2015 Yaris SE

[Karsty]

I'm not seeing anything much about the new 2015 Yaris anywhere. Although I am not new to the site ... I haven't been active since 2009 when I had my last Yaris. Long since gone and traded.

Anyway ... I just order the 2015 Yaris SE. Haven't seen them other than online and on the Toyota Canada web site. Let's just say that they made me an offer I couldn't refuse with the trade on my current 2005 Echo (used to tow behind my RV) and along with loyalty bonus etc ... I am expecting delivery in a month or so.

Ordered all options including the navigation system. My only debate was to go with the automatic or standard. Standard so I could hopefully tow four wheels down.

I finally opted for the automatic since I have never really towed with my Class B RV in the 3 years I've had it ... plus I am expecting to have a double knee replacement in a few years ... so wasn't sure how that might affect my ability and comfort level to shift.

Anyone else order a 2015. If this is in the wrong area please let me know. Maybe it's the Fourth Generation Yaris because of the body changes?? Not sure.

[why?]

Haven't seen much of anything about the 2015. Some people have reported they might not hit the US until november.

Congrats on the car purchase. You'll have to let us know how all those options make the Yaris feel, and if they are worth the price.

[specialeducator]

There is one in stock nearby. From the website I can tell it's from France.


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[428CobraJet]

My dealer says they'll likely have one around 10.1. I'm anxious because i too am thinking of ordering with an end of year time frame.

[IllusionX]

There is one at my local Toyota dealer. Saw it when I went for the seal rail recall, but it isn't an SE

[Kalispel]

I want to test drive a 2015 manual-transmission SE first before I decide whether to get that or go for a 2007-2011 Yaris sedan or hatchback (I still really do like the look of the older generation Yaris, especially the sedan).

[IllusionX]

If you want a sedan, I HIGHLY recommend getting a 2014/2015 Corolla S. Interior finish is so much better and you get a 6MT. Not to mention all the goodies the new corolla offers.

[nookandcrannycar]

If you want a sedan, I HIGHLY recommend getting a 2014/2015 Corolla S. Interior finish is so much better and you get a 6MT. Not to mention all the goodies the new corolla offers.

I agree...but then I lean toward new when purchasing a car that will see immediate or future use as a daily driver. If I had to buy a sedan (as opposed to a 5-door), I'd probably get a Corolla S with all that comes with the S (6MT = :wub:) EXCEPT what I call the 'boy wonder wheels'. I've actually seen two Corolla S examples with low-key Toyota wheels instead...one in Mississippi, and one here in Texas.

[IllusionX]

I agree...but then I lean toward new when purchasing a car that will see immediate or future use as a daily driver. If I had to buy a sedan (as opposed to a 5-door), I'd probably get a Corolla S with all that comes with the S (6MT = :wub:) EXCEPT what I call the 'boy wonder wheels'. I've actually seen two Corolla S examples with low-key Toyota wheels instead...one in Mississippi, and one here in Texas.


Corolla S standard package comes with hub caps and 16" steel rims. It also comes with cloth seats and manual climate control and drum rear brakes.

The upgraded one has auto climate, leather seats, etc...

[Kalispel]

If you want a sedan, I HIGHLY recommend getting a 2014/2015 Corolla S. Interior finish is so much better and you get a 6MT. Not to mention all the goodies the new corolla offers.

I just cannot stand the look of the new 2014 Corolla, regardless of the trim level (S is even worse than L/LE, with the idiotic front grill/bumper and ridiculous looking alloy wheels). It looks cheap/flimsy/bloated and just has horrible lines/proportions to my eyes. Even the black trim piece on the lower rear bumper looks broken/strange, where Toyota just seemingly chopped off a chunk of it on the passenger side end-piece to make room for the exhaust pipe. Ughh. It does a good job of matching the 2012+ Honda Civic and 2015 Honda Fit for ugliest subcompact on the block. Plus, I want as little frivolous "technology bloat" as possible. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. :biggrin:

With that said, my favorite subcompact sedan selections are either a manual-transmission 2007-2012 Toyota Yaris (Base or S trim), or a 2009-2011 Honda Civic LX-S (which is hard to find in manual, but I could take a manual LX and turn it into a LX-S visually rather easily). My favorite subcompact hatchback is still the 2007-2011 Yaris (preferably in S trim), with the 2015 SE being a runner-up.

