Tuesday, November 15, 2011

EARTHY CAR OF THE WEEK: 2010 Blue Toyota Yaris Sedan

2010 Toyota Yaris, Blue, Sedan, 40623 mi, $11,900 http://bit.ly/vJ9flA Subcompact, 4-spd automatic, MPG = 29/35

SPECS / FEATURES:
AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Yaris-2010-Base__4dr_Sedan/specs/

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2010&make=Toyota&model=Yaris&trimid=110141#trimsel

Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/toyota/yaris/2010/sedan-4-spd-at/features.html

VIRTUAL TOUR:
Yahoo! Autos: http://autos.yahoo.com/toyota/yaris/2010/sedan-4-spd-at/virtual-tour.html

AOL Autos: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Yaris-2010-Base__4dr_Sedan/photos/

USER REVIEWS:
MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/userreviews/reviewlist.aspx?modelid=13701

EXPERT REVIEWS:
NewCarTestDrive: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Toyota-Yaris-2010-Base__4dr_Sedan/expert-review/
“The Toyota Yaris is the lowest priced Toyota and the model that best represents the value of good, basic transportation. But, the Yaris is better than just good. It boasts handsome looks, pleasant road manners, perky performance, and a well-tailored interior. It's a superb subcompact.
All Yaris models are powered through the front wheels by a 1.5-liter engine with an output of 106 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission is now standard on all models, while a four-speed automatic is optional.
For 2010, Toyota Yaris comes standard with the full Toyota Star Safety System. It gets the full complement of air bags all around. The 2010 Yaris comes with Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and traction control (TRAC), in addition to its already-standard anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist.
All Yaris models combine an inexpensive sticker price, outstanding fuel mileage and the solid integrity that underlies every Toyota. While some hybrid-powered vehicles offer superior fuel economy, they're significantly more expensive than the Yaris, so it would require many, many miles at very high fuel prices to balance that equation. When viewed in terms of total ownership costs, the Yaris is one of the least expensive new cars available today. It's an outstanding value.
We've found the Yaris practical and enjoyable to drive. The cabin is roomy, the seats are comfortable and the interior fabrics are quite nice, relative to the price point. Around town, the Yaris excels as a runabout, dashing about wherever you need to go, with agile handling and the sort of responsive performance useful in heavy traffic. It keeps up with freeway traffic well and makes for a good commuter car.”
“…come(s) standard with air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, intermittent wipers, rear center headrest, driver and passenger vanity mirrors, front and rear cupholders, digital clock, UV glass, map light, rear-window defroster. Standard tires are P175/65R14 on steel rims.
Standard passive safety equipment includes dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags, front seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side-curtain airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, plus three-point seatbelts and head restraints for all five seating positions. Always wear seat belts as they are your first line of defense in a crash.”
“The Toyota Yaris excels as around-town transportation, price considered or not. Forget the entry-level label. The Yaris feels and performs much better than its MSRP would suggest.
The economical 1.5-liter engine has more than enough power to keep up with the pack, the supple ride smoothes out most bumps and dips, the handling is almost sporty when the road opens up, the steering feels much better than what you might expect in an entry-level car, and the brakes haul the 2,300-pound Yaris to a halt with confidence. Pedal feel is direct, and even though the rear brakes are drums and not discs, stopping power is more than sufficient. Pedal feel is especially good (something we can't say about some of the upscale electronic braking systems on the market).”
“The Toyota Yaris proves that inexpensive should not be confused with cheap. From their well sculptured exterior lines to the tailored, upscale look of their interiors, little about the Yaris Liftback or Sedan suggests the cutting of corners. The Yaris is practical and convenient. Agile and zippy, the Yaris excels around town and works well for commuting.”
Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2010/toyota/yaris

MSN Autos: http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/review.aspx?year=2010&make=Toyota&model=Yaris&cp-documentid=1069822

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