2008 Toyota Yaris Consumer Discussions

Low End Sedans (under $16k)

• Re: HIyunday [barkydog]

  Written by: backy on May 28, 2011 9:03:19 AM

  Thanks for sharing your perspective. I agree with a lot of points you made, particularly on the Yaris' interior. I hate the center-mounted gauges also, and I think some of the controls esp. the HVAC controls are cheap-feeling. The Yaris also is sluggish with the automatic. I do like the relatively smooth ride of the Yaris, and it has decent rear seat room in the 4-doors, or with the rear seat ... Read More

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• Re: the Mazda2 [nippononly]

  Written by: plekto on Dec 13, 2010 10:27:07 AM

  Well, that's the rub. If you want a good ride, 4 doors, and 35+mpg, you're down to a very narrow list. But there is a list. ;) The Fiat 500 is 2 door only and as small as a jellybean. It's like an estate version of a Smart car. And just about as slow unless you get the Abarth (which we won't in the U.S.) I also removed a ton of ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Interior and Passenger Comfort Concerns

• Re: Toyota Yaris bad smell (mold and mildew) [girlcarbuilder]

  Written by: lhanson on Jul 9, 2009 9:45:45 AM

  My 2007 Yaris hatchback comes with a slot for the cabin air filter. It is located behind the glove box. I have two on order. Paid about $20 for both of them from an Ebay store. I got the second one for my daughter's 2008 Yaris Sedan.

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Yaris [joliebean]

  Written by: lhanson on May 29, 2009 8:44:26 AM

  Seems a little high to me. Check on Ebay and see what they are not selling for. Chuck Hutton Toyota in Memphis is advertising 2008 rentals with less than 3,000 miles for $10,990. It's definitely a buyers market right now. With gas prices going up though, you have to think that might end soon.

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• the king has fallen!

  Written by: nippononly on Apr 20, 2009 8:07:11 AM

  To restart sales, Mini turns to incentives April 20, 2009 - 12:01 am ET With sales plunging for the first time, Mini USA has violated its no-incentive rule for the past few months with a low-interest financing offer that the brand continues to sweeten. BMW AG's premium small-car brand lowered its incentive to 1.9 percent for 36 months through this month. And starting in April, the company offered the same rate ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Instrument Panel & Dashboard Problems

• Re: Ran Out Of Gas! [typer73]

  Written by: mousetrap on Feb 26, 2009 8:42:01 PM

  My 2008 (6 months old) 5 Door Yaris YR Hatch ran out of fuel 2 days ago. The display said I had 1/2 tank of fuel but the tank actually ran bone dry. Roadside Assist had to tow it to a Toyota dealer and it took a day to find out why the car wouldn't start. Next week I should get a new fuel gauge..... But will that one work ? ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• did any encontered gear shift problem on automatic...

  Written by: ozziejatt on Jan 3, 2009 6:09:49 AM

  I have a 2008 Toyota Yaris 5 door automatic. What i have experienced is the gear shifting take little while of drive after 60 when you start driving cold car (no matter summer winter if you start car and run engine couple of minutes) So after the speed reaches above 60 and goes all the way upto 80-85 i feel like it needs gear and is not shifting however after few ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Tire and Wheel Questions

• Tire and wheel question

  Written by: The_Gamaliel on Dec 13, 2008 10:45:07 AM

  I just bought a new toyota yaris hatchback 2008 and i would like it to hook it up so i want to know what would be like the biggest wheel and proper tire for this type the car. Any advice help. Thank you. P.S. I don't know anything about tires and wheels, i just know that the tire size is like 15".

• Re: Toyota Yaris Tire Pressue Monitor Warning Light [dake]

  Written by: phrancheska on Sep 22, 2008 3:19:31 AM

  Got this info from another forum: Yarisworld.com forum I took my car to the dealership and watched them reset it. 1. With the odometer on trip A and the ignition off, press and hold the reset button. 2. Turn the ignition on (no need to start the car) and wait for it to start blinking. It will count down and when it's done, it'll be reset. Also, finally found on page ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Real-World MPG

• Re: Yaris MPG [pcovers]

  Written by: podred on Jul 10, 2008 1:16:17 PM

  Replying to: micweb (Jun 27, 2008 4:30 pm) Manual transmission. Use of aircon as needed. No deliberate intent to not use, but it is not on all the time I drive. Yes, probably very little driving over 70. I am not necessarily opposed to driving over 70, but in the Yaris, it seems like 65-70 feels fast enough for comfort. What most people are unaware of, is the fact that when ... Read More

