2012 Toyota Yaris review
Toyota Yaris highlights
Customer rating
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Pros
- Thrifty performance
- Good handling
- Simple yet stylish interior
Cons
- Limited cargo capacity
- Tilt-only steering wheel limits driving comfort
Mileage (EPA estimate)
30 city, 35 highway, 32 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Toyota Yaris?
- The Yaris is available in a variety of new trims, including the L, LE, and SE.
- Yaris trims have been upgraded with Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Windows, Smart Key, AM/FM Stereo, Auxiliary Audio Input, CD Audio, Bluetooth Technology, Satellite Radio Ready, Blu-ray Video System, Rear Spoiler, and Alloy Wheels as standard equipment this year.
5 reasons to buy the 2012 Toyota Yaris
1. Surprisingly spacious
Don't let the size of the 2012 Toyota Yaris trick you into thinking this subcompact car doesn't have the room you need for everyday life. You'll be happy to learn there's comfortable seating for five passengers inside. That's an impressive 84.4 cu-ft of passenger volume in a small package. When you fold the second-row seats, there's 15.3 cu-ft of cargo space—plenty for daily life. The 2012 Yaris proves that big things can come in small packages.
2. Go farther between fill-ups
Powered by a peppy 1.5L four-cylinder engine and a five-speed manual transmission, the 2012 Toyota Yaris makes the most of its 11-gallon fuel tank. The 2012 Yaris with a five-speed manual transmission gets an impressive EPA-estimated 30 mpg city and 36 mpg highway fuel economy.
3. Keeping it simple
There's something impressive about the simple, easy-to-use interior design of the 2012 Toyota Yaris. Despite the simplicity, you'll have everything you need, with features like a standard USB charge port and Bluetooth® connectivity (LE and higher trims). Large, brightly colored dials are easy to read at a glance and make a bold style statement. In the center, well-laid-out buttons make controlling the CD player or radio a breeze. The 2012 Yaris is proof that keeping it simple works.
4. Ideal for city living
If you're looking for a small and agile car for your city commute or getting around downtown, the 2012 Toyota Yaris might be your match. The peppy but smooth engine accelerates through traffic with ease. The flexible interior cargo space can adapt to grocery runs and day trips as well as picking up oversize items from the store. At just 153.7 inches long, the 2012 Yaris can also squeeze into tight parking spaces and small streets.
5. Well-equipped out of the gate
Packed with features and technology, the base-model 2012 Toyota Yaris L won't leave you feeling like you're missing out. You're getting all the basics and then some, like air conditioning, a CD player, an iPod® USB connection, and an auxiliary 12V power connection. A bright and colorful dashboard with an LCD information display gives you all the essential info at a glance.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Toyota Yaris an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Yaris 1st out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Toyota YarisToyota Yaris features and specs
L 2WD 2D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Rear Spoiler
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
106
Torque (ft-lbs)
103
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
11.1
Wheelbase
98.8"
Overall length
153.5"
Width
66.7"
Height
59.4"
Leg room
F 40.6"/R 33.3"
Head room
F 39.3"/R 37.6"
Front tires
P175/65HR15
Rear tires
P175/65HR15
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Toyota Yaris FAQ
The 2012 Toyota Yaris is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base : 30 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- L : 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- SE : 30 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- LE : 30 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
The Toyota Yaris received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Yaris as 0 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
The 2012 Toyota Yaris has received an average 4.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Toyota Yaris, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Toyota Yaris Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2012 Toyota Yaris:
- L
- LE
- SE
- Power Locks
- Smart Key
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