the Honda Fit is a better car.
the Yaris get's great mpg but the ride is unsettled at hwy speeds.
unless you pay extra for ABS, the brakes are poor.
it's ok for short commutes but anything over 30 minutes you'll be sorry.
you might get over the center mounted gauges but the poor ride and noisy engine aren't going away.
2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan Base 4-cyl
Highs: Fuel economy, turning circle, reliability.
Lows: Noise, acceleration, driving position, emergency handling.
The Toyota Yaris offers excellent reliability and fuel economy of 33 mpg with the automatic, but overall it trails better economy cars. The ride is compliant and handling is reasonably responsive but gets sloppy and hard to control at its limits, especially in the hatchback model. Stops are very long without the optional ABS. Acceleration is adequate, but engine and road noise result in a loud cabin. The compromised driving position and the center-mounted gauges are frustrations. Although the starting price is enticingly low, a well-equipped Yaris sedan can easily top $15,000. Ultimately the Yaris scored too low in our testing to be recommended.
