Power for the Viewt Story comes from a Toyota -sourced, 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine rated at about 72 horsepower. It spins the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Dynamically, the Yaris is fine, but for driving pleasure (such as it is), the five-speed hatchback is the way to go. Throw some sixteens on the car along with performance springs, dampers, and ...