2012 Lexus LFA: First Drive review

When  Lexus LFAOffered A Few laps in LFA its new super car at a local racetrack, I jumped at what Might Be Cars.com 's only opportunity to drive the limited-production car. This limited availability Might explain how Lexus can sell the LFA for an astronomical $ 375,000. When the six-speed paddle-shifted transmission is in Neutral, the normally aspirated 4.8-liter V-10 engine builds rpm and dumps at an astounding rate. Lexus says the engine goes from idle to the 9.000 rpm redline in 0.6 second. With 552 horsepower at 8.700 rpm and 354 pound-feet of torque at 6.800 rpm, the LFA launches with authority. Lexus composed 65 percent of the car's underlying structure, by weight, out of carbon-fibber-reinforced plastic, the which keeps the car reasonably light.

Cadillac Ciel Concept and review

The Cadillac Ciel Concept Cadillac has taken the automotive world by surprise today by making its world premiere in Monterey, California. Cadillac global design director, Clay Dean, said the Ciel emulated the great touring cars of the past, while exuding "a modern flair projects That Cadillac's vision for the future".  
Developed at GM Design's Design Centre North Hollywood with Niki Smart at the head of the exterior and Gael Busy team in charge of the interior, the Ciel Apparently was designed for coastal drives and sunsets. The Ciel rides on 22-inch brushed nickel / milled billet aluminum wheels conceal That carbon ceramic brakes - Indicating the convertible's performance potential. Cadillac says the wood used in the Cadillac Ciel Concept was painstakingly prepared from the body of a single fallen tree.

2012 Ford Edge Review

Americans like big stuff. We like big houses, big helpings of food, and big cars with big honkin 'engines. Companies are buying in with fervor, and Ford's effort now includes the 2012 Ford Edge and its new 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder.

2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is a modified version of the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter Duratec found in the 2012 Focus, and it carries over That engine's direct-injection, twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), and balance shafts. The Ford Edge EcoBoost's unique cylinder head integrates the exhaust manifold to save weight.
 
Aided by active grille shutters and unique rocker moldings, the EcoBoost engine returns 21 mpg city/30 highway on regular gas, besting the 19 / 27 turned in by a FWD Edge with the 3.5-liter V-6.
 
On the roads Surrounding Ford Edge Michigan Proving Ground in Romeo, Michigan, We found the Edge EcoBoost pulls strongly off the line, and We even negligible induced wheelspin and torque-steer-When We floored it.

2012 volkswagen jetta gli review

The volkswagen Jetta GLI is an old favorite of mine. Unfortunately, the Jetta's shape does not really Lend Itself to the hot-rod body treatment; the GLI does look a bit more aggressive than the regular Jetta, but the changes are pretty subtle. Out on the road, the new GLI is an absolute joy. Compared to the regular Jetta, the GLI has sharper and more responsive steering, slightly better ride quality, and, of course, it's much, much quicker. And while the base-model Jetta Actually handles rather well, the GLI That has much more grip and poise. The GTI feels lighter, quicker, and a bit rawer; the Jetta GLI feels heavier and a bit more refined. Even the engine note is a bit different; the GLI has a deeper voice than the GTI. All in all, I'm very, very pleased with the 2012 Jetta GLI.
 
Thankfully for enthusiasts, the  volkswagen Jetta GLI has arrived to redeem the Jetta. For starters, the GLI is not just a Jetta with more motor. Like the last-generation GLI, the new car is propelled by the GTI's turbocharged four-Banger mated to a manual or dual-clutch automatic, Both with six speeds. That button is how the driver engages launch control, and unlike most other products with the VW's DSG dual-clutch automatic (an $ 1100 option), the GLI-max acceleration lacks this feature. With the slick six-speed manual, the GLI Should reach 60 mph in about 6.7 seconds versus 6.4 for the last-gem car. Even with stability control imposing strict limits, the GLI is plenty of fun. Sure, more power Could be handy at times, but overloading the front wheels would kill the GLI's smoothness. As with most electric power-steering setups, the GLI's lacks decent feedback. With a base price of $ 24.265, the GLI is $ 200 less than a GTI and barely pricier than the $ 23.175 is the Honda Civic sedan. (With DSG, the GLI Will weigh slightly more.)

