Overview & Reviews

For 2009, the Toyota Yaris becomes safer via standard side curtain airbags and antilock brakes. This year also brings a new addition to the lineup: a four-door hatchback.

• Acceleration-sapping automatic transmission, awkward seating position, centrally placed gauges.

User Reviews:

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  Bugger! - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Remus - September 16 - 9:53 am

  Got it since my MazdaSpeed3 was killing me on gas. In two months since I had it paid 815$ in gas for 7k I drove on it. The Yaris is great. Is fully loaded and also opted for the arm rest, mud guards and read bumper protector. I just love it so far.

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  The real smart car - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Havana - August 20 - 10:26 am

  This is a smart car to own. Relatively inexpensive to buy (unlike Prius), cheap to operate & maintain, and high resale value. Whenever I see the car from the outside, I think its so small but inside, theres so much room for both front seat passengers. My wife didnt even want to look at one. After a test drive, she liked it more than the Fit or Versa. After 4 weeks and 1500 miles, Im averaging 37 mpg, that includes some 80+mph freeway driving and steep mountain driving. The power is very adequate. The quality and resale are better than a Versa. The price was significantly lower than a Fit. The Korean makes are in this price range but arent even in this league when it comes to resale.

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  Super Little Car - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Toyota Fan - August 12 - 10:00 am

  We bought this car as a commuter as my husband drives 80 miles round trip daily. We have almost 34,000 miles on it and get 43-44 mpg on the highway consistently, driving at 65 mph. This car is fun to drive, corners nicely, accelerates quickly, and is amazingly quiet for a small car. I was a little antsy about safety in such a small car, until my husband hit a deer the other night at 55 mph and sustained no damage to the frame or engine compartment, nor to himself I am happy to say! We havent experienced any problems at all with our Yaris, and plan to keep this car for a long time to come.

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  Excellent choice - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Blaze - August 2 - 8:03 am

  I love this car, both inside and out. I am getting 35 mpg on average and I think this number will go up after the winter is over. This car has everything I need and is a great commuter vehicle. It is roomy inside, I had two snowboards and some other equipment in the back with the back seats folded down and another person on the passenger side, no problem at all.

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  Echo Lovers Come On Over - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Carol - July 27 - 2:23 am

  I owned a Toyota Echo, and drove it for 8 years with excellent satisfaction. I was hoping to drive it 8 more but was hit by another vehicle running a red light. Even so it handled beautifully and stayed upright. I searched to replace it and couldnt find another Echo. I looked for the closest thing..a 2009 Toyota Yaris. I love it. I recommend it. Gas mileage highway miles about 43 mpg. Plenty of pep and handles well. Try it, youll like it:)

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  Finally got one with a cruise control - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By daf62757 - July 2 - 4:46 am

  My daughter bought a 2007 Yaris and I fell in love with her car. I would have bought one much earlier, but they didnt come with a cruise control. Finally, the liftback came with a cruise control and I bought one. The ride is great. I drive from Indy to Chicago every week and have gotten 34 MPG in mixed driving. This is a fun car to drive and has a really smooth ride. It isnt a Lexus so you have some tradeoff, but overall, great value for the money and since it is a Toyota, I know it will last a long, long time!

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  2 yrs review - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By hborgaonkar - June 6 - 8:13 am

  after 2 yrs and 29000 miles the car has been a great commuter car. I consistently get 36-38 on my 56 mile daily commute. It did great in a very snowy minnesota winter with snow tires. I am happy with this $14k vehicle that has great value.

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  Best car Ive ever purchased - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Jim Bob - May 1 - 4:56 pm

  My wife owns a 2008 Ford Fusion and my Yaris rides as comfortable as the Fusion,with better gas mileage. Am extremely happy with my Yaris.We call it the "scooter pooter".

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  Nice Little Car - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By obsessed2 - April 26 - 3:53 am

  I bought this car for my wife on our 19th wedding anniversary and almost a year later am completely satisfied. Contrary to Edmunds review, this car has very good pickup with an automatic transmission. It offers all options including power windows, locks, and mirrors, as well as a security system that automatically locks the doors after about 30 seconds. The gas mileage is a huge plus. I average around 40 mpg during normal every day driving. The center display takes some time to get used to but after a while is no problem and actually feels well placed. 15 inch tires makes it handle extremely well. Overall, this is one nice little car when upgraded with available options.

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  Go Get One - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Coach Rob - March 25 - 9:33 am

  So far so Good! Very impressive pep for such a small car. Runs smooth at 80 or at 18mph. Also this little car turns on a dime! Really fun to drive! Reasonably quiet ride on decent road surfaces. A tiny bit more roady and harsh on bumps but what do you expect on a small wheel base car. Love the center dash display (except) the fuel gauge, odometer and accessory lights such as engine temp and light on indicators. Should be enlarged by at least one font size. It would be a bad thing if your engine over heat light comes on but the darn indicator bulb is so tiny that you never see it. Love the over-all appearance of the Yaris over anything else out their in this same size class of car.