The Toyota Yaris, along with the Nissan Versa and Scion xD, top the list of the cheapest cars to drive. All of these cars cost around $15,000 or less, are relatively cheap to insure and maintain, and get no less than 30 mpg in combined fuel efficiency.
The 2009 Toyota Yaris Liftback model rides on a very short, 96.9-inch wheelbase and is one of the shortest new vehicles, at about 150 inches long. It's ideal as a commuter that can fit into the tightest parking spots, yet handle longer trips when the need arises. The sedan is nearly two feet longer and has. (TheCarConnection).
The front-wheel drive Yaris is available as a hatchback (three-door or five-door) or a four-door sedan; all are offered in either Base or S trim. The Yaris is powered by a 106 horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The five-door hatchback comes equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission. The three-door hatchback and sedan come standard with a five-speed manual transmission; the four-speed automatic is optional. The hatchback and sedan were designed separately and have subtle interior and exterior differences but have similar standard content. (AOL Autos.)
ProsVery fuel-efficient, comfortable ride, handsome interior, multiple body styles, hatchback's available multifunction rear seat.
ConsAcceleration-sapping automatic transmission, awkward seating position, centrally placed gauges. (Edmunds.com)

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