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2009 Toyota Yaris Overview

Likes:

  • Very cheap price
  • Great reputation for reliability and resale value
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Good ride (sedan)

Dislikes:

  • Instrument panel design seems gimmicky
  • Doesn't handle very well
  • Front seats are small
  • Safety features are optional

Bottom Line

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

In compiling this review that covers the Toyota Yaris Liftback, the experts at TheCarConnection.com have found some of the best reviews on the 2009 Toyota Yaris, then added more information on the Yaris, based on TheCarConnection.com’s firsthand experience, to help make ...

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Full Review

By Bengt Halvorson's avatar Bengt Halvorson, Editor

The 2009 Toyota Yaris is Toyota's smallest, least expensive model. Research by TheCarConnection.com finds its styling to be much better received than that of its predecessor, the Echo. For 2009, a five-door Liftback joins the three-door Liftback and four-door sedan in the model...

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Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Man (Natl) $12,205 / $11,595 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Man (GS) $12,205 / $11,595 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Man (SE) $12,205 / $11,595 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Auto (Natl) $13,005 / $12,355 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Auto (GS) $13,005 / $12,355 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Auto (SE) $13,005 / $12,355 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Man S (Natl) $14,025 / $13,323 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Man S (GS) $14,025 / $13,323 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Man S (SE) $14,025 / $13,323 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Auto S (Natl) $14,825 / $14,083 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Auto S (GS) $14,825 / $14,083 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 3dr HB Auto S (SE) $14,825 / $14,083 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 5dr HB Auto (Natl) $13,305 / $12,640 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 5dr HB Auto (GS) $13,305 / $12,640 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 5dr HB Auto (SE) $13,305 / $12,640 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 5dr HB Auto S (Natl) $15,125 / $14,368 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 5dr HB Auto S (GS) $15,125 / $14,368 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 5dr HB Auto S (SE) $15,125 / $14,368 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Man (Natl) $12,965 / $12,316 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Man (GS) $12,965 / $12,316 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Man (SE) $12,965 / $12,316 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Auto (Natl) $13,765 / $13,076 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Auto (GS) $13,765 / $13,076 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Auto (SE) $13,765 / $13,076 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Man S (Natl) $15,080 / $14,324 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Man S (GS) $15,080 / $14,324 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Man S (SE) $15,080 / $14,324 City: 29
Hwy: 36
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Auto S (Natl) $15,880 / $15,084 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Auto S (GS) $15,880 / $15,084 City: 29
Hwy: 35
2009 Toyota Yaris: 4dr Sedan Auto S (SE) $15,880 / $15,084 City: 29
Hwy: 35

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Other Choices:

The Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio are the most direct competitors to the 2009 Toyota Yaris. Both models come as a sedan, but the Accent is available as a three-door hatchback model and the Rio as a five-door hatchback (Rio5). Both feel a little more solid on the road than the Yaris, but their fuel economy isn't as good. The Kia Rio5 is a bit more fun to drive than any of these other low-budget vehicles. Also at the bottom of the price scale is the Chevrolet Aveo5, a small, five-door hatchback made by GM Daewoo. Even with a recent redesign, the Aveo doesn't feel competitive with the Hyundai, Kia, or Toyota; its interior is slightly more spacious and comfortable, but its performance is sluggish in comparison. The most appealing vehicle in this crowd is the Honda Fit; although it's quite a bit more expensive, the Fit is safer, more expansive inside—thanks to the wonderful Magic Seat design—and more fun to drive. A redesign for 2009 has made the Fit even better, and untouchable in this category.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By elfi #2, Posted: 9/30/2009

    2009 yaris sedan - customer service is poor, motivated by profit for dealer rather than customer satisfaction. our yaris is very susceptible to scratches on its poor silver skin. there is a lot of shuddering and engine fluctuation especially when idling at a light. No dealer staff seem to know what that might be. there are only 250 k on this car and it already seems old and beat-up.

  2. By Joe #3, Posted: 11/2/2009

    I have a 2007 Yaris liftback, and love the vehicle. The 29/36 fuel economy is very conservative. I drive with a moderate lead foot, and average 38.3 mpg (41.2 mpg hwy only miles).
    Considering that its an inexpensive entry level sub-compact, the car is a good bargain. You'll never turn a Yaris into a Mustang, Ferrari, SUV, or Camry-its unrealistic to expect 300 hp, heated leather seats or traction control on a new $13,000 economy car.
    I personally think that the editors of this article have become too spoiled by getting paid to drive luxury cars, sports cars, and $50,000 SUV's on a regular basis-just my opinion.

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