I actually like the centerstack layout of the Yaris better than the Fit's, except for the speedo cluster, which I would prefer to have over the steering wheel. The centerstack in my '10 fit is a little too gimmicky. Overall the Fit wins, though.

 

It isn't too bad for my taste. And yes, you do get used to the center location of the gauges.

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As one that used to have a Saturn ION, which had the center gauge cluster, I have to say I actually liked it! It's in the same sight-line as the driver & passenger side mirrors. Also, your eyes don't have to refocus as much when you glance at it. Just a quick eye movement, as opposed to looking down, and you knew how fast you were going, lol. That said, your eyes go back to the road faster.

And it's so true that the time to adjust to a center gauge cluster is minimal. Kinda sucks that they never really caught on.

 

Also, Saturn's was nice in that it was canted towards the driver.

 

The 2010 Toyota Yaris is a five-door hatchback that offers standard features such as stability and traction control and transmission.It manual is designed to meet the needs of most drivers and is an ideal daily commuter car.

 

I don't see too many ot the 5-door hatches. Nice car I'll bet. Nice compliment of standards. My daughter has the 07 3-door hatch w/ crank windows. Basic but a good roomy car.

 

I'm sure it also has seat-belts and a 12 volt power system.

Seriously, can you buy a car without stability control these days?

 

I did... my 2010 MT Sport.

 

It's on all but the lowest market class of 2010's. For 2011, I think a minimum of 95% of 2011 cars have to be equipped with it. I don't know how long the Yaris has had it, but I'm pretty sure it's been standard on the xA and xB since 2004. But still, 2011... there's no excuse for a car not to have it, especially cars that are either tall and tip-prone or extremely light and vulnerable to damage in collisions.



In small cars, avoiding a crash is your #1 defense against death and dismemberment. ESC is the most important technology to assist with this since antilock brakes.

 

My ex-wife had an Echo for a while. I liked the center-gauges as well - Very easy to view while driving. I mounted the Garmin GPS where the conventional instrument pod would go.

Note that when you look down your eyelids move with your pupils. Your peripheral vision above the center plane of your vision is very limited. Now, glance to the side. Note that it doesn't limit your vision nearly as much?