Surprising Cargo Space - A 9.5 foot Surfboard Fits in the Yaris

I'm having an incredible road trip to the Northern California coast, so here's a quick update. I'm about 1300 miles in on the trip. MPG per fill-up is anywhere from 38.7 (75mph and headwinds) to 47.2 (55mph winding mountain roads). Suprised at how much it varies. Anyway, below I've included some photos of the Yaris at one of my favorite places on Earth, the Klamath River overlook. It's rugged, beautiful and empty.

The storage space of the Yaris Sedan is perfect for my needs. You'll notice there are two photos of a surfboard inside. Yep, a full-size 9.5 foot longboard fits COMPLETELY inside the car, with room to spare (I have no doubt a 10 footer would make it in). I couldn't believe it and am bummed I didn't try to put my board in before I left. I just didn't even think it would fit, so I had to rent this kooky foam board that's in the car (don't make fun, I wanted to get in the water : )

I've been snapping photos along the way, but have been remaining unplugged for most of the trip. Full details and update when I return home. Tomorrow it's the Oregon coast, then over to Bend, followed by a trip to Boise before returning home. I think on the way home, I might be able to hit 50mpg with the tailwinds in Wyoming. We'll see...

Yep, that's a 9.5 foot surfboard

No, seriously, it's COMPLETELY in the Yaris!