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• Re: Yaris vs FIt ? [lewjac3]

  Written by: podred on Jul 4, 2008 2:27:33 PM

  HI all, just got back from a test drive of a 2008 hatch three door, I was not expecting anything good, it was between Yaris or the Fit haven't driven the fit yet but, WOW, the Yaris was great, build quality was exceptional, low road noise, no rattles, manual shift was smooth shift/clutch was great. I was in fourth gear doing sixty and was no problem, I could imagine doing eighty ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Accessories & Modifications

• Yaris Cruise Control

  Written by: vpc5011 on Jun 17, 2008 12:48:49 PM

  I went to a dealer wanting a yaris 2008 hatchback with power package/cruise control. The sales man told me it is included in the power package. He ordered a hatchback and I went to check it out at the dealer and there were no cruise control. The dealer than had to pay out of his pocket (or so he says) to get it installed because he lied. He told me that ... Read More

Economy Sedans (~$16k-$20k)

• Re: Meh to Both [backy]

  Written by: no_one on Jun 14, 2008 4:20:49 PM

  On the Cobalt XFE, the big difference between the 5MT and 4AT on fuel economy is interesting. That is pretty rare these days. It's more common for the MT and AT numbers to be pretty close, or even for the AT to get slightly better EPA FE numbers than the MT. I wonder what Chevy did to the MT coupe to allow it to achieve those really high FE numbers--much higher ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: Owner's Manual? [jgas]

  Written by: jgas on Jun 2, 2008 10:11:13 AM

  I just got the answer on how to get an owner's manual for your 2008 Yaris. The main Toyota publications number is: 1-800-622-2033. The book is $15.95 plus tax and shipping. I'm still going to look around my house one more time before I order it.

• June 2008 Consumer Reports

  Written by: lhanson on Jun 1, 2008 3:55:58 PM

  What is it with Consumer Reports and their bad mouthing of the Yaris? Does anyone here (even Backy) believe, in the Subcompact Class, that a Honda Fit Sport MT rates a 75 on a 100 point scale and the Toyota Yaris hatchback MT rates a 36, tied for last with a Chevrolet Aveo LT? It is noted that the Edmunds consumer ratings on a 10 point scale has the Yaris at ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Real-World MPG

• Re: blah, blah, blah [psulions]

  Written by: podred on May 19, 2008 12:29:33 PM

  This guy needs to stop listening to those who claim that they will get better than sticker mpg. Actually it's easy to exceed the fuel economy numbers printed on the new car price sticker. It's all in how you drive and where. It's important to remember that the EPA fuel economy numbers are the result of testing in a lab. Not driving the car in real world conditions. Thus vehicle aerodynamics ... Read More

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• Roomy Subcompact

  Written by: podred on May 2, 2008 4:51:55 PM

  My experience regarding how roomy (or not) a subcompact is, directly relates to the shape of the various interior parts. Such as the shape of the door panels, if there is a console, or armrest. The shape of the floor, where the dead pedal is (if there is one) and the fore & aft positioning of the steering wheel. Setting aside subcompacts and just talking cars in general and the manufacturers ... Read More

• WOO HOO!

  Written by: nippononly on May 2, 2008 2:13:52 PM

  In a market which is plummeting LIKE A ROCK, you know which group of vehicles is rocketing up in sales? You guessed it! Subcompacts! :-) Versa: up more than 25% in April from last year, up something like 20% in YTD. Aveo: up 23.5% over the same time last year, up for the year. Fit: Honda was late to report results due to technical difficulties, but Fit is certainly up by ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Press Request

  Written by: KarenS on Apr 15, 2008 6:55:04 AM

  A reporter from a large daily newspaper who either just bought or traded-in their smaller vehicle (Nissan Versa, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Toyota Corolla, etc.). If this is you, please respond to ctalati@edmunds.com with your daytime contact information no later than Friday, April 18, 2008.

