Old vs. New Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

paulgraham · 05-08-2009, 06:23 PM

I've been checking out some of the new Yaris designs... I drive an '07 myself and was just noticing how the '09 and '10 models are starting to look a bit more like the Honda Fit, especially when you add a spoiler.

old

vs.

new

The differences are subtle, but I prefer the older ones - the shape seems more round and aerodynamic... what do you guys think? Do you like the older or newer versions better?

*tk-421* · 05-08-2009, 06:26 PM

Older FTW. The new lines are just not flush with the rest of the car. I think Toyota wants to unify their different car designs a bit. I've been noticing similar lines on the new Matrix and Corolla as well.

You should run a poll on this thread. Check inside Thread Tools.

And welcome to the forums!

marcus · 05-08-2009, 06:53 PM

old is not that old.. but i prefer 06-08 no contest..

1NZYaris1 · 05-08-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcus

old is not that old.. but i prefer 06-08 no contest..

+1

, but the equipement level in the 09 is better.

gwasabi · 05-08-2009, 07:45 PM

Honestly, The new Yaris S kit makes the yaris look like a matrix. Sometimes I get confused when the two are parked right next to each other

Only thing I like about the 09 the new shifter boot and knob......that's about it cause TPMS is a bitch

*tk-421* · 05-08-2009, 07:48 PM

The interiors in the 09 are also better IMO.

nerp · 05-08-2009, 07:59 PM

I dig the 09. I'm biased, though. I own one. :)

The little red pill · 05-08-2009, 08:10 PM

Wow. Can someone point out what the main differences are?? I have an '09 and didn't realize there is a difference. They all look like a little bubble. That's why I named my car Bubbles!

nerp · 05-08-2009, 08:22 PM

If you look closely, there are some bumps on the bumper, the fog lamp mounts are different and there are some minor cosmetic differences in the lines.

*tomato* · 05-08-2009, 09:52 PM

Your "old" has 4 doors. I didn't even know you could get 4 doors until this year.

I like the new model, too. I wouldn't mind trading.

The Fit looks like a minivan.

07WYarisRS · 05-08-2009, 10:12 PM

09

I liked the 07 RS I had but the new 09 RS looks sharp I wish they had the 07 wheels though.
comparing the LE I like everything about the 09 better

MadMax · 05-08-2009, 10:38 PM

Less so if you compare it with a more standard 09...

OLD

vs.

NEW

But I agree, the S kit does make it look more like a Fit and/or Matrix!

Cheers! M2

thebarber · 05-08-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwasabi

Honestly, The new Yaris S kit makes the yaris look like a matrix.

x2

i used to have an 04 matrix xrs....imo, both the 03/04 xrs (and xr in the states) and the 09 yaris look foolish w/o a drop, but look much sexier when dropped...

i prefer the lines of the 06-08 vs the 09+ yaris

wooverstone8 · 05-08-2009, 11:53 PM

I pefer the new facelift of 09 Yaris compared to the 07-08 Yaris.

The 09 Yaris is cuter IMO.

cleong · 05-09-2009, 12:05 AM

I feel that the 2006-2008 JDM Vitz RS (the 1.8 Yaris TS shares the same styling) is the most complete-looking incarnation of the basic Yaris shape.

If had that car, I wouldn't change a single exterior part on it, except to lower the car.

yaris-me · 05-09-2009, 12:14 AM

The 07-08 looks friendlier. The 09 looks more aggressive. I like the 09 tail lights. They are both nice.

Yawesh · 05-09-2009, 12:33 AM

the older one is cuter, the newer one looks like an average joe

MadMax · 05-09-2009, 01:25 PM

I prefer the more open grill on the pre-09s, especially when replaced with a deeper grill...

Cheers! M2

05-08-2009, 06:23 PM	#1
paulgraham Drives: 07 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2	Old vs. New Yaris I've been checking out some of the new Yaris designs... I drive an '07 myself and was just noticing how the '09 and '10 models are starting to look a bit more like the Honda Fit, especially when you add a spoiler. old vs. new The differences are subtle, but I prefer the older ones - the shape seems more round and aerodynamic... what do you guys think? Do you like the older or newer versions better? __________________ Top Gear 10 (http://tr.im/bbcashop) is the first-ever, full season DVD release of Top Gear to hit North America. Are you a big Stig fan? Ask me about free copies! I'm working with BBC Video.

