I don't like the new Yaris

[Alien Mantis]

Anyone else think Toyota is "over-styling" the Yarii HB's now?

I have a 2008, and it is simple and cute looking. The new Yarii are starting to look more like the Prius!
:eek:

I do not like what Toyota is doing to the newer Yarii HB! They just can't leave it alone.
It was great, and they had to go and mess it up.

:cry:

[b20vteg]

i like the new front end, actually. the rear is gross though. :thumbdown:

[nookandcrannycar]

i like the new front end, actually. the rear is gross though. :thumbdown:

^^^^^This. I also like the side view of the 3rd Gen 5-Door more than the 2nd Gen 5-Door.

[Altitude]

Agreed. It's a mini Matrix now. I've seen a few of the new Mazda 3 HB's and have mistaken them for a Yaris. They look more Yaris-y than the new Yaris HB's.

[kimona]

I especially dislike the new front end... but the whole car looks hideous!

[etherdude]

Sorry guys, but it was the styling of the new 2012 Yaris SE (particularly the front) that first attracted me. I prefer the more sculpted look to the rounder look of the 2nd gen. With the slightly lower stance, 16" wheels, and chrome accent around the front chin, I found it more attraqtive.

[MadMax]

Agreed. It's a mini Matrix now. I've seen a few of the new Mazda 3 HB's and have mistaken them for a Yaris. They look more Yaris-y than the new Yaris HB's.

Ditto, the Yaris has lost its individuality that the previous (second, or XP90) generation had. Now it's exactly as you stated, a mini-Matrix!

The new ones are growing on my but I don't see myself being attracted to them as I was mine. Modified ones definitely look better, but I don't think they are nearly as cool as the rounded ones...

[matti]

To each their own, of course, but I think the new Yaris looks MUCH better than the old design.

[DJYojimbo]

The tuned suspension, updated look of the Yaris, and Toyota's reliability is what I love about this car! If it would have kept its old look, I would not even consider the Yaris. I do respect people's opinions for the older yarii though. I just prefer the 2012 Yaris.

[Alien Mantis]

Agreed. It's a mini Matrix now. I've seen a few of the new Mazda 3 HB's and have mistaken them for a Yaris. They look more Yaris-y than the new Yaris HB's.

EXACTLY.

When your new Toyota starts looking like a Mazda... you know you are in trouble!
:thumbdown:

And what happened to the speedo in the center of the dash ???
They had to go and move it behind the steering wheel... just like EVERY OTHER CAR on the road.

:mad:

The Yaris used to be "unique". Now it's just another SUB COMPACT.
:cry:

That's ok, i'm keeping my `08 forevah!

[Fidelio]

i am glad i wasnt the only one. :-D

[edmscan]

I haven't seen too many 2012 cars to make a definite decision, although the ones that I have seen I would say that the Yaris now has a more modern look. I am not a big fan of chrome .. and really that would be the one thing that I would hate to see lots of. I am just happy that the Yaris isn't as ugly as the Echo used to be, now that would be a step backwards.

[tooter]

I really like the 2nd gen jellybean look...

...but am content with my 2012 because when I'm driving it I can't see the outside. :smile:

[47_MasoN_47]

I think it looks too much like a squished version of the Matrix/Vibe.

[DebbyM46227]

I haven't seen a 2012 in person yet. But from photos, I think the exterior is OK, but I absolutely HATE they have moved the speedometer from the center.

[junorico24]

Toyota was never really known for their breathtaking design.The 2012 looks constipated.Toyota should of stuck with the jellybean design.:wink:

[Scubaru Steve]

the only reason i considered a 12 is because it doesn't look like a bubble with wheels.
and the se had a few tweaks that i liked.

[Chuck G]

I LOVE ALL YARII!!
Just don't like the 2012's quite as much:wink:

[nookandcrannycar]

EXACTLY.

