2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Reviews & Ratings

2009 Toyota Yaris
2009 Toyota Yaris
MSRP $12,205 - $15,880
Invoice: $11,473 - $14,925
10 Trims Available
OVERALL
6.2
out of 10
Expert Reviews

2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Review from JD Power

Performance and DesignRating
Overall Performance and Design2.5/5
Performance3.5/5
Comfort2.5/5
Features and Instrument Panel2/5
Style2.5/5
Initial QualityRating
Overall IQS2.5/5
Overall Quality Mechanical3/5
Powertrain Quality Mechanical3/5
Body Interior Quality Mechanical4/5
Features Accessories Quality Mechanical2.5/5
Overall Quality Design2.5/5
Powertrain Quality Design2/5
Body Interior Quality Design2.5/5
Features Accessories Quality Design3/5

2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Review from Edmunds.com

Edmunds.comN/A
Overall Rating

What Edmunds.com says...

The 2009 Toyota Yaris boasts a variety of body styles and a solid track record for reliability, but there are better choices for an economy car.

Pros

Very fuel-efficient, comfortable ride, handsome interior, multiple body styles, hatchback's available multifunction rear seat.

Cons

Acceleration-sapping automatic transmission, awkward seating position, centrally placed gauges.

What's new

For 2009, the Toyota Yaris becomes safer via standard side curtain airbags and antilock brakes. This year also brings a new addition to the lineup: a four-door hatchback.

2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Review from Cars.com

Cars.com Overall4.8/5
Consumer Rating

New & Noteable

  • Stubby design, miniscule overhangs
  • New four-door hatchback
  • Standard antilock brakes

Pros

  • Lowest-priced Toyota
  • Side curtain, side-impact airbags available
  • Rear seat slides fore and aft

Cons

  • Center-mounted instrument cluster

Owner Ratings

Overall4.8/5
Comfort4.8/5
Performance4.3/5
Handling4.5/5
Exterior Styling4.5/5
Interior Design4.3/5
Features4.3/5
Value for the Money5/5
Reliability5/5

2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Review from Car and Driver

5/10
Consumer Appeal
2/10
Enthusiast Rating

Highs

Good dollar-per-mile-per-gallon ratio, can be nicely equipped with amenities.

Lows

Vague controls, center gauge cluster, need to abuse it to keep pace with traffic.

What's New: Introduced for 2007, the '09 gets anti-lock brakes and four more airbags as standard.
 
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