Any info on 2008 models ?

[YarisBlazer]

Has anyone heard any info on updates/changes on the 2008 models ? I wish Toyota would add new colors (burgundy/jade green) and moonroofs/sunroofs; also leather interior option and two-tone interior on the Liftback (like the S-sedan interior). :wink:

[ECHOKnight2000]

Has anyone heard any info on updates/changes on the 2008 models ? I wish Toyota would add new colors (burgundy/jade green) and moonroofs/sunroofs; also leather interior option and two-tone interior on the Liftback (like the S-sedan interior). :wink:


Not that I know of. I have an educated guess in that we won't hear about the 08 model till mid to late summer or fall of 07. Because(For U.S.) it came out in the spring of 06. Toyota might add more options, hopefully a tac for the hatch!!! No I don't own one but it give more of incentive to wait and get an 08. I wouldn't expect too many upgrades as to keep the price down, remember the Yaris in the U.S. is an entry level car so its to get you started then move to bigger cars Corolla, Camry etc. That's the general idea. But maybe as sales stay strong Toyota might add more stuff or wait until the mid-life cycle refresh in which I'm guessing 2010/2011??:thumbsup:

[redyaris]

Has anyone heard any info on updates/changes on the 2008 models ? I wish Toyota would add new colors (burgundy/jade green) and moonroofs/sunroofs; also leather interior option and two-tone interior on the Liftback (like the S-sedan interior). :wink:

With these options it would price itself out of the intended market! I know I wouldn't have paid 18 - 20K for a Yaris liftback!!!

[Moose]

Colors will, likely, be the only additions, if any. Realistically, don't look for any major changes until the mid-model update in the fall of '09- even then, the changes will be limited to headlight/taillight assemblies and grille/bumper cover design. The basic sheetmetal will remain unchanged until the redesign of 2011.

For the record, the Yaris will not have leather, ever, and will probably not see a sunroof. Toyota has to maintain a clear division of model lines between the Yaris and Corolla, and those are Camry options.

[static808]

For the record, the Yaris will not have leather, ever, and will probably not see a sunroof. Toyota has to maintain a clear division of model lines between the Yaris and Corolla, and those are Camry options.

well said. if the corolla dont have it, we aint gettin it. and if it does have it, theres no guarantee we'll get it.

--B

[Razr]

For the record, the Yaris will not have leather, ever, and will probably not see a sunroof. Toyota has to maintain a clear division of model lines between the Yaris and Corolla, and those are Camry options.

Perhaps so for the US market (can't comment), but we already have leather here in Thailand and a few extra features not found on US models, while JDM models can be spec'd up with AWD, CVT transmissions, and 3 different gasoline engines, and other markets even have the option of a 1.4L Diesel engine..

Pretty versatile platform, and given the growing trend towards green cars, who knows what's around the corner..

Here in Thailand the top model Yaris is more expensive than a base Corolla, and if you exclude Taxi sales (most Taxis here are Corollas), I'd say the Yaris would probably be outselling it as well. The sedan equivelant of a Yaris (called a Vios, to be replaced by a Yaris sedan actual next week), is easily the top selling passenger car in the country, and the top model for it is also more expensive than a base rolla.. Different strokes?

[ChinoCharles]

I hope it doesn't change to be honest. Its just right the way it is.

Tell me you don't like your dirt cheap new car payment and I'll tell you to put leather in a Yaris.

[Violin]

I would have paid more for a juiced up Yaris.

Hell... I think I have.

[ChinoCharles]

Yeah, I would have too... but I'm having a lot more fun doing it on my own terms, yanno?

[Violin]

Yeah - part of the fun is making it unique.

[ROCKLANDTOYOTA]

you willing to source some parts for me????

[eijikikimaru]

Well a tach would be nice to have in the LB... imho

[BlueLiftback]

I would have liked a tach for about the first 1000 miles or so. Ever since then I have become much more in tune with the car to the point that I'm pretty sure even if I had one I would RARELY look at it.

