Hubert Vester Toyota of Wilson

What Edmunds Says about the Yaris,

Looking for an inexpensive, entry-level new car at a Toyota dealership? In the past few years, you would've likely walked right by the Yaris' oddly proportioned predecessor, the Echo, and opted to shop for one of its worthy subcompact competitors. Thankfully, the Toyota Yaris is a better vehicle in just about every way.

Though new to Americans, the current Yaris is actually the car's second generation from a global perspective -- a first-generation Yaris was available in other markets, including Europe, where it was Toyota's best-selling car. As Toyota's entry-level model, the Yaris should hold considerable appeal for the young and value-conscious consumer.

Current Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris  subcompact is available as a two-door hatchback, a four-door hatchback or a four-door sedan. The hatchbacks' sparse standard features list includes air-conditioning and a tilt steering wheel, while the sedan adds a tachometer, a height-adjustable driver seat and a remote trunk release. Speakers are pre-wired, but a radio is not offered as standard equipment.

Optional equipment includes 60/40-split rear seats (slide/recline for the hatchbacks), a CD/MP3 player, power accessories, keyless entry and cruise control. The Sport package adds exterior styling enhancements, 15-inch wheels, foglights, iPod integration and sport seats.

All Toyota Yaris models  are powered by an economical 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 106 horsepower and driving the front wheels. Two transmissions are available -- a five-speed manual and an optional four-speed automatic -- with both delivering excellent and comparable city/highway mileage.

Toyota has put in extra effort to differentiate the two Yaris  body styles. They feature different instrument panels, and the sedan is almost 20 inches longer than the hatchback and has a longer wheelbase. This means more room for rear passengers in the sedan, though the hatchback can compensate nicely thanks to its optional adjustable rear seat, which moves fore and aft.

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