Toyota Yaris Sedan 2009

In essence, a car is just another appliance. Us from point A to point B and vice versa. However, each car has its own special purpose in the grand scheme mechanic. Some cars are fun to drive, while others are quite functional. Some are a combination of both. Economy cars are designed to be effective, relatively unadorned transportation for those seeking to drive from one side to another without having to spend a lot of pasta. Even so, they are not carrying a driver to tears while doing so, right?

The 2009 Toyota Yaris is finely focused on providing value for the dollar and smiles at the pump. But beyond that, it does not help inspire. However, the Yaris is in the right place at the right time. Times are tough and people are working harder than ever to make ends meet, and the Yaris is a true recession Buster. Offers cheap running costs and low sticker price, and embodies Toyota's reputation for reliability.

Model Line
Available as a 4-door sedan, a 3-door liftback and a new 5-door liftback, the Yaris subcompact is the only available in three configurations. The 3-door hatch lists for $ 12,205, the sedan starts at $ 12,965 and 5-door hatch starts at $ 13,305.

The list of standard equipment on the basis of these offers Yaris is a bit disappointing, which may leave many of the real world drivers who want more. Base trims do not come with a stereo, with only four speakers wired no place to go. Front side airbags and side curtain airbags for both rows of seats and ABS brakes are standard not listed fares.

Checking the $ 1500 package of energy in the list of options offered by the power door locks, mirrors and windows, cruise control, a rear window defroster and an AM/FM/CD unit.

The S ornaments add fog lamps, 15-inch steel wheels and a rear wiper and body badging sports updates in the form of low cast sculpted bumper treatments and side rockers, and the always important to AM/FM/CD unit. Choosing to push S to cut the bottom line to $ 14,825 for a 3-door, $ 15,125 for a 5-door, and $ 15,880 for the sedan version.

Under the Hood
The Toyota Yaris is motivated by tried and true 1.5-liter 4-cylinder VVTi variable valve timing, which is perfected in the Yaris' predecessor, the Echo, and a set of principles of Scion offers. The engine generates 106 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 103 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. In Yaris, DOHC engine is backed by a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Inner Space
A quiet, however, little is the interior for the course in this segment of vehicles. We found the fit and finish in the cabin of color Bisque good but the seats were inflexible with little lateral support, the driving position is too upright, too high in the saddle. Driver controls are well placed and there is ample rear seat room, so we started carpooling.

The single center dash gauge group took a little getting used to, like the naked dash behind the steering wheel, which was used to hitting a post-it note with driving directions. One of the most advanced GPS technology will also work very well in this area, but that is not in the budget.

On the road
The Yaris does not tell lies. Is a classic commuter car frugal on gas, as well as enthusiasm. There is no accelerator or snappy peppy attitude, only trusted, low cruise. To get a sense of urgency, nothing less than full capacity to tickle rug will do the trick. The 1.5-liter 4-cylinder with its impressive refinement not seen in the howl of the wind force or vibration coming from under the hood during hard acceleration. Automatic transmission to absorb much of the power, and could coax a manual in a more robust, but even then you're asking a lot from a mere 106 horses. Moreover, the numbers Yaris buyers focus on 29 and 35, the drive from the city and highway fuel, the EPA ratings. In this regard, we have combined 35.9 mpg during our week behind the wheel.

Pacific Blue sedan our business conducted in a no-nonsense manner and did an admirable job in most cases - only in the target point B and go. The MacPherson strut, torsion bar suspension soaked up road irregularities and the occasional bump in the expected commuter competition. The trip was compatible Yaris and handled as expected, smooth and predictable with good information as the car approached its limit of adhesion.

Visually, the Yaris sedan is well-proportioned and quite aerodynamic, but it has no style milestone signals that allow it to stand out from the crowd. Collected in a four-lane traffic was paralyzed challenge even the most gifted "Where's Waldo" enthusiastic.

For you?
The Yaris is not designed to arouse the corridor on the inside, the landowner is reliable, and excel in this field. Budgetary concerns are resonating with the buying public, and the strengths of the Yaris - namely, price, reliability and fuel efficiency - it is not surprising that the full range Yaris is one bright spot in the Toyota portfolio .

The Yaris is an excellent first drive or the university, where the thrill of owning a vehicle exceeds a lack of leadership "experience." It is also good for travelers who put more emphasis on a cheap entry price, low maintenance cost and smiles at the pumps of aesthetics or handling. And with the versatility of its 5-door sedan and liftback models, more families can move into the Yaris too.

In these trying economic times, the subcompact segment is getting a lot of action, and buyers really need to look beyond the bottom line and concentrate a little more on the list of standard equipment to see how much comfort, convenience and real value "presented in the entry-level package. The Yaris would do better in this regard.

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