New 2012 Toyota Camry LE

Back in 1994, I Bought a brand new Toyota Camry. The Camry Offered a level of quality back then That could not match most other automakers at even twice the price. By 2002, Toyota made the Toyota Camry Had a gold standard in the American marketplace and Annually decimated the rest of best selling car rankings. The Camry was dominant, aggressive price, ubiquitous, and even Hated.
 
De-contenting and quality related issues recall gave a number of competitors and opportunity to convert the Faithful Camry. Since 2008 Camry sales have collapsed while the Fusion, Sonata and Altima have all gained ground.

Lexus LF-A Roadster Debut In 2014

That the rumors are brewing Lexus LF-A Roadster Concept We saw his debut back in 2008 may head to production, debuting in 2014. Lexus today unveiled the all-new GS 350 at a press conference in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concourse delegacy. The new 2013 GS combines bold, dynamic styling, precise handling, innovative technology, and a spacious interior. GS engineers challenged themselves to develop a more spacious interior environment. Richly endowed with world-class features and premium details, the new GS is supported by advanced, performance-enhancing technology That makes it more than just a luxury car.

2012 Volvo S60 R-Design - First Drive Review

2012 Volvo S60 R High performance "is not a descriptor is typically employed for products from Volvo, the Swedish company safety-savvy Previously operated by Ford and now owned by China's Gaily. (The XC60 R-Design, the which was introduced last year with an upgraded suspension, also gets a power boost for 2012.) That pricing commences at $ 43.375. The R Brings abundant chassis changes as well. Inside the R-Design blue instrument dials peer through the sport steering wheel, and front-row riders sit in more heavily bolstered leather-wrapped versions of S60 seats. A unique front fascia, rear diffuser, spoiler deckled, and 18-inch R-Design wheels round out the exterior tweaks.
2012 Volvo S60 RDesign rides markedly firmer than other all-wheel-drive S60 T6s. The brakes bite nicely without a dead spot in initial pedal travel, but They, like the R-Design's steering, Suffer from a lack of feedback. Volvo admits the R-Design's transmission is a weak spot. The six-speed automatic Constantly Pls Hunts for higher gears set to drive or sport mode, theoretically to save fuel. Volvo says it is working on a sportier solution. At a base price at least $ 1,000 higher than the Volvo's, the 335i still has seats wrapped in faux leather, highlighting its nature versus the Spartans Relatively well-equipped R-Design.
With a higher-output engine, a completely different suspension, Various other upgrades performances, and spiced-up interior appointments, the 2012 Volvo S60 R Design is sharper, edgier, and simply more willing to be driven hard.One of the first key differences: there's a pretty significant bump in power. With engine mechanicals unchanged, it's been essentially chipped-by the Swedish outfit Polestar tuner. Output is up significantly, to 325 horsepower at 6.500 rpm and 354 pound-feet reached first at 3.000 rpm, and technically, it's Volvo's most powerful production engine ever.
The other key difference the between the 2012 Volvo S60 R Design and the S60 T6 is how it rides and drives. Rear bushings are 20-percent stiffer, while in the tie-blade front bushing is four times as stiff, to help counteract any bounce.

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Review

The 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i That designation indicates Both cars receive BMW's new turbocharged, direct-injected 2.0-liter inline-four engine.
 
comes along and replaces one of our favorite engines, BMW's naturally aspirated inline-six, in this case-We pay extra-close attention.Switching into sport mode livens up the throttle response. The eight speeds keep the engine in its happy zone boost, and shifts are quick. The manual-transmission feel is typical of BMW: accurate, albeit a little rubbery. Will start building the new 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i four-cylinder Z4 this September.
 
Nope, BMW's first four-cylinder in 12 years is better at delivering aspects of midrange power. In BMW-speak, the "Twin Turbo Power" label on the 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i's engine shroud refers to the combination of direct injection and Aleuronic intake control, not a statement That the N20 has twin turbots. Further muddying the waters naming BMW, the car is labeled" 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i notes 20i, Because the engine "provides the power of a 2.8-liter six-cylinder," or so says BMW. Confusion and misleading labeling systems aside, the N20 turbo-4 produces 15 Fewer ponies than the outgoing inline-6 ​​engine Z4 base, although it reaches its peak of 240 horsepower at 5.000 rpm versus 6.600 rpm.
 
