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2007 toyota yaris review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The new benchmark for affordable and economical driving. introductiontoyota's rise in becoming the world's second largest automaker has been marked by the excellence of its luxury lexus line and hybrid engine program, but this new, second-generation yaris is a solid reminder that toyota earned its way into this elevated position by building good, basic transportation. the yaris, however, is better than just good. This replacement for the unloved toyota echo boasts the good looks, suave road manners, perky performance and well-tailored interior that establish new benchmarks in the entry-level game. And this will cause the increasing competition in that market many sleepless nights figuring out how to offset toyota's deep well of talent, materials and technology. the yaris combines the economies of an inexpensive sticker, outstanding fuel mileage and the solid integrity that underlies every toyota vehicle. Sure, certain aspects of the car, such as noise isolation and driving position, are far from ideal, but the yaris owner will never feel as though he or she had to settle for second best, even if they didn't have to pay much to get the best. the first generation of toyota yaris has been sold in europe since 1999 and became toyota's best seller there, and it also won many honors, including the 2000 car of the year. Just one level of liftback is being offered, but the sedan can also be ordered as a sportier s model 13,325). all yaris models are powered through the front wheels by a small but sophisticated 1. 5-liter engine with an output of 106 horsepower. The suspension is independent in front and torsion beam in the rear. the yaris sedan s package adds an am/fm/cd player with mp3 capability and mp3 input jack, a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, rear defroster, p185/60r15-inch radials on 15-inch steel wheels, and revisions to the exterior styling via a front under-bumper spoiler, rear under-bumper spoiler, side rocker panels and unique badge. optional packages include a convenience package for the sedan that adds the am/fm/cd stereo with mp3 capability and input jack, 15-inch wheels and tires, rear defroster and 60/40 split/fold-down rear seats. The liftback's convenience package is similar but does not include the split rear seats and adds a rear wiper. the power package for the liftback contains anti-lock brakes, power locks/windows/mirrors, 60/40 slide/recline/fold multi-function rear seat. Options which can be ordered along with this package include anti-lock brakes, 15-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, fog lamps and remote keyless entry. The sedan's power package includes anti-lock brakes, power locks/windows/mirrors, cruise control, unique interior trim and a tachometer (this also requires the convenience package). Additional options include 15-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, fog lamps, remote keyless entry and an engine immobilizer. safety features include dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, plus three-point seatbelts and head restaints for all five seating positions. Also available are front seat-mounted side-impact airbags for torso protection and side curtain airbags for head protection for front and rear passengers. We highly recommend these extra safety features, especially in such a small and lightweight car. Anti-lock brakes are optional for both models; abs helps the driver maintain steering control in a panic stop. walkaroundthe toyota yaris has an appealing look to it. With its wedgy profile, large front halogen headlamp clusters, creased hood lines and 't-grille,' it has all the character that its predecessor, the unloved echo, never possessed. Virtually every exterior element is body-colored, but the yaris avoids looking like a featureless blob due to strategic placement of black trim around the base of the a-pillar, on the b-pillar, on the two strips that run the length of the roof, the front grilles and foglamp surrounds at the base of the windshield. the rear hatch opens down to the bumper line and raises just high enough to allow a six-foot-tall person to stand under it. Like everything else about the yaris, the hatch's function feels just right. Opening of the hatch is well damped by two struts, and closing it takes no more than a gentle downward push. the yaris sedan's theme is 'simple is cool,' which is based on the japanese art of flower arranging, where unnecessary decoration is shunned in place of a single, simple design. Its long, stretched cabin, arched beltline and short overhangs give it sporty proportions, and the multi-reflector halogen headlamps lend it a premium look. Longer and wider and riding on a much longer wheelbase than the echo sedan it replaces, the yaris sedan has proportions that work together to create a sportier car. despite their distinctive styling, both the sedan and liftback share a 0. 29 coefficient of drag, excellent numbers that help quiet the ride and increase fuel economy at cruising speeds. interiorthe yaris is a marvel of space efficiency with clever cockpit packaging. Its relatively long wheelbase (the longest in class) makes the yaris cockpit feel quite spacious, especially in the liftback with its tall, extended roofline. Legroom isn't quite as generous as headroom, though six-footers can occupy every seat except the center rear without complaint. the front seats have supportive, deeply dished backs, but the cushions are flat and short, which means the long-legged will not enjoy optimum comfort and lower-body support. However, the fabric upholstery is classy looking, durable and provides good grip in the corners. Though the seating position is nicely upright and allows excellent forward sightlines, it also feels awkward relative to the steering wheel. The wheel adjusts for rake but not for reach, so it's necessary to pull the seat fairly far forward to assume the proper 10 and 2 o'clock hand placement, and this results in a position that's more like sitting in a chair at the dining table, legs bent at 90 degrees, than in, say, a sports car. The sedan's front seats also feature a height adjustment feature, which helps the driver find a more comfortable position. access to the liftback's back seats is provided by a walk-in lever in the shoulder area of the passenger seat. There is no such lever on the driver's side. A 60/40 split seat with 5. 9 inches of fore and aft adjustability is also available, greatly increasing the liftback's comfort and practicality. A pair of levers on the shoulder of the seatback make the operation a snap. The sedan's rear seating can also be ordered in a 60/40 split configuration, but there is no recline feature. cargo space in the liftback with the seats upright is 12. 8 cubic feet, 25. 7 cubic feet with the seats folded down. The sedan's cargo volume is 12. 9 cubic feet with the seats in place, 13. 7 cubic feet with the 60/40 rear seats folded down. That's less than what's available in the honda fit, nissan versa and kia rio5, but the wide rear openings, which extend down to bumper level, make the task of loading and unloading the yaris easy. just as the two yaris models differ in exterior styling, the instrument panels for the liftback and sedan are distinctive, but each features a center-mounted gauge cluster and an overall simplicity of design. The sedan's ip looks a bit more upscale with its dual-toned t. Power Locks✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ AM/FM✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ CD Player✔ Alloy Wheels
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