Just introduced last year, the new Yaris Sedan is essentially identical to last year's model. It is a carryover from 2007. It manages to combine a roomy interior, with decent performance and a fuel efficient engine. Plus, the new Yaris still won't cost you too much.

The 2008 Yaris is a 3- or 4-door, 5-passenger family coupe, or family sedan, available in 8 trims, ranging from the Lift back 5-Spd MT to the Sedan S 4-Spd AT.

"The Liftback 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 1.5-liter, I4, 106-horsepower engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Sedan S 4-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 1.5-liter, I4, 106-horsepower engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 35-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard." The Yaris is a budget car, so performance expectations shouldn't be those of a sport sedan.

Yaris’ exterior auto body parts design makes a very expressive statement. Though, the entire exterior appears in only one color, it is highlighted by its large halogen headlamps, a creased hood and T-shaped front grille. Standard models are just basic, with 14-inch steel wheels, intermittent windshield wipers and an antenna located on the roof. While the Remote keyless entry, fog lamps and rear spoilers are offered as a purchase option.

Its interior is well designed and practical. Although at one point, reviewers have a negative comment about the front instrument panel. The driver has to look up and to the right to scan the gauges, which simply takes too long. It will certainly pull the drivers eyes away from the road. But Toyota says that one does get used to it pretty quickly and need not to look at the panel to take control of it.

The Toyota Yaris' lift back and sedan have an available option for an AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability. The player also features an LCD display screen. Music lovers will definitely enjoy staying in this car.

The sound system will no way be neglected in this car. It features XM radio, am/fm, CD player, MP3 capability, input jack and six speakers, the audio is truly outstanding.

Its safety features include driver- and front-passenger air bags as well as an Advanced Airbag

With this features, any budget minded person will be truly satisfied.