[nookandcrannycar]

Corolla S standard package comes with hub caps and 16" steel rims. It also comes with cloth seats and manual climate control and drum rear brakes.

The upgraded one has auto climate, leather seats, etc...

I wonder if this is the same in the U.S. ? There have been differences in the past between the two countries re certain models. For example, in the U.S. the Yaris has always come standard with A/C...not so in Canada.

[nookandcrannycar]

I just cannot stand the look of the new 2014 Corolla, regardless of the trim level (S is even worse than L/LE, with the idiotic front grill/bumper and ridiculous looking alloy wheels). It looks cheap/flimsy/bloated and just has horrible lines/proportions to my eyes. Even the black trim piece on the lower rear bumper looks broken/strange, where Toyota just seemingly chopped off a chunk of it on the passenger side end-piece to make room for the exhaust pipe. Ughh. It does a good job of matching the 2012+ Honda Civic and 2015 Honda Fit for ugliest subcompact on the block. Plus, I want as little frivolous "technology bloat" as possible. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. :biggrin:

With that said, my favorite subcompact sedan selections are either a manual-transmission 2007-2012 Toyota Yaris (Base or S trim), or a 2009-2011 Honda Civic LX-S (which is hard to find in manual, but I could take a manual LX and turn it into a LX-S visually rather easily). My favorite subcompact hatchback is still the 2007-2011 Yaris (preferably in S trim), with the 2015 SE being a runner-up.

I agree re the 'ridiculous looking alloy wheels', but not any other points re the Corolla. I have disliked the the looks of all previous Corollas, going back decades. I don't feel that way about the 2014. I agree with your other TOYOTA selections :biggrin:.

[Kalispel]

I agree re the 'ridiculous looking alloy wheels', but not any other points re the Corolla. I have disliked the the looks of all previous Corollas, going back decades. I don't feel that way about the 2014. I agree with your other TOYOTA selections :biggrin:.

Yeah, I have always wanted to like the Corolla, but every generation just doesn't do it for me visually for some reason (nor do most cars for that matter). Something always looks off to me, with regards to my own sense of aesthetics and symmetry. :laugh: I think that the S trim refresh of the 2011-2013 Corolla (especially in White) was Toyota's best attempt at a good looking Corolla sedan thus far, if anything.

[nookandcrannycar]

About 1 hour (+) ago I pulled into the parking lot at a Panera bread in my 2007 Yaris, and parked next to a new white Yaris. I got out of my car, and looked at the back of the new Yaris. it was an SE. I could see that it still had the factory sticker on it. I figured it was a 2015 because the strip that is chrome on the hatch of my 2014 was white (:thumbdown:). Sure enough, it was a 2015. I decided to go in and order, and then go out and grab something out of my car and get a better look at the SE (+ possibly take some pictures). Just as I shut the door to my car (was going to walk around it to look at the 2015 again) a couple (late 50s-early 60s) walking across the parking lot made a beeline for the new Yaris and drove away. Alas, I didn't get any pictures. The best part = the seats :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: (see Kal-El's 'Facelifted 2015 Yaris leaked' - page 4 - post #67 (Kal-El's own post) picture #4. The interior looked just like that...black with black seats with the one line of white stitching). Looked even better than the picture:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:! The wheels = a slightly more subdued version of the 'boy-wonder-ish' Corolla S wheels (:thumbdown:). The bottom of the rear bumper (small strip) = blacked out to kind of match (in theme, I guess....:thumbdown:) the 'fish mouth/Fu Manchu' front. This area also included (in the center), the back up light (:thumbdown:). It was an automatic (sorry...:thumbdown:...:biggrin:).

[428CobraJet]

No pics! DIDN'T HAPPEN!
Seriously. ..the new Yaris is looking better and better. ..between Yaris SE/Mazda3/FiestaST. Can't wait to touch and feel one.

[Eduardo_mty]

I have it (2015), i will upload some pictures tomorrow

[428CobraJet]

How is it? Do you have the SE?

[Eduardo_mty]

In México only one versión.. 5 speed manual transmisión.. 8 Air bags(2014, only was 2 Air bags) no Cruise control

[Eduardo_mty]

My car is grey metálic color. This pictures taked when i was to desear toser it

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[Eduardo_mty]

*delear

[Eduardo_mty]

*To see it

[428CobraJet]

Thanks

[nookandcrannycar]

No pics! DIDN'T HAPPEN!
Seriously. ..the new Yaris is looking better and better. ..between Yaris SE/Mazda3/FiestaST. Can't wait to touch and feel one.

