Toyota Yaris a great small car

Read More About Cars and Trucks

Most people buy a cheap car because it's cheap. In the case of the Toyota Yaris, there are many good reasons to buy this car and the low price and low running costs are just icing on the cake. SO. What makes the Yaris so appealing?

Japanese carmakers like Toyota made their fortunes in small, cheap cars. But as their cars gained acceptance they quickly moved to larger, more luxury and more profitable vehicles, almost conceding the small cheap car market to the Koreans.

Toyota never really left the subcompact segment. When petrol prices skyrocketed and it became clear that the market was heating up, Toyota quickly entered the market with the Yaris, introduced in both 3-door hatchback and 4-door saloon forms. Toyota also sells a 5 door hatchback
I'm all about simple interiors, and the Yaris proves that "simple" and "stylish" can co-exist in the same car. The Yaris' instruments are mounted in the dead-center on the dash, a design Toyota employed on the Yaris' predecessor, the Echo. Toyota claims that the location makes viewing easier (less distance and adjustment for the eyes to move from road to gauges) and that it makes the interior feel roomier, which it does. What they don't mention is that it also makes the car cheaper to produce for both right- and left-hand-drive markets. No matter; I think it looks cool and it's just as easy to use as a traditional layout, so I give the design a thumbs-up.

The Yaris saloon, oddly enough, has a slightly different interior layout than the Yaris hatchback, and lacks the latter's three glove boxes (two ahead of the passenger, one ahead of the driver). It does, however, offer two cup holders at the outer edges of the dash that fold away when not in use.

The Yaris' drivers seat adjusts for height and the steering column tilts up-and-down but does not telescope in-and-out. I'm 5'6" and found the driving position comfortable with plenty of headroom and good visibility all around. The back seat is decent considering the Yaris' size.
My Yaris tester had a 5-speed manual transmission; a 4-speed automatic is optional. I usually prefer stick-shifts, but the short gearing necessary for the Yaris' small engine, along with the slightly numb feel of the Yaris' clutch, make the manual version a pain in traffic. Many small cars can be left in one gear for the duration of a traffic jam, but driving the Yaris through rush-hour stop-and-go involved constant shifting between first and second. Because of this, the Yaris is one of the few cars in which I would recommend the automatic, particularly for city dwellers.

I'm a fool for good fuel economy. Any car with a tiny fuel-sipping engine is bound to win my approval, and my affection. The Yaris earned both. While most small Japanese cars are a bit appliance like, the Yaris has style, cheek, and even a bit of soul. I'd definitely go for silver for looks.
The Yaris is definitley better value than its best competitors, the Hyundai Accent and Nissan versa. The Yaris lacks the versatility of the Honda Fit hatchback, but it feels like a much bigger and more substantial car. And I like the modern interior, which makes buying a car with the Yaris' low price and high fuel economy more of a statement of style preference than economic necessity. And then there's the fact that it's a Toyota, which means it's as reliable as the sunrise and offers near investment resale value.

But what I like best about the Yaris is that its charms go so far beyond its low price. Yep, it's cheap -- but its stylish looks and practical size are what really make it stand out. --

Article Source: http://depositarticles.com/

Toyota Yaris Toyota Cars for sale

Please Rate this Article

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Cars and Trucks Articles Via RSS!

Additional Articles From - Home | Cars And Trucks

Our other websites
All about SEO
Beauty Tips Forum

	Print This Article
	Post Comment
	Add To Favorites
	Email to Friends
	Ezine Ready

Submit Articles
Member Login
Link Us
Submission Guidelines
Ezine Notifications
Article RSS Feeds
Sitemap

New Stuff
About Us
Developer
Good shopping portal
Link to Us
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service