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Toyota Yaris

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 75% Detailed ratings

Price $13,995 – $20,800 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.4 – 7.0 L/100km

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The Yaris stays the course with few changes for 2011. It has earned a reputation for reasonable fuel consumption and reassuring reliability. The Yaris sedan is almost as big as the Corolla, while the hatchback is a true sub-compact. A petite 16-valve four-cylinder engine motors the various models. The more expensive RS has a few extra features for sportier flair. A great city car!

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Driving	7/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	7/10
Reliability	10/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	6/10

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Electrical
November 24, 2021
Airbag
January 9, 2018

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