Standard features on all Yaris models include daytime running lights, intermittent wipers, a 4-speaker CD/MP3 player with iPod input, tilt steering wheel with audio controls, power locks, air conditioning, anti-lock brakes and stability control. Nine air bags, including front-seat, side-curtain and a driver's knee airbag, are also included. An efficiency-enhancing trip computer is included in the instrumentation that will show instant fuel economy and an "ECO driving indicator" to show drivers how well they're doing. The 5-door model gets a rear wiper standard as well.
The Yaris may be diminutive, but it doesn't sacrifice comfort or interior space. Its 85 cubic-feet of passenger volume and 15 cubic-feet of cargo space mean it's comfortable enough for up to five passengers and their stuff. The short 99-inch wheelbase means a tight turning circle of just 31 feet. Suspension is courtesy a MacPherson strut-type front and torsion-beam rear setup tuned for good ride comfort, while electric-assist power steering maximizes efficiency as well as improving parking-lot maneuverability.
In addition to the standard equipment, the LE model adds power-adjustable mirrors, an upgraded six-speaker stereo with HD radio, and Bluetooth. Upgraded front seats, a split-folding rear seat, and steering wheel audio controls are also included, as is remote keyless entry.
The 5-door SE model gets 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, fog lamps, a mesh grille, cruise control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter.
Standard advanced safety features on all Yaris trims include Sense-C, which features a lane departure warning system, a pre-collision system and automatic high beams.