2007 Toyota Yaris Review

Build Quality


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TO THE POINT What’s New? The Toyota Yaris is an all-new subcompact for 2007, replacing the Toyota Echo and complementing the Scion xA and xB models.s
Selling Points: Price, relatively spacious cabin, EPA-estimated fuel economy
Deal Breakers: Lack of engine grunt, low-grade materials, cupholder and gauge cluster design, ABS and side airbags are optional

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We’ve honestly been surprised by the questionable build quality of recent Toyota test cars. Our 2007 Yaris S showed improvement, yet there were still more issues than one expects from this brand. Among them were irregular gaps around the dash panels and glovebox, wide gaps where the dash met the A-pillar and the plastic sills joined the door frame, slight gap inconsistencies along the hood seams, and cupholder covers that didn’t sit flush when closed.