Why people choose a 5dr Liftback instead of a Sedan?? - Toyota Yaris Forums

SimmZ · 09-09-2006, 01:55 PM

This question is for Canadian owners because of the actual models available here. I'm just curious why people will choose a 5-doors Liftback instead of a Sedan.

If I'm getting a quote on a Sedan with C-Package (full equip) it cost exactly the same price than a 5dr Liftback LE with B-Package (full equip). But there's some little extra on the sedan; the sedan come with 15" stock instead of 14", sedan come with stock MP3 deck (w/ rear speakers!), sedan come with mugflaps and sedan come with an impressive trunk space.

So, why to choose a 5-doors Liftback instead of a Sedan??

Boo · 09-09-2006, 03:18 PM

1.) 5 drs. is much practical than 4 drs. Imagine you need to pick up a box of LCD TV. With 5 drs. You can put it in easily with flipping up the back seat, however it may not pass the trunk of a 4 drs.
2.) generally hatch back is much easier to park.. since what you see from the rear window is the tail of the car, however for a seden, you need to guess how long is your trunk.

Pars · 09-09-2006, 05:00 PM

Here's some biased reason for 5dr liftback instead of Sedan.

1. Slighly more sporty suspension setup and excellent handling dynamics.
2. Great seating, able to comfortably fit tall adult while sitting front to back. The rear back-rest also tilts.
3. More distinctive look (it doesn't blend in to the crowd)
4. Ability to haul cargo with seats down. (which is a deciding factor for me).
5. Like the Sedan, the 5dr liftback also has mudflaps and rear speakers.
6. Higher up and commanding view of the road. I like being able to look down at the road and not have a hood in the way.
7. easy in/out access for those who have knee problems or difficulty to lift themselves out of the seat.
8. Pull-out on dash cuphold, that can use air vent to help keep drinks warm or cool.

Two things nice about the Sedan is that you don't have to pay extra for decent size tires or side-mirror that are painted to match he body color.

Bidoup · 09-11-2006, 07:52 AM

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8. Pull-out on dash cuphold, that can use air vent to help keep drinks warm or cool.

AHAH so true! I used the vent to keep my water cold with the AC during summer...

Nice feature

nsmitchell · 09-11-2006, 10:58 AM

I would have loved to get a 5 door liftback, but I live in the USA. No offense, but I think the Yaris Sedan is quite the yawnburger compared to the Liftback! The sedan looks like every other sedan, but the LB looks like nothing else on the road! Plus, like others have said, the LB is way more functional than the sedan. Try fitting a La-Z-Boy recliner in a sedan. My LB did it with no sweat! I also need to take a dryer to the dump. This thing is like a pint-sized version of my Tacoma Pickup that I sold! No contest!

mikeukrainetz · 09-09-2006, 03:52 PM

Personally, no disrespect intended but the sedan just looks bland without aftermarket parts. Most of the base model sedans all look the same these days. Yaris, Corolla, Mazda... the HB just plain stands out. Even if the sedan had been available when I bought mine I would have stuck with the HB.
Also, like Boo says, anything large wont go into a trunk. Ive had nothing but sedans and can believe how small the actuall trunk opening is compared to the the room inside the trunk.

Meteorite · 12-31-2006, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeukrainetz

Personally, no disrespect intended but the sedan just looks bland without aftermarket parts. Most of the base model sedans all look the same these days. Yaris, Corolla, Mazda... the HB just plain stands out. Even if the sedan had been available when I bought mine I would have stuck with the HB.

Agreed. Although I went for 3D HB.

ChinoCharles · 12-31-2006, 11:43 PM

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Agreed. Although I went for 3D HB.

Admit it, you just wanted that SEXY ASS METEORITE COLOR!

stuffy · 09-09-2006, 05:11 PM

i'm not a huge fan of the sedan, i think it looks ok, but not great, imo.

the hatch is practical.

the sedan wasnt' available when i got mine as well.

riceboy · 09-09-2006, 07:01 PM

eh.. and I chose the 3 dr because I think it looks nicer than the 5 dr, and I wasn't particularily interested in a sedan...

