2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback S 3-door

In many ways, the 2009 Toyota Hatchback S 3-door seems like the ideal trim for this model – compact, efficient, and stylish. It shares a drivetrain, mileage, and safety features with the non-sport 3-door, but adds many features to that base. The exterior gets body-color front and rear under-bumper spoilers, side rocker panels, and a rear spoiler; integrated front foglamps; a rear window wiper; and 15-inch steel wheels with P185/60R15 tires and full wheel covers. Interior additions include an AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3/WMA playback capability, iPod interface, CD text display, and an auxiliary input jack; amber-illuminated Optitron speedometer and tachometer; leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob; heavy-duty electric rear window defroster; and front seats with a unique sport fabric.

By Tim O'Sullivan