2016 Toyota Yaris review
Toyota Yaris highlights
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Pros
- Many standard features
- Roomy back seat
- User-friendly tech interface
Cons
- No telescoping steering wheel
- Outdated four-speed automatic transmission
Mileage (EPA estimate)
30 city, 36 highway, 32 combined
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Sporty hatchback sedan
The 2016 Toyota Yaris, a subcompact hatchback sedan, is focused on maneuverability and practicality. With the Toyota legacy of well-built vehicles, it's easy to let go of any worries and simply have fun driving this car. Relatively unchanged from the previous model year, the 2016 Yaris is powered by a 1.5L, four-cylinder engine that produces 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. There are two transmissions available, a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. Smooth driving and steady around turns, the 2016 Yaris will get you where you need to go in fuel-sipping style.
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5 reasons to buy the 2016 Toyota Yaris
1. Modern tech options
The 2016 Toyota Yaris comes with Toyota's Entune® digital interface as standard equipment. Entune includes a 6.1-inch touchscreen, HD radio, Bluetooth® phone and audio connectivity, and a USB port. There's also available remote keyless entry.
2. Driver assistance features
You'll find all the driver assistance features you'd expect in the 2016 Toyota Yaris. There are anti-lock brakes, traction and stability control, and active front head restraints. There are also nine standard airbags in the cabin.
3. Ample passenger space
The 2016 Toyota Yaris is roomy enough for adults to be comfortable riding in either the front or the back seats. In the front seat, you'll enjoy headroom of 39.6 inches and legroom spanning 40.6 inches. In the rear, dimensions are similar with headroom of 37.6 inches and legroom of 33.3 inches.
4. Cargo storage abounds
A hatchback is great for carting your cargo, and the 2016 Toyota Yaris is ready. In the two-door version, you'll find 15.3 cu-ft of cargo space — 15.6 cu-ft in the four-door. You can also fold down the rear seats to create more space for storing luggage, groceries, or other items.
5. Solid gas mileage
If you're interested in a subcompact hatchback, it may be because you want good gas mileage. And the 2016 Toyota Yaris can deliver. The EPA estimates fuel economy of 33 mpg combined for the manual transmission, including 30 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. The automatic transmission is only slightly lower, at 32 mpg combined, breaking down to 30 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway.
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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.
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L 2WD 2D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Entune
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- 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
155.5"
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
2016 Toyota Yaris FAQ
The 2016 Toyota Yaris is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- L : 30 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- LE : 30 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- SE : 30 MPG City and 37 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
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