Two More Doors..

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by tk-421

The 3-door LB is actually a bit smaller than the 5-door. Also, the 2 doors are way larger in the 3-door version. I think it would be impossible to do this mod even if you had the cash.

Just trade your 3-door for a 5-door and call it a day.

Errrr....wrong! The wheelbases on the 3- and 5-door LBs are the same (96.9"). It's the Yaris Sedan that rides on a longer version of the platform, with a 100.4" wheelbase. The sedan has an overall length of 169.3" compared to 150.6" for both of the Liftback models, and the Sedan is 2.5 inches lower than the Liftbacks as well.

I sat in an 09 5-door a few days ago and it is exactly the same dimensions inside as my 3-door 08 LB. And, as much as I thought I would like the 5-door better, I don't. The shorter doors make it harder to get in and out of the car, and the back seat can't take a 6' tall passenger (I am 6'2" and was rubbing the ceiling).

But I do like the split-folder rear seat and still want to get one for my 08. Otherwise, there isn't any difference between the two cars (3- and 5-door) other than the number of doors and their size...so the mod would be possible but I think it would be way too costly. Trading for a 5-door is a much better option...

Cheers! M2