New 2012 Yaris L, 5 speed

[CanIHazYarisHatch?]

Originally Posted by Hershey

I've been seeing some 2 owners claiming to be getting 40+ with 5 speed manual . Others have been averaging around 35 . About the same a most YARIS owners .

This doesn't surprise me.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by Hershey

I've been seeing some 2 owners claiming to be getting 40+ with 5 speed manual . Others have been averaging around 35 . About the same a most YARIS owners .

when i used to have my 07 yaris, ii recall boatloads of 2nd gen owners getting over 40 mpg with their mt Yarii when discussing such things.

this one is rated 2 mpg's higher, so getting over 40 will be even easier.

[CanIHazYarisHatch?]

Originally Posted by roxy1

when i used to have my 07 yaris, ii recall boatloads of 2nd gen owners getting over 40 mpg with their mt Yarii when discussing such things.

this one is rated 2 mpg's higher, so getting over 40 will be even easier.

I seem to recall the Japanese designer streamlining the body for higher MPG and lower drag than the Gen 2 cars. Certainly looks sleeker, but I am biased.

Gen 2 cars are still awesome, just not my cup of tea.

[Hershey]

Originally Posted by CanIHazYarisHatch?

This doesn't surprise me.

These are for the 2011 , not the '12 with reduced weight .

[CanIHazYarisHatch?]

Originally Posted by Hershey

These are for the 2011 , not the '12 with reduced weight .

I know. Like I said, the Gen 2s are great cars, even beating their EPA numbers easily...they just aren't my cup 'o tea.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by Hershey

These are for the 2011 , not the '12 with reduced weight .

the reduction in weight was misiscule. the extra mpg's probably has more to do with low friction components in the drivetrain.

i believe the drag coefficient is barely lower at .287 vs .29 in the 2011, which is inconsequential.

[CanIHazYarisHatch?]

Originally Posted by roxy1

the reduction in weight was misiscule. the extra mpg's probably has more to do with low friction components in the drivetrain.

i believe the drag coefficient is barely lower at .287 vs .29 in the 2011, which is inconsequential.

A shame about the small aero improvement...but that little 4-banger is smoooooooooooth.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by CanIHazYarisHatch?

A shame about the small aero improvement...but that little 4-banger is smoooooooooooth.

most hatches in this class have a cd of around .32, so thats very good (sedans are much more conducive to less drag).

[CanIHazYarisHatch?]

Originally Posted by roxy1

most hatches in this class have a cd of around .32, so thats very good (sedans are much more conducive to less drag).

Very nice.

[CanIHazYarisHatch?]

Originally Posted by KentSzabo

I took delivery this past Thursday of a new 2012 Yaris L, 5 speed in Blue Lagoon Mica. With 299 on the odometer it has averaged 42.6 MPG. $15,260 out the door.

The dealerships don't want to give me an out-the-door price quote.

How did you manage to get such a sweet deal?

[Edwin5000]

shouldnt be coasting in neutral. coasting in neutral fails to take advantage of decel fuel cutoff.

Roxy1 , please don't mislead folks with a blanket statement like that. DFCO is great........ if you want to lose speed . I use it when it's appropriate. If you want to extend your coast/glide , you want to be in neutral , with ICE on or off. I do this whenever possible.