How heavy is the Toyota Yaris? I live in an area where it snows half the year and I am tired of lightweight cars that slide around easily but don’t like driving a truck.
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Yeah, the snow slide is never fun and can be potentially dangerous! Extra weight on a vehicle can create more gravity-induced friction and cause less sliding around.
Unfortunately, the Yaris isn’t all that heavy. The
Yaris weighs about 2,400 pounds, so it is lighter than vehicles. However, weight isn’t the only active factor in keeping your car steady—snow tires can really help!
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