In 2018, Toyota launched something special at Toyota dealerships like Toyota of Orange, the dealer of new and used cars for sale in Orange County, and that was the Toyota Yaris iA. It looked nothing like other Toyotas we have seen before. The black sheep of the Toyota family has got all the buyers of new and used cars in Orange County intrigued.
Undoubtedly, the iA benefits from its special design that makes this vehicle very fun to drive. Besides that, it has outstanding fuel economy, and it has a very stylish top-notch interior design.
Apart from all of these amazing highlights, the sales reps of used cars for sale in Orange County let us know that the iA comes standard with lots of features, including advanced driver safety aids.
Used cars for sale in Orange County like the 2018 Yaris iA is the perfect car for anyone looking for an affordable subcompact sedan. Let’s take a further look at this wonderful vehicle!
Driving
To be fair, the iA isn’t packing a lot of power under the hood. However, this light car doesn’t need it. There is enough force to move the Yaris around the city or highway. Nevertheless, don’t anticipate fast acceleration right off the bat, and the engine can feel lethargic when you are at speed. Although this is the case, both transmissions work exceptionally well to deliver quick, accurate shifts, and the automatic has a Sport mode that enhances acceleration. The Yaris iA has good handling, very communicative steering, and an overall comfortable ride.
The 2018 Toyota Yaris iA subcompact sedan is only available in one trim level. P
Its power is supplied by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 106 horsepower and 103 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and a six-speed automatic is optional.
As mentioned before, you have to have very realistic expectations regarding the iA’s acceleration. However, sport mode energizes the car’s responses. The Toyota iA is capable of accelerating to 60 mph in 9.1 seconds with a manual transmission. The automatic transmission version is slightly slower.
The car has a good braking system that is predicted and very easy to regulate when driving around town. The iA’s emergency braking performance sits on average. When it comes to handling, the 2018 Toyota Yaris iA is a lot of fun behind the wheel.
Technology
The iA features a touch-sensitive dash-top screen when the car comes to a halt and a center console button-and-knob controller. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not available, but every iA comes with a standard forward-collision warning and automatic braking.
Other standard equipment that is available in the 2018 Toyota iA includes:
- A 16-inch alloy wheels,
- full power accessories (locks, windows, and mirrors),
- keyless ignition and entry,
- a rearview camera,
- a low-speed forward collision warning,
- an automatic braking system,
- cruise control,
- air conditioning,
- a height-adjustable driver seat,
- a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel,
- a 7-inch display,
- knob-and-button controller,
- touchscreen operation when parked),
- two USB ports, Bluetooth, and
- a six-speaker sound system with an auxiliary audio jack, media player interface, and HD radio.
There are no factory options besides the paint color and transmission.
If you are traveling with young children, you will be happy to learn about its child safety features. The 2018 Yaris iA has two complete sets of LATCH car-seat connectors on the rear outboard seats and an upper tether on the rear middle seat. For ease of use, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave this system the second-lowest rating of Marginal since the lower anchors are set deep in the seats.
Comfort
In general, you will adore the iA’s interior. The dashboard has a stitched leather-look material, and the doors are something more than you would find from this segment’s standard. The climate controls are basic but very effective and very easy to reach. Also, when sitting inside the iA, you will notice how excellent the seat material actually is.
The switches and knobs inside the iA are very easy to use. Although the main controller and volume knob are not in the most ideal place, the infotainment system is easy to use. Also, the steering wheel controls let you effortlessly access high-priority switches.
If you are a tall driver and you have positioned the seat more rearward, then you may find that the center roof pillar could get in the way as you try to enter and leave the vehicle. On the other hand, the front doors are large and open wide enough. Nevertheless, smaller passengers do better in the rear seats since the door openings are small, and the doors don’t open wide enough for large passengers.
For a small compact vehicle, the 2019 Toyota iA is quite roomy. The front seat space has ample space. There is good headroom and elbow room, even though there is no center armrest. Nevertheless, it is best to put the vertically challenged in the back setas since the rear lacks legroom and could feel very confining for tall passengers. Also, the low roofline cuts off the headroom.
Focusing on visibility, the view forward is fine even though there are sloped front roof pillars. You may find that the rear pillars are large and block your views when you look over your shoulder. Furthermore, the tall rear decklid could prevent you from seeing well in the rear as well.
The car’s interior quality is a combination of better than segment standard materials and hard, cheap plastics. The car has very good seat material, and the durable secondary controls provide the iA a superb feel.
The 13.5-cubic-foot trunk is average for the segment. The folding split rear seats enhance cargo space, but they don’t fold flat, which takes away from the utility. There is no center console, and there are a few small-item storage compartments.
Overall
The 2018 Toyota iA is the cheapest luxury car you will ever buy. If you don’t need a large vehicle, go for this car since it provides excellent fuel economy, good reliability, drives well, has a stunning interior, and is offered at a great price.