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• My Yaris Hatchback Experience

  Written by: podred on Mar 26, 2008 2:01:19 PM

  As you regular readers know, I have quite a collection of cars from the extreme exotic car end of the spectrum, Ferrari F50 & Bugatti Veyron to the opposite extreme 2008 Yaris Hatchback S. I must say that I'm truly shocked at just how much I am enjoying the Yaris. I originally bought it for my daughter, who just had to have what she described as "this cute little red car". ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Honda Fit [thegraduate]

  Written by: podred on Mar 20, 2008 12:39:58 PM

  Kudo's, I think you have made a brilliant choice in the 2009 Honda Fit. As is typical of Honda, if they really focus on the goal they have chosen, they are capable of building a really great car. This is one of them. A quantum leap compared to the earlier version, which is one very good car as it is. When this car is released for sale in the U.S., Toyota ... Read More

• Re: Just out of curiosity... [andre1969]

  Written by: podred on Feb 20, 2008 1:28:31 PM

  what would a base Mini Cooper be like to live with on a daily basis? I know it would give up a lot compared to the S model in terms of acceleration, but would it still be more fun to drive than something like a Yaris, Corolla, Fit, Versa, etc? When I brought home my new Mini Cooper S in 2005, my wife fell in love with it. She asked me ... Read More

New Yaris Problem - A Lemon?

• Re: Yaris Problem - A Lemon? [liam3] _NO_ The Truth! [podred] [ttai]

  Written by: podred on Feb 17, 2008 2:14:20 PM

  I'm up to 5,000 miles on my new 08 Yaris S Hatch, auto. I too enjoy the gated shifter for the control it offers. This car continues to surprise me with the level of quality, and integrity of the body panels in terms of great fit, noise free, rattle free, even gaps and build quality befitting a much more expensive car. It's amazing they can do so much and still keep ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Accessories & Modifications

• Cruise control for 2007 Hatchback Yaris

  Written by: ldbennett on Feb 10, 2008 4:33:53 AM

  The sedan has an option of a crusie control from the factory. I would guess the computer for the sedan has the softwarea already in it for the cruise control while the hatchback most definitely does not. The kit I installed in my hatchback was easy to install and works great. It does not use embedded software in the cars computer but has its own computer which is inserted between the ... Read More

Toyota Yaris vs Chevy Aveo

• Re: Better is relative... [bamacar]

  Written by: timseh on Feb 2, 2008 6:12:44 PM

  Actually, the Yaris Sedan with 5 speed manual is rated at 29 city and 36 highway under the 2008 criteria. Even Toyota's web site has those numbers. 2 MPG highway isn't enough to break the deal for me. As for the fit, I think the "excellent resale" value has yet to be proven. It hasn't been on the market in the U.S. long enough to prove itself in that regard. And ... Read More

• Re: Better is relative... [timseh]

  Written by: bamacar on Feb 2, 2008 7:58:42 AM

  The Yaris gets 36/29 under the 2008 system. The Aveo gets 34/24. That's not 1 mpg; that's a 3.5 mpg difference. Here is my analysis: Aveo Numb handling Below average mpg for class Boring interior Below average price Poor resale Yaris Comfortable ride Best mpg in class Quirky but interesting interior Above average price Very good resale Fit Sporty handling Better than average mpg in class Most flexible interior High price ... Read More

• Better is relative...

  Written by: timseh on Jan 31, 2008 1:27:39 PM

  It depends a lot on what you mean by "better". Dollar for dollar, you'll get more for your money with the Aveo. At least in the analysis I did when choosing between the 2 (and the Honda Fit). Make a list of pros and cons and compare them side by side. For me, some of the big ones were: Aveo: +Price (GM Supplier Discount) +Comfortable ride +Decent mileage +Reasonably "adult" styling ... Read More

New Yaris Problem - A Lemon?

• Re: New Yaris Problem - A Lemon? [liam3]

  Written by: caferacer1000 on Jan 16, 2008 2:28:26 PM

  OK. You guys have hit the nail directly on the head. I bought a 2008 Yaris Liftback Automatic in Dec., 2007 and have the EXACT SAME issues. Do I have a solution? Of course not. What I do have is the Official Toyota Line (by proxy of their dealer, Kenny Kent Toyota in Evansville, IN) There is nothing wrong with your car. The Yaris is going to buck, surge and hunt ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2008 Yaris Hatchback with manual transmission

  Written by: yee on Jan 15, 2008 9:03:19 AM

  plus convenience package, all weather package, floor + trunk mats and arm-rest. Paid $9777. tax, admin, license and registration are extra. Out the door cost was around $10,600. Best deal I can find in MA area. Dealership: IRA Toyota in Danvers, MA MSRP was $12,979.

