New 2012 Yaris Reveal Coming December 22!

[Betrivent]

Woot, it's being revealed on my birthday!

[Kioshi]

well, the store hasn't received the magazine yet, i will check another location if they have it~

[ECHOKnight2000]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

The silver one pictured above is only the most extreme option offered in Japan. The regular model pictured many times in other threads is just as toned down as the current model.

The sedan will certainly live on. It sells just as well as the LB even worldwide. Actually, I see a lot more sedans than LB's.

Being in the U.S., yes you will see more sedans as that's more popular in general in the U.S. hatches aren't as popular. Catching on. But I think regardless American's love their trunks. I preferr hatch but that's me.

Originally Posted by nemelek

I could imagine the out cry about the performance.

Well I think being Japan its not as big a deal of the hp. Remember they are a crowded country especially in the cities. Plus their speed limits are low compared to ours. Also gas tax I believe is higher and what not. I have no doubt they like hp and performance but I think they aren't as obsessed about like the U.S. culture is, in general.

[auxmike]

Originally Posted by Kioshi

well, the store hasn't received the magazine yet, i will check another location if they have it~

would Borders sell this?

[CTScott]

Here's a video that's a teaser of the 12/22 unveiling:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4bUfnx3tY4

[Kioshi]

Originally Posted by auxmike

would Borders sell this?

No sir, BORDERS will not. It will be at Kinokuniya or if a massive Mitsuwa store is in your state, then that is the next best place.

I'm going to check another store location on the 15th, the store SHOULD have it by then...

Originally Posted by CTScott

Here's a video that's a teaser of the 12/22 unveiling:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4bUfnx3tY4

Awesome find Scott.

[CTScott]

Another find - This one is a flash animation with 9 "secret pictures":

http://toyota.vo.llnwd.net/e1/toyota/heart-up-vitz/

2012 - 1.jpg

2012 - 2.jpg

2012 - 3.jpg

2012 - 4.jpg

2012 - 5.jpg

2012 - 6.jpg

2012 - 7.jpg

2012 - 8.jpg

2012 - 9.jpg

[Kioshi]

First image says in japanese...

"You dont need words.''
"If you see you will understand''

I'll translate the others tomorrow...

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by Kioshi

First image says in japanese...

"You dont need words.''
"If you see you will understand''

I'll translate the others tomorrow...

Hey Kioshi, would you or anyone else here know why products such as cars still have English all over them even domestically in Japan? I find that odd, especially for all those that don't speak English. Everything from badges to the instrument panels seem to be in English. I would expect a Japanese product made and sold in Japan would have Japanese print on it, No?

Just curious.

[Bluevitz-rs]

Makes me feel old to have a 1 gen now. LOL. It really look cool, but I'll never give up my cable throttled engine. Even power steering was pushing it for me. I'm more into the basics of driving. :)

[eht13]

After seeing that new official video on YouTube and the Japanese Toyota site sneak pics, I'm thinking the new Vitz will be pretty cool. I wonder if the Yaris hatchback will continue as a 3-door, because even the current model is only a 5-door in Japan (so the new model pics we've seen so far are only 5-door).

I looked at the Belta (sedan) section on the Japanese Toyota site too, but there are no hints there at all (yet anyway) about a redesign.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by eht13

After seeing that new official video on YouTube and the Japanese Toyota site sneak pics, I'm thinking the new Vitz will be pretty cool. I wonder if the Yaris hatchback will continue as a 3-door, because even the current model is only a 5-door in Japan (so the new model pics we've seen so far are only 5-door).

I looked at the Belta (sedan) section on the Japanese Toyota site too, but there are no hints there at all (yet anyway) about a redesign.

Yeah, I think the new car is going to grow on people. For me, the front end is a big improvement. At least now, you won't "need" eyelids to fix the overly happy headlights as found on the current model. Hopefully, the same fix is done with the sedan headlights which are also to high and "happy" looking.

I also can't believe the 3-door isn't offered in Japan. JDM cars are known to come with tons of options for their home market. From numerous engines, tons of colors, all kinds of trim levels, and tech options we never see. Yet, they can only get the 5-door. Weird.