When your new Toyota starts looking like a Mazda... you know you are in trouble!
:thumbdown:

And what happened to the speedo in the center of the dash ???
They had to go and move it behind the steering wheel... just like EVERY OTHER CAR on the road.

:mad:

The Yaris used to be "unique". Now it's just another SUB COMPACT.
:cry:

That's ok, i'm keeping my `08 forevah!

The part of the 3rd gen I really dislike is the dash. In addition to not having the compartments the 2nd Gen did, it is just plain hideous. It isn't enough of a deterrent though to rule out eventually buying one.

[joshthorsc]

I just bought a 2012 Yaris SE a few months back and really like it. I do like the more aggressive look but prefer the looks of the previous gen slightly more. However, I'm glad Toyota moved the speedo behind the steering wheel. The center speedo is the main reason I never picked up the previous Yaris.

[nemelek]

I liked the unique looks of the earlier HB. Easy to spot and you knew what is was. Went to the dealer for a 4 wheel alignment and it was hard to find the Yaris. They store them at the back of the lot.

[nookandcrannycar]

I liked the unique looks of the earlier HB. Easy to spot and you knew what is was. Went to the dealer for a 4 wheel alignment and it was hard to find the Yaris. They store them at the back of the lot.

SMH re storing at the back of the lot. However, a dealership is a business and likely makes less money (new) off a Yaris than most, if not any other Toyota model. With the 3rd Gen styling being more agressive, I wonder if Toyota is trying (overall, not Yarisworld :biggrin:) to attract more male buyers.

[Volcano]

Generally, I do like the '12 models. But this one is b.a.u (Launch Jan 13)

http://www.motorsport-magazin.com/auto-tuning/news-152449-neuer-toyota-yaris-trend-toyota-zeigt-sich-in-paris-von-der-sportlichen-seite.html

:barf:

[CPALK719]

3rd gen looks more aggressive looking, It's not screaming "HEY IM A CHICK CAR". i have gotten nothing but compliments since i bought the car this year.

[TPA5]

I love my 2012. I think it looks better than the eggs of previous generations, though I'm not saying those were ugly, they just weren't my style. The dash cluster is where, IMHO, it should be. The reason all the other cars put the gauge cluster where they is, is that it is the easiest to see. I don't want to be looking to the middle of my dashboard, that's awkward. I think the styling reflects a certain continuity amongst the new Toyota lineup, and the tight lines and more aggressive styling suits the little guy well.

[MadMax]

Actually, for normally-sized individuals, the steering wheel of most cards obscures the dash; which is the reason for moving it to the center of the dash. The Yaris is not the only vehicle to have this, the original Mini and Jeep also knew the value of the location.

As for the styling, the biggest complaint is that the previous version was more unique. The new Yaris is hard to distinguish from the Matrix and most other models in the Toyota line-up. Toyota is not the only one doing this, many major manufactures are moving toward this trend of making their vehicles look similar. I for one don't like it, and while the Second Generation Yaris was around there wasn't many other subcompacts that looked like it (well, the Hyundai Accent hatch tried; but until the Mazda 3 hit our shores it was pretty unique).

If the XP90 Yaris never existed than I would probably be more favorable towards the new XP130 Third Generation Yaris, but put the two next to each other and I still prefer the unique looks and styling of the previous model over the current one...

Plus, that back end on the new model is just fugly! :barf:

Cheers! M2

[kimona]

Generally, I do like the '12 models. But this one is b.a.u (Launch Jan 13)

http://www.motorsport-magazin.com/auto-tuning/news-152449-neuer-toyota-yaris-trend-toyota-zeigt-sich-in-paris-von-der-sportlichen-seite.html

:barf:

Yikes! That one even looks more like the UGLY Matrix.

[ERA]

i like it. i think they went in the right direction.

[sliiice]

While I was having my 6 mo. check-up at the dealership, I checked out the new Yaris. I'm not a fan. They took the cuteness factor out. I think my husband would be more likely to buy one now, but I'll stick with my 2007. Thank goodness I only have 37,000 miles on it.

