2007 Toyota Yaris Overview

Introduction

The Toyota Yaris has good looks, suave road manners, perky performance and a well-tailored interior that establish new benchmarks in the entry-level game.

The Yaris is available both as a three-door hatchback and four-door sedan. Just one level of liftback is being offered, but the sedan can also be ordered as a sportier S model. All Yaris models are powered through the front wheels by a small but sophisticated 1.5-liter engine with an output of 106 horsepower. A five-speed manual transmission is standard while a four-speed automatic is optional. Since the liftback and sedan were designed separately, there are minor differences in such areas as interior trim and materials and dashboard layout, but each is similarly equipped. The standard running gear consists of P175/65R14 radials on 14-inch steel wheels, and the brakes are front ventilated discs and rear drums. The suspension is independent in front and torsion beam in the rear.

The Yaris is a new model for Toyota in 2007.

The Toyota Yaris manages to combine a well-tailored, roomy interior with agile performance and a fuel efficient engine in an entry-level car.

The front-wheel drive Yaris is available as a three-door hatchback or a four-door sedan and both offer a base and an S trim. The Yaris is powered by a 106 horsepower 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission with an optional four-speed automatic. The hatchback and sedan were designed separately and have subtle interior and exterior differences but have similar standard content. The base trim comes standard with P175/65R14 tires on steel wheels, cloth bucket seats, manual tilting steering wheel. The S trim adds P185/60R15 tires and an AM/FM stereo radio with a single CD player. Optional equipment includes: anti-lock brakes, alloy wheels, cruise control and power mirrors, windows and door locks with or without remote keyless entry.

For 2008, all Yaris models have a standard tire pressure monitoring system.

The front-wheel drive Yaris is available as a hatchback (three-door or five-door) or a four-door sedan; all are offered in either Base or S trim. The Yaris is powered by a 106 horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The five-door hatchback comes equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission. The three-door hatchback and sedan come standard with a five-speed manual transmission; the four-speed automatic is optional. The hatchback and sedan were designed separately and have subtle interior and exterior differences but have similar standard content. The base trim comes standard with P175/65R14 tires on steel wheels, cloth bucket seats, and manual tilting steering wheel. The S trim adds P185/60R15 tires and an AM/FM stereo radio with a single CD player.

For 2009, the five-door hatchback is introduced. Also, anti-lock brakes and side curtain airbags are standard equipment and some exterior features have been updated.

The front-wheel drive Yaris is available as a hatchback (three-door or five-door) or a four-door sedan; all are offered in a Base trim. The Yaris is powered by a 106 horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which is mated to a five-speed manual transmission; a four-speed automatic is optional. The hatchback and sedan were designed separately and have subtle interior and exterior differences but have similar standard content. The base trim comes standard with P175/65R14 tires on steel wheels, cloth bucket seats, and manual tilting steering wheel, anti-lock brakes, and six-airbags.

For 2010, the S trim has been removed.