I'm dying to see the new sedan and I'm surprised it isn't being leaked like the LB since they are sold on the same schedule.

[ECHOKnight2000]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Yeah, I think the new car is going to grow on people. For me, the front end is a big improvement. At least now, you won't "need" eyelids to fix the overly happy headlights as found on the current model. Hopefully, the same fix is done with the sedan headlights which are also to high and "happy" looking.

I also can't believe the 3-door isn't offered in Japan. JDM cars are known to come with tons of options for their home market. From numerous engines, tons of colors, all kinds of trim levels, and tech options we never see. Yet, they can only get the 5-door. Weird.

I'm dying to see the new sedan and I'm surprised it isn't being leaked like the LB since they are sold on the same schedule.

Toyota is very good at keeping a lid on stuff. Probably one of the best at it. Not to say people still get a sneak peak. Like the 2012 Camry. that's really under wraps. I think more so now cause of the competition is a lot better. I think like the current Vitz that came out the sedan came out later. So we'll probrably see that later for this version. If it comes out before the new Camry then we'll have somewhat of an idea of the design direction of the next Camry (if history is any indication. Current sedan simlar design/outside). Or if the Camry comes out first, that might be an indication of what the sedan could look like or very similar.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by ECHOKnight2000

Toyota is very good at keeping a lid on stuff. Probably one of the best at it. Not to say people still get a sneak peak. Like the 2012 Camry. that's really under wraps. I think more so now cause of the competition is a lot better. I think like the current Vitz that came out the sedan came out later. So we'll probrably see that later for this version. If it comes out before the new Camry then we'll have somewhat of an idea of the design direction of the next Camry (if history is any indication. Current sedan simlar design/outside). Or if the Camry comes out first, that might be an indication of what the sedan could look like or very similar.

You're right that Toyota is one of the kings of keeping design secrets. Usually, Toyota doesn't show their designs until very close to release. On the other hand, companies like GM and Ford show production cars sometimes 2 or more years ahead of release. Volt, '12 Focus, Fiesta, Cruze, ect are the recent examples. Companies shouldn't let the competition prepare by publicly showing models way ahead of time.

Yeah, the new Camry is secured in an underground bunker somewhere. It is the worlds most important model and Toyota ain't letting the competition prepare.

I remember the '07 Yaris sedan came out after the '07 Camry at least in the US (both new that year). I assume the same will be true this time around.

[why?]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Yeah, I think the new car is going to grow on people. For me, the front end is a big improvement. At least now, you won't "need" eyelids to fix the overly happy headlights as found on the current model. Hopefully, the same fix is done with the sedan headlights which are also to high and "happy" looking.

I also can't believe the 3-door isn't offered in Japan. JDM cars are known to come with tons of options for their home market. From numerous engines, tons of colors, all kinds of trim levels, and tech options we never see. Yet, they can only get the 5-door. Weird.

I'm dying to see the new sedan and I'm surprised it isn't being leaked like the LB since they are sold on the same schedule.

As weird as this is going to sound, 3 doors just don't sell in Japan. Look at all the models, STi, Evo, etc, they are all 4 or 5 door now.

It is the reason 3 doors were so uncommon on Japanese cars for so long. Heck, the Japanese car companies don't even get it.

[Thirty-Nine]

I'll be interested to see if Toyota gives the new Yaris (or whatever they're going to call it) any love. They didn't with the Echo, they did more with the current Yaris, albeit not much more. Then again, seein the preliminary photos from other threads, I don't think I'm going to be a big fan of the next version.

[CTScott]

It's now 12/22 in Japan, so the unveiling should be happening. I just hit the toyota.jp site, and it still shows the existing Vitz. The "Heart Up! Vitz" link, which had the teasers for the new one now brings you to a page with an error message.

[digitalrain]

1st post here at Yaris world! Just signed up so I could see what others are thinking about the 3rd Gen Yaris. I hope they spice up the engine for some more performance. Making the rear sway bar standard equipment in the RS would be great too.