Is a Yaris Really That Slow? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

TEHxFALLEN V1.2 · 05-28-2010, 08:34 PM

The Yaris is really quick. Just today, I took a quick left turn and low and behold, there was a souped up Ferrari that wanted to race. I quickly stomped on the pedal and took off like a rocket. Srsly.

bkrownd · 05-28-2010, 09:00 PM

Feels slow to me, but I drive extra slow anyhow and I've never tried to stomp on it.

STC · 05-28-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bkrownd

Feels slow to me, but I drive extra slow anyhow and I've never tried to stomp on it.

Yep! Me too... I don't think I've ever gone over 55 MPH. Maybe 60 MPH down a hill! Heck, it seems like it takes me a minute just to get to 55 on the highway! LOL!

ddongbap · 05-28-2010, 10:27 PM

IDK about you guys, but that 150mph to 210mph climb takes a bit.

Yaris Hilton · 05-28-2010, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

My 74 Beetle had 48 hp and Id rather have a new one of those than a Yaris. YAris should weight 1500 pounds and be no more than 50 hp. If an economy car is what you want. Anybody import a Nano?

Yeah, but they had to quit selling Beetles in the U.S. because they couldn't meet the safety standards of the mid-'70s.

Kioshi · 05-29-2010, 12:32 AM

I think the Yaris is average. When driving the car equipped w/ manual, it is loads of fun. Just ask the NorCal group when we have our cruises in the mountain.

The car has plenty of power to merge on freeway. I dont slam on the pedal to merge, (only when i fill up, right after it)...and the car gets up to 50-55mph easily when planting itself in the slow lane to be w/ the flow of traffic.

I got this car for fuel economy...and once figured out that the power can be played with..and even more once CTScott hacks the ECM.....it will be more than what i bargained this car FOR!

CtrlAltDefeat · 05-29-2010, 05:06 AM

I started my search for a new car with an eye on reliability and gas mileage. Of course my search landed me squarely on the Yaris (I don't believe hybrid technology is worth it yet). Then, I saw what it looked like, and I was in love. I started researching the car (as I do with every major purchase) and found YW. The reports I found of how much fun it is to drive (the MT, any ways) and the mods people were doing got me really excited. The whole scene reminds me of the early import scene. Early Hondas were aimed at the cheap/fuel efficiency market, but but as time went by, people started modding them for performance, and they became a common tuner car. I love the great mpg it gets, but as fun as it is to drive, I'm looking forward to seeing what develops, and to being a part of it all.

*MAD DOG* · 05-29-2010, 08:12 AM

I have an Auto 1.5 litre Yaris and I beat a 3.0 litre Camry today. The only mods i've made is an NST light crank pulley. Very happy with my Yaris. Had it for 2.5 years, in another 2.5 years I will have paid it off :)

Tamago · 05-29-2010, 08:57 AM

does a bear sH1T in the woods?

Kal-El · 05-29-2010, 01:59 PM

I don't know why anyone would complain that the Yaris is slow unless they totally forgot what the Yaris is for.

Plus, the Yaris accomplishes a pretty impressive feat: It is the fastest and yet most fuel efficient car in its class (not counting the upcoming game changing Fiesta). The Fit, Versa, Accent, Aveo, ect. are all slower yet less efficient.

Anyone begging for more power is free to move up a class and spend more money on gas. Power costs money. That's reality.

IMO, the Yaris's 106 HP strikes a perfect balance.

detroiter · 05-29-2010, 03:51 PM

Power shouldn't cost money (on a small power scale). I can't imagine that it costs any auto manufacturer an additonal $2-$3,000 dollars, per vehicle, to design and include an engine with an aditional 20-30 hp.

Stove · 05-29-2010, 04:16 PM

It's not that power cost the manufacturer that much more money, power is going to cost you more money. It's a selling point. Add 20-30 hp and the Yaris is now market competition for more expensive cars. The price is going to go up as Toyota, and it's dealers, want to maximize profits by selling their cars at the highest market value. I maybe mistaken, but add 20-30 hp and I believe the MPG would go down, which is a big selling point for some people.

