The name Yaris

[Dr1flyer]

Hi,
Can anyone tell me where the name Yaris came from?

Keep smileing,:smile:,:smile:

Baz

[r3b3l]

According to Toyota it stems from a goddess in Greek mythology, named CHARIS, who was a symbol of beauty and elegance. We put that together with the German expression of agreement, YA. We think the name symbolizes the car’s broad appeal in styling and really represents Toyota’s next generation of global cars.

[Dr1flyer]

Thanks for the reply, couldn't understand the where these car manufactures get the names ans this explains.

[JumpmanYaris]

where did u get that from ? or who told u that just asking

[supmet]

where did u get that from ? or who told u that just asking

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=1006053000959

[JumpmanYaris]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh learn something new everyday

[RedRide]

Most car names are just made up by the marketing dept and mean absolulty nothing.
They make up a name they think will "fit" the car and boost sales. It's' as simple as that.

The will then often (half in jest) make up a story about the origin of the name.
The "Greek mythology" story may be true, maby not.

[kameele]

Thanks for asking and for the answer. I had wondered, but didn't want to ask a many time asked question.

[Yaris Hilton]

It has been up on Toyota's website somewhere. It's goofy, but it's as good an explanation as they could come up with for most car names, I expect.