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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  09 Yaris review - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Hoody - November 14 - 10:40 pm

  Picked this little thing up on a Sat night Dec 27th after testing it a couple days. I found it to be fun to drive and has a peepy little 1.5, it did 70 on the interstate with no sweat. I bought it mainly for the wife for a local run about, replacing the 92 Chrysler T&C which was getting to be a pain. I like pretty much everything about it right now, it has all the stuff it needs.

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  Great car - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By John - August 9 - 10:43 am

  Ive been driving it around town and on the expressway. Its 100x better than the new Beetle I traded for it.

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  I luv my Yaris ! - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Nilda Gutierrez - August 6 - 9:43 pm

  I love my new Yaris, 5 door, white hatchback, I absolutely love it, it looks like a cute little toy, it runs awesome, the storage inside the car is awesome, cup holders, the storage behind the steering wheel is great. The only thing I dont like is the lite on the dashboard, too loud. The room inside the vehicle is awesome, roomy for all, in the back is awesome two people fit awesome!

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  I would buy 2 more today! - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Steve - March 22 - 1:36 am

  Over age 45 driver. I drive 70 miles a day rt. WOW-what a fun car to drive. Getting 34+mpg on mixed highway and city driving weeks after about 1500 mile break in period. Getting 40.4 mpg on pure highway driving trips now! Car has plenty of get up and run! No car is perfect..but I promise you will enjoy this car

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  after 18 months - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By harshad - December 31 - 10:00 am

  After 18 months and 23,000 miles its been a smooth sailing so far. I get 36- 38 mpg in spring through fall and 35 in winter. all the cup holders and bins are plus. automatic transmission is slow but adequate for commute. hope its reliability is as good as my other toyotas.

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  Good for cheap transportation - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By John Drake - November 21 - 12:23 pm

  My 2003 Hyundai Accent 4dr got totaled in a rear end collision so I got a Yaris because it was the cheapest new car I could find. Its not a hot rod, but has good acceleration for around town and getting on the highway when I need to. Its roomier than it looks and at least for me, more comfortable than the Hyundai, and it feels more solid. Driving in daily stop and go traffic, Im getting 32mpg. The solid feel of the car combined with front and side airbags make me feel safe on the road in it. Handling is good and the car is a pleasure to drive. I hope the stories Ive heard about Toyota reliability are true, because I want to keep this car for a long time.

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  So far, awesome! - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By stephen portier - July 1 - 12:16 am

  I have only had this car four months and I already have 20,000 miles and nothing has gone wrong. I am in my car all day for about 175 miles on average and I have nothing to complain about. Sure its not the fastest thing in the world but who expected that? And everything else about it is perfect. Mine stays in a straight line for hours. Not to mention perfect gas mileage for not even being hybrid. I may not know everything but I love this car.

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  Driving fun!! - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Joe V. - April 6 - 8:30 am

  I traded my 2005 Corolla for the Yaris 2 door hatchback w/power package. My insurance decrease, my payment dropped significantly, and I get lots of oohs and ahhs from friends and colleagues. The car is extremely economical. Im getting a tad under 34 mpg around town: I have yet to do the highway, longer drive scenario. It is roomier than the Corolla was.... has more safety features, and is just fun to drive. Its a great second car backed by Toyota reliability!

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  Too Cute for Words - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By tempron - January 23 - 7:46 am

  Having weathered the past 3 years in an expensive German car lease (including $4.75 unleaded premium), I am a good example of the change in trend of consumer behavior. Bought my Yaris after a quick test drive and am in love with this cute little car. I obviously wanted (and needed) a car that was both inexpensive to own and operate, but also stylishly quirky and fun to drive.

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  Small Car, Big Performance - 2009 Toyota Yaris
  By Handymanron - January 21 - 2:53 am

  This small gas-sipping car is really a sleeper. It doesnt look fast, but considering it has only a 4 cyl. engine, it is QUICK. My wife and I both have marveled at how quickly youre doing more than the speed limit. Good thing we got cruise control!! Lots of legroom, more than a Corolla or an Accord. Headroom is a bit tight if youre over 6 tall. Just a fun, zippy little car with great gas mileage. Youll feel like youre driving a sports car.