We bought our 2008 Toyota Yaris hatchback from Toyota dealership. We choose it over the Nissan Versa because the breaking system was superior, and there was a $1000 Government rebate at the time for it as it is a low emission vehicle. We have driven it up to Orillia Ontario many times, and tested it's breaking in some very bad winter conditions. Not only does it stop on a dime, it is also able to make a turn while the breaks are on. Compared to my sister's Honda Pilot, the Yaris drove better in the winter.

We have had no issues with this vehicle, and because we bought at a Toyota dealership, we get oil changes free for as long as we own the car and take it to the dealership for service. When we bought the Yaris, we did not have any children, but now that we have two children, we have found the Yaris to be good in that car seats install easily, and the doors are large enough that you can easily pick your children up and out of the car, or put them in. The trunk is large enough for my hockey equipment, and with all the seats folded down, and the front seats as far forward as they could go, we fit our entertainment centre from IKEA into it. Unbelievable! This car is also amazing in the city as you can park it in tiny spaces, and as was said before, you can stop on a dime.