Toyota Yaris 
There are plenty of changes in store for the Yaris, Toyota’s popular sub-compact, this year. The designers updated the front and tail ends, as well as the dashboard. On the other hand, the engine hasn’t changed one bit. It’s still a 1.5L four-cylinder with 106 horsepower and 103 lbs.-ft. of torque. Modifications to the chassis helped make the car more rigid and reduce noise levels in the passenger compartment. The Yaris comes in three- and five-door versions.
Pros
- Well-known reliability
- Reasonable fuel consumption (Yaris)
- More dynamic styling
- Good resale value
- Prius C very fuel efficient
Cons
- Automatic four-speed only (Yaris)
- Modest performance
- High seats
- Sensitive to lateral winds