Snowflake · 09-09-2006, 10:22 PM

85 pound German Wirehaired Pointer. Flip seats down and doggy has lots of room.

Makes the trips to Home Depot and Ikea much easier too.

07WYarisRS · 09-10-2006, 12:01 AM

5 door RS with flip down seat, so I can haul parge equipment like air compressors, engines, camping gear etc.

I also found out when the temps drop way down, you can slide the seats forward, drop the rear seats down and extend the head rests, toss in the inflateble bed and inflate it inside the car and it will keep you dry and warmer then a tent. Just pile the luggae in the tent LOL

Plus the wife liked it more because it has a sportier look

JayCee · 09-10-2006, 04:25 PM

It seems like they tried to save money when creating the Sedan to give it a bigger boot.. The Hatchback is just more rounded off inside and not all "plastic"

DorytheYaris · 12-14-2006, 04:01 PM

I honestly think the sedan is rather bland. My boyfriend's brother's girlfriend bought a Yaris Sedan in Pacific Blue in September and I was surprised at how much it looked like any other typical sedan. The Yaris S is a nice upgrade however and it doesn't look as dull. The liftback is definitely a headturner and the interior room and cargo space could blow the sedan out of the water. She tells me that my Blazing Blue Metallic liftback is ugly, but she honestly needs to get her eyes checked!

ECHOKnight2000 · 12-14-2006, 10:04 PM

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She tells me that my Blazing Blue Metallic liftback is ugly, but she honestly needs to get her eyes checked!

She really does need her eyes checked...that would be the color I get when or if I got a Yaris hatch. I like that color a lot, and it seems fitting with a funky looking car.

DorytheYaris · 12-15-2006, 09:34 AM

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She really does need her eyes checked...that would be the color I get when or if I got a Yaris hatch. I like that color a lot, and it seems fitting with a funky looking car.

I agree! My second choice would've been Meteorite Metallic. Polar White is pretty nice but it's too hard to keep clean. I've owned white, black, and silver cars before my Yaris and I fell in love with this blue!

hystria · 12-14-2006, 04:05 PM

For me it was clear. I'm 6.1'. My head was almost touching in the sedan even with the seat as low as possible. When I sat In the rear I had to keep my head "on the side". Also, the sedan has more roll than the HB.

punch · 12-14-2006, 06:13 PM

I wish i had bought the 5 door, but i needed a large trunk while still allowing me to have the seats in an up-right position ( babyseat), the sedan is boring, but i plan to give it the VIP treatment next year...

09-09-2006, 01:55 PM	#1
SimmZ Drives: 2k3 Cavalier & 2k2 Echo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quebec Posts: 260	Why people choose a 5dr Liftback instead of a Sedan?? This question is for Canadian owners because of the actual models available here. I'm just curious why people will choose a 5-doors Liftback instead of a Sedan. If I'm getting a quote on a Sedan with C-Package (full equip) it cost exactly the same price than a 5dr Liftback LE with B-Package (full equip). But there's some little extra on the sedan; the sedan come with 15" stock instead of 14", sedan come with stock MP3 deck (w/ rear speakers!), sedan come with mugflaps and sedan come with an impressive trunk space. So, why to choose a 5-doors Liftback instead of a Sedan?? __________________ 2003 Chevy Cavalier Ecotec - His car! 2002 Toyota Echo Sedan - Her car... FOR SALE!

09-09-2006, 05:00 PM	#3
Pars Drives: 07 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 418	Here's some biased reason for 5dr liftback instead of Sedan. 1. Slighly more sporty suspension setup and excellent handling dynamics. 2. Great seating, able to comfortably fit tall adult while sitting front to back. The rear back-rest also tilts. 3. More distinctive look (it doesn't blend in to the crowd) 4. Ability to haul cargo with seats down. (which is a deciding factor for me). 5. Like the Sedan, the 5dr liftback also has mudflaps and rear speakers. 6. Higher up and commanding view of the road. I like being able to look down at the road and not have a hood in the way. 7. easy in/out access for those who have knee problems or difficulty to lift themselves out of the seat. 8. Pull-out on dash cuphold, that can use air vent to help keep drinks warm or cool. Two things nice about the Sedan is that you don't have to pay extra for decent size tires or side-mirror that are painted to match he body color. Last edited by Pars; 09-09-2006 at 05:17 PM.

