The Yaris is Toyota’s least expensive model, and it’s available in sedan as well as two- and four-door hatchback styles. Similarly sized compacts include the Chevrolet Aveo, Honda Fit and Hyundai Accent.
New for 2011 There are no significant changes.
Exterior The sedan is more conservative-looking than the hatchback; it features a Camry-style snub-nosed front end. Both body styles feature a forward-cab design with short overhangs. Exterior features include:
Available 14- or 15-inch wheels
Standard body-colored mirrors and door handles
Standard rear defroster
Optional rear window wiper on hatchback
Optional fog lamps
Optional power locks, windows and mirrors
Interior The interior has an unusual design, though it mostly remains functional. The sedan and hatch have slightly different layouts, with the sedan being the more conservative of the two. All models get a center-mounted instrument cluster, and the sedan’s center control panel is reminiscent of the Camry’s. The hatch’s climate-control knobs are placed vertically below the stereo, as opposed to side-by-side as in most cars. There’s an available 60/40-split rear seat for the hatchback that can recline and slide forward and backward. Interior features include:
Standard air conditioning
Optional CD player with auxiliary jack
Optional cruise control
Optional remote keyless entry
Optional 60/40-split folding backseat for the sedan
Under the Hood The Yaris has a remarkably tight 32.6-foot turning circle for the sedan and 30.8-foot for the hatchback. Mechanical features include:
106-horsepower, 1.5-liter four-cylinder with 103 pounds-feet of torque
Five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission
Safety Safety features include:
Standard front-seat side-impact airbags
Standard side curtain airbags
Standard stability system
Standard antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution
