Handling

Lightweight and nimble, the Toyota Yaris delivers entertaining handling and peerless maneuverability in the city, and can even tackle freeway ramps with unexpected competence. The suspension is delightfully tuned for a pleasing blend of road feel and ride comfort. On the open road at speed, however, the Yaris demonstrates the straight-line stability of autumn leaves swirling down an alleyway on a blustery October day because of numb steering that requires plenty of correction and tires that like to hunt on grooved pavement. Add a crosswind, and the Yaris takes real concentration to pilot. Good thing the brakes work well to scrub extra speed.