2015 Toyota Yaris review

1. Long list of standard features

You'll love the long feature list on every trim of the 2015 Toyota Yaris. Base L models have air conditioning, Bluetooth^® phone and audio connectivity, and the Entune^™ in-car entertainment system, which includes a six-speaker sound system and a 6.1-inch touchscreen interface. The LE trim adds features like cruise control and power side mirrors, and the top SE trim includes a leather-trimmed steering wheel and enhanced cloth upholstery. Whichever trim you choose, you won't feel shortchanged with the 2015 Yaris.

2. Frugal engine

All 2015 Toyota Yaris models have a 106-hp 1.5L four-cylinder engine paired with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. That's more than enough zip to get you around town. Best of all, you won't have to make as many trips to the pump in the process. When paired with the standard five-speed manual transmission, the 2015 Yaris gets an EPA-estimated 33 mpg combined—30 mpg in the city and an impressive 36 mpg on the highway.

3. Bigger on the inside

If you're concerned that a subcompact car means a tight squeeze to fit everyone inside, rest assured that the 2015 Toyota Yaris has you and your passengers covered. The Yaris can seat five people inside, and a total of 84.4 cu-ft of passenger volume means everyone will have room to stretch out—especially with 40.6 inches of front-seat legroom and 33.3 inches of rear-seat legroom. Plus, there are two LATCH connectors for child seats on the outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats.

4. Sporty handling

The 2015 Toyota Yaris is a great example of how "small and practical" doesn't mean "boring"—far from it. 106 hp in a small package like this is more than enough to put a smile on your face. If you want maximum fun, the premium SE trim offers sporty upgrades like a rear spoiler, sport suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and sporty fabric-trimmed front seats. All of this makes the 2015 Yaris the ideal car to spice up the morning commute and tempt you into taking the long way home.

5. Practical and versatile trunk

The 2015 Toyota Yaris offers a deceptively generous amount of storage space inside its subcompact body. You'll have a total of 15 cu-ft of luggage volume behind the rear seats, which is more than enough for everyday supplies. When you need more space for a large grocery shopping trip, all 2015 Yaris models have 60/40 split-folding rear seats as standard. Couple that with a wide rear opening for ease of loading, and you've got a super versatile subcompact.