2014 Yaris Changes

[yarisse54]

Seems like it was just the beginning of 2013!

What do you guys want to see on the 2014 Yaris? Here is a wishlist:

1) Rear doors of the Yaris should have the same soft-grey/white padding as the dash and front doors.

2) Wheel liners/wheel well noise insulation.

3) Bluetooth phone controls on the steering wheel (at least on the SE).

4) Better-looking hubcaps on the LE (the ones on the 2012-2013 are aerodynamic, I know, but they don't look modern!).

5) Variable intermittent wipers on at least the SE! :cool:

6) Get rid of the dash rattles from the loose wires!

7) Rear door pockets! Never enough storage!

8) Front armrest for passenger and driver (maybe a console box with lid! :wub:).

9) Option for Entune/Navigation/Display Audio! (Just a matter of ripping one from the current Corolla!).

10) Anything else you can think of?

[nookandcrannycar]

Seems like it was just the beginning of 2013!

What do you guys want to see on the 2014 Yaris? Here is a wishlist:

1) Rear doors of the Yaris should have the same soft-grey/white padding as the dash and front doors.

2) Wheel liners/wheel well noise insulation.

3) Bluetooth phone controls on the steering wheel (at least on the SE).

4) Better-looking hubcaps on the LE (the ones on the 2012-2013 are aerodynamic, I know, but they don't look modern!).

5) Variable intermittent wipers on at least the SE! :cool:

6) Get rid of the dash rattles from the loose wires!

7) Rear door pockets! Never enough storage!

8) Front armrest for passenger and driver (maybe a console box with lid! :wub:).

9) Option for Entune/Navigation/Display Audio! (Just a matter of ripping one from the current Corolla!).

10) Anything else you can think of?

- Cruise Control Set/Adjustment/On-Off on front of steering wheel on the SE (opposite audio controls on the wheel...like on many other cars)

- Solid Black interior (including seats) on at least white SEs and silver SEs

[CrankyOldMan]

Do you also want the $3k upcharge for all of these amenities?

[NJ Drive]

Do you also want the $3k upcharge for all of these amenities?

Exactly.

SEs aren't really flying off dealer lots at $17k now, and don't see them doing so for much longer in its current form.

[DJYojimbo]

GRMN Stock Turbo

[nookandcrannycar]

Do you also want the $3k upcharge for all of these amenities?

The only one of numbers 1 through 9 that I would care about is the console box with a lid.

[kimona]

What do you guys want to see on the 2014 Yaris? Here is a wishlist:




I'd like to see a complete redesign of the sheet metal; the third generation model is just too ugly for my consideration.

[why?]

new tech. an entire new redesign of the entire car, especially the engine and transmission taking into account all the new technology to make the engine more efficient, powerful, and the transmissions better.

Using the same old stuff from the original echo works for only so long.

[matti]

If they could just take reduce the dash rattles I'd be happy! Every day, it seems, there's a new rattle somewhere.

[Superfly]

Definitely would like to see a new/updated transmission, like the six speeds everyone else is using. I would prefer the front of the Yaris to be less beak-like. Push it in a little bit and cut out some of the overhang. Add some colors! Blue and grayscale are so bland. Move the USB/AUX out of the glove box and closer to the radio and then add a radio-side cubbie for easy storage.

[AntrimMan]

1) A six speed manual with a whole lot less whine than the current 5sp box. Even a quieter 5sp would be an improvement.
2) Hinged, pop open rear side windows on the L model, actuated from the center console.
3) An on-off switch for the hatch light control, ie hatch open - courtesy light off.
4) Diesel engine.
5) Courtesy ear muffs to quell the myriad of rattles.
6) Lower roof profile.

[muffin_top]

Definitely would like to see a new/updated transmission, like the six speeds everyone else is using. I would prefer the front of the Yaris to be less beak-like. Push it in a little bit and cut out some of the overhang. Add some colors! Blue and grayscale are so bland. Move the USB/AUX out of the glove box and closer to the radio and then add a radio-side cubbie for easy storage.

Did you know that just to the left of the aux/USB input there is a secret cubby for your iPod? I have mine hidden in there and no one would know it..


