2007 Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is brand new for 2007, having replaced the short-lived Toyota Echo as the company's sub-compact, entry-level car. The 2007 Toyota Yaris, however, offers much more personality than the Echo did.

The 2007 Toyota Yaris is available in three trim levels: the base sedan, the S sedan and the Liftback. With its cute, snub-nosed appearance, center-mounted gauges and extra interior compartments, the Liftback is getting the most attention. The sedan is a little less cute and a little more sporty-looking, with a more refined interior, featuring amenities such as illuminated gauges and height-adjustable front seats. The S sedan includes an MP3 player hookup on the AM/FM/CD stereo, lower body skirting and 15-inch wheels. All three come with a 106-horsepower 1.5-liter engine and are available with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.

Drivers love the appearance, affordability and value of the 2007 Toyota Yaris, which gets up to 40 mpg on the highway. They also report that the 2007 Toyota Yaris is surprisingly fun to drive for an entry-level car, offers plenty of interior space. Many users do not like the unusual placement of the gauges and find that some of the compartments are difficult to reach from the driver's seat. Drivers have also complained that the 2007 Yaris can be a little noisy.