I never figured an armrest would be so difficult to find...

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by firehose777

This has become a real aggravating experience. Can't find a straight answer from dealer or online. I wish I had done a little more research before I bought the car. It never occurred to me when I test drove it that it didn't have armrests. I'm usually very thorough when I'm buying a car and this just fell through the cracks. Luckily my wife is the primary driver, or I'd take it right back to the dealer and cancel the sale. Can't believe Toyota wouldn't sell this as an accessory.

Though I do miss the extra storage space of the armrest in my previous vehicle (Honda Accord EX), i actually prefer NOT having one in my 2015 Yaris, due to the different relative seating position in relation to the position of the manual gearbox. An armrest would be very awkward and uncomfortable in my 2015 Yaris for shifting purposes. I'm sure it's probably different though if you drive an automatic, where you aren't constantly rowing gears.

I do agree that Toyota dropped the ball by not offering simple accessories for the Yaris like an armrest, rear-exhaust tip finisher, etc. in the U.S./Canadian market.

Anyway, I've found my Yaris SE just as comfortable as my Accord EX was, once I adapted to a different "normal" sitting position that takes into account the different position of the gearbox and the lack of a left floor-mounted rubberized footrest. It's all smooth sailing now.

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

Though I do miss the extra storage space of the armrest in my previous vehicle (Honda Accord EX), i actually prefer NOT having one in my 2015 Yaris, due to the different relative seating position in relation to the position of the manual gearbox. An armrest would be very awkward and uncomfortable in my 2015 Yaris for shifting purposes. I'm sure it's probably different though if you drive an automatic, where you aren't constantly rowing gears.

I do agree that Toyota dropped the ball by not offering simple accessories for the Yaris like an armrest, rear-exhaust tip finisher, etc. in the U.S./Canadian market.

Anyway, I've found my Yaris SE just as comfortable as my Accord EX was, once I adapted to a different "normal" sitting position that takes into account the different position of the gearbox and the lack of a left floor-mounted rubberized footrest. It's all smooth sailing now.

I would have to agree with you, since we both drive manual 15 SE models. And I find the seat comfort very good. The ride can be a tad bumpy, but the seats are extremely comfy in the 15. Night and day difference from my 11 Yaris. And even better than my 13 Avalon Limited. A little more power would be nice, but it's great at what it's made for. And that's decades of faithful, reliable service. And that is most important to me.