AlanR 
2017 Toyota Yaris iA Sedan 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl 6M)
Try to find a better car
 First and foremost; this is a Toyota built by Mazda in Mexico. That's a plus for value, performance, pricing and design. The pros  are many and I'll list a few. The 6 speed manual transmission ranks with BMW for ease of shifting and overall responsiveness. However, after 8,500 miles, I've noticed a clutch problem in first gear. The car has started to shutter when engaging the clutch. I've also noted that the car's idling RPMs has dropped for 800 to 600 and the car's idle has become less smooth. The car handles as well or, probably, far better than any car in its class. Fuel economy is on the fringe of a hybrid. I get 32 to 35 in town and have gotten as much as 52 on the highway. You'll hear the car is sluggish on hills and while passing at high speeds. I can only believe comments like that are based on the automotive or not shifting at higher RPMs  (3,200 to 3,600). If you shift at lower RPMs the car does not receive adequate torque and may seem sluggish. It's not. The car's safety features are first in its class and the car has a five star crash rating. It comes with a myriad of standard features; many you'll pay more for in other cars in its class. The information system is easy to use and provides you a wide range of necessary information and entertainment features. I could add many more pros but choose to provide you with a few cons. This is a four seater. The center back seat is virtually useless. The car's digital tachometer, with its analogue design, is small and hard to read in direct sunlight. This is a minor issue because, with the manual transmission, it's a necessity. In the center of the tach you'll see two numbers; the gear you're in and the gear Toyota suggests you should be in. The suggested gear must be based upon fuel economy not performance. It has you shifting into 6th gear at 47 MPH...absurd. In summary this is not a sub compact. It's the same size as the Civic. Making it a compact. I've owned several cars including numerous BMWs, a Lexus and Jaguar. For $16,500 to $20,000, finding a better car will be virtually impossible.Have now owned this car for a year and a half.The car's performance continues to impress me. It isn't slow and if you have the manual and downshift when it makes sense, it's not slow on hills or on highways.I have two legitimate concerns that potential buyers must consider. The tire size on this car is 185 60r 16. There is only one tire made in this size in the US. It's a Toyo. The tire is average, at best, and finding a replacement other than from a higher priced Toyota dealer is a challenge. In fact, only one of some 15+ tire retailers carry this tire, Tire rack. They charge $101 for the tire plus shipping. Toyota dealerships charge more. This fact, coupled with the fact that the car comes with a small spare, is a flaw that cannot be resolved.I've now owned this car The Toyo tires that come on the car remains a significant error on the part of Toyota or Mazda. I've done 8,400 miles of driving and the tires, according to Toyota, Tire Rack and Toyo will not last 20,000 miles. This is the only tire in its size that available on the iA and Toyo has told me the replacement tire would result in the same tire life. I check my tire pressure twice a month and rotate the tires as recommended. This issue is not on me. Poor life expectancy coupled with sub par handling performance and just average wet and dry traction are an annoyance that can't be resolved. As of 8,400 miles my tread depth has dropped to six. You should consider replacing tires when their depth drops below 4. Meaning, I'll be replacing these tires before12,000...unexceptable. Another build quality issue to consider is the thin sheet metal. The car scratches easily and someone leaning against the car could cause a dent.Would I still buy this car again, of course. I'd just expect to pay more often than average for tire replacements and am concerned with the clutches performance in first gear and reverse.