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27/08/2008 01:24. Budget transportation shoppers, take note: the Toyota Yaris is getting more expensive for 2009, but not by much.

Jalopnik reports, "Pricing details have been released for the range of 2009 Toyota Yaris models, and the results show a mixed bag." The cheapest model, the little three-door Yaris, "gets a $655 bump up to $12,205." The most expensive version, The S Sedan, "goes up to $15,880 from $15,825." Inbetween the two is a new option: a five-door Yaris hatchback starting at $13,305. That model is aimed squarely at the Honda Fit, and Toyota's pricing scheme for the Yaris may make it a more affordable alternative for many Fit shoppers.... // U.S. News Rankings & Reviews