2019 Yaris Hatchback dead in the US? The internet says yes!

[dogsridewith]

Originally Posted by DarkShadowFox

Gt86 is a badge engineered car from toyota.

What is a GT 86? The Toyota "86?" (Which I really like and is more than "badge engineering" because it has mechanical Subaru w/ Toyota fuel/spark system...something Toyota is pretty good at. Also a RWD w/ a boxer. (I'd love a FWD or RWD Subaru...1990 2-door FWD hatch w/ automatic, hydraulic lifters, and my total rear seat delete was fabulous in snow. Seatbacks rolled back all the way to the floor...best trip car ever.)

[DarkShadowFox]

Originally Posted by dogsridewith

What is a GT 86? The Toyota "86?" (Which I really like and is more than "badge engineering" because it has mechanical Subaru w/ Toyota fuel/spark system...something Toyota is pretty good at. Also a RWD w/ a boxer. (I'd love a FWD or RWD Subaru...1990 2-door FWD hatch w/ automatic, hydraulic lifters, and my total rear seat delete was fabulous in snow. Seatbacks rolled back all the way to the floor...best trip car ever.)

toyota didnt make the engine, so it kinda doesnt count. kinda doesnt make sense if your gonna make a successor to the AE86 you cant just relabel an engine and call it home, its not even from the 4A class family.

toyota run by an old man, old men get complacent and really dont care except catering to other old people. no disrespect on toyota but most of the demographic there selling to is like 60 and over.

[tmontague]

Originally Posted by DarkShadowFox

toyota didnt make the engine, so it kinda doesnt count. kinda doesnt make sense if your gonna make a successor to the AE86 you cant just relabel an engine and call it home, its not even from the 4A class family.

toyota run by an old man, old men get complacent and really dont care except catering to other old people. no disrespect on toyota but most of the demographic there selling to is like 60 and over.

I really don't understand your rationale. I guess the 1zz and 2zz as well as any other very reliable Yamaha engines sitting in a Toyota must not count either. In fact all of Toyota's reputation as being reliable is suddenly tarnished from the realization that Toyota does not manufacture every single part of their cars. In fact no mainstream manufacturer does.

If you seriously think the 86 is simply a "rebadged emblem" then you should take a bit of time out if your self proclaimed 17 hour days reading about the Yaris and maybe read a little something else.

I'm sure with all of your stellar business ideas Toyota's shares would soar if they took you on board. Start with Toyota UK as your have stated they are so fond of you.

Also please enlighten the YW members on why owning a 2nd gen would make one inferior to an individual who owns a 3rd gen

With more and more of your posts I seriously cannot tell if you are just trolling out of boredom and nothing better to do or if you are a 16 year old who lacks common sense and a big picture thought process. This forum has always been a straight forward no bs place to read info from, contrary to the many civic (and other) automotive forums. Your posts are doing a good job of knocking that down and filling this space with conjecture all to seemingly want to "fit in". Just let it go

[DarkShadowFox]

Originally Posted by tmontague

Real enthusiasts build cars they dint buy them. Of the ones that do buy, they are not going to buy a yaris in that price range. They will buy a much more driver oriented car in that same range ie: gt 86

If it was so simple it would have been done. One thing companies like to do is make money. They just have a lot more foresight before they decide on decisions

also build cars, yeah thats exactly what im doing, building a GRMN and keeping the entire process as secret as possible.

[dogsridewith]

(a little good natured, middle-aged rice-talk doesn't bother me)

DSF: You're OK w/ your oldest driving something like a 200 horsepower hatchback in six years? (I went everywhere happily in a couple Beetles--first the family 53 horsepower '67. Then my own (great uncle's) 36 hp '57...see why 100 ish is perfect in a Yaris? W/ way more mpg, interior room, serious heat, A/C, and a huge hatch. Also a lot less likely to barrel roll. With better rust-proofing in an era of worse road salt...I'm hoping.)

[dogsridewith]

A few years ago, maybe still, there was a builder who's resto-mod was something like "The 72 Chevelle SS Chevrolet should have built." (Actually might be similar for some of the other muscle/pony car models of that era.)

[Thirty-Nine]

Well, here we are in 2019 and still no word on a 2019 Yaris. For what it's worth, the website still doesn't have the 2019 Prius up there, either.

[Dodge Aries K]

The 2019 Prius is under the "upcoming" models.

[kevinj93]

Yaris hatch is still going strong, and Toyota offering special deals here in Australia. Toyota Australia also announced yesterday a 5 year warranty for all new sales.

https://www.toyota.com.au/yaris

[2008RedHatch]

From Edmunds:

2019 Yaris

"Last year's [2018] Yaris iA has been renamed to just Yaris...Sedan body style only..."

But then they say "Last year's plain-old Yaris, no iA, was a four-door hatchback. For 2019, that car is now known as the Yaris Liftback, which we review separately."
But none are shown at dealers' websites. ???

[matti]

Originally Posted by 2008RedHatch

From Edmunds:

2019 Yaris

"Last year's [2018] Yaris iA has been renamed to just Yaris...Sedan body style only..."

But then they say "Last year's plain-old Yaris, no iA, was a four-door hatchback. For 2019, that car is now known as the Yaris Liftback, which we review separately."
But none are shown at dealers' websites. ???

That's interesting. Thanks for sharing. I did a quick google search for "2019 Yaris Liftback" and saw this old article from May 2018 (sorry if it was already posted):
https://www.carsdirect.com/2019/toyota/yaris
(says no more manual transmission!

An article on this dealer's site refers to a 2019 Liftback:
https://www.doxontoyota.com/op-2019-...ale-in-auburn/

This dealer also refers to the 2019 Liftback on their website:
https://www.toyotaofnewnan.com/

[ern-diz]

If I'm not mistaken, 'liftback' has always been what they referred to the hatchback as. I think I remember seeing it on my original dealer paperwork back in 2007. Same reason I called it that in my forum details here.

[matti]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

If I'm not mistaken, 'liftback' has always been what they referred to the hatchback as. I think I remember seeing it on my original dealer paperwork back in 2007. Same reason I called it that in my forum details here.

I've thought the same as well.

[Leegamer]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

If I'm not mistaken, 'liftback' has always been what they referred to the hatchback as. I think I remember seeing it on my original dealer paperwork back in 2007. Same reason I called it that in my forum details here.

I believe you're right. I have just always called them hatchbacks, lol.

[2008RedHatch]

There's lots of leftover 18's

[Dodge Aries K]

I'll miss it. Loved all the ones I have owned and currently have. Really makes me regret trading in my 2016 I bought new since I can't ever buy a new one again... oh well...

[justanotherdrunk]

2019 Toyota Yaris Liftback Axed; 2020 Yaris Announcement Coming

https://jalopnik.com/dead-toyota-yar...ack-1832002207

http://www.thedrive.com/news/26145/t...hback-for-2019

https://www.autoblog.com/2019/01/24/...-discontinued/

[Leegamer]

Originally Posted by justanotherdrunk

2019 Toyota Yaris Liftback Axed; 2020 Yaris Announcement Coming

https://jalopnik.com/dead-toyota-yar...ack-1832002207

http://www.thedrive.com/news/26145/t...hback-for-2019

https://www.autoblog.com/2019/01/24/...-discontinued/

I wouldn't be surprised if the 2020 Yaris is revealed to be hybrid and plug-in hybrid only.