Whether you’re looking for a subcompact sedan or hatchback, the 2020 Toyota Yaris is a solid choice! The Yaris handles well on the road, has a comfortable interior, and gets great gas mileage. Let’s look at four features that make this sporty car so appealing!
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Solid Powertrain
The sedan version of the Yaris offers three trims, the L, LR, and XLE, while the hatchback version has two trims, the LE and XLE. All trim levels feature a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower with 103 pound-feet of torque. The L and LE trim levels pair the 1.5-liter engine to a six-speed manual transmission, while the XLE trim pairs it with a six-speed automatic transmission.
The Yaris has front-wheel drive which helps reduce the overall weight of the car and increases fuel economy. Because the engine sits directly over the front wheels, the Yaris has great traction on slippery or uneven terrain. Gas mileage for the L and LE trims is about 30 mpg in the city and 39 mpg on the highway, and the XLE trim gets about 32 mpg in the city and about 40 mpg when highway driving.
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Modern Interior
Both the four-door sedan and the five-door hatchback have seating for five. With 86.7 cubic feet of total passenger volume, everyone will have plenty of room and feel comfortable. You’ll also have loads of space for luggage or cargo, as the sedan has 14 cubic feet of cargo space and the hatchback has 16 cubic feet of cargo space. The infotainment system is user-friendly and comes standard with a 7-inch touch screen, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, six-speakers, and an auxiliary audio input jack. Available options include SiriusXM satellite radio and two USB ports.
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Handles Well
Because the Yaris only weighs 2,400 pounds, it handles well and reacts quickly. You’ll experience a soft ride due to the torsion-beam rear axle that is attached to the rear wheels. Under load, the beam twists slightly to help stabilize the vehicle, and during side-to-side movement, the torsion beam remains rigid which helps to prevent the car from rolling. The six-speed manual transmission makes driving the Yaris interactive, while the six-speed automatic transmission makes shifting seamless.
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Driver-Assist and Safety Features
Standard on the 2020 Yaris is the Toyota Safety Sense System which includes dynamic stability control, traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, and anti-lock brakes. For more safety features, the Yaris comes with the Toyota pre-collision system. The system uses an in-vehicle camera that has a laser to create a low-speed forward-collision warning system. The brake-assist system automatically applies the brakes if it detects the driver isn’t slowing down enough or braking sufficiently. Other safety features include six airbags, three-point seatbelts for all seating positions, LATCH anchors on outboard rear seats, and a tire pressure monitoring system.
The 2020 Toyota Yaris is an attractive car for those looking for an affordable and reliable vehicle. If you want to learn more about the 2020 Toyota Yaris or take one for a test drive, stop by Fox Toyota of El Paso today!
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