1) A six speed manual with a whole lot less whine than the current 5sp box. Even a quieter 5sp would be an improvement.
2) Hinged, pop open rear side windows on the L model, actuated from the center console.
3) An on-off switch for the hatch light control, ie hatch open - courtesy light off.
4) Diesel engine.
5) Courtesy ear muffs to quell the myriad of rattles.
6) Lower roof profile.

Some way to defeat the hatch lamp would be nice, especially when tailgating or lengthy stereo install! Pop out windows on two doors would be cool too. My old 89 Civic Si hatchback had them and we used them all the time.

I have yet to hear any dash rattles from loose wiring.

[why?]

there is an easy way to defeat the light in the hatch. Take it out.

[Kar98]

Do you also want the $3k upcharge for all of these amenities?

Oh, hardly. Programmable intermittent wipers for instance is something that's been around forever, and when I was driving VWs, from 1984 models through 1997 ones, all it took to upgrade from non-intermittent to intermittent ones was inserting one relay, and upgrading from those to programmable ones was inserting a different relay. And the loose wires? Grab a few zip ties ;)

[muffin_top]

there is an easy way to defeat the light in the hatch. Take it out.

Seems like alot of trouble each time you don't need it. Adding a switch to the lamp housing would add less than $1 per car, if even that..

[carolinablue]

variable speed on the rear wiper

[malibuguy]

A sedan...

[why?]

Seems like alot of trouble each time you don't need it. Adding a switch to the lamp housing would add less than $1 per car, if even that..

What do you need it for? I took my light out maybe 4 years ago now, and not once have i even used a flashlight back there.

[AntrimMan]

...why do you need it?
the darkness can be quite unhelpful when searching for the tire changing tools on a wet windy cold dark unlit road after swerving to a halt on a tire pierced by deer antlers while the missus mutters "we're all going to die out here in this wilderness."
Opening the hatch floor cover effectively blocks any light from the front courtesy light.
The hatch also controls this courtesy light located above and between the front seats. That bugger at least has a switch. The light located within the hatch compartment is solely controlled by the position of the hatch door and the connection to a power source. No switch, should be one. An oversight IMO.
I had a Pathfinder prior to the Yaris. The hatch glass could be left open on the warm days to help cool the interior, a feature enjoyed immensely and often. And the interior lights could all be switched off individually when the hatch was open. With the Yaris L it's all or nothing, the rear glass is all fixed. Still, I must admit the Pathy achieved 17MPG on the best of days so I can live the Yaris hatch light issue.

7) a more voluminous airflow from the heater to the floor around the drivers feet would also be appreciated. It seems weak as it is.

[HB-LOK]

I got the 2013 sport edition 5 spd and its pretty damn legit compared to my old 1st gen yaris se 5 spd

[why?]

...why do you need it?
the darkness can be quite unhelpful when searching for the tire changing tools on a wet windy cold dark unlit road after swerving to a halt on a tire pierced by deer antlers while the missus mutters "we're all going to die out here in this wilderness."
Opening the hatch floor cover effectively blocks any light from the front courtesy light.
The hatch also controls this courtesy light located above and between the front seats. That bugger at least has a switch. The light located within the hatch compartment is solely controlled by the position of the hatch door and the connection to a power source. No switch, should be one. An oversight IMO.
I had a Pathfinder prior to the Yaris. The hatch glass could be left open on the warm days to help cool the interior, a feature enjoyed immensely and often. And the interior lights could all be switched off individually when the hatch was open. With the Yaris L it's all or nothing, the rear glass is all fixed. Still, I must admit the Pathy achieved 17MPG on the best of days so I can live the Yaris hatch light issue.

7) a more voluminous airflow from the heater to the floor around the drivers feet would also be appreciated. It seems weak as it is.

Aren't the tire changing tools mostly still under the drivers seat? And that also sounds like the definition of the use of a flashlight. You can get those led ones for a few dollars anywhere.

[nookandcrannycar]

my old 1st gen yaris se 5 spd

????? Are you talking about a Vitz that you had outside the U.S.? The Yaris SE wasn't available for the USDM until the XP130 (3rd generation) -- introduced in Japan near the end of 2010, but not available in the U.S. until the 2012 Model Year (and 2013 as well).

[joshthorsc]

Yes, a 6spd would be nice.