2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan 5-Spd MT

Pros

Standard small car, OK looking, space saver

Cons

Rought ride, interior and trump space at a premium, fuel economy surprisingly less than par

Drove one of these as a rental. It looked nice and clean. It also has the benefits of an econo-box; stick it anywhere, no parking problem. As with any (sub)compact car, space is at a premium inside. Head and leg room are insufficient for larger or taller people. The trunk is small. It can hold one full size suitcase and one carry-on. If there's more than 1 person, you'll have to use the back seat and whoa is the person sitting in the back seat! This car is not much on power either. It takes a while to reach higher speeds and struggles after 65. Engine noise is pronounced as well, but not bad if you like the kwaaaaahhhh sound of smaller engines. Also, like most compact cars, the ride is rough. Rule of thumb is: the rougher the roads the more shake-n-bake you get inside. At times, almost every little bump was annoying. The big surprise was fuel economy for the 1.5L engine. Loaded it got us approx. 25 city and 35 highway. Not loaded we noted a 28 city and 38 highway. Again these were quick, approximate ranges. It also depends on your driving habits, a lead foot does not help in smaller cars but, neither does gridlock! Oveall, not bad, but can use more refinements.