2012 Toyota Yaris User Reviews
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49 user reviews for this model
- Pros
- Fun to drive; Reliability; Comfort
- Cons
- Fuel economy
Purchased As New
As a previous 2000 Echo owner, purchasing Yaris was an easy decision. Loved 2000 Echo on all aspects, so it took a bit to get adjusted for new Yaris. The car drives like a sports car -very responsive, quick acceleration, nice handling. I don't understand why those professional automobile reviews knock this vehicle down. The sound system is excellent, and the build quality is superb, as expected from Toyota. Another thing I like about this new Yaris is a single windshield wiper. It looks so cool. The gas mileage is less than advertised, but this could be the way I drive. This is an excellent car, and hope to keep for another 10 years....read morehide
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- Pros
- Small size made parking easy
- Cons
- Uncomfortable interior and road noise
Purchased As Not Purchased
I had a Yaris as a rental for 14 days due to an accident. It was the most uncomfortable car I have ever driven. The lumbar support is horrible. It felt as if an iron rod was being push against my back. I have an hour commute to work and after 30-45 minutes of driving this car I was ready to get out of it. This is not a car you would want to drive for more than an hour a day. It also lacked zip, which is expected for the engine size. I was disappointed with the gas mileage. I got around 28-32 mpg, but I expected more for the size of the car and the lack of power it possessed. I know that sounds petty, but when you considered there are bigger and more comfortable cars which get the same or better gas mileage in the same $14,000-$16,000 price range it is not petty at all. I was thinking about purchasing this vehicle before I got one as a rental but I ended up going with a Ford because of comfort....read morehide
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- Pros
- Wonderful gas mileage. Nice zip and go.
- Cons
- Noisy road
Purchased As New
I'm a Toyota loyalist. My Yaris is an 08 and has almost 130 K miles. I've made round trips from southern Calif to New Mexico 3 times: summer and winter. No problems.
At home I average 100 miles per day, 5 days a week. Change the oil regularly, buy quality tires, and be gentle when pushing it, and feel the relief of independence of a quality car....read morehide0 out of 0 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- Feel bigger than it is. Quick steering. Simple maintenance . excellent fuel economy.fast.
- Cons
- air conditioner smell white dust particles cover interior from seat or headliner
Purchased As New
Great car for the money. $13,000 out the door. 58,000 so far and only a battery needed to be replaced. Great car for young driver.
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- Pros
- Reliability, 42mpg, Comfort, Price, Plenty of Room
- Cons
- Honestly can`t think of anything
Purchased As New
Bought new in 2009 now has 150,000 mi. I drive 300 mi daily. Best car ever owned.. Period... Very safe and handles very well. Have never had to replace any parts due to failure, just routine service I have done myself.. This car does not use a timing belt it`s a chain..Quality...
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- Pros
- Good fuel economy
- Cons
- falls apart at140000 mi
Purchased As Not Purchased
my employer has a fleet of these hatch back piles of crap. around 120000 the lift suports started breaking off of the hatch backs and the one i drive the rear hinges had to be welded back on at 145000 miles. road noise at 70mph make you go deaf cant hardly hear the sterio and dont plan on driving with the winders down....read morehide
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- Pros
- great on gas. Plenty of room for my teenagers.
- Cons
- They don't make the 4 door sedan any more
Purchased As New
I have a 2007 with about 140, 000 miles on it and though I love her I wanted to pass her down to my son and get a new one. I hate hatch backs though so I'll have to keep her a little longer until they bring back the 4 door.
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- Pros
- Fuel economy, room, power
- Cons
- none for what it is
Purchased As New
I love my Yaris. Bought it new in 2007. It is a hatchback with manual transmission, no power anything. Had cruise put in. All I have done is change the oil, and put a set of tires on it. If I ever got rid of it, it would be for a trade on a new Yaris, same set up.
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- Pros
- Great fuel economy, the only thing better is a hybrid and then only about 3-4 mpg
- Cons
- none when considered for what it is.
Purchased As New
Actually, like another reviewer I am driving an older Yaris not a 2012 model. Mine is a 2008, and currently has 110,000 miles. I have done all the required maintenance and used synthetic oil and I have not spent a single dime in maintenance costs beyond that. My friend who teaches auto mechanics often uses my car as an example to his class and he insists that if I keep doing what I'm doing there's no reason it won't go 300-400 thousand, which I plan to do. I have never gotten less than 34mpg and have gotten nearly 42mpg on a couple of road trips. My average is just shy of 36mpg, and when you consider that I drive like a teenager that's damn good. A more timid driver would certainly average close to 40mpg.
I looked at a 2012 a week or so ago and I am impressed with most of the updates, except the location of the cup holders. We like mine enough that my wife is seriously considering buying a new one for herself....read morehide8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
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- Pros
- Quick off starts, Great MPG
- Cons
- Have not found any
Purchased As New
Bought my Yaris three weeks ago after trading in my pig. I spend under $30 per week instead of $75 my F-150 cost me. I can easily find parking in city. Sharp car! More room inside then it looks except for trunk, but the back seats fold down which helps. Radio is OK, but wish it had better quality sound....read morehide
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