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YotaYaris · 06-09-2009, 10:29 AM

From Edmunds.com

What Edmunds.com says

The 2009 Toyota Yaris boasts a variety of body styles and a solid track record for reliability, but there are better choices for an economy car.

Pros

Very fuel-efficient, comfortable ride, handsome interior, multiple body styles, hatchback's available multifunction rear seat.

Cons

Acceleration-sapping automatic transmission, awkward seating position, centrally placed gauges.

What's New for 2009

For 2009, the Toyota Yaris becomes safer via standard side curtain airbags and antilock brakes. This year also brings a new addition to the lineup: a four-door hatchback.

http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/yaris/2009/review.html

doublewam · 06-09-2009, 11:20 AM

They, as CR, do not find the centrally placed gauges on the mini to be an issue. I totally don't get the complaint about acceleration. I find my new Yaris to be quite 'peppy'.

The official "Are They On Crack Test" is based upon how they compare the Toyota Yaris with the Kia Rio. Is Edmunds.com on crack? Lets see...

2008 Yaris Overallscore (no rating for 2009) = 6.9
2008 Kia Rio Overallscore = 7.6

EDMUNDS IS ON CRACK!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by YotaYaris

From Edmunds.com

What Edmunds.com says

The 2009 Toyota Yaris boasts a variety of body styles and a solid track record for reliability, but there are better choices for an economy car.

Pros

Very fuel-efficient, comfortable ride, handsome interior, multiple body styles, hatchback's available multifunction rear seat.

Cons

Acceleration-sapping automatic transmission, awkward seating position, centrally placed gauges.

What's New for 2009

For 2009, the Toyota Yaris becomes safer via standard side curtain airbags and antilock brakes. This year also brings a new addition to the lineup: a four-door hatchback.

http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/yaris/2009/review.html

R2D2 · 06-09-2009, 04:59 PM

Hey Edmunds-That is the weakest set of cons imaginable.

I wasn't expecting much in the acceleration dept when I test drove a Yaris auto and was surprised how peppy it was. I rarely use everything it has, lol. Most people looking for more perfomance opt for the manual, or SOMETHING that is not an ECONOMY CAR!

The center mounted gauges were only awkward during my first test drive and only because it made me wonder whose bright idea it was to hide the gauges behind the steering wheel in almost every other car.

Awkward seating position?

marcus · 06-10-2009, 06:59 PM

central gause is under cons...??? i dont think id drive another vehicle without the gauges in the centre...its just so much better than looking in between ur steering wheel unless ur steering wheel is transparent or made of glass then maybe..

Quote:

Originally Posted by YotaYaris

From Edmunds.com

What Edmunds.com says

The 2009 Toyota Yaris boasts a variety of body styles and a solid track record for reliability, but there are better choices for an economy car.

Pros

Very fuel-efficient, comfortable ride, handsome interior, multiple body styles, hatchback's available multifunction rear seat.

Cons

Acceleration-sapping automatic transmission, awkward seating position, centrally placed gauges.

What's New for 2009

For 2009, the Toyota Yaris becomes safer via standard side curtain airbags and antilock brakes. This year also brings a new addition to the lineup: a four-door hatchback.

http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/yaris/2009/review.html

06-09-2009, 10:29 AM	#1
YotaYaris Drives: 09 3dr (sold), 12 SE 5spd : ) Join Date: May 2009 Location: SA TX Posts: 140	From Edmunds.com What Edmunds.com says The 2009 Toyota Yaris boasts a variety of body styles and a solid track record for reliability, but there are better choices for an economy car. Pros Very fuel-efficient, comfortable ride, handsome interior, multiple body styles, hatchback's available multifunction rear seat. Cons Acceleration-sapping automatic transmission, awkward seating position, centrally placed gauges. What's New for 2009 For 2009, the Toyota Yaris becomes safer via standard side curtain airbags and antilock brakes. This year also brings a new addition to the lineup: a four-door hatchback. http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/yaris/2009/review.html __________________ Its all about the MPG's !!

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06-09-2009, 04:59 PM	#3
R2D2 Crazy Oil Sniffer Drives: MM 09 Yaris 5 Dr LB "Click" Join Date: May 2009 Location: ME Posts: 498	Hey Edmunds-That is the weakest set of cons imaginable. I wasn't expecting much in the acceleration dept when I test drove a Yaris auto and was surprised how peppy it was. I rarely use everything it has, lol. Most people looking for more perfomance opt for the manual, or SOMETHING that is not an ECONOMY CAR! The center mounted gauges were only awkward during my first test drive and only because it made me wonder whose bright idea it was to hide the gauges behind the steering wheel in almost every other car. Awkward seating position?