[GTBaker]

I love the new dash cluster...hate the damn red dash lights at night.

[Twisterboy]

I like the look of the new Yaris, makes it in line with the toyota family, I think the rear could be a bit nicer as it seems a bit narrower and a bit like a peugeot 208 (a small car we have in the UK)

Davy

[bronsin]

1 Cost To Own

2 Durability

3 Economy of Operation

4 Functionality

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1,341,609 Styling

[nookandcrannycar]

Actually, for normally-sized individuals, the steering wheel of most cards obscures the dash; which is the reason for moving it to the center of the dash. The Yaris is not the only vehicle to have this, the original Mini and Jeep also knew the value of the location.

As for the styling, the biggest complaint is that the previous version was more unique. The new Yaris is hard to distinguish from the Matrix and most other models in the Toyota line-up. Toyota is not the only one doing this, many major manufactures are moving toward this trend of making their vehicles look similar. I for one don't like it, and while the Second Generation Yaris was around there wasn't many other subcompacts that looked like it (well, the Hyundai Accent hatch tried; but until the Mazda 3 hit our shores it was pretty unique).

If the XP90 Yaris never existed than I would probably be more favorable towards the new XP130 Third Generation Yaris, but put the two next to each other and I still prefer the unique looks and styling of the previous model over the current one...

Plus, that back end on the new model is just fugly! :barf:

Cheers! M2

Yes, and another reason (that was briefly mentioned in the past by others here) is the cost savings associated with having fewer parts that are different for RHD and LHD countries.

[nookandcrannycar]

1 Cost To Own

2 Durability

3 Economy of Operation

4 Functionality

(skip)

1,341,609 Styling

Yeah, pretty much. Toyota would have to REALY, REALLY screw up the styling on the Yaris (far beyond anything I currently dislike) for the styling to have any effect on me at all re a buying decision.

[bronsin]

Yeah, pretty much. Toyota would have to REALY, REALLY screw up the styling on the Yaris (far beyond anything I currently dislike) for the styling to have any effect on me at all re a buying decision.

I'll tell you what Mercedes and BMW styling has turned almost American lately.

Its just awefull.

They are known for conservative and tastefull styling in the past but no more.

If I had the money and wanted to spend that much money on a car (why?) I wouldnt buy one of them because of the styling.

I would tell the salesman Im not buying one of your cars because of the way they look.

[NJ Drive]

My girlfriend has a 2010 Yaris 3dr and I like mine infinitely better. I wouldn't have bought a Yaris though if there wasn't an SE available. It's a great package.

[nookandcrannycar]

I'll tell you what Mercedes and BMW styling has turned almost American lately.

Its just awefull.

They are known for conservative and tastefull styling in the past but no more.

If I had the money and wanted to spend that much money on a car (why?) I wouldnt buy one of them because of the styling.

I would tell the salesman Im not buying one of your cars because of the way they look.

I agree with you re the interior and exterior of any current Mercedes (terrible), and the exterior of of some BMWs, but not any current BMW interior, with the 1 series through the 5 series being the best.

[nookandcrannycar]

My girlfriend has a 2010 Yaris 3dr and I like mine infinitely better. I wouldn't have bought a Yaris though if there wasn't an SE available. It's a great package.

Have you driven your girlfriend's 3-door? If so, do you notice a difference in stability in an environment with a lot of cross wind between your girlfriend's car and your car? The only negative re driving my car is that it sometimes feels as if a crosswind is 'tossing' it a bit. I experienced this on I-75 yesterday and my first thought was 'I wonder if some of the people on Yarisworld with SEs experience this'?

[NJ Drive]

Have you driven your girlfriend's 3-door? If so, do you notice a difference in stability in an environment with a lot of cross wind between your girlfriend's car and your car? The only negative re driving my car is that it sometimes feels as if a crosswind is 'tossing' it a bit. I experienced this on I-75 yesterday and my first thought was 'I wonder if some of the people on Yarisworld with SEs experience this'?

