Yaris Sedan Discontinued?

[Yaris Hilton]

It would be nice if they acknowledged the sedan and hatchback are completely different cars, but in America there are big cost savings accruing from keeping them under one nametag.

[kimona]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

It would be nice if they acknowledged the sedan and hatchback are completely different cars...

Agreed.

[Kal-El]

Of course the sedan isn't discontinued. That would be ridiculous. The sedan sells just as much, if not more, than the liftback.

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

It would be nice if they acknowledged the sedan and hatchback are completely different cars, but in America there are big cost savings accruing from keeping them under one nametag.

We all wish that Toyota marketed them as two nameplates. Funny how North America is the only market (I believe) where they wear the same name. For the sedan, I prefer the name "Vios".

As you said, cost is the big issue. Marketing a model comes with enormous costs and sharing names is a big advantage in marketing. I guess in other markets where small cars sell in much greater numbers, the differentiation is worth it.

I don't like having to say "Yaris Sedan" so that people don't assume I'm driving a liftback - nothing wrong with that, but I just want to be clear in my description. They are indeed two very different cars even with differently designed interiors.

[Yaris Hilton]

I like the name Vios better than either Yaris or Belta.