The old inline-6? The 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i comes standard with a precise, if slightly notch, six-speed manual transmission with reasonably short throws. In terms of pure acceleration numbers, BMW claims the six-speed manual-equipped Z4 sDrive28i hustles to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds, a tenth quicker than the three-pedal Z4 sDrive30i. Expects the new BMW Z4 sDrive28i with the eight-speed automatic Will see about a 20 percent improvement in fuel mileage over the auto-equipped Z4 sDrive30i it replaces, the which Should put its EPA figures somewhere around 21 city/33 highway mpg. Besides the superior power curve characteristics of the new turbo-4, it's also Smaller and lighter. A BMW spokesperson toll us the new engine with the manual gearbox weighs "about" 33 pounds less than the outgoing inline-6, while the automatic version sees the fat trimmed by about 44 pounds. Such as, Curb Weight on the manual model went from 3.252 pounds for the 2011 car to 3.263 pounds.
 
Yes, That you read correctly, the  2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Actually weighs 11 pounds more than the previous car due to "a substantial increase of in standard equipment," According to BMW. Floor mats, folks. BMW does not shy away from Controversy. Early generations of drives. In the case of the 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i, you're getting a slightly quicker, more fuel-efficient and ever-so-slightly more exciting two-seat sports car.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S

Bowing at the 2011 Frankfurt auto show, the seventh-generation 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S may look to follow That pattern at first blush, but there are some radical changes, albeit not as large as the shift from water-to-water-cooled engines underneath the largely familiar shape.

Indeed, as we've seen from a preponderance of spy shots, Porsche designers made ​​sure the new generation 2012 Porsche 911 looks the part. Sitting lower overall, the stretched wheelbase (by 3.9 inches) Gives the car a lower stance, an impression furthered by the Wider front track. The new cabin reflects the Porsche Carrera GT-like design that's marked new Porsches since the Panamera, with a sloped center tunnel Placing the shifter closer to the steering wheel. A Porsche spokesman, however, Tells Us That the setup is specific to the 911 And that "The steering is the most Important part of a Porsche."
Other mechanical updates include a new engine for the base Carrera. The Carrera S Will get 400 hp from its 3.8-liter, an increase of of 15. Porsche claims a PDK-equipped Carrera Will hit 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, or 4.2 Pls dispatched with the assistance of the optional Sport Chrono package's launch control

Additionally, 2012 Porsche 911 has Officially confirmed its application of the world's first seven-speed manual transmission.

2012 toyota camry reviews

Toyota's new-generation Camry Continues with petrol and hybrid powertrain line-up, this time with a larger capacity 2.5-liter four cylinder engine (Atkinson cycle on hybrid) as the motivator for its front wheel drive. Toyota Camry is a huge seller internationally and Toyota has a lot riding on the model. A new model Called Atara in 2.5S, 2.5SL and replace 2.5SX Ateva, Sportivo and Grande while base Camry Altise starts the ball rolling.
 
I've met plenty of Toyota Camry owners. To date, zero has raved about Their car, yet the Camry's Sensible qualities attract shoppers in droves. Redesigned for 2012, the Camry and continue its winning formula.
The five-seat sedan comes in L, LE, XLE and SE trims sport-tuned. I Reviewed the much-improvedToyota Camry Hybrid separately. The boomerang taillights add something fresh, but the side profile smacks of the old Camry.
 
The Toyota Camry SE has a sporty body treatments and 17 - or 18-inch alloy wheels, versus 16-inch steel wheels on the base model. The Camry XLE loses its reclining backseat, but all trims gain a 60/40-split folding backseat. The previous generation's SE and XLE backseats did not fold.
 
Furthermore, the Camry platform serves as the foundation for the following Toyota and Lexus models: Avalon, Highlander, Sienna, Venza, ES350, RX350, and RX 450h. Collectively, They added up to 738.415 percent of sales in 2010-42 To ¬ Toyota's American total. Though the Camry chief engineer Yukihiro Okane does not say it, the Toyota Camry was Perhaps embarrassed by losing out in mpg ratings to competitors, specifically the Ford Fusion Hybrid and the Hyundai Sonata. The base four-cylinder is now rated at 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway, up 3 each. Toyota achieved these improvements without direct fuel injection, downsized engines, or turbocharging. Despite the weight reductions, the car's length, width, height, and wheelbase are unchanged. The hybrid benefits from a shrunken and relocated the battery / electronics package, Increasing trunk space from 11 cubic feet to 13.