• Yaris sedan 2008 manual transmission

  Written by: j0e2008 on Jan 12, 2008 3:58:16 PM

  paid $13590 out the door price, includes admin fee and dest. charge, license and registration extra. The above is a cash price, be prepared to pay a little more if you're financing with the special 2.9% APR from Toyota. Dealership: IRA toyota in Manchester, NH. I live in Londonderry. Car has the power package, all weather package, keyless entry, etc. MSRP (options included) was listed at $14995.

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• Re: Nothing "Wrong" Subcompacts Are Fun To Drive. [boaz47]

  Written by: podred on Jan 3, 2008 10:20:29 AM

  First of all please understand that when I say advantages, that it's simply from my viewpoint based on my personal preferences. Regarding my thoughts on the Yaris Coupe vs Corolla Sedan, after looking up the stats on the EPA site, I find the interior room is only two cubic feet larger on the Corolla. That was before I went to see a Yaris, and get in and drive the car. Because ... Read More

• Re: Nothing "Wrong" Subcompacts Are Fun To Drive. [ttai]

  Written by: podred on Jan 2, 2008 9:40:39 AM

  Regarding the American media raving over the Fit and all but ignoring the Yaris, first one must understand the publishing business and the influence of the advertisers. Toyota does a lot of advertising but does not "expect" anything in return other than seeing their ad. Honda on the other hand rides on the edge of unethical, passing favors to the editors and road testers. I know this as I have friends ... Read More

• Re: Nothing "Wrong" Subcompacts Are Fun To Drive. [podred]

  Written by: boaz47 on Dec 31, 2007 12:56:54 PM

  And the advantages over a Corolla are? I see the Corolla S has 126 HP and gets 41 MPG Highway. The Yaris S is 106 HP and gets 40 MPG highway. Realize I am skeptical of many of the sub compacts because they don't offer enough over their slightly bigger siblings. But if you have a 2008 coupe how does the room compare with the Corolla S? And you are probably ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Real-World MPG

• 2008 Yaris "S" 2oor Hatchback Mileage

  Written by: podred on Dec 29, 2007 12:07:37 PM

  The most important thing to remember is that the EPA fuel economy numbers are nearly impossible to match when driving in real world conditions. That said, in my automatic equipped Yaris I get around 35mpg in town and 42 freeway. It's a fun car, very comfortable with great build quality. After owning over 8 new Toyota models (Avalon, Highlander, Camry, Rav4, Corolla) over the last five years, I bought this as ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: 2008 Toyota Yaris [aladdinsane]

  Written by: pixiejen on Sep 29, 2007 7:22:16 AM

  I love the 2 door yaris. I bought mine in July of 06. I use the backseat to transport my dog all the time and I have no problem. The only thing I want is a roof rack so i can take my bike places, I don't like the hitch racks. Does anyone know i they make roof racks for he US version? I've seen them for different models in Europe ... Read More

• Re: 2008 Toyota Yaris [lhanson]

  Written by: aladdinsane on Sep 23, 2007 6:38:02 PM

  Hi... I doubt if you'll ever see the 5dr version of the Yaris brought here, to the U.S...If anyone wants a five door Yaris, Toyota wants that someone to go for the Scion xD...that may be good or bad, depending upon your point of view... Peace!<-AladdinSane--

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Toyota Yaris: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [aussie9]

  Written by: lhanson on Sep 23, 2007 3:22:00 PM

  I think that you got a very good deal on that car. Maybe because the 2008's are coming out shortly. What was the MSRP?

Toyota Yaris

• 2008 Toyota Yaris

  Written by: lhanson on Sep 23, 2007 3:16:35 PM

  www.toyota.com has information on the 2008 Yaris. It looks pretty much the same as the 2007 Yaris; no 4 door hatchback yet.

• Sunroof for Yaris?

