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matti · 01-11-2013, 10:09 AM

I have the 2012 Yaris 5MT and I shift just before I get to 2,000 RPMs. I've done this in all of my other MT cars, and it seems to work well.

junorico24 · 01-11-2013, 01:54 PM

Well, the yaris isn't exactly responsive from low end, first to second gear isn't smooth.This is why you find it

a bit harsh. I hear the mazda 2 and 3 have smooth and precise shift due to a much suave and sexier gear box.

To answer the question maybe around 2500 grand to 3000 rpm should be enough. But you can't keep looking at the rpm.You

will know with experience when to change. Gracias Amigo!

WeeYari · 01-11-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by matti

I have the 2012 Yaris 5MT and I shift just before I get to 2,000 RPMs. I've done this in all of my other MT cars, and it seems to work well.

A newbie would probably stall out at 2K. Shifting that low comes with experience which, as we've stated, will come as he learns the car.

matti · 01-12-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by WeeYari

A newbie would probably stall out at 2K. Shifting that low comes with experience which, as we've stated, will come as he learns the car.

What do you mean by "stall out?"

edmscan · 01-12-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by matti

What do you mean by "stall out?"

malibuguy · 01-14-2013, 01:23 AM

I located the speed limiter within a few days of buying my Yaris...

Average shifts for me are around 2000-2500. When im hypermiling its more like 1400

nookandcrannycar · 01-13-2013, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by matti

What do you mean by "stall out?"

Letting the car 'bog out' to the point where the engine stalls and you have to restart it. Only applicable re a manual transmission car.

01-14-2013, 01:23 AM	#6
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01-11-2013, 10:09 AM	#1
matti Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: upper midwest Posts: 345	I have the 2012 Yaris 5MT and I shift just before I get to 2,000 RPMs. I've done this in all of my other MT cars, and it seems to work well.

01-11-2013, 01:54 PM	#2
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	Well, the yaris isn't exactly responsive from low end, first to second gear isn't smooth.This is why you find it a bit harsh. I hear the mazda 2 and 3 have smooth and precise shift due to a much suave and sexier gear box. To answer the question maybe around 2500 grand to 3000 rpm should be enough. But you can't keep looking at the rpm.You will know with experience when to change. Gracias Amigo!