Don't expect another single model year to go by without a redesign for the 2012 Toyota Yaris. Toyota wants you to know that there are changes coming, and they've been listening to the needs of Toyota drivers everywhere. The new 2013 Yaris subcompact has been completely reworked to better compete with other vehicles in its segment. These vehicles challenged Toyota, and it's certainly answering.

The 2012 Toyota Yaris, coming in at a low base price and plenty of miles per gallon, is taking on the youth market. Every student needs a car to get to and from those college courses, or for picking up friends and getting to that internship.

The four-cylinder, entry-level vehicle comes with a large array of entertainment options. These, along with its price ranging from $14,115 to $17,200, are being touted in the latest ads: "Yaris! It's a car!" reads one small ad with "bright, cheery letters" as though written by a child.¹

Three-door and five-door…