  Written by: aladdinsane on Aug 22, 2007 7:29:45 AM

  Has anyone had a sunroof/moonroof, power or otherwise, installed aftermarket on/in their Yaris? Particularly the LiftBack model? I'm curious to know. Toyota, again, has no such option available for the 2008 versions, not even for the new S model liftback. I wonder why? Hmmmmmm... Peace!<-AladdinSane--

2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift

• And I am more than pleased with my

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Aug 3, 2007 10:57:26 AM

  2008 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS. I am very impressed with that sedan and I'm getting around 20mpg city and 30mpg highway. This is good enough mileage for me but I know that many of you would prefer better than that. I just love the bodystyling done on this car. Since this thread is about the 2007 Toyota Yaris liftback vs. the 2007 Hyundai Accent I will say that I would probably lean ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: Yaris outselling other subcompacts [backy]

  Written by: backy on Jul 28, 2007 5:08:29 PM

  Well, so much for my theory of greater availability of ABS and side airbags helping to pump up Yaris sales of late. I checked toyota.com to see whether those features were any more available in my region than last time I checked, about a year ago, and I was rather shocked at what I found. According to toyota.com, ABS and side airbags are not available as an option on Yaris hatchbacks ... Read More

2007 Hyundai Accent v 2007 Toyota Yaris Lift

• Re: the real story with mileage

  Written by: roxy11 on Jul 26, 2007 5:12:36 PM

  may be different. if you look at the average of actual drivers on fueleconomy.gov, the difference between the cars is more dramatic. comparing automatic to automatic, the yaris avg is 35.2 vs 26.3 for the rio. that is a pretty dramatic difference. its difficult to compare manual trannies, as the rio doesnt have a big enough sample. a 2006 rio sample has to be used since there are only 2 drivers ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Bought one just today

  Written by: biff9 on Jun 19, 2007 8:03:38 PM

  For what it's worth, I got a Bl. Blue, Hatchback, 5-spd, power package, ABS, Side AB, keyless entry (no I didn't really want this or the power pkg much. I can reach across, the Mrs. less-so, and then the back and forth mirror changes would be painful), Floor and Cargo mats, the ubiquitous "All Wx Guards" and destination charge. Oh, almost forgot, a DK (which I am told is a leather ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Yaris 3dr in snow (traction)

  Written by: aladdinsane on Mar 20, 2007 8:20:05 PM

  Hello all... Has anyone out there experienced inclement weather, such as snow and/or icy roads/streets in a Yaris, especially the 3dr version? I'm curious to know how this little critter makes do with traction on VERY slick surfaces. Hopefully Toyota will bring the latest Yaris 3 and 5dr liftbacks to the U.S. in 2008. There's always that possibility, eventhough I'm not so optimistic it will happen. ...In the U.K. there are ... Read More

• robertkn

  Written by: nippononly on Dec 20, 2006 7:44:52 AM

  You have hit it right on the head: cars DO have one heck of an emissions system, while your lawnmower has none. Your lawnmower causes as much emissions when running as 1000 ULEV cars, or something like that (I saw the number once, but have forgotten it now - it was big though). This is why California will begin having emissions standards for small-engined appliances like lawnmowers and leafblowers in 2008. ... Read More

• Re: Latest Sales figures for the Honda Fit/Toyota Yaris [akin242002]

  Written by: bamacar on Dec 14, 2006 4:36:21 AM

  Honda is a much smaller company than Toyota and they don't have the capacity to adjust production immediately. When the new Fit plant in Indiana opens for the 2008 Fit model, production won't be a problem. I wonder if Toyota will move Yaris production to North America if sales hold up.

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: I think [nippononly]

  Written by: tjw1308 on Oct 21, 2006 9:29:31 AM

  While I agree that it is different in some specifications, it's got far more in common than just displacement. It shares more in common (the Lotus 1.8) with the Celica GTS than the Corolla configuration of course, but it's still essentially just the same Toyota (1ZZ) engine. Toyota sold rights to Lotus (for the 2ZZ) You could bore out a Yaris 1.8 (sill the 1NZ btw), supercharge it, etc., but it ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: yaris hybrid [autoboy16]

  Written by: tjw1308 on Sep 29, 2006 6:41:27 PM

  The Corolla is downright awesome for 5-year old model! The problem is, as I think we discussed earlier, it's extremely dated (grandmamobile). Nothing wrong with that I suppose, but it needs a facelift BAD (more than just the S package lol). If it was more aesthetically pleasing to me, I would have gladly bought one. But if Toyota's recent track record is any indicator of what the 2008 Corolla will be ... Read More

Toyota Yaris New Owner Reports

• Re: What Yaris Model # is on your MSRP Sticker? [stat]

  Written by: tjw1308 on Sep 25, 2006 9:53:49 AM

  Yes, Toyota/Scion/Lexus use A/B/C to designate production runs. It's not a "second-gen" though. Just built later in the cycle. It helps us dealers know when a 2007 MY car built in 2006 will change over to 2008. It also can mark a change in MSRP or new available option groupings (so good news for those waiting). T

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• nippon...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Sep 7, 2006 1:28:12 PM

  the 2007 Hyundai Tiburon incorporates some minor cosmetic changes only. The Tiburon for 2008 (or is it 2009? There's been some conflicting reports coming out that are confusing data at least)is going to be new from the ground up. It is bigger and very, very rounded up front. It is an interesting looking design, though I think I like the current Tibby's design more. Design differences can grow on you, though. ... Read More

Which New Budget Car Better? Fit/Yaris/Versa?

