2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback

Summary:

Warrior

Faults:

One problem I had was I backed up into my own wooden fence and the bumper dislocated from its normal position. I didn't have to spend any money replacing the bumper, all I did was I pushed the bumper back into place and it popped right back in no problem, almost like putting the arms back on your sunglasses! Very simple.

General Comments:

I fill my tank up with premium fuel from Sunoco, I have found that my miles per gallon improved greatly by switching from ESSO (A Quebec Based Fuel company).

ESSO is rubbish, and has no dramatic difference whether it be regular or premium fuel.

I recently got 508 km for a tank of Sunoco premium, compared with ESSO's 440 km per tank.

Keep in mine my average speed was fluctuating quite frequently, I am not a granny behind the wheel either.

It's a great car, I once drove down a country road in Stirling, Ontario in the middle of winter, I never thought I would make it down considering the powder snow was up to the centre of my front wheels!

But I never let off the gas and powered my way through the snow! It was really wonderful.

In the snow that is much like mashed potatoes, it is very difficult to make pin point turns (with all season tires), but I found that when I pulled the handbrake I could make turns I couldn't have made normally. I don't suggest pulling your handbrake too frequently of course.

Well that's my Toyota Yaris - I love it!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th April, 2009

2008 Toyota Yaris 4 dr 1.5 liter

Summary:

A piece of junk carrying a well recognized emblem

Faults:

Battery dead on 18000

2 of speakers don't work

It rattles almost everywhere, and dealer does nothing for this!

General Comments:

We regret we let the name Toyota cheat us! I didn't like the look of this car, and had found that panels in the middle were too stupid. However, my wife believed these were small issues regarding the performance of Toyota.

Now we've found the car really too poorly built. Handling is not great and the seats are awful. We're now just counting the days until our 4-year lease is over and we can switch to something else. Whatever, import or domestic, but a little more real car, and not a plastic noisy ugly toy!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 16th November, 2008

18th Nov 2008, 08:34

I have a 2007 Yaris hatchback and I've already got over 46,000 miles and I haven't had one single problem out of this car, and guess what, I don't hear any rattles and all of my speakers are still working just fine..

3rd Dec 2008, 16:32

I have a 2003 Toyota Yaris, and it has no problems... PERIOD.

Had 29k when I bought it, it now has 53k. My next will be a Toyota.

2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan 1.5

Summary:

First class small sedan with great gas mileage

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

For what it's worth this review is about a Yaris I recently rented in Alberta. The car was an automatic with air conditioning. The driving was mostly on excellent 2 lane paved highways with some gravel road and town driving.

This is an excellent small car with great gas mileage. Overall it returned 48 mpg at highway speeds slightly over the speed limit of 100 kph. It was comfortable for me - 5'9" 160 lbs. - and the passengers had no complaints. It was very well put together and felt solid on bumpy gravel roads. The engine was quite adequate but was a little noisy when pushed. Cruising at highway speeds was comfortable and it was not excessively noisy.

Overall, I would give this car an excellent rating.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd June, 2008

2008 Toyota Yaris 1.5 Litre, 4-cylinder engine

Summary:

Affordable

Faults:

I have not really had any problems since the car is new.

The Interior is nice, but it isn't a Bentley.

Let's face it, it's not a Ferrari either.

General Comments:

So far the Yaris has been just great.

It's fun to drive.

All I do is watch the fuel gauge and see when it moves.

When you're inside it, it's just as big as any other car.

I feel safe and confident in the Yaris.

Handles well. Fits in tight spaces.

For people that try to be environmentally conscience.

The engine basically stops on red lights under (1000 rpm)

Great college/university car.

Great downtown car.

High beams are bright enough to scare deer off the street!

I like how the speedometer is in the middle of the dash.

Unreal front storage (even secret storage in the rear) where spare tire is.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th September, 2007