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15
Dec
08

2009 Toyota Yaris overview

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The Toyota Yaris is one of the most efficient fuel cars in the market today. It gives users a pleasant drive and has good storage capacity, not forgetting to reinforce Toyota’s reputation of quality. However, it does not match the upscale design features or performance of other hatchbacks and small cars.

As Toyota’s smallest car, the 2009 Toyota Yaris is obtainable as a 2 or 4-door hatchback or a sedan with 4 doors. Some of the safety features incorporated in the car include curtain side airbags, ABS, and front side airbags.

You will find value in the Toyota Yaris reviews. For one, its $15,000 price tag and fuel economy will draw you as it rivals many hybrid cars. This is a car that caters to those who want to minimize on the current inflationary skyrocketing gas prices in the market. Since the summer of 2007, there has been an increase in car sales of the 2009 Toyota Yaris by up to 20.5 percent. This is a confirmation that shoppers are aware of the rewards that come with this car.

The Toyota Yaris absorbs rougher pavement and bumps well and better than most of its competitors. It is also generally stable at highway speeds. Its steering is nicely weighted and its tidy turning radius comes in handy in tight maneuvers. It has good stopping control and also contains the standards ABS.

When we consider the controls, the 2009 Toyota Yaris reviews show indicate the car has the instrument cluster mounted at the center of the dashboard, not in front of the driver. The climate controls are simple and easy to use. The audio system displays have also been upgraded. The Yaris upholstery is synthetic and the interior panels are made of hollow plastic. The interior is exquisite, making it impressive at its price level. You will be impressed by the Toyota Yaris, with its extra features like remote keyless entry, power windows, mirrors and locks.

The Yaris is one of the best hatchbacks to come from Toyota.

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10
Oct
08

Toyota Rav4 2009, popular SUV is back

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The Toyota RAV4 has been grabbing attention since its debut back in the 1990’s. Today’s RAV4 is almost unrecognizable, compared to its earliest ancestors. Much in the way that Honda has changed their CR-V to match today’s market demands, the RAV4 has been completely remodeled for the new model year. Engines, transmission pairings and body panels have been revamped (along with the price); let’s take a look at what the new ride is all about.

The new Toyota RAV4 offers two different engines and three trim levels. You’ll find Base models, Sports models and the Limited Series rolling onto dealer lots in September 2008. The base model offers a 2.5-liter engine. This 4-cylinder provides 179 horsepower, with decent fuel mileage. The two-wheel drive versions can product 28 mpg on the highway with 22 mpg in the city. The 4-wheel drive version offers 27 mpg on the highway and 21 in the city. The 1 mpg difference is probably not enough to sway diehard 4×4 fans.

The upgraded models come with a 3.5-liter V6 engine. This produces 269 horsepower, with a mpg rating of 27 highway and 19 city. The 4×4 model offers the same 1 mpg reduction between city and highway driving as the smaller engine. That means that even drivers who want off-road capabilities can still realize fuel savings. [Read more →]

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