So how are you liking your 2012 & 2013 Yaris SE?

[etherdude]

I have a 2012 Yaris SE 5 speed in Silver. I now have almost 18,000 miles. The only mod is a TRD rear sway bar. The car handles great, stops great, and drives smoother with better responsiveness than it did when new. Throttle response is very linear. It lacks the quick "tip-in" response that seems typical of other Japanese cars (like my sons Mazda). However, I have no complaints.

After a bit over a year of driving (14 months), I can say that I have consistently gotten better than EPA rated combined mileage. EPA on the 2012 manual is 30/38/35 (CTY/HWY/Combined). I get 35-37 in winter and 37.5 - 39.5 in summer in my mixed HWY/suburban driving.

This car reminds me so much of my 1st generation VW GTI. Very quick and direct handling, revvy but not overly powerful, a bit buzzy after long runs, and just a lot of fun to drive.

Doug