Perfect little runabout
Absolutely nothing.
This car has been a dream to own.
The dealership has been a big help the entire way.
It is very punchy (for its minuscule stature) around town. Surprising even.
Amazing gas mileage. Everyone thinks I have a hybrid...
High quality feel.. doesn't feel like the economy car that it really is.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 26th August, 2007
Quality where it's important and cheap where it's not
Nothing.
It's pretty clear Toyota designers spent most of the money on the engine, handling, and suspension. Whatever was left, which wasn't much, was spent on the interior materials. But for a $13,000 car, that is OK. Handling on this car is very capable and fairly fun. The steering feel is very natural. Even a Lexus IS350 doesn't feel this good. The ride is good and quiet for this class. Highway cruising is simply serene. From the inside, the Yaris doesn't feel small like a Honda Fit. The instruments are located in the center of the dash, ala Scion. You get used to it very quickly. Toyota probably did this to make right hand to left hand drive conversions easier. The materials are cheap. Make no bones about it. The shift nob looks like it came from Auto Zone next to the Christmas tree air freshener. What is good is the huge number of storage spaces thanks to the center mounted instrument cluster. A big gripe is base models do not have seat height adjustment. Oh well. A $5.00 cushion from Walmart solves that. It shines from 40 mph where it's most important for safe highway merging with insane, cell phone attached soccer moms in Chevy Suburbans going way over the posted speed limit. Increase the throttle, VVTi takes a couple of milliseconds to figure out what you're doing, then Zoom, off you go. The acceleration is brisk enough to put a slight smile on your face.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd July, 2007
It's still new so I'm getting around 36 mpg on mixed driving. The Yaris has the best mileage of all the subcompacts.
I've had my Yaris sedan for 5 months now, and I would agree that the mileage is at least 36 mpg mixed, and a little more highway.
It IS one of the most efficient in its class, including Civic and Mazda 3.
It's also zippy, great to drive and has a roomy and comfortable interior. The instrument placement is awkward for a few days, but you get used to it fast.
I would not hesitate to recommend this car to anyone!
If you want real world gas mileage, go here:
http://fueleconomy.gov/mpg/MPG.do?action=browseList
The Yaris wins on fuel mileage.
Go with the Yaris. I've just bought a Jazz (Fit) auto, after six years with the Toyota. I would have bought another, but the auto is no longer available in the UK.
The Honda is a fine car, but the Yaris just wraps itself around you and keeps you smiling.
When driven frugally, a Toyota Yaris is more than capable of 45+ highway MPG.
None so far. gas mileage is awesome! although I ran out of gas twice since the gas light doesn't make noise and I'm just so used to never getting gas.
Speaker sucks and you can feel every bump on the road. other than that it's great.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st July, 2007
Awesome
There is nothing wrong with this car.
The Yaris is a wonderful car, reliable and with wonderful gas mileage who can complain. If you are considering this car I would recommend it for sure.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th June, 2007
Canada. It is Wednesday, June 19th, 2007 and I am very close to buying a Yaris. I love the look and I think it is really cool that one can make a statement about climate change by driving a small car. I am downsizing from a Honda Accord to a Yaris and I have 3 teenage girls. We seem to fit in fine. Hopefully we won't regret the smaller size.
In Europe they all drive small cars so we are doing our bit for the environment. The side benefit is that it is economical! I know it is not normal to downsize like this. On my street the average homeowner owns 3 cars.
Cheers,
25th Jul 2007, 19:54
If you would, please post some numbers concerning the gas mileage as your car breaks in. I'm thinking about buying either a Fit, a Yaris, or a Corolla, and I'm kind of monitoring the site to see what kind of mileage these cars actually get. Thanks.