Goodbye Yaris!

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

The French made 2015s are as tight as a drum. Will one be able to say the same for the first year 2016s coming out of the 'Mazda' plant in Mexico ?

The only 2016 'Yaris' being built by Mazda as far as I know is the 2016 'Yaris Sedan' for the Canadian market, and will be marketed in the USA under the Scion badge as the iA.

Glad to hear that the French Yaris is well-built, as I plan to pick up an SE in late July this year. Sadly, I seem to get the impression that most of the "old-school" Yaris people don't seem to like the 2015 refresh (or 2012-2014) much, and would rather opt for other vehicles instead.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

The only 2016 'Yaris' being built by Mazda as far as I know is the 2016 'Yaris Sedan' for the Canadian market, and will be marketed in the USA under the Scion badge as the iA.

Glad to hear that the French Yaris is well-built, as I plan to pick up an SE in late July this year. Sadly, I seem to get the impression that most of the "old-school" Yaris people don't seem to like the 2015 refresh (or 2012-2014) much, and would rather opt for other vehicles instead.

There is a reason for that in regards to people not liking the newer generations of the platform. it has lost its quirkiness and one of a kind design. even though the drivetrain is tried and true it is still aging. another issue is that a lot of people feel they are getting more bang for the buck from other platforms in the same segment and that will impact how people feel about the platform especially when other manufacturers are offering more amenities in the segment. The thing is is that when you're spending money on a vehicle especially one that has been continuously going up in cost as the years have progressed you should get the best bang for your buck. that means that you get more amenities. if they kept the platform at roughly the same cost. As when launched in 2007 for example with these refreshes they probably would have more popularity.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

There is a reason for that in regards to people not liking the newer generations of the platform. it has lost its quirkiness and one of a kind design. even though the drivetrain is tried and true it is still aging. another issue is that a lot of people feel they are getting more bang for the buck from other platforms in the same segment and that will impact how people feel about the platform especially when other manufacturers are offering more amenities in the segment. The thing is is that when you're spending money on a vehicle especially one that has been continuously going up in cost as the years have progressed you should get the best bang for your buck. that means that you get more amenities. if they kept the platform at roughly the same cost. As when launched in 2007 for example with these refreshes they probably would have more popularity.

This

[jambo101]

I'm thinking Toyotas IQ model is picking up where our Yaris left off as a smart little sporty runabout whereas as the current model of the Yaris merits soulless homely porker status.=
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[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by jambo101

I'm thinking Toyotas IQ model is picking up where our Yaris left off as a smart little sporty runabout whereas as the current model of the Yaris merits soulless homely porker status.=
http://d1r57ja1amoclf.cloudfront.net...-at-120026.png

Isn't the IQ going away? That's what I thought I read around here...

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Isn't the IQ going away? That's what I thought I read around here...

That is what my sources say. It just wasn't moving off the lots very well. We in 'Murica just don't have the same outlook on micro cars as across the ponds.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

That is what my sources say. It just wasn't moving off the lots very well. We in 'Murica just don't have the same outlook on micro cars as across the ponds.

For sure, although (as I posted in the off-topic section) I am seeing TONS of Corolla S' around lately. Seems like there's always 2 of them around me on the road at all times lol.