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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  Great Purchase - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By Mike - November 5 - 9:56 am

  Considering the # of reviews I read before purchase, I feel it is my duty to pass on the word that Toyota has produced a real winner. Although, Im a very conservative driver, I am getting upwards of 800 kilometres on a single tank! The manual transmission is exceptionally smooth and seems to be a helpful tool during inclement weather. Exterior design is beautiful, perhaps a bit of a head turner, but the interior location of the centre mounted instrument cluster took some getting use to. I wish that cruise control was a factory option as I spend a lot of time on the highway. The car seemed so small when I took delivery, but now, vehicles like I use to drive, seem unnecessarily large.

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  Got to loooove my Yaris! - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By mcgoulkin - October 18 - 6:06 pm

  I love this car! Unbelievable gas mileage. You cannot get any better value for the money. I regularly get stopped by people who are curious about the car and I tell them all the same thing . . . BUY IT! I was a little concerned when I first bought it regarding the size. We are a family of four and we all fit easily and comfortably. Even for long trips. And at 40+ mpg we can actually afford long trips.

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  Exactly what I wanted - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By tacoma200 - October 13 - 7:16 pm

  I wanted a simple, reliable, comfortable, economical auto. The Yaris is perfect for the job. Great looks, Toyota dependability, excellent fuel economy and I think it handles well. Im not comparing it to models with lots of options so my rating reflect this. I didnt want abs or electronic stability control (ESC). That doesnt take the place of a good driver.

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  This is a great car. - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By scb - October 8 - 5:40 pm

  I bought this car just over two weeks ago and wanted to write an initial review. I replaced a Honda Accord because I wanted something smaller for the city and because I wanted better gas mileage. I am really impressed with how safe I feel in this car. It is also very fun to drive - it wont win any drag races, but its perfect for me.

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  Another weekend road trip success - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By dadinfo - August 16 - 4:49 am

  Just did 400 miles I-70 Colorado mountains averaged 70 plus mph 39 to 40 miles per gallon!

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  08 Yaris, the future of cars - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By Chris - August 14 - 5:43 pm

  Ive had my 08 Yaris, 5 speed for a little over a year. I drive conservatively and average between 37-40 mpg. There is nothing fancy or luxurious about this car, and if you rely on your car to impress your fellow man, this is not for you. But, if your desire is to have affordable, economical, and reliable transportation, image be damned, then you want a Toyota Yaris. This car just keeps running, requiring only gasoline and the 5K mile routine maintenance (oil change, tire pressure check, etc. This is an excellent car and I heartily recommend it to anyone who asks. Buy this car, and you too will have a hard time keeping a straight face when passing the Escalade, Hummer saps.

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  Very smart purchase - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By LCPA - August 2 - 11:03 am

  I bought this car for fuel mileage and Im 100% satisfied. Mileage so far has been different every time. Lowest mileage so far was 31 mpg city. City with limited hwy has been around 34-36. My friend told me that I drive really hard but I told him its the cars fault, its hard not to not race around in it. So I tried easing up on my "hard driving" and my last mileage check came in at 42 mpg. Maybe he was right or maybe its just starting to get broken in. Either way the price of gas isnt controlling what I do or where I go like it does with some of my friends. What a great feeling to not have to spend half your paycheck whenever you jump behind the wheel.

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  MPG Like a Hybrid without the batteries. - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By John (Tucson) - July 31 - 9:26 am

  I got 43.5 MPG mixed city/freeway on my first tank after break-in, and this is the 4dr with automatic and running the A/C. Keep the tires properly inflated, drive gently, and youll save a lot on fuel. If only Detroit had the vision to compete with this car, they wouldnt be scambling to dump the huge SUVs. Toyota introduced the Prius eleven years ago, and Detroit is just now realizing that oil is a finite resource.

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  Why are all the web/print media wrong - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By Duncan - July 24 - 1:56 am

  I got my Yaris at the end of March 2008 and have calculated mileage on every tank of gas and the MPG on every tank has been between 35 and 40 MPG. I have never gotten below 35, and I dont use the most fuel efficient driving techniques. Why has every media review, including Edmunds.com stated that the fuel economy on this car is 31-32. This is a great car. You cannot find a better car, with better gas mileage at a better price. Thats it.

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  Fun 2008 Yaris "S" 2dr hatchback - 2008 Toyota Yaris
  By podred - June 16 - 1:16 pm

  What a great car! Mine is the "Sport Model" and has very comfortable sport seats (and Im 63") allow wheels, power pkg, rear spoiler, electric door locks & mirrors. The instrument cluster on the center of the dash is great, no looking down through the steering wheel. The hatchback design provides tremendous room for hauling things, with the split seats folded down. It has a high roof line which allows comfort for back seat passengers, truly a 4 person car. I have three other cars and purchased this because I wanted something with good mileage for city driving. Little did I know how smooth and fun this car would be, freeway driving returns 45 mpg and 39 mpg in the city.