2012 Volvo S60 R-Design - First Drive

The Polestar team was just finishing up its performance software for Volvo's turbocharged five-cylinder gas engine, the T5. One of the Americans noted That while That was nice, they'd really be interested in some extra power for the T6, the which would give the new 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design stronger differentiation versus the standard car.
At the same time, the same American visitors were the resource persons unhappy with the standard 2012 Volvo S60 R-Design upholstery, the which included a combination of leather and cloth.
"High performance" is not a descriptor is typically employed for products from Volvo, the Swedish company safety-savvy Previously operated by Ford and now owned by China's Gaily. (The XC60 R-Design, the the which was introduced last year with an upgraded suspension, also gets a power boost for 2012.) That pricing commences at $ 43,375. The R Brings abundant chassis changes as well. Inside the R-Design blue instrument dials peer through the sport steering wheel, and front-row riders sit in more heavily bolstered leather-wrapped versions of the S60 seats. A unique front fascia, rear diffuser, spoiler deckled, and 18-inch R-Design wheels round out the exterior tweaks.
The  2012 Volvo S60 R-Design rides markedly firmer than other all-wheel-drive S60 T6s. We were Hoping its sportier chassis tune would have reduced more under steer, push predictable but still dominates this S60's cornering behavior. The brakes bite nicely without a dead spot in initial pedal travel, but They, like the R-Design's steering, Suffer from a lack of feedback. Volvo admits the R-Design's transmission is a weak spot. The six-speed automatic Constantly Pls Hunts for higher gears set to drive or sport mode, theoretically to save fuel. Volvo says it is working on a sportier solution. At a base price at least $ 1,000 higher than the Volvo's, the 335i still has seats wrapped in faux leather, highlighting its nature versus the Spartans Relatively well-equipped R-Design.

cadillac cien concept and review

It's a modern throwback to the elegant days of motoring in a large car, enjoying the cruise. It's a timeless classic. The cadillac cien  is a 4-door convertible with suicide rear doors and a superb technology interface for the passengers. The lines are show stopping, an instant classic. Definitely not an extension of the "Transformers" styling of the CTS Coupe, big congratulations must go to General Motors Vice President Global Design Ed Wellborn and Cadillac Global Design Director Clay Dean. The Ciel speaks volumes.
 
Here's a piece of blue-sky thinking from cadillac cien . Suicide doors offer unimpeded access to the leather-wrapped cabin, and 22-inch alloys fill the arches. Just a design study at the moment, Cadillac says the Ciel points the way Towards a softer design language for future models.
 
A few years ago the very existence of parent company General Motors was hanging in the balance but the Cadillac brand has made a spectacular comeback with an edgy design vocabulary in the CTS line and a headline-grabbing Seriously powerful variant in the CTS-V coupe. The cadillac cien  (French for sky) is a long elegant boat of a car with strong hints of previous designs Cadillac Glories. That hump hood, Cadillac has been a trademark since the early 70s. Automated suicide doors reminiscent of Lincoln convertibles past Provide access to individually adjustable armchairs. Motivation for the 203-inch (5175 m) long car is provided by a twin-turbo V6 producing 425 hp (317 kW) assisted, of course, by an electric unit of the vehicle capable of wafting silently at low speeds.

