I've driven both the 1.5L Yaris hatch and the Sedan (both auto) and both are a great little car. The sedan if aimed at older people and for an extra $700 you get more airbags and i think esp?? Both have had no problems (only a year so far) but my family is Toyota mad! Mums 2000 echo was thrashed for 3 years before i got my own car and never missed a beat! still going hard today! Dad has always had camrys and although boring they never had a single problem! Also i'm never worried to take the Yaris to a toyota dealer for log book work although i'd never take my car to holden like many people here, just something else to think about..
Ford Focus looks like a nice car.