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2009 Toyota Yaris Review
Our top choice for affordable transportation.
2009 Yaris Review Summary & Specifications
The Toyota Yaris proves that inexpensive should not be confused with cheap. From their well sculptured exterior lines to the tailored, upscale look of their interiors, little about the Yaris liftback or sedan suggests the cutting of corners. The Yaris is practical and convenient. Agile and zippy, the Yaris excels around town and works well for commuting.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Greg Brown contributed to this report from Santa Barbara, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Compact Cars |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Toyota Yaris three-door Liftback ($12,205); five-door Liftback ($13,305); Sedan ($12,965); three-door Liftback S ($14,025); five-door Liftback S ($15,125); Sedan S ($15,080) |
| Engines (standard) | 1.5-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 with VVT-i |
| Engines (optional) | 106-hp 1.5-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags, anti-lock brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-468-6968 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.toyota.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 12205 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Toyota Yaris Liftback ($12,205) |
| Standard Equipment | cloth upholstery, air conditioning, four-way adjustable front seats, power steering, tilt steering wheel, intermittent wipers, rear center headrest, driver and front passenger vanity mirrors, front and rear cupholders, driver side glove compartment, two passenger side glove compartments, digital clock, UV glass, folding rear seat, tonneau cover, map light |
| Destination Charge | 720 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Power Package ($1,790) includes AM/FM/CD with MP3 jack, 15-inch wheels, rear defroster, power windows/locks/mirrors, 60/40 slide/recline/fold flat multi-function rear seat |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 14715 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 106 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 103 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy | 29/36 |
| Wheelbase | 96.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 150.6/66.7/60.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 30.8 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.4/50.0/40.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.9/46.7/33.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 25.7 |
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| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts |
| Rear Suspension | torsion beam |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 |
| Curb Weight | 2295 |
| Stock Tires | P185/60R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.1 |
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