Yaris should do way better

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by cparker

That's one reason we see so many more Corollas than Yariss. The Corollas are only about $ 1000.00 more than a Yaris, bigger and get about the same mileage. One thing the Yaris has over the Corolla is the hatchback convenience. You can stick large items in the back of a Yaris with the rear seat folded down. The opening of the Corolla trunk isn't big, so you can't get large items in. That's one reason I traded my Honda Civic sedan in for the Yaris hatchback.

The only reason to buy a Yaris L/LE over a Corolla really is the hatchback factor and/or to have a car that you don't see at every corner/stoplight.

I purchased a Yaris SE because of the hatchback (plus subcompact) factor + I find the SE to be aesthetically pleasing to look at (for me at least) - unlike the fugly (in all trim-levels), weird/weak-stanced latest Corolla. I also hate the gross market over-saturation factor of cars like the Corolla, Civic, etc. on the road. Despite wanting a hatchback, I probably would have sucked it up and purchased a manual Acura ILX (or automatic 2010-2012 Yaris Sedan) if I hadn't been so enamored by the snarky little Yaris SE.