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque - First Drive Review

Remember That the Evoque began life as the Land Rover LRX Concept at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, and has now been turned into the remarkably true-to-concept Range Rover for 2012. That could not have been Terribly Difficult to do Because the concept already Wore the essential picnic basket of the Range Rover design cues - the clamshell bonnet, the floating roof, wheels at the corners - and was either going to Become the hottest Land Rover Had anyone ever seen , or the really sporty little Range Rover looked like it already. Although it's Among the nicest interiors of anything close to its $ 46.995 starting price, the Evoque naturally resets the latitude for the Range Rover lushness. The $ 26K separating this from a Range Rover Sport Had to come from somewhere. It just took some getting used to in a vehicle labeled "Range Rover." Underneath is really where the Evoque takes its stand as a brand-new kind of Range Rover, even as the Range Rover Evoque stalwart sports features like a surround camera system; adaptive headlights and an auto-dipping; a heated windshield, steering wheel and seats; and the aforementioned 825-watt stereo Meridian system and rear seat entertainment package.
The off-road capability you would expect from a Range Rover, however - even if you'll never use it - is tough to marry to the best on-road manners you'd ever get from a Range Rover. The Evoque trim range is broken into three main design themes: Pure with a black badge, Dynamic with a red badge, and Premium with a silver badge. The larger Range Rover models, even with Their titanic windows, are darker, somber places. In terms of comfort, We think it Might Be the best back seat of any Range in the range.
That depends on what Those two words, "Range Rover," mean to you. The Evoque, by necessity, can not be many Things Might one associate with a brand built on royal Backs of King and Prince Range Rover Range Rover Sport. Those buyers want WHO for particular values ​​Range Rover That can be applied to a Package That Is Smaller, friendlier, Easier to handle and more frugal than anything the Range Rover has ever done, this is where you need to look.
The Evoque began as the Land Rover LRX, a concept car unveiled at the 2008 Detroit auto show and Gerry McGovern's first styling statement as the company's then-new design director.Like the concept, the production Evoque LR2 is based on architecture and rides on the same wheelbase (104.7 inches). The Evoque is shorter, lower, and distinctly Wider, though, lending a little Brawn to its appearance.Cargo volume trails That of the German machines-20 cubic feet for the five-door with rear seats up, 51 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. Interior appointments are posh Range Rover, comprehensive standard-equipment, and the array of electronic goodies extensiveUnlike the competition, the Evoque is Offered in three-and five-door body styles. Consistent with its dashing looks, the Evoque's trim levels Their march to own beat. As noted, the line-up begins with the $ 43.995 five-door Pure Plus-add a grand for the Pure Plus coupe (as Land Rover calls the three-door).Topping the line-up is the five-door Prestige Premium model at $ 52.395. Like the Dynamic Premium, Basically it adds nicer trim.When the Evoque goes on sale in October, anticipates That Range Rover about 80 percent of U.S. Will sales be five-doors.

2013 Infiniti JX Crossover Concept - Auto Shows review

The 2013 Infiniti luxury crossover JX just made its debut at Pebble Beach in Monterey. After weeks of teasing photos and partial glimpses, Infiniti has finally Revealed Their 2013 JX Crossover in Monterey. The middle row of seats are dynamic, allowing passengers to slide forwards and backwards and Them Them at Their own recline leisure.
The JX features either front-wheel or all-wheel-drive. Infiniti has given the luxury crossover Their Blind Spot Intervention Intervention and Backup Collision features the which automatically activate the brakes in case of a possible collision. The JX debuted last night in concept form at Pebble Beach in Monterey, California. The 2013 Infiniti luxury crossover JX just made its debut at Pebble Beach in Monterey. The JX debuted last night in concept form at Pebble Beach in Monterey, California.

2013 Infiniti luxury crossover JX does not exactly want for SUVs or crossovers, with the QX56, FX35/FX50, and EX35 all on its current roster. Enter the JX. It's a three-row, seven-passenger family hauler, with space efficiency, convenience, and fuel economy as its priorities. All-wheel drive Will be an option. The transmission is a "sport-tuned" continuously variable unit, which, if not for the existence of an affordable, Toyota-based Aston Martin, would be the ultimate automotive oxymoron.

2012 Audi A6 First Drive

Audi's chief designer, Wolfgang Egger, talks about a "line of lineage" from the first Audi 100 of 1968 to the new 2012 Audi A6  of today. "Should You never interrupt history," says Egger.

Does pushing a hybrid shift a person? We'd rsther than leave unanswered the which subject, yet pushing a hybrid does shift your pushing style. Expect Audi's most variety to hang around longer now, though, as a stream association grown a gasoline / electric complement to work Opposite multiform vehicle lines. The car you gathering was European spec, yet in truth a hybrid Will be offering in a U.S. The total complement outlay is 245 hp. Compared with alternative hybrid models on a market, a hybrid A6 does not yield vital breakthroughs. The 2012 Audi A6 hybrid feels normal discerning conjunction quite slow. Audi claims a tip speed of 148 mph.

Does driving a 2012 Audi A6 hybrid change a person? We'd rather leave That unanswered question, but driving a hybrid does change your driving style. Expect Audi hybrids to stick around much longer now, though, as the company developed its current gasoline / electric system to work across Several vehicle lines.

