New York Times Reviews Yaris...

[why?]

Honestly, I think it was the most complementary review of the Yaris I've seen. Which while not much, says something. These people are use to driving ridiculously overpriced and over optioned vehicles with stupid amount of power.

Originally Posted by DMZ

"... with just 106 horsepower and 103 pound-feet of torque, Toyota’s hatchback is among the slowpokes of its class."

I never could figure out why HP and torque are even used as review criteria in the sub-compact/economy class. What do I care if I can not keep up with a 140 HP Sonic Turbo? I am not Dominic Toretto.

Because you still need to accelerate on to the highway. Where I live the on ramp could be 1/8 of a mile, while there are more than a few where the only 'on ramp' is the gigantic curve, and you don't get any straightaway to get up to speed.

Now if you actually have a brain, it is not a big deal. But so many people have to stop at the end of the curve, look, and then accelerate. That would get them killed where I live.