• Curtains, ABS, Cruise, High MPG and Economy Pricing?

  Written by: jaxs1 on Sep 2, 2006 7:25:08 PM

  It looks like the Honda Fit and Civic and the Toyota Corolla are the only high mpg economy cars readily available at dealers with ABS, side curtain airbags and cruise control and good crash ratings. The Corolla is a bit old a crude now, so I'd probably wait for the 2008 redesign. The Toyota Yaris option of side curtain airbags is a "paper" option likely in the brochures and on the ... Read More

Toyota Yaris Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Are Side Curtain Airbags a "Paper" Option on the Yaris? [bamacar]

  Written by: jaxs1 on Sep 2, 2006 7:08:37 PM

  So, it looks like the Honda Fit and Civic and the Toyota Corolla are the only high mpg economy cars readily available at dealers with ABS, side curtain airbags and cruise control and good crash ratings. The Corolla is a bit old a crude now, so I'd probably wait for the 2008 redesign. I can't even find a Versa with side curtain airbags and ABS anywhere and the styling is so ... Read More

• Re: tjw1308 [bottgers]

  Written by: tjw1308 on Sep 2, 2006 9:10:00 AM

  Crazy as it may sound, I haven't heard a single complaint about the lack of cruise or the tach from anyone thus far (over 200 customers minimum). What I do hear is the hemming and hawing about having to pay sticker. It's borderline ridiculous. If you don't want to pay the whopping 9% markup, go buy a Ford lol.. I hear they have no trouble at all keeping oodles on the ... Read More

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

• If you're hankering for my opinion...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Aug 27, 2006 8:24:00 PM

  then I'd like to oblige. I think small cars(even the MG Midget now)are the cars that are more handsome. Even cars from the 50's and 60's are better looking small, IMO. Take the '62 Chevy Nova SS for example. Economy but also power, if configured right. And how does it look? Well, simply spectacular. I don't know why Americans are so sure that Escalades are where it's at. I'll take a ... Read More

Toyota Yaris

• Re: the hatchback [nippononly]

  Written by: asa805 on Jul 23, 2006 7:00:29 AM

  Basic economics: Toyota is a big name. Huge actually. They have a very cute car here in the Yaris and they know this because of the popularity it has in other countries. I think they took a gamble and it paid off. They limited the supplyof the vehicle and put only stuff that cost them very little to add. Such as spoilers, armrests, and floormats. They charge teh customer for all ... Read More

• Re: Looking to purchase a Yaris [choukrane]

  Written by: robertkn on Jul 20, 2006 6:07:28 AM

  That came up with the salesman I am dealing with. Assuming that he was telling me the truth, he said the '07s that are being shipped now are sort of an early run to test the market. Not that there are any quality issues with the car, but he said at some point Toyota may tweak options, packages, colors, etc. a bit and then begin a 2007 "B" run which could ... Read More

• No Cruise Control for Liftback

  Written by: jaxs1 on May 25, 2006 6:25:34 PM

  Looks like most options I'd want (side curtains, ABS, power package etc.) are available for the Yaris 3-door after all, just not in my region. I thought a power package was not available because the Toyota build site does not offer any options on the liftbacks in my region at the moment. All the liftbacks are no-options and an option package is available only on the 4-door. If they started offering ... Read More

• As far as my view on Yaris airbags...

  Written by: iluvmysephia1 on Oct 6, 2005 1:09:36 PM

  most regulars on Edmunds already know that I'm on my 2nd Kia in a row since 1999 and that I'll probably get another Kia next, anyway. For one thing, like backy has mentioned, Kia is already offering side airbags standard on all of it's new Spectra models. And if I recall correctly, the new 2006 Rio may have them, too, although not standard like on the new Spectra's. Toyota should probably ... Read More