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| 5dr (6) |
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| 5dr HB Auto (Natl) |
| 5dr HB Auto (GS) |
| 5dr HB Auto (SE) |
| 5dr HB Auto S (Natl) |
| 5dr HB Auto S (GS) |
| 5dr HB Auto S (SE) |
3dr HB Auto (Natl) Quick Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $13,005
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
29 mpg City/35 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas I4, 1.5L
EPA Class
Subcompact
Style Name
3dr HB Auto (Natl)
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
2dr Car
Transmission
4-speed auto transmission w/OD
Gallery
Other Choices
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Why should I also consider these?
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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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