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03-07-2009, 01:28 PM | #1 |
Kickin' Yaris
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Yaris review from the NY Daily news
I read the article in the DN two weeks ago and never got around to typing it out. I found this today online- Finally, someone who reviews cars likes the Yaris
The Toyota Yaris: A real gas-sipper By Jenny White Tuesday, February 17th 2009, 4:00 AM I tried to use all the gas in the 2009 Toyota Yaris that I had for a week, but it was an exercise in futility. After two short road trips, a week of commuting and a weekend jaunt across the state line to visit my family, I still turned the car back in with gas in the tank. The five-door delivers more cargo flexibility and was my favorite among the three models. The three-door was adequate, but difficult for those with more than one passenger. Standard features in the basic Yaris are few. A tilting steering wheel and air conditioning come with the entry-level Yaris, but not much more. But, there are several option packages that make the Yaris more convenient and stylish. The Convenience package, which adds a rear-window defogger, 15-inch wheels and an AM/FM/CD audio system, is one of those “must-have options,” and keyless entry is affordably added. The sportier S trim includes dressy trim bits and AM/FM/CD audio as standard equipment. All Yaris models are equipped with a 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine that produces 106 horsepower and 103 pound-feet of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels through a standard five-speed manual or an optional four-speed automatic transmission. You won’t win any takeoffs at stoplights, but people who drive the Yaris usually aren’t into that. Both models I drove, (the five-door and the three-door) were equipped with automatic transmissions that were adequate. EPA-estimated fuel economy with the manual transmission checks in at 29 mpg city and 35 mpg highway. These figures are among the best found in the economy car segment. I really liked my time in the Toyota Yaris and would strongly recommend anyone looking for a compact car to check it out. Base price for the five-door hatchback was $13,305. That jumps to $16,280 with the power package. Cox News Service |
03-07-2009, 01:58 PM | #2 | |
Joey
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Nonetheless, the entire article is a great selling point to make more Y owners in this economy. I have noticed more and more on the road lately around town. Possible sharp YW population increase in the near future IMO
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03-07-2009, 02:25 PM | #3 |
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At this point, I don't think Toyota is concerned about the Yaris in the USA. They make more money with the Camery and the SUVs.
You notice that the Yaris commercials are more catchy in other parts of the world, where compact sales are more important. The Yaris establishes a base for the future. Right now, the Yaris is more important in other parts of the world for Toyota. It is a great car and it will get better. |
03-07-2009, 02:28 PM | #4 |
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that is wrong. should be 29/36. at any rate, i would have had to be driving uphill towing something to get numbers that low. im still baffled that everyone isnt getting 40+ mpg hwy (though many are). my lowest tank in a year was 41.2 with minimal efforts.
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