Money magazine rates the Toyota Yaris, Nissan Versa and Honda Fit minicars. Find out which one won here
. Snippet: They're cool. In an age of high fuel prices, owning one—whether it's your second vehicle or it's for your kid—doesn't carry the same stigma it once did...
Owners of Yugos and Le Cars used to have to park blocks away from where they were actually going, lest someone see them behind the wheel. But in the wake of the wildly successful Mini Cooper, pulling up in a Toyota Yaris, a Nissan Versa or a Honda Fit is the perfect way to show you're smart, hip and ecofrugal.
ateixeira says:
11:45 AM, 06/27/06
Yaris is too stripped in its base form, and the center gauge pod is irritating. Nissan fixed this in the Quest van, so it's hard to believe Toyota failed to even with this new model.
The Versa seems roomy and versatile, and a 6 speed manual is standard, though they tested a CVT. That and Bluetooth make it compelling.
I have to drive these little guys. We need something bigger, but they sure make me curious. Too bad they weren't around when I was in college.