Yaris Hilton · 05-29-2010, 04:33 PM

Yep. I'd be perfectly happy with less power than it's got with the 1.5L engine. It's a rare event when I put the pedal to the metal. I'm sure I'd be OK with the 1.3L engine, and probably the 1.0L. Heck, I drove my dad's old Diesel Chevette for years.

I'd LOVE to have the 1.4L turbodiesel and would have paid the difference just to have one, but I don't want the new "clean diesel" technology with urea injection, catalysts and particle filters to clean out.

But the 1NZ-FE is a nicely balanced engine for the car, with plenty of reserve power on tap AND excellent fuel economy. Puts out peak power on par with the nervous race tuned sports car engines of my youth, with fast rough idles, no low speed torque and plugs that would quickly foul if you drove around town. But it's a perfectly tractable daily commuter that runs on the crappy low octane modern regular gas (at a 10.5:1 compression ratio!) with a torque curve that's nearly flat across the whole RPM band! I think it's amazing, and I'll say again that you folks who're complaining just don't get it! If you want a faster car, buy one, there are plenty out there. This is an economical, reliable small family car, not a sports car. For what it is, it's perfect.

wooverstone8 · 05-29-2010, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

This is an economical, reliable small family car, not a sports car. For what it is, it's perfect.

+1

roxy1 · 05-29-2010, 05:56 PM

yes. slow. but not so slow you cant beat a 3.0 camry in a race (or even a ferarri)...so long as they dont know you are in a race with them.

who cares. it is adequate enough to do what needs doing.

RedRide · 05-29-2010, 06:30 PM

I have a (02) Celica GT so, I'm in a position to make a good comparison.

First off, the yaris has more low end torque but, if you down shift the Celica, it would definately pull away from a Yaris. The Celica's 1ZZ engine is rev happy.

However, when they are both up to highway speeds (and both in 5th gear) a Yaris would probably have no problem keeping up with the Celica for the most part..

DIPLOMATIC · 05-29-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mrb3990

I have a manual transmission and am very satisfied with the acceleration power. Anyone who bought an automatic and complains about acceleration only has themselves to blame.

I bought an automatic and I do think the acceleration is a bit slow compared to other automatic cars I have driven, however the overall torque and speed of the car is just fine for me. I have had it up to 110 mph with no problems.

Stove · 05-29-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DIPLOMATIC

I have had it up to 110 mph with no problems.

Did you do that on the test drive?

05-28-2010, 08:34 PM	#19
TEHxFALLEN V1.2 Banned View User's Garage Drives: '08 Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calabasas, CA Posts: 1,890	The Yaris is really quick. Just today, I took a quick left turn and low and behold, there was a souped up Ferrari that wanted to race. I quickly stomped on the pedal and took off like a rocket. Srsly. __________________ DON'T LIKE ME? TAKE A SEAT WITH THE REST OF THE BITCHES WHO ARE WAITING FOR ME TO GIVE A FUCK. Sponsored by: Micro Image http://microimageonline.com

05-28-2010, 09:00 PM	#20
bkrownd View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris "5-door" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upper Waiakea Forest Reserve Posts: 170	Feels slow to me, but I drive extra slow anyhow and I've never tried to stomp on it. __________________

05-29-2010, 05:06 AM	#25
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	I started my search for a new car with an eye on reliability and gas mileage. Of course my search landed me squarely on the Yaris (I don't believe hybrid technology is worth it yet). Then, I saw what it looked like, and I was in love. I started researching the car (as I do with every major purchase) and found YW. The reports I found of how much fun it is to drive (the MT, any ways) and the mods people were doing got me really excited. The whole scene reminds me of the early import scene. Early Hondas were aimed at the cheap/fuel efficiency market, but but as time went by, people started modding them for performance, and they became a common tuner car. I love the great mpg it gets, but as fun as it is to drive, I'm looking forward to seeing what develops, and to being a part of it all. __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

