2008 Toyota Yaris S

Exterior Features

• Rear Trunk/Liftgate: Liftgate
• Front Bumper Color: Body-Color
• Mirror Color: Body-Color
• Door Handle Color: Body-Color
• Grille Color: Black
• Rear Bumper Color: Body-Color

Air Conditioning

• Front Air Conditioning Zones: Single
• Front Air Conditioning

Convenience Features

• Cupholders: Front
• Steering Wheel: Tilt
• Center Console: Front Console With Storage
• Reading Lights: Front
• Cargo Area Light
• Power Steering
• Vanity Mirrors: Dual
• Cargo Cover
• Power Outlet(s): 12V Front
• Storage: Front Seatback
• Storage: Door Pockets
• Cupholders: Rear
• Multi-Function Remote: Trunk Release

Suspension

• Front Suspension Classification: Independent
• Rear Suspension Classification: Semi-Independent
• Front Struts: MacPherson
• Rear Suspension Type: Torsion Beam
• Rear Spring Type: Coil
• Front Stabilizer Bar
• Front Spring Type: Coil
• Front Suspension Type: Lower Control Arms
• Rear Shock Type: Gas
• Front Shock Type: Gas

Brakes

• Rear Brake Type: Drum
• Rear Brake Diameter: 7.9
• Front Brake Diameter: 10
• Front Brake Type: Ventilated Disc

Drivetrain

• Axle Ratio: 4.24

Audio System

• Antenna Type: Mast
• In-Dash CD: Single Disc
• In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
• Total Speakers: 4
• Radio: AM/FM

Instrumentation

• Warnings And Reminders: Lamp Failure
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Oil Pressure
• Warnings And Reminders: Coolant Temperature Warning
• Clock
• Warnings And Reminders: Low Fuel Level
• Trip Odometer

Lights

• Headlights: Halogen

Tires and Rims

• Spare Tire Size: Temporary
• Wheel Covers: Full
• Tire Type: All Season
• Wheels: Steel
• Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside
• Spare Wheel Type: Steel
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Windows

• Front Wipers: Intermittent
• Liftgate Window: Fixed
• Window Defogger: Rear
• Rear Wiper: With Washer

Safety

• Child Seat Anchors: LATCH System
• Crumple Zones: Front
• Crumple Zones: Rear

Airbags

• Front Airbags: Dual

Mirrors

• Side Mirror Adjustments: Manual Folding
• Side Mirror Adjustments: Manual

Seats

• Rear Headrests: 3
• Driver Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
• Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments: 4
• Rear Seat Folding: One-Piece
• Front Headrests: 2
• Front Seat Type: Bucket
• Upholstery: Cloth
• Rear Seat Type: Bench
• Rear Headrests: Adjustable
• Front Headrests: Adjustable

Seatbelts

• Seatbelt Pretensioners: Front
• Seatbelt Force Limiters: Front
• Emergency Locking Retractors: Rear
• Seatbelt Warning Sensor: Front
• Rear Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Front Seatbelts: 3-Point
• Emergency Locking Retractors: Front

Steering

• Turns Lock-To-Lock: 3
• Steering Ratio: 19.7

The 2008 Toyota Yaris gains the all-new Liftback Sport model. The Yaris Liftback Sport features several exterior enhancements, including color-keyed front and rear under-bumper spoilers and side rocker panels, and is equipped with standard features, such as driver and front passenger sport seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel and shift knob, tachometer with amber illumination, 15-inch wheels, rear window defroster, rear window wiper, AM/FM/CD player with MP3/WMA capability and auxiliary audio input jack.

The Yaris interior provides roominess that belies its exterior dimensions. The cabin provides rear seating for three people, with head restraints in all seating positions. The rear seatback folds down to expand cargo capacity and a reclining 60/40 rear seatback is included in the optional Power Package.

A 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing with intelligence powers the 2008 Yaris. The engine produces 106 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 103 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm. A five-speed manual transmission is standard and a four-speed automatic transmission is optional. The automatic features uphill/downhill shift logic to reduce gear "hunting" to help ensure smooth performance when driving in hills.

An all-new vehicle introduction in 2007, the only other addition to the Yaris is a standard tire pressure monitoring system for all models.