Toyota Yaris hatchback is as popular as it was in the 2010

Not all the small economy cars wear dull and uninspiring look. Take example of a 2010 Toyota Yaris hatchback Toronto that still looks stylish. It was noted for its daring look and some car experts even called it the small brother of the big Corolla. It comes in sedan and hatchback models and it was four-door hatchback that was called younger sibling of Corolla.

Used Toyota Yaris hatchback comes in three and five-door Liftback models. Standard equipment available in the hatchback models includes 14-inch steel wheels, air conditioning and intermittent windshield wipers. Highlights of hatchback include four-way-adjustable drive seat and a tilt steering wheel for added convenience of driving. And the hatchback models can be coupled with progressive packages.

The Convenience Package adds 60/40 slide/recline seats to increase cargo space. The package also includes satellite radio and a CD/MP3 audio system with an auxiliary audio jack.

The Power Package adds full power accessories like keyless entry to the convenience package.

The Sports Package adds maximum features to hatchback models. It includes power package and features 15-inch wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel, sport seat and a shift knob. It also has iPod integration.

In addition to the progressive packages, 2010 Toyota in Toronto also has some standalone features like 15-inch alloy wheels, cruise control and fog lights.

Hatchback engine

2010 Toyota Yaris is a front-wheel-drive powered by a 1.5L inline-4 engine. It puts 106 hp and 103 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is the standard transmission and a four-speed automatic transmission is provided as an option. On auto transmission, Yaris can easily rush from 0-60 mph in 10.7 seconds.

The strongest point of 2010 Yaris is class leading fuel economy. A fully equipped 2010 Yaris with manual transmission gives a mileage of 32 mpg combined that is 29/36 on city/highway traffic. But on automatic transmission the combined mileage dips to 31 mpg and the city/highway mileage reduces to 29/25.

Safety features

Here the 2010 Toyota Yaris hatchback Toronto scores higher than its competitors. Few people know that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded the highest score “Good” to the Yaris. It got five stars for driver protection and received four stars for passenger protection. Standard safety features available in 2010 Yaris include side curtain bags and antilock and traction and stability control. It not only has a powerful engine but it also has superb safety features that make it more reliable than others.

Yaris hatchback is a class apart

2010 Yaris comes in sedan and hatchback models and latter has certain advantages over former. Hatchback model has three glove boxes and a center stack that becomes narrower towards the center. Luggage space available in hatchback is 10 cubic feet but it increases up to 25.7 cubic feet on lowering rear seats.

This car feels light on city driving and with quick steering parking the car and negotiating way between heavy traffic a breeze. Also 1.5L engine generates enough horse power needed for smooth driving on open highways.

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