Highway driving - Toyota Yaris Forums

SpaceShot · 05-06-2009, 10:18 AM

I run 125 mi each day, 70% on the freeway. The Yaris is light and the wind does push on it. But if you expect it, it is no worse than a minivan or small SUV. If you are used to a large sedan or wagon, it will feel considerably different.

Acceleration is good, particularly with the manual transmission. The horsepower to weight ratio is actually equivalent to a V6 light truck or crossover vehicle. The ratio on my Yaris 3 dr HB is within 1% of the Suzuki XL-7 that I gave up. (think Rav4 Limited)

Remember that you would be buying something that is roughly 1/3 the cost of a current Acura TL off the showroom floor. The driving experience can be very different, but still quite good. Take some of the savings and put it into better wheels and possibly a sway bar.

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05-06-2009, 10:18 AM	#7
SpaceShot Drives: 2008 Yaris 5 speed HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NH Posts: 171	I run 125 mi each day, 70% on the freeway. The Yaris is light and the wind does push on it. But if you expect it, it is no worse than a minivan or small SUV. If you are used to a large sedan or wagon, it will feel considerably different. Acceleration is good, particularly with the manual transmission. The horsepower to weight ratio is actually equivalent to a V6 light truck or crossover vehicle. The ratio on my Yaris 3 dr HB is within 1% of the Suzuki XL-7 that I gave up. (think Rav4 Limited) Remember that you would be buying something that is roughly 1/3 the cost of a current Acura TL off the showroom floor. The driving experience can be very different, but still quite good. Take some of the savings and put it into better wheels and possibly a sway bar.