Yes, I've driven her 2010 a lot and it does get really nervous on the highway, even when it was new. She now has +70k miles. My co-worker has a 2008 sedan and says the same thing.

As for my car, it handles crosswinds MUCH better than hers(even when hers was new) and is more of a solid drive on the highway.

[GTBaker]

My 2012 LE is solid and stable on the highway. Almost as stable as the Outback.

I'm loving it although if I sell the Outback before winter I'll miss the AWD.

How are is the new Yaris with TC in the snow?

[12 yaris]

I guess we'll find out,hell I can't remember any snow here after I bought mine
in January...

[nookandcrannycar]

Yes, I've driven her 2010 a lot and it does get really nervous on the highway, even when it was new. She now has +70k miles. My co-worker has a 2008 sedan and says the same thing.

As for my car, it handles crosswinds MUCH better than hers(even when hers was new) and is more of a solid drive on the highway.

Thank you so much for your answer. It has likely changed the trajectory of which Yaris I pick to eventually replace my current Yaris and could only be answered by someone familiar with both the SE and the 3-door. Having a 5-speed manual is most important to me. After that, increased stability is more important to me than avoiding power windows. If the SE still has the 5-speed available when I replace my car, I'll probably get the SE. If the 5-speed is no longer available on the SE but is still available on the 3-door L, but the L then has power windows it will be a hard choice between the Prius C and the L. If the SE no longer has the 5-speed available, but the 3-door L does and the L still has hand crank windows I'll probably pick the 3-door L with hand crank windows.

[Gogogordy]

My 2012 LE is solid and stable on the highway. Almost as stable as the Outback.

I'm loving it although if I sell the Outback before winter I'll miss the AWD.

How are is the new Yaris with TC in the snow?

Fellow Vespisti I see!

[DeathBeard]

im loving the 12 vitz rs rear..When I first the 07 yaris I wanted to throw up, however it grew on me over time, I think you guys hating on the 12 will love it in a couple years

[DeathBeard]

im loving the 12 vitz rs rear


another one

[Twisterboy]

Deathbeard - These rears look stunning, just wish Toyota in the UK would make the Yaris' like that.

Davy

[Volcano]

A decent dealer might be able to supply the parts................
Some time ago my dealer was able to order parts for
my LandCruiser in Australia.

[carolinablue]

I strongly prefer the more mature appearance of my 2012 and I had 2007 which I really liked. I got four complements on the looks my car today within a 2 hour period. It is the new look of high MPG Toyotas and the more I see it the more I like it.

[odg495]

My 1st Toyota was a 98 Starlet, the Echo/1st gen Yaris that followed that was ok, I liked the 2nd gen Yaris better, and I'm loving my 3rd gen. In some ways (especially the interior) the 3rd gen is a bit of a throw back to the Starlet. Having said that, I've enjoyed checking out all the older Yaris cars on this site.

I think most cars are derivatives of other stylings, I can see people's references to the Nissan Tiida/Versa/Almira on the 3rd gen, but I'm happy with it overall. To me the rear of the new Corolla/Altis is a combination of the rear quarters of the old i30 and the taillights of the new i30, but again I quite like it.

Personally, I think the new style and chrome accents give the new Yaris a more upmarket feel.

[tooter]

im loving the 12 vitz rs rear..When I first the 07 yaris I wanted to throw up, however it grew on me over time, I think you guys hating on the 12 will love it in a couple years

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=48770&stc=1&d=1349974627

Oooh... I want those circle taillights. :smile:

Hey Garm, can you get exactly that round style? If you can, I'll come down and buy a set on the spot! :thumbsup:

[GianniVRS]

Although i prefer the Vitz Rs 2006 - 2011 version from all the 3 versions, the 3d Ver Rs is sexy

[bebeelo]

does anyone have any idea if a DC header THC-4407 would fit in a 2012 yaris se? i know it fits the old models like 07-09, but will it do for the 2012 since it has the same/similar engine parts?

