Ive decided to get this car because its really affordable and I average out 35 mpg. The Yaris is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission as standard equipment; a four-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive is available as an option. She was getting about 33mpg and her 5,000 mile oil change had come up for the break in period. Love the way the seats come down to accommodate longer items. By the time my first commute home was done, my back hurt. Switching to a synthetic engine oil may help a bit, but only by a few percentage points.
Testing the new four-door hatchback, I found myself enjoying the driving experience more than I ever thought possible. The steering wheel is a bit sensitive to even the slightest hand movement, but that level of responsiveness gives the car some sportiness. Testing the new four-door hatchback, I found myself enjoying the driving experience more than I ever thought possible. I would recommend this car. The two- and four-door hatchbacks have a bit more utility and are more distinguishable.
City Hwy 2010 Toyota Yaris 4 cylinder 1. Only sorry that they are no longer making the sedan. A nice set of lightweight Enkei alloy wheels might not hurt other than your wallet. Performance By far the biggest shock about the Yaris was how much pep it had. Body roll is excessive, however, and is the one real detractor in the driving experience. It is running 3050rpm at 70 which should be more like 2600 as on the Honda fit. Luckily, the air conditioning controls are simply done, with three huge knobs that have ridges to grab onto.
In the world of subcompact cars, things have improved greatly over the past few years. Leave a Comment Name Mail Website. The driver and front passenger have ample headroom and legroom. TireRack lists the Pirelli P6 Four Seasons, Continental ProContact with EcoPlus, Kumho eco Solus, and Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max all-season tires, along with the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 for winter use. Interior is nice and I connect my phone into the aux n its wonderful. The hatchback comes in two- and four-door models and the four-door makes getting in and out of the back seat much easier.
The Toyota Yaris is in this segment, and this is the first year the smallest Toyota has been available as a four-door hatchback; previously, only a two-door hatch and a sedan were offered. In the world of subcompact cars, things have improved greatly over the past few years. About a week after she says her gas mileage has dropped 10 mpg. I get better mileage in town 45mph normally than I can get at highway speeds around 70. Currently the Toyota Yaris has a score of 8.
Like the Yaris, the Focus makes a good city car, but it also has more power for highway passing and merging. It is very comfortable and has plenty of storage. Like the Yaris, the Elantra has good fuel economy ratings and makes a good city car. As for roominess, the Yaris is surprisingly adequate. The Yaris received the top rating, Good, in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset and side-impact crash tests, but it received a score of Marginal second worst in rear crash tests.
We love, love, love it. Gas mileage averages in the high 30s. You might also want to consider low-rolling-resistance tires when your current tires are due for replacement. It's perfect for someone who wants to spend only a little money on a zippy number with a lot of miles left in it. We are retired and travel frequently, thus loving the 40 mpg.
It was a pain to reach back to get a drink. Has anybody tried bigger tires?. The sub-compact Toyota Yaris delivers very good gas mileage, an entry-level price, and a whole lot of personality. Send David an Hide full review. The Focus also has a better safety rating. Beats a prius in the short run. That short wheelbase also lets you easily make a U-turn on narrow side streets, which comes in handy if you live in an urban area.
Its snub nose is probably its most striking attribute, and you can find it on both the sedan and hatchback. I am planning on increasing the tire diameter to get better hiway mileage. We have 73,000 on it in almost 3 years with no problems. That test simulates whiplash forces on a crash-test dummy. If all you really want is a truly inexpensive new car, then the Yaris will offer reliable, efficient transportation to meet your needs. It took the mountains with no problem. The 2010 Yaris is available as both a four-door sedan for the more sedate a three door liftback for the more daring , and a five-door liftback added in the 2009 model year.
A new clutch and new retaining clips for the driver's side airbag panel, to be specific. I love my Yaris Sedan, has a lot of power for a small engine, and has more room then my daughters Ford Focus which is a good car also but not as confy. Stick with the name brands. Car details Great little car needs some love! We rented a Yaris to go across country, put 9,747 miles on it with no problem. The knobs for volume and tuning are so stubby and slippery it was a struggle just to turn up a good song when one came on the radio.