Automatic only? - Toyota Yaris Forums

jambo101 · 12-29-2008, 08:45 PM

I'm hearing rumors that the 09 Yaris 4dr hatch only comes with an automatic transmission

If thats the case its going to disappear from my shortlist of potential replacement cars for my 01 Echo come spring.

tetzyamis · 12-29-2008, 08:59 PM

In the states, it is.
It sucks :*(

*kimona* · 01-06-2009, 01:00 PM

In Canada, the 4dr Yaris HB is available with the automatic or 5 speed transmission.

brainless twit · 01-06-2009, 01:14 PM

Apparently that is true. I just used the Yaris builder on toyota.com - once I selected 5-door LB it forced me to either choose automatic or choose a different trim.

CKaelin · 01-06-2009, 10:58 AM

That's a damn shame!

Havana · 01-16-2009, 10:55 AM

Yes, it's true in the US. I tried to get my Toyota dealer to explain why a M/T is available in other countries such as Canada. He didn't know. I asked him to call the regional distributor to find out if a M/T 5 door will be offered in the near future. He called and said it would not be offered for 2009 and that's all they know at this point. Waiting a year or more for something that may not even be coming, convinced me to go ahead with a 3 door hatch. I can't stand an automatic so the 5 door A/T was not an option. I had to have a hatchback so the 4 door sedan was not an option. The dealer suggested the Scion XD which is built on the same platform but I didn't like the stying inside or out at all. I'm enjoying my 3 door hatch but I really wanted the 5 door. Knowing that they exist and are available as close as Canada but not here really bothers me.

mikenacarato · 01-16-2009, 12:46 PM

Ya i said the same thing...i said cant you just put down the manual trasmission code on the build sheet and ill order one? he said the trans probably wouldnt fit the car.........right

nemelek · 01-16-2009, 12:56 PM

I don't know what the % is between the auto vs sticks, however when I got my Yaris in April of 2008 the dealers had 10 automatics for every manuel on the lot. It might not be worth it for Toyota to keep carrying both. Plus the auto was an $800 option which helps the bottom for Toyota.

12-29-2008, 08:45 PM	#1
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Automatic only? I'm hearing rumors that the 09 Yaris 4dr hatch only comes with an automatic transmission If thats the case its going to disappear from my shortlist of potential replacement cars for my 01 Echo come spring.

12-29-2008, 08:59 PM	#2
tetzyamis '09 5dr Drives: 2009 Yaris 5-Door Bayou Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: HI Posts: 238	In the states, it is. It sucks :*( __________________ 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Bayou Blue Pearl 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl

01-06-2009, 10:58 AM	#5
CKaelin Drives: 2008 Yaris LB 5 speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Boxborough, MA Posts: 140	That's a damn shame! __________________ My other ride's a Gixxer!

01-16-2009, 12:56 PM	#8
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	I don't know what the % is between the auto vs sticks, however when I got my Yaris in April of 2008 the dealers had 10 automatics for every manuel on the lot. It might not be worth it for Toyota to keep carrying both. Plus the auto was an $800 option which helps the bottom for Toyota. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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brainless twit View User's Garage Drives: 2009 base sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 67	Apparently that is true. I just used the Yaris builder on toyota.com - once I selected 5-door LB it forced me to either choose automatic or choose a different trim.

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Havana Drives: 2009 Yaris 3 door M/T Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 56	Yes, it's true in the US. I tried to get my Toyota dealer to explain why a M/T is available in other countries such as Canada. He didn't know. I asked him to call the regional distributor to find out if a M/T 5 door will be offered in the near future. He called and said it would not be offered for 2009 and that's all they know at this point. Waiting a year or more for something that may not even be coming, convinced me to go ahead with a 3 door hatch. I can't stand an automatic so the 5 door A/T was not an option. I had to have a hatchback so the 4 door sedan was not an option. The dealer suggested the Scion XD which is built on the same platform but I didn't like the stying inside or out at all. I'm enjoying my 3 door hatch but I really wanted the 5 door. Knowing that they exist and are available as close as Canada but not here really bothers me.

01-16-2009, 12:46 PM	#7
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	Ya i said the same thing...i said cant you just put down the manual trasmission code on the build sheet and ill order one? he said the trans probably wouldnt fit the car.........right