[tooter]

does anyone have any idea if a DC header THC-4407 would fit in a 2012 yaris se? i know it fits the old models like 07-09, but will it do for the 2012 since it has the same/similar engine parts?

It should fit just fine... :thumbsup:
I was among the first to install a '07-'11 listed Weapon R header on my 2012 and it fit like a glove. Nobody had it listed for '12 so I took a chance and became the lab rat for the experiment...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b90/compost_bin/car/IMG_5909.jpg

[Kar98]

To me, the new Yaris looks better than mine times infinity. A real dashboard, not this cheap looking rubbermaid atrocity. Much sharper looking on the outside, none of this cutesy jellybean nonsense.

[tooter]

Aw... I like the jellybean look. :smile:

[nookandcrannycar]

Aw... I like the jellybean look. :smile:

So do I ! :biggrin:

[carolinablue]

I liked my jelly bean a lot and I like my 2012 a lot.

[tooter]

Yeah, the 2012 design is at least tolerable. And at least the mechanicals are the same. :thumbsup:

[WinstonVitzRS]

maybe we should race the 2nd gen vitz with the 3rd gen vitz and see which wins hehe
which is the biggest engine of the 3rd gen ?
i know that the 2nd gen biggest engine is 1.8 liter does 3rd gen have that engine ?
i have a 2 gen vitz RS 1.5 liter engine oooohhhhh yeeeeaaahhhh JDM as fuck !!

[tooter]

Hey Winston, :smile:

There are no engine choices here, so the stock 2nd gen 1.8 would clean the clock of any stock 3rd gen 1.5.

[GeeToThaEee]

Tooter's right, the japanese site of Toyota shows the 3rd gen vitz RS with a 1.5L engine. Other than that can't understand what is says about the horsepower

[Merrickw]

Would never consider a Yaris until the 3rd Gen, prior to that they were U-G-L-Y. Am now enjoying my Silver Yaris Hybrid Spirit.

[carolinablue]

I like the design on the Echo as well, not bigtime, but pretty well. We had a Tercel 4wd wagon which looked pretty cool, and I liked my brother' Starlet (what a name), all of which are the direct ancestors of the current Yaris.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Aw... I like the jellybean look. :smile:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOu0DuxFAT0

:laugh: :tongue:

[chocolab]

At first I thought I liked the older one better, but I drove a 2012 today and was really impressed. I like the dash and interior materials better than the old one, including the two-tone seats and the beefy steering wheel. The whole thing was really impressive. I've always bought used so-called "higher-end" cars but the Yaris is very tempting and now I'm really confused.

I seriously don't understand why the 2012 (and even the older one) get such mediocre to poor reviews. I like this car much better than the Fiesta and Mazda2, which was incredibly disappointing to me. The only other competitor I like is the new Rio hatch, but the proven durability and MPG of the Toyota drivetrain appeals to me.

[sroberts]

I love my '07! I haven't paid to much attention to the newer models and the styling changes they have made. I am going to have to check it out.

[sroberts]

Ok, i can see what some people are saying about the front, definitely "different". I cant believe they dont have a sedan anymore!! :frown:

[yariseggvvti]

yeah, it dose look round shape any more. Its more like Matrix. I will stay with my little egg.
The only thing I want from the new model is rear disc brake set up. I am looking in to in the future get it from junk yard.

[frownonfun]

I don't much like it either. I was just at the dealership today and saw a 2012 for the first time up close. Still think the 07-08ish years were the best. Now it just doesn't even look like a Yaris now.

[mirapatec]

While I was originally drawn to the previous generation of Yaris, by the time I had enough money saved up for purchase, the 2012/2013 models were all that was available brand-new. While I found the previous gen to be cuddly-cute and what I previously wanted, I now find the 2012 to be a true zombie killer in styling.