Overview & Reviews
Introduced last year, the affordable 2008 Toyota Yaris adds a sporty three-door "S" hatchback to its lineup, which shares features like 15-inch wheels, front and rear spoilers, CD/MP3 player and other upgrades with its S sedan counterpart.
- Acceleration-sapping automatic transmission, awkward seating position, centrally placed gauges.
User Reviews:
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An excellent little commuter car. - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Chris from MI - December 4 - 9:46 pmIve owned my Yaris liftback for about a week now. Just finished my first tank of gas and got 38 mpg. That is a combination of city and highway. I spent a lot of time researching all the options, including the Civic, Fit, Aveo, and Scion xD. I was mostly looking for a second vehicle that was affordable, reliable, and got exceptional gas mileage. The Yaris, I believe, provides the best combination of these things. Just like every other Yaris, it is made in Japan.
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Best in Class - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Scotty - November 23 - 7:26 pmThe yaris is the best car in compact class period! Great gas mileage (best non-hybrid gas mileage), toyota reliability, quality and refinement. Turns on a dime (35 ft. shortest turing radius), has electric power steering. Compare and drive others in class like i did and you will buy!
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Love This Car! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Lisa - November 20 - 8:33 amI carefully researched this vehicle, comparing consumer reviews, cost, safety, and insurance premiums for the Yaris, Fit and Aveo. The Yaris won "hands-down" and was worth the one month wait for my vehicle. My Yaris is replacing our Ford Escape in my daily commute. I am now driving twice as far on 1/2 the price of gas. There is also plenty of interior space with the versatile seating capability. I packed the car for a trip "north" with golf clubs, gym bags, bike rack, dog and kennel. There was plenty of room to spare.
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Super amazing! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By aLeXaNdRa - October 31 - 12:20 pmI saw this car and I immediately fell in love with it just because of the looks. I got online and I saw how amazing the gas mileage is. I get around 38 MPG. Its a very comfortable car, so fun to drive. Great for the economy and handles like a dream. You can fit into any spot in a parking lot, and I have had it for about 4 months and its still perfect. I have had no problems with it. Its very roomy, not how you would think because its a small car. I just test drove it and then I knew that I was hooked.
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Absolutely the BEST MPG! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Aviator - September 29 - 1:33 amIn 75 to 85 mph on the freeway and a/c on I consistently get 41 to 43+ mpg!! And this is an auto transmission. The very best was two weeks ago in Yellowstone National park. We fueled up in Jackson Hole WY and drove to Moran junction and entered the park and later that night arrived to West Yellowstone Montana. Our speed was between 30 and 50 mph and our mileage was 60.11 mpg!! No a/c, lower speed obviously contributed to the mpg. Three other vehicles in our party and we double checked all of the figures. Before you doubt, please know that I am a pilot and do know how to calculate mpg and a whole lot more. If you want reliability and mpg, go buy the car. You will not regret!
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Best Car Yet - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By dsutt - September 28 - 11:43 pmI am very please with my Yaris. It is a manual tranny, and like others have said, get the manual if you want to make the car fun to drive. Mileage is awesome. I get 47 MPG in the warm season. It drops to about 41 in the winter. I do not baby the car to get that MPG. I accelerate to keep up with others, and usually drive +7 to 10 MPH over the limit. The brakes are solid, the electronic steering is solid, the suspension does not roll when taking corners at 30 MPH! The radio sounds great, the lights are very bright...I cant really find a fault with the car. The one thing that could be better are the front seats. My lower back tends to sink into the backrest too far.
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YAR FOR KAR!!!! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Karla - September 20 - 4:20 amI am so happy with this car!!! There are tons of compartments for storage, and 5 cupholders! There is no front seat console unfortunately, but I found a website where I can get an aftermarket one that will fit my little car. I got the hatchback SPORT edition, and although that wasnt what I initially set out for, Im so glad I got it! Its so fun, and people are always smiling at it and saying things like "sweet"! The hatchback is great for a single person like me, or just a couple, but if you have kids, the hatchback really isnt as practical as the sedan would be. This car has a lot of pick-up and power, it can climb steep hills with the best of them, especially with that 3rd gear.
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Much more than I thought - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Chuck - September 13 - 8:00 amBought the four-door hatchback, 5-speed (Mexico). Ordered the "base model" - got 15 inch tires, CD, ABS brakes, A/C, Tach, rear window wiper; which seems more than the base model in the US. I wanted to buy American made but could NOT beat price, quality, economy. Broke- in on Mexico-Florida-Michigan-Mexico trip. At 65 mph I averaged 39 mpg. Replaced back seat with carpeted 3/4 inch plywood, so its a mini-minivan: the hatch and back doors are a dream for access. I really baby it around town and love its eye-catching good looks. It is FUN to drive; stable, peppy, stylish. I didnt think Id enjoy it as much as I do. It is satisfying, even after over one year.
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Love the Yaris - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Robert - August 18 - 8:03 amI bought the absolutely red hatchback. I love the car. Great gas mileage, fun to drive. Everyone asks me if its a hybrid. Great for city driving.
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Ya, I have a Yaris and I love it!! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
By Minnesota - August 13 - 1:30 amI am really happy with the gas mileage about 40. For the price and all its good deal. The defrost is not the best. The ride is nice it is an economy car not a luxury car. The cup holders could be better along with the arm rest for the driver. Is not a great winter car. I have not had much snow yet through so so far its been good; it is low to the ground.
