Equipped with push button start, 16-inch alloy wheels, a low-speed pre-collision system, rearview backup camera, and other standard equipment, the Yaris iA isn’t a typical entry-level car. A week-long test drive showed this entry-level sedan (rebranded from the now-defunct Scion brand) has appealing assets that go beyond its long string of standard features. The cabin also charms with nice material choices displayed in an easy-to-use fashion. Another plus, the 101.2- inch wheelbase Yaris iA was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick +.

Powering the Toyota Yaris iA is a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder that releases 106 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 103 pounds-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. The front wheel drive sedan offers a standard 6- speed manual transmission and an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. Yaris iA has a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. The test driven Yaris iA with manual transmission collects estimated mpg of 30 city/39 highway and carries a MSRP of $15,950.