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The 2008 Yaris is a 3- or 4-door, 5-passenger family coupe, or family sedan, available in 8 trims, ranging from the Liftback 5-Spd MT to the Sedan S 4-Spd AT.

Upon introduction, the Liftback 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 1.5-liter, I4, 106-horsepower engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 36-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. The Sedan S 4-Spd AT is equipped with a standard 1.5-liter, I4, 106-horsepower engine that achieves 29-mpg in the city and 35-mpg on the highway. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.

Transmission

• 4-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive

Steering

• Power Rack and Pinion Steering
• Tilt Steering Column

Suspension

• Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Coil Springs
• Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
• 23-mm Front Stabilizer Bar

Electrical

• Front Power Outlet
• Cigarette Lighter With Ashtray
• 12-Volt Battery
• Drive-By-Wire Control For Throttle
• Audio Pre-Wiring