Interior storage, while adequate on the Yaris S we tested, could be improved. There are two cubbies on the sides of the front center console, the glovebox is spacious, under the center armrest is plenty of enclosed space, and front door pockets feature enough room for plenty of road trip gear; the back side of each seat also includes a pocket handy for holding maps.

The Yaris S features four cupholders, one of which is in the exclusive fold-down rear center armrest. But the front cupholders need some work – they’re placed directly in front of the outboard vents on the dash. Not only are they awkwardly placed, but they make it hard to keep the morning coffee hot while blasting the a/c on a 100-degree day, or keeping a soft drink cool while warming the interior or a frigid winter’s morn.