Has the new Yaris lost its .....?

[Altitude]

I'm glad there are people that like the new models and are happy with them. But they just don't stand out in the crowd anymore. If I were to buy a new econo-car today the Yaris wouldn't be on the list. Sad but true.

[toy_toronto]

Originally Posted by Altitude

I'm glad there are people that like the new models and are happy with them. But they just don't stand out in the crowd anymore. If I were to buy a new econo-car today the Yaris wouldn't be on the list. Sad but true.

QFT.

Sad but true... Yaris sales have completely tanked

[yougojay]

...ok, it's officially a 3 door I guess, but it will always be a 2-Door Coupe to me. Sure, I DO like the cuteness of the last generation...but it had to be a Toyota, had to be the highest mileage NON-hybrid car & it had to be new. So, We got a 2013 Yaris Coupe. The looks have really grown on me, the dashboard & interior is perfect. Didn't like the center gage thing going on with the last generation, glad they moved it on over to the drivers side. The 6 speaker stereo is great, like the hatch release that is electronic & hidden. You take the good with the bad. I-Pod works perfectly with the stereo, so darn COOL!
Really lucked out the whole car being built in Japan, that is a complete PLUS in my book. The whole package is running seamlessly perfect having it 4 months & garnering 2,960 miles as of today. If I can only come across a complete set of 4 OEM mud flaps that don't cost me the 1st born son I don't have anyway, it will all be complete. The car rocks, never looking back...!

[gollygirl1]

Originally Posted by yougojay

.. The car rocks, never looking back...!

I agree - and it does not feel like you are sitting in a "Bubble Car" - I am very happy with my choice. I like the curved nose on the front and I think it is a great shape. And yes, the stereo system - just works no matter what you throw at it and right from the start too. I guess this being my first Yaris I am biased not having driven the old ones - but I did always think that centre console was so ugly. But to each their own. Things have to change to keep them fresh and new - and not everyone likes the changes regardless of what they do.
But I am glad they moved forward on this. One thing that may have been nice is bumper strips on the door - I think the UK models have the black strips? but hey - otherwise a smashing great car.

[yougojay]

Originally Posted by gollygirl1

I agree - and it does not feel like you are sitting in a "Bubble Car" - I am very happy with my choice. I like the curved nose on the front and I think it is a great shape. And yes, the stereo system - just works no matter what you throw at it and right from the start too. I guess this being my first Yaris I am biased not having driven the old ones - but I did always think that centre console was so ugly. But to each their own. Things have to change to keep them fresh and new - and not everyone likes the changes regardless of what they do.
But I am glad they moved forward on this. One thing that may have been nice is bumper strips on the door - I think the UK models have the black strips? but hey - otherwise a smashing great car.

Yes, it has a roomy interior for its size & you can see out around you easily.
I am the sole driver of my Yaris 99% of the time, so I removed the rear headrests (packed 'em away with the original floor mats) and now the rear window is completely visible, awesome!
I take the passenger headrest off and keep it in the rear cargo area, I cannot believe how much better the interior looks (IMHO!)

Your car looks great - It is interesting how there are side marker lights in the front fenders...must be an Australian model thing for safety? I thought those lights were only on the older 2nd generation models

[gollygirl1]

[QUOTE=yougojay;710392

Your car looks great - It is interesting how there are side marker lights in the front fenders...must be an Australian model thing for safety? I thought those lights were only on the older 2nd generation models [/QUOTE]

Oh yes, that would be an Aussie safety thing - so that cars in the lanes beside you can see what you are doing I guess. I had not noticed that some cars dont have this - so went back through some threads and you are right, some countries dont have to have these side indicators. Good Spotting. This car has a 5 star safety rating in Australia - which is one of the reasons I considered it.

[yougojay]

Originally Posted by gollygirl1

Oh yes, that would be an Aussie safety thing - so that cars in the lanes beside you can see what you are doing I guess. I had not noticed that some cars dont have this - so went back through some threads and you are right, some countries dont have to have these side indicators. Good Spotting. This car has a 5 star safety rating in Australia - which is one of the reasons I considered it.

Yes, I went to the Aussie Toyota site and all the Yari had those safety side marker lights. I noticed it on the 2nd generation cars, then not on the 3rd generation cars. (the U.S. ones...) I guess I prefer it without the light, but as the cars progress through the years...you take the new with the old, or buy used, etc.
It has an excellent safety rating in the U.S., also - Love the single wiper blade! It matches our 2000 C230 Kompressor, that has a single blade.
We just got back from the 'Food Lion' Grocery store with it, what a blast to get groceries in !!!

All the safety stuff on it is a great bonus.