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2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback photo gallery
2008 Toyota Yaris S Liftback photo gallery - Pictures of the 2008 Toyota Yaris S Liftback

2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback test drive
Toyota introduced the subcompact Yaris in 2007, a replacement for the unloved Echo. Traditionally, Americans are more likely to go for the Yaris sedan -- but for urbanites and hard-core minimalists, the 3-door "Liftback" is the way to go. At just twelve and a half feet long, it's over a foot and a half shorter than the sedan and has a turning circle that's nearly 2' tighter. We know it's small -- but is it a good car? Read on.

2009 Toyota Corolla XRS
In my review of the 2009 Toyota Corolla, I sang the praises of the new version of Toyota’s compact sedan. After driving the regular Corolla, I spent a week with the subject of this test drive, the hot-rod XRS version, which has a bigger engine (2.4 liters and 158 horsepower instead of 1.8 liters and 132 hp), a “sport-tuned” suspension, and lots of racy styling cues. So how does the 2009 Toyota Corolla XRS work as a sport-compact? Read on. Tested by Aaron Gold, your Guide to Cars at About.com.

2009 Toyota Corolla test drive
The more things change, the more they stay the same -- by Aaron Gold

2009 Toyota Matrix Quick Test Drive
by Aaron Gold

Toyota cars: What's new for 2007
What's new in the Toyota lineup for 2007

2007 Toyota Avalon test drive
Serenity now! -- By Liz Kim

2007 Camry New Model Launch
Evolution, revolution -- by Jason Fogelson

2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid Test Drive
A hybrid in a plain brown wrapper -- by Aaron Gold

2007 Toyota Camry LE Test Drive
Passion for a less-than-passionate car -- by Aaron Gold

2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6 Test Drive
An ordinary car that generates extraordinary reactions -- by Philip Powell

2007 Toyota Corolla test drive
Age ain't nothin' but a number, baby - by Aaron Gold

2007 FJ Cruiser Test Drive
Toyota returns to its 4x4 roots -- by Jason Fogelson

2007 Toyota Matrix Test Drive
Versatility, thy name is Matrix -- by Philip Powell

2007 Toyota Prius Touring Edition test drive
Double your MPG - by Aaron Gold

2007 Yaris Test Drive
Honest driving -- by Colin Hefferon

2007 Toyota Yaris S Sedan test drive
Cheap never looked so good -- by Aaron Gold

2007 Toyota Yaris RS Test Drive
Cute is more than skin deep - by Philip Powell

Avalon Touring Test Drive
The closet Lexus? -- by Philip Powell

Avalon XLS Test Drive
It's nearly perfect. You can stop reading now -- by Aaron Gold

Camry SE V6 Test Drive
It's the destination, not the journey -- by Jason Fogelson

Camry Solara Convertible Test Drive
by Aaron Gold

Celica GT-S Test Drive
End of the road for a great sports car

Corolla S Test Drive
A pleasant illusion -- by Philip Powell

Corolla XRS Test Drive
An entertaining sportster; all it needs is a lower price -- by Tropical Bob Bowden

Corolla XRS Test Drive
by Philip Powell

Highlander Hybrid Test Drive
Do the math -- by Aaron Gold

Echo Test Drive
by Philip Powell

Matrix XRS Test Drive
Thumbs up for the Matrix; thumbs down for the XRS -- by Aaron Gold

Prius Test Drive
The car of the future - and not because it's a hybrid -- by Philip Powell

Camry Solara SE Convertible Test Drive
Rain or not, Solara shines -- by Colin Hefferon

Camry SE V6 Test Drive (2004)
by Colin Hefferon

Camry Solara Test Drive (2004)
by Colin Hefferon

Prius Hybrid Test Drive (2004)
by Tropical Bob Bowden

Sienna Test Drive (2004)
by Aaron Gold