2007 Toyota Yaris Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive

2007 Toyota Yaris: Return of the Subcompact
Linked below is newcartestdrive.com's review of the 2007 Toyota Yaris. This model replaces the Echo in Toyota's line-up. The goal with the Yaris seems to have been to improve the feature-content-per-dollar ratio, paying particular attention to safety features. Although it's the lowest-priced Toyota, the Yaris includes dual front, side and door airbags, seat-belt-pretentioners and 5-point seatbelts for all (including rear-center) positions.

This is a banner year for sub-compacts, a class that almost disappeared over the last few years as previous-generation sub-compacts grew well into the compact class. New models include the Yaris, the Nissan Versa, the Honda Fit. These models join the recently updated Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio, and Chevrolet Aveo. Note, the only traditionally-American nameplate of the bunch is the Chevrolet Aveo, and the Aveo is actually a Daewoo -- made in Korea.


2007 Toyota Yaris Review, Prices, Photos: New Car Test Drive