about getting a Honda Fit but my income has dropped a bit so I might have to go with a Yaris instead. It looks like a nice car and I've heard of people getting 35mpg. That's 13mpg better than my compact Chevy. I'm just afraid that with all the extra charges the the Yaris will get up to $15k or $16k before I can drive it off the lot. :( I bet this car will last forever though with proper care.
Hey, I can't hear what you're saying in the beginning, are you saying that it is basicly the same as the toyota aygo? If so, then you're totally wrong. The aygo was design together with peugeot/citroen and was build in CH, so that wasn't really a toyota. The only thing this car shared with the aygo is it's engine.
Yea, I agree.. I don't like power windows either.. One of the reasons I was looking at the Yaris. I honestly would pay more to NOT have crappy power windows. Power windows just jam up and don't work when it hits colder than 30 below and then you can't see anything because of all the snow and ice hitting the windshields.. Not to mention that you can't roll up/down the window without the engine running... Power Windows is one of the most worthless things ever made.
Im sure you can but in terms of what comes as standerd and the mpg it seems the car companys are a bit scared of bringing you up to date on new tech for small cars! and i do thing companys in USA offer more basic models than they do in west europe
Looks to be, for outside appearances, the hyundai accent kills it. But the yaris slaughters the modern accents interior. Sure the hyundai accent looks good inside, but the yaris actually feels decent.
Really?? HA why is it that the USA always get the most basic small cars? in europe we have hundreds of diffrent options for almost all of our "super minis" . i have had the yaris 1.4 3 door diesel and it was great i got 65mpg plus it came with satnav was quick to 10s to 62mph
Im afraid part of that is untrue, the germans love classic cars but germans and britain have a harsh climate that eats cars while they sit in your drive thats why alot of them are made with anti-rust paint which comes as standerd in europe. but cars made today like the yaris will may well only live until they are 10. then they will be scrapped we have a tuff MOT in the EU and you never see a car with rust in most of europe or what we call a banger but classic cars are kept in bubbles ha
Wow, what a biased review. When I drove this car I thought the seats were very low quality, uncomfortable, and cheap looking...But that was an 07 model...maybe things have changed?
the sitting position caused me to have to my car. your either tilted too far upright and people look at you funnyy or your too far back and you look like a ganster. very uncomfortable, you wont notice right away also the interior wears/scatches vary easy
It's a pity that you didn't take a picture of it. You could have posted it on the Yaris sites and started a deluge of salivation. Hmm. Bad choice of words. Sounds kinda gross. LOL
