Tested with optional side airbags, side curtain airbags for head protection and torso bags for front seat occupants, the Yaris came up short when in rear head restraint testing, scoring a marginal. As for front and side tests, however, the Yaris fared much better, scoring Good ratings. Buyer beware: Yaris vehicles without the optional side airbag protection got a Poor rating for side impact. Come on, Toyota – give all the people standard side curtain and torso airbags. With the side bags, however, these test results with the improved style and interior, and it’s easy to see why the Yaris is making people forget all about the old Echo.