January '11 Yaris Sales: Down - Toyota Yaris Forums

Thirty-Nine · 02-02-2011, 11:21 PM

So the first month of 2011's subcompact sales are in the books.

The Yaris, however, was down 50% from this time last year. My guess is that 2011 Yaris sales are going to be slow until the next generation debuts.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...act-sales.html

fearturtle44 · 02-03-2011, 03:54 PM

Think we will see future sales increase due to the major increase in gas prices.

tk1971 · 02-03-2011, 04:49 PM

Interesting that the Fiesta sold 4270, while the Mazda 2 (essentially the same car) sold 479...

wooverstone8 · 02-03-2011, 05:57 PM

My local Toyota dealerships don't seem to be stocking up on Yaris anymore since they haven't got anything new since late November, but they've been getting new shipments of Corolla's every couple of weeks.

swidd · 02-06-2011, 10:10 PM

A spec-ed out automatic 5-door Yaris comes to over $17,000. If I'm looking in that price range, I'm sure as hell not buying a Yaris.

bkndacn · 02-07-2011, 12:12 AM

its the same thing that has been happening since last year!.... Toyota has seemingly stopped the advertising for the Yaris. I haven't seen a Yaris commercial for at least a year..idk if its the channels I watch or what but every 4th or 5th car commercial I see is for the Prius.... I guess toyota is making more $$ off of the dumb consumer that think that buying a Prius will save the planet and their wallets (when in fact the time that the yaris will pay for its self in gas savings is significantly less than with the Prius)

Personally I like not seeing a Yaris every 3rd car (like I see the Prius) it makes me feel more special for having one and much more excited for when I do see one! (especially another Bayou Blue!)

Flipper_1938 · 02-07-2011, 01:09 PM

I think exchange rates play a big part in it. When the dollar drops in relation to the yen, export cars are not as profitable for Toyota.

That being said, Toyota did not sucessfully market the Echo either.

Thirty-Nine · 02-07-2011, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tk1971

Interesting that the Fiesta sold 4270, while the Mazda 2 (essentially the same car) sold 479...

Yeah, the "2" doesn't seem to be selling "2" well. That's a bit of subcompact humor, folks. Don't forget to tip your servers.

It's a shame, actuall. I think the 2 is a great subcompact. I got great mileage when I reviewed it; sporty, comfortable. I'd be hard pressed not to replace the Yaris with one if my Yaris blew up tomorrow and I opted for another new car.

wooverstone8 · 02-09-2011, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swidd

A spec-ed out automatic 5-door Yaris comes to over $17,000. If I'm looking in that price range, I'm sure as hell not buying a Yaris.

The Scion XD with an automatic is priced around $16,500.

Yaristeve · 02-09-2011, 10:34 PM

Yet, it seems like I see more and more Yaris' everyday. Especially the HB. OTOH, maybe it's just psychosomatic; since I have one now I just notice them more often.

02-02-2011, 11:21 PM	#1
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	January '11 Yaris Sales: Down So the first month of 2011's subcompact sales are in the books. The Yaris, however, was down 50% from this time last year. My guess is that 2011 Yaris sales are going to be slow until the next generation debuts. http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...act-sales.html __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

02-07-2011, 12:12 AM	#6
bkndacn View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Posts: 372	its the same thing that has been happening since last year!.... Toyota has seemingly stopped the advertising for the Yaris. I haven't seen a Yaris commercial for at least a year..idk if its the channels I watch or what but every 4th or 5th car commercial I see is for the Prius.... I guess toyota is making more $$ off of the dumb consumer that think that buying a Prius will save the planet and their wallets (when in fact the time that the yaris will pay for its self in gas savings is significantly less than with the Prius) Personally I like not seeing a Yaris every 3rd car (like I see the Prius) it makes me feel more special for having one and much more excited for when I do see one! (especially another Bayou Blue!) __________________ I got a ride in Garms' Yaris and got on a plane within 24 hours of each other.... his yaris was faster! I bet if he put wings on it he could get passed all that L.A. traffic!

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fearturtle44 Drives: S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 209	Think we will see future sales increase due to the major increase in gas prices.

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tk1971 Drives: 08 2Dr LB Base, Silver Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SG Valley, SoCal Posts: 237	Interesting that the Fiesta sold 4270, while the Mazda 2 (essentially the same car) sold 479...

02-03-2011, 05:57 PM	#4
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	My local Toyota dealerships don't seem to be stocking up on Yaris anymore since they haven't got anything new since late November, but they've been getting new shipments of Corolla's every couple of weeks.

02-06-2011, 10:10 PM	#5
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	A spec-ed out automatic 5-door Yaris comes to over $17,000. If I'm looking in that price range, I'm sure as hell not buying a Yaris.

02-07-2011, 01:09 PM	#7
Flipper_1938 Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 529	I think exchange rates play a big part in it. When the dollar drops in relation to the yen, export cars are not as profitable for Toyota. That being said, Toyota did not sucessfully market the Echo either.

02-09-2011, 10:34 PM	#10
Yaristeve Drives: 3-door hatch Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 519	Yet, it seems like I see more and more Yaris' everyday. Especially the HB. OTOH, maybe it's just psychosomatic; since I have one now I just notice them more often.