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic and ML350 BlueTec Test Drive

The all-new 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class, the which includes the ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC and the ML350, Mercedes SUV refines the experience without reinventing the wheel. Just like the previous models as well as the R-Class and GL-Class, the new M-Class is built at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the which opened in 1997 specifically to Produce the first-generation M-Class.

Everything about this state is huge, whether you're talking about mountains, glaciers or the total square mileage. Thanks to more powerful V6 engines and an improved automatic transmission, the 2012Mercedes-Benz ML350 and the ML350 BlueTEC diesel quite nicely hustle.

  We never felt it coupling or decoupling. Suspension travel feels endless; road nastiness is filtered to a fine fare-thee-well. For two riders, the back-seat legroom is excellent, superb knee room, the vast headroom.
We nosed the2012Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC diesel off-road, through sippy holes, bogs, and ugly ruts. Sometimes progress smells like waffles

2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 First Test

The 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 team has done a terrific job with the current equipment, making this large sedan a sublime driver's car. Careful throttle control can induce Corrections easy mid-corner.
A page of performance timers allow the driver (or willing passengers) to measure the same We do tests, like 0-60 mph and quarter-mile acceleration and 60-0 mph braking. The system also boasts an easy-to-use navigation system by Gamin along with iPod connectivity, controllable by voice or controls on the steering wheel.

The Cadillac CTS-V. The new 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8, the highest-performing model in Chrysler's lineup ever, boasts a powerful 4.6-liter Hemi V8 punch, massive Brembo brakes, lightweight forged wheels, countless hours of suspension tuning and a slew of cosmetic goodies. Standard models were the resource persons fitted with a 2.7-liter V6 rated at 190 horsepower, but a range-topping SRT8 model debuted at the 2004 Pebble Beach Concourse delegacy boasting a 6.1-liter V8 rated at 425 horsepower.



The rest of the interior receives the requisite 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 treatment: badges, a flat-bottomed steering wheel with a thick rim, with large seats and bolsters.
Until then, the 300 SRT8 Remains a Uniquely American-orientated luxury sports car, a rewarding Machine That Should the Germans eye carefully.

2012 Toyota Yaris U.S. Spec and review

The 2012 Toyota Yaris may be the smallest car Toyota sells in the U.S., but it Could be the start of something big for the beleaguered auto giant. Perhaps as notable as The Frisky new product is the marketing plan for the 2012 Yaris. Though Toyota claims a wide demographic for the Yaris, this cyber-only campaign will from the target first-time shoppers. "Our marketing is going Towards a younger buyer," explained Marketing Manager Mary Legal Yaris let. The Yaris and its all-digital marketing campaign Will have its work cut out - a year-to-date Yaris sales are off over 50 percent compared to last year (vs. 26.058. 13.080).
Toyota Yaris current corporate beak, the which Appears to be formed by flattening a capital Y, establishes a respectable Roost on the Yaris. Reshaped headlights and taillights anchor the grown-up edges and the base steel wheel moves up an inch to 15 inches. The reality is it's still cushy at 55 mph and above, and According to the manufacturer spec sheet, there is an extra shoulder room (+1.1 / +1.4 inches front / rear), hip room (+3.1 inches rear; no change to the front ), and leg room (+0.3 / -0.5 inch front / rear). Overall height drops 0.6 inches to 59.4, ever so slightly diminishing headroom (-0.1/-0.3 inch front / rear). The EPA passenger volume differences are likewise quite small: -0.2 cubic feet for the three-door, +0.5 for the five-door. The three-door hatch has 64-percent more cargo space the rear seats Pls are up (15.3 cubic feet), and the five-door enjoys 15.6 cubic feet in the same conditions, a 68-percent gain. Little has changed from the driving perspective.  
In the city, the  Toyota Yaris proves to be an agreeable companion, construction and darting around obstacles with little protest. The low-effort steering electric cuts fuel consumption by 2 percent over a conventional hydraulic setup, but the steering you want is on the SE. In Addition to the more direct steering, the SE receives 16-inch alloy wheels with lower-profile rubber, 20-percent stiffer front springs, front upsized rotors, and rear disc brakes to replace the factory drums. The Biggest knock against the new Yaris Could be the price.