Fact: our planet’s population is growing and land is finite. Which is all the more reason to look into smaller, more efficient cars. Take, for instance the 2009 Toyota Yaris. Despite its minimalist approach to motoring, Toyota has created a car with near-universal appeal.

At only 12 1/2 long, the Yaris puts every inch of its dimensions to surprisingly good use. Capable of seating five people in either 4-door sedan or 3- or 5-door hatchback configurations, the Yaris is one of the most spacious micro-compacts available.

All three body styles feature cutting edge styling that makes the Yaris as fun to look at as it is to drive. Toyota’s 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine produces 106 horsepower. While that may not an incredible amount by today’s standards, it’s more than enough to move the bantamweight 2,300-lb Yaris around town. Moreover, when you’re getting 29/35 mpg (city/highway), you won’t care how fast you’re going.

Still need more reasons to look into this fun-sized Toyota? Right now you can get a huge rebate on the already affordable 2009 Yaris. If you’re looking to cut through traffic on congested city streets, then the Yaris is your scalpel.

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