The best value in the whole Yaris lineup is still the hatch with the convenience package (mainly for the 15" wheels/tires, but the stereo and other little stuff is worthwhile too). In a 5-speed it's under $13,000.

$13,000 for a unique, fun to drive, great on gas, TOYOTA.

Leave it be, I'm fine with it =).

FWIW, I work at a Toyota Dealership and as of March 1st we have no information that they are changing anything.

Tim

[ChinoCharles]

Well a tach would be nice to have in the LB... imho

Buy one. :biggrin:

[forpinks]

Here in Thailand the top model Yaris is more expensive than a base Corolla, and if you exclude Taxi sales (most Taxis here are Corollas), I'd say the Yaris would probably be outselling it as well. The sedan equivelant of a Yaris (called a Vios, to be replaced by a Yaris sedan actual next week), is easily the top selling passenger car in the country, and the top model for it is also more expensive than a base rolla.. Different strokes?

Awww..... the Vios looks much nicer than the Yaris Sedan... I rented one before in the Philippines its 1.5 too and pretty fast going 160kmh at the expressway,cops dont care:w00t: ... but the shifting is long and slow. unlike the yaris... so I guess where getting the YArii there too...:thumbup:

[Razr]

Awww..... the Vios looks much nicer than the Yaris Sedan... I rented one before in the Philippines its 1.5 too and pretty fast going 160kmh at the expressway,cops dont care:w00t: ... but the shifting is long and slow. unlike the yaris... so I guess where getting the YArii there too...:thumbup:

The "old" Vios runs the same mechanicals as the current Yaris (1NZ-FE + gearboxes), so Yarii have the same basic performance, albeit a little fatter (Yaris is ~40KG heavier than the equivelant badge in Vios). So if you enjoyed the Vios, you'll enjoy the 1.5L Yaris as well :)

[Snake]

if you guys are driving the yaris without a tach I would suggest hitting the rev limiter a few times to sense the sound of what 6400 rpm feels like
until I got a tach I could never tell how high the motor was reving on this car, i bet most of you go to about 4k at the highest rpm level

buy a tach on ebay for 80 bucks, it will be the best investment you make on your manual liftbacks

[boris13]

That dumb bench rear seat should be eliminated. The 60/40 split (fold-flat) version should come standard in all Yarii. Cruise control should be optional; the tach, ABS, side airbags, and center arm rest should be standard.

Would be nice to have a sport suspension (with stiffer shocks, a rear sway bar, and upgraded tires) as an option too.

[eijikikimaru]

Buy one. :biggrin:

I find having an aftermarket tach installed not as clean looking, unless it's done professionally. What I mean by professionally, I mean it looks like it was meant to be/originally there. Like those gauge side door things (sorry don't know the correct name :iono: ) However it takes a few pretty pennies to get those done if aftermarket hasn't made them in mass production. So in the mean time I wait for either Toyota to release a tach w/ the speedo in their future models(hopefully it fits w/ the older model) or when aftermarket makes some that is reasonablly(spelling?) priced.

Otherwise I find an aftermarket tach w/o the fancy, i dunno lets call them guards for now, to look a bit tacky imo.

[stuffy]

That dumb bench rear seat should be eliminated. The 60/40 split (fold-flat) version should come standard in all Yarii. Cruise control should be optional; the tach, ABS, side airbags, and center arm rest should be standard.


i'll second that boris13.
the 60/40 seat is only available on the rs model here in canada and that really irritated me as it is not worth an extra $2k.
it would be nice to have the side airbag at least as an option as well.

[redyaris]

i'll second that boris13.
the 60/40 seat is only available on the rs model here in canada and that really irritated me as it is not worth an extra $2k.
it would be nice to have the side airbag at least as an option as well.


DIY for 60/40 rear seat:

http://www.tradesmantools.org.uk/chainsaw/chainsaw.jpg

[YarisRunner]

I too am waiting word on the 2008 Yaris. I test drove the LB yesterday and it was awesome. The only thing that struck odd to me was the lack of a dead pedal. I'm also waiting on any possible April incentives on the Yaris.