05-29-2010, 08:12 AM	#26
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	I have an Auto 1.5 litre Yaris and I beat a 3.0 litre Camry today. The only mods i've made is an NST light crank pulley. Very happy with my Yaris. Had it for 2.5 years, in another 2.5 years I will have paid it off :) __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

05-29-2010, 03:51 PM	#29
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Power shouldn't cost money (on a small power scale). I can't imagine that it costs any auto manufacturer an additonal $2-$3,000 dollars, per vehicle, to design and include an engine with an aditional 20-30 hp. __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

05-28-2010, 10:27 PM	#22
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	IDK about you guys, but that 150mph to 210mph climb takes a bit.

05-29-2010, 12:32 AM	#24
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	I think the Yaris is average. When driving the car equipped w/ manual, it is loads of fun. Just ask the NorCal group when we have our cruises in the mountain. The car has plenty of power to merge on freeway. I dont slam on the pedal to merge, (only when i fill up, right after it)...and the car gets up to 50-55mph easily when planting itself in the slow lane to be w/ the flow of traffic. I got this car for fuel economy...and once figured out that the power can be played with..and even more once CTScott hacks the ECM.....it will be more than what i bargained this car FOR!

05-29-2010, 01:59 PM	#28
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	I don't know why anyone would complain that the Yaris is slow unless they totally forgot what the Yaris is for. Plus, the Yaris accomplishes a pretty impressive feat: It is the fastest and yet most fuel efficient car in its class (not counting the upcoming game changing Fiesta). The Fit, Versa, Accent, Aveo, ect. are all slower yet less efficient. Anyone begging for more power is free to move up a class and spend more money on gas. Power costs money. That's reality. IMO, the Yaris's 106 HP strikes a perfect balance.

05-29-2010, 04:16 PM	#30
Stove View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 5 Door Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tigard Oregon Posts: 314	It's not that power cost the manufacturer that much more money, power is going to cost you more money. It's a selling point. Add 20-30 hp and the Yaris is now market competition for more expensive cars. The price is going to go up as Toyota, and it's dealers, want to maximize profits by selling their cars at the highest market value. I maybe mistaken, but add 20-30 hp and I believe the MPG would go down, which is a big selling point for some people.

05-29-2010, 04:33 PM	#31
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Yep. I'd be perfectly happy with less power than it's got with the 1.5L engine. It's a rare event when I put the pedal to the metal. I'm sure I'd be OK with the 1.3L engine, and probably the 1.0L. Heck, I drove my dad's old Diesel Chevette for years. I'd LOVE to have the 1.4L turbodiesel and would have paid the difference just to have one, but I don't want the new "clean diesel" technology with urea injection, catalysts and particle filters to clean out. But the 1NZ-FE is a nicely balanced engine for the car, with plenty of reserve power on tap AND excellent fuel economy. Puts out peak power on par with the nervous race tuned sports car engines of my youth, with fast rough idles, no low speed torque and plugs that would quickly foul if you drove around town. But it's a perfectly tractable daily commuter that runs on the crappy low octane modern regular gas (at a 10.5:1 compression ratio!) with a torque curve that's nearly flat across the whole RPM band! I think it's amazing, and I'll say again that you folks who're complaining just don't get it! If you want a faster car, buy one, there are plenty out there. This is an economical, reliable small family car, not a sports car. For what it is, it's perfect.

05-29-2010, 05:56 PM	#33
roxy1 Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 642	yes. slow. but not so slow you cant beat a 3.0 camry in a race (or even a ferarri)...so long as they dont know you are in a race with them. who cares. it is adequate enough to do what needs doing.

05-29-2010, 06:30 PM	#34
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	I have a (02) Celica GT so, I'm in a position to make a good comparison. First off, the yaris has more low end torque but, if you down shift the Celica, it would definately pull away from a Yaris. The Celica's 1ZZ engine is rev happy. However, when they are both up to highway speeds (and both in 5th gear) a Yaris would probably have no problem keeping up with the Celica for the most part..

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