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Note: This performance review was created when the 2017 Toyota Yaris iA was new.
Performance: | 8.0 |
The 2017 Toyota Yaris iA (previously known as the Scion iA) delivers agile handling and communicative steering that make it fun to drive. The iA is based on the Mazda2 (now sold overseas), and most automotive critics agree it’s one of the most entertaining cars in its class. The iA's fuel economy is outstanding, though it does lack the engine power needed for quick acceleration and highway passing.
The 2017 Toyota Yaris iA is powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that delivers 106 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive are standard. A six-speed automatic is available. The Yaris iA can deliver an EPA-estimated 32 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway with the automatic transmission, which is excellent for the class.
The Yaris iA offers adequate power for cruising in the city, though it feels sluggish when getting up to highway speeds or climbing steep hills. The manual transmission serves up clean, slick gear shifts. The automatic transmission shifts promptly and smoothly.
The Toyota Yaris iA offers a great balance of agility and cornering prowess, yet it still provides a comfortable ride. That’s not something that you’ll find in many of the iA’s subcompact car rivals. The steering wheel provides good feedback and the brakes stop the car with command.
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