2012 Toyota Yaris — Overview

Overall 5.0

Overall Performance and Design 3.0

Reliability 4.0

Ratings data for all styles and trim levels a particular model family are when calculating the model’s Power Circle Rating.

What’s New for 2012:

— of sedan body style

Complete exterior redesign of lengthens the 2012 Toyota by 3 inches and reduces height by 0.6

— Extra sound-absorbing and materials to reduce ride

— New 3-spoke steering with thicker grip and shape

— Instrument moved away from of dash to traditional position

Standard tire size to 15 inches

Exterior Features

The Toyota Yaris is offered in trims, with the entry-level L and LE editions available either as a liftback or 5-door liftback. The SE is only available as a 5-door.

Interior Features

The longer, profile of the 2012 Toyota has increased cargo room, room, and passenger volume. The version also features front seats than the model. Standard amenities 6 cupholders, storage cover for the area, and full audio

Optional Features

The top two trim levels—LE and SE—also HD radio, 6 speakers, and Bluetooth technology. The SE includes smoke-color multi-reflector halogen headlamps, fog lamps and color-keyed touches, as underbody spoilers.

Under the

All versions of the 2012 Toyota are powered by a 1.5-liter, 16-valve engine rated at 106 horsepower is mated to either a 5-speed transmission or a 4-speed electronically automatic transmission.

Fuel Economy

EPA fuel-economy for the 2012 Toyota Yaris

— Yaris with transmission: 30/38/33 mpg (city/highway/combined)

Yaris with automatic 30/35/32 mpg

Safety

Standard features of note on the 2012 Yaris include 9 standard air and a package of driving-assist features, as traction control.

To date, the Highway Traffic Safety (NHTSA) has not conducted tests on the Yaris. In tests conducted by the Institute for Highway Safety the Yaris 5-door model a «»»»Good»»»» rating—the Institute’s front-, side-, rollover-, and protection and a «»»»Top Safety designation. The IIHS has not tested the liftback.

Available Trims for the 2012 Yaris Liftback

Interesting

• 2012 Toyota Yaris Liftback Review :: Northern Gazette
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