05-08-2009, 06:26 PM	#2
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Older FTW. The new lines are just not flush with the rest of the car. I think Toyota wants to unify their different car designs a bit. I've been noticing similar lines on the new Matrix and Corolla as well. You should run a poll on this thread. Check inside Thread Tools. And welcome to the forums! __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

05-08-2009, 07:45 PM	#5
gwasabi View User's Garage Drives: 07 Blazing Blue LB Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 692	Honestly, The new Yaris S kit makes the yaris look like a matrix. Sometimes I get confused when the two are parked right next to each other Only thing I like about the 09 the new shifter boot and knob......that's about it cause TPMS is a bitch __________________ Most Satisfying Crew Serious Business... MunkyWurks Garage - 8088488794

05-08-2009, 07:48 PM	#6
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	The interiors in the 09 are also better IMO. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

05-08-2009, 08:10 PM	#8
The little red pill Taking care of Bubbles Drives: 2009 Yaris LB "Bubbles" Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: on my computer chair Posts: 100	Wow. Can someone point out what the main differences are?? I have an '09 and didn't realize there is a difference. They all look like a little bubble. That's why I named my car Bubbles! __________________ 2009 Absolutely Red LB. "Bubbles"

05-08-2009, 06:53 PM	#3
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	old is not that old.. but i prefer 06-08 no contest..

05-08-2009, 07:59 PM	#7
nerp Drives: 2009 3dr LB Meteorite Metallic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rockville, RI Posts: 69	I dig the 09. I'm biased, though. I own one. :)

05-08-2009, 08:22 PM	#9
nerp Drives: 2009 3dr LB Meteorite Metallic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rockville, RI Posts: 69	If you look closely, there are some bumps on the bumper, the fog lamp mounts are different and there are some minor cosmetic differences in the lines.

05-08-2009, 09:52 PM	#10
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Your "old" has 4 doors. I didn't even know you could get 4 doors until this year. I like the new model, too. I wouldn't mind trading. The Fit looks like a minivan. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

05-08-2009, 10:12 PM	#11
07WYarisRS HardlyDangerous Drives: 09 Yaris LE, H/B, auto Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ridgeway Ontario Posts: 573	09 I liked the 07 RS I had but the new 09 RS looks sharp I wish they had the 07 wheels though. comparing the LE I like everything about the 09 better __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

05-08-2009, 10:38 PM	#12
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Less so if you compare it with a more standard 09... OLD vs. NEW But I agree, the S kit does make it look more like a Fit and/or Matrix! Cheers! M2

05-08-2009, 11:53 PM	#14
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	I pefer the new facelift of 09 Yaris compared to the 07-08 Yaris. The 09 Yaris is cuter IMO.

05-09-2009, 12:05 AM	#15
cleong Parallel Parking Pro View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 1.5 Manual Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 590	I feel that the 2006-2008 JDM Vitz RS (the 1.8 Yaris TS shares the same styling) is the most complete-looking incarnation of the basic Yaris shape. If had that car, I wouldn't change a single exterior part on it, except to lower the car. __________________ Leong's NCP91 Toyota Yaris E Hankook V12 Evo 195/55/15 on Buddy Club P1 replicas 15x7 ET +38 Stebel horns, Philips Silvervision turn indicator bulbs TTE Lowering Springs, Camber bolts TRD Blue brake pads Fujitsubo Super Wagolis axleback exhaust DC Sports header

05-09-2009, 12:14 AM	#16
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	The 07-08 looks friendlier. The 09 looks more aggressive. I like the 09 tail lights. They are both nice.

05-09-2009, 12:33 AM	#17
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	the older one is cuter, the newer one looks like an average joe

05-09-2009, 01:25 PM	#18
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I prefer the more open grill on the pre-09s, especially when replaced with a deeper grill... Cheers! M2

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