Pick your 2019 Toyota Yaris carefully: The sedan’s fun, but the hatchback is a throwback in all the wrong ways.
Pros Zippy sedan Standard active safety tech Decent fuel economy More spacious than they look
Cons Dour hatchback No Apple/Android compatibility Dumpy infotainment systems Light on power
The 2019 Toyota Yaris is a great choice if you're looking for a subcompact sedan that's good to drive and comes well-equipped at a reasonable price.Last year's Yaris iA has been renamed to just Yaris.Sedan body style only.New front and rear styling treatments.Three trim levels are now available: L, LE and XLE.
Pros Lots of appealing standard features at a reasonable price Attractive interior fitted with upscale materials High fuel economy
Cons Acceleration is slow even for the subcompact segment Taller drivers might have a hard time getting comfortable
The 2019 Toyota Yaris ranked #4 in Subcompact Cars. Currently the Toyota Yaris has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Quality interior with plenty of standard features Excellent fuel economy with the sedan Nimble handling from the sedan
Cons Feeble acceleration Poor transmissions performance with the hatchback
The 2020 Nissan Kicks is a quirky and cute crossover that’s inexpensive, but some of the details just feel cheap..
Pros Low price Spacious cargo area Good 7.0-inch touchscreen Standard active safety features Funky looks
Cons Cheap interior Cramped backseat Ergonomic quirks Anemic engine
Nissan doesn't make any significant changes to the 2020 Kicks lineup.
Pros Perky in-town power, adult-sized back-seat space, unexpectedly large cargo capacity.
Cons Lacks highway passing power, noisy under heavy throttle, no underfloor storage in cargo area.
The 2020 Nissan Kicks comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.Driver assistance features added to the base model.
Pros Strong estimated and real-world fuel economy numbers Larger cargo capacity than many subcompact SUVs Inexpensive compared to rivals
Cons Accelerates leisurely No optional all-wheel drive Lacks some desirable features