09-10-2006, 12:01 AM	#12
07WYarisRS HardlyDangerous Drives: 09 Yaris LE, H/B, auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ridgeway Ontario Posts: 573	5 door RS with flip down seat, so I can haul parge equipment like air compressors, engines, camping gear etc. I also found out when the temps drop way down, you can slide the seats forward, drop the rear seats down and extend the head rests, toss in the inflateble bed and inflate it inside the car and it will keep you dry and warmer then a tent. Just pile the luggae in the tent LOL Plus the wife liked it more because it has a sportier look __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

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09-09-2006, 03:18 PM	#2
Boo View User's Garage Drives: PW Yaris LB AT Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 241	1.) 5 drs. is much practical than 4 drs. Imagine you need to pick up a box of LCD TV. With 5 drs. You can put it in easily with flipping up the back seat, however it may not pass the trunk of a 4 drs. 2.) generally hatch back is much easier to park.. since what you see from the rear window is the tail of the car, however for a seden, you need to guess how long is your trunk.

09-11-2006, 10:58 AM	#5
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	I would have loved to get a 5 door liftback, but I live in the USA. No offense, but I think the Yaris Sedan is quite the yawnburger compared to the Liftback! The sedan looks like every other sedan, but the LB looks like nothing else on the road! Plus, like others have said, the LB is way more functional than the sedan. Try fitting a La-Z-Boy recliner in a sedan. My LB did it with no sweat! I also need to take a dryer to the dump. This thing is like a pint-sized version of my Tacoma Pickup that I sold! No contest!

09-09-2006, 03:52 PM	#6
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	Personally, no disrespect intended but the sedan just looks bland without aftermarket parts. Most of the base model sedans all look the same these days. Yaris, Corolla, Mazda... the HB just plain stands out. Even if the sedan had been available when I bought mine I would have stuck with the HB. Also, like Boo says, anything large wont go into a trunk. Ive had nothing but sedans and can believe how small the actuall trunk opening is compared to the the room inside the trunk.

09-09-2006, 05:11 PM	#9
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	i'm not a huge fan of the sedan, i think it looks ok, but not great, imo. the hatch is practical. the sedan wasnt' available when i got mine as well.

09-09-2006, 07:01 PM	#10
riceboy Drives: icebox Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CAN Posts: 1,003	eh.. and I chose the 3 dr because I think it looks nicer than the 5 dr, and I wasn't particularily interested in a sedan...

09-09-2006, 10:22 PM	#11
Snowflake Drives: '06 Scion xA Indigo Ink Pearl Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North of Bangor, Maine Posts: 13	85 pound German Wirehaired Pointer. Flip seats down and doggy has lots of room. Makes the trips to Home Depot and Ikea much easier too.

09-10-2006, 04:25 PM	#13
JayCee Drives: Yaris T3 Spirit Hatchback Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 11	It seems like they tried to save money when creating the Sedan to give it a bigger boot.. The Hatchback is just more rounded off inside and not all "plastic"

12-14-2006, 04:01 PM	#14
DorytheYaris aka Eleni View User's Garage Drives: 10 Yaris LB Auto- Blazing Blue Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey Posts: 204	I honestly think the sedan is rather bland. My boyfriend's brother's girlfriend bought a Yaris Sedan in Pacific Blue in September and I was surprised at how much it looked like any other typical sedan. The Yaris S is a nice upgrade however and it doesn't look as dull. The liftback is definitely a headturner and the interior room and cargo space could blow the sedan out of the water. She tells me that my Blazing Blue Metallic liftback is ugly, but she honestly needs to get her eyes checked!

12-14-2006, 04:05 PM	#17
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	For me it was clear. I'm 6.1'. My head was almost touching in the sedan even with the seat as low as possible. When I sat In the rear I had to keep my head "on the side". Also, the sedan has more roll than the HB.

12-14-2006, 06:13 PM	#18
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	I wish i had bought the 5 door, but i needed a large trunk while still allowing me to have the seats in an up-right position ( babyseat), the sedan is boring, but i plan to give it the VIP treatment next year...