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2008 Toyota Yaris Features Review

July 22, 2008

FEATURES | 5 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Plenty of small-item storage throughout
ConsumerGuide

The audio system has an auxiliary input
Autoblog

the front cupholders need some work
Autobytel

Reviewers are mostly lukewarm about the features inside the 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback, but several point out that air conditioning is standard, even though it’s one of the lowest-priced cars on the market.

“Driver and passenger cupholders cleverly fold out of the dashboard,” says Autoblog, also noting “storage cubbies on either side of the center stack, as well as two covered bins in the top of the dashboard and a conventional glovebox on the passenger side”—an arrangement made possible by the central gauge setup.

“The Yaris S features four cupholders, one of which is in the exclusive fold-down rear center armrest,” says Autobytel, who don’t have kind words about the front-most cup holders directly facing the vents. “Not only are they awkwardly placed, but they make it hard to keep the morning coffee hot while blasting the a/c on a 100-degree day, or keeping a soft drink cool while warming the interior or a frigid winter’s morn.”

Most reviewers note that as soon as you start piling options on the Yaris, it no longer looks like as much of a value, and there may be better options. Base price is “a distant memory if you check every box on the order sheet,” says Autobytel, and ConsumerGuide points out that with some options, the prices “climb to the level of larger, more powerful cars that come with safety and convenience features that cost extra on the Yaris.”

Autobytel notes the lack of steering-wheel audio controls, even on the optional system, and Autoblog remarks, “The audio system has an auxiliary input, as well as the de rigeur CD slot, though we did miss cruise control.” The feature is on neither the Yaris Liftback’s standard nor optional equipment lists.

You won’t find some of the most-wanted technology features such as Bluetooth audio or satellite radio on the Yaris, note the editors at TheCarConnection.com; if it’s a long list of features you want, you might consider a slightly more upmarket model with additional standard equipment.

Conclusion

The 2008 Toyota Yaris has plenty of useful storage cubbies, but it lacks many of the useful comfort and technologies you might be seeking.

FEATURES | 5 out of 10Expert Quotes:Plenty of small-item storage throughoutConsumerGuideThe audio system has an auxiliary inputAutoblogthe front cupholders need some workAutobytel Reviewers are mostly lukewarm about the features inside the 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback, but several point out that air conditioning is standard, even though it’s one of the lowest-priced cars on the market. “Driver and passenger cupholders cleverly fold out of the dashboard,” says Autoblog, also noting “storage cubbies on either side of the center stack, as well as two covered bins in the top of the dashboard and a conventional glovebox on the passenger side”—an arrangement made possible by the central gauge setup. “The Yaris S features four cupholders, one of which is in the exclusive fold-down rear center armrest,” says Autobytel, who don’t have kind words about the front-most cup holders directly facing the vents. “Not only are they awkwardly placed, but they make it hard to keep the morning coffee hot while blasting the a/c on a 100-degree day, or keeping a soft drink cool while warming the interior or a frigid winter’s morn.” Most reviewers note that as soon as you start piling options on the Yaris, it no longer looks like as much of a value, and there may be better options. Base price is “a distant memory if you check every box on the order sheet,” says Autobytel, and ConsumerGuide points out that with some options, the prices “climb to the level of larger, more powerful cars that come with safety and convenience features that cost extra on the Yaris.” Autobytel notes the lack of steering-wheel audio controls, even on the optional system, and Autoblog remarks, “The audio system has an auxiliary input, as well as the de rigeur CD slot, though we did miss cruise control.” The feature is on neither the Yaris Liftback’s standard nor optional equipment lists. You won’t find some of the most-wanted technology features such as Bluetooth audio or satellite radio on the Yaris, note the editors at TheCarConnection.com; if it’s a long list of features you want, you might consider a slightly more upmarket model with additional standard equipment. ConclusionThe 2008 Toyota Yaris has plenty of useful storage cubbies, but it lacks many of the useful comfort and technologies you might be seeking.  2008 TOYOTA YARIS LIFTBACK STYLING | [7 out of 10] Edmunds: “you can’t help but smile at its cuteness” Autobytel: “a bit quirky” Autoblog: “Stubby on the outside” The 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback has styling that is, inside and out, far from conservative, and reviewers were quick to ...

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Last year, the Yaris replaced the Echo in Toyota’s lineup as its least expensive new vehicle. As in the 2007 model year, two Yaris body styles are available for 2008: a three-door Liftback and a four-door sedan. A separate review covers the 2008 Toyota Yaris sedan.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By  Zeev #1, Posted: 8/20/2008

    Yaris is good for surfers?

    I have a long board (and in the winter it's a snowboard) will it be good for it? since each weekend I need to take it with me and I hate to put it on the roof...

  2. By Rebin Amin #2, Posted: 12/30/2008

    serves

    My car is yaris 2007 and it has some problem in serves program, please i need help,i need program serves to update my car.

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