:laugh:.

One could always change the wheels, possibly put a chrome strip where the body color has replaced it on the hatch, and white out the blacked out part of the lower rear bumper (this 2015 SE was white). The only thing about the interior I didn't like was that silver ring around the edge of the shift gate platform....gaudy...and ugly :barf:. I hope that area on an otherwise similar 5-speed manual is more asthetically pleasing.

[428CobraJet]

Non direct injection is looking better and better to me

[Eduardo_mty]

Some pictures from my yaris 2015

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[428CobraJet]

Manual! !!!

[Eduardo_mty]

Yes, 5 speed

[vrait]

I'm jealous

[Hershey]

I think this has a newer hydraulic clutch system for smoother engagement . Wonder if it's like that of the clutch for the MAZDA 2 . Easiest clutch I've ever encountered in 38 years of driving . Second to that is a '14 Mitsubishi Mirage DE with a 5 speed manual ( test drive ) . Eduardo , what's your experience with the clutch of the '15 ? Last , very good looking car ! :thumbup:

[Eduardo_mty]

Hershey... I think is let me found a good words to describe.... Smoother, "ligth"

[Eduardo_mty]

Lightly... And steering wheel I feel to smoother too

[428CobraJet]

Looks like what we get as the SE here. Chrome exhaust tip no more?

[IllusionX]

I think this has a newer hydraulic clutch system for smoother engagement . Wonder if it's like that of the clutch for the MAZDA 2 . Easiest clutch I've ever encountered in 38 years of driving . Second to that is a '14 Mitsubishi Mirage DE with a 5 speed manual ( test drive ) . Eduardo , what's your experience with the clutch of the '15 ? Last , very good looking car ! :thumbup:

I test drove a 2014 Corolla CE 6MT, while doing the seat track recall on my 07 Yaris. The clutch is indeed very light, like a 2010+ Fit, if you driven one. I have yet to drive a mazda2 manual...

It didn't take long for me to get used to the 6MT clutch, altought, I still couldn't heel/toe by the last turn before hitting the dealer parking lot.

End result.. I couldn't drive my Yaris for at least 3-4 traffic lights. Even when I got to the local roads heading home, my shifting was still not perfect on my Yaris LOL

[Kar98]

I like it! The A/C buttons are in an irritating order though. Fan speed needs to be closest to driver, temp, AC on/of next, and the one where you point the airstream this way and that closest to the passenger.

[buda]

I just bought a 2014 SE a few months ago... and was comparing the 2 on the Canadian Toyota site, and it says the fuel economy has gotten worse?
5.2/6.6 hwy/c for 2014
6.3/7.7 hwy/c for the 2015... surely a mistake?

.com has the same for both

[hatchtastic2015]

I picked up my 2015 Yaris L almost 2 weeks ago and I love it! I'm about to order new avid1 wheels and look into lowering it!

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[venezbras2013]

I passed by my local Toyota dealership this past weekend to look at the only blue metallic Yarise SE they had in their lot. First impression: I loved the LED on the new headlights, beautiful... I also like the new tailights... not so much the backup reverse light, I found it too long and in the rear bottom part of the bumper. Also, I did put my 2012 SE right next to it and did notice that on the 2015, the bumpers (front and back) don't look too aggressive when compared to mine. My idea was to try and swap my 2012 and take out the 2015. I told the salesman, you can take it as it is but I will take the wheels (Enkei) with me. They cam back with an offer and offered me $7,500 for my car.... shit, they're crazy!!!! Another thing I noticed when driving the 2015, is that the front sport seats don't hug you as much as the 2012/2013/2014 SE's.... the dash looks nice... the touch screen radio was a nightmare, the glare was awful... in summary, i did wish i could come to an agreement to take this blue little car off the lot... but man, its hard to let go the classic silver metallic :thumbup:

[ucsmfu]

will the 2015 yaris head unit fit in the 2012 Yaris Le ?

thanks

[bebeelo]

how much money would you guys think it'd be if i were to trade in my 2012 se with 50k mileage for the knew yaris.

[Septembersrain]

I passed by my local Toyota dealership this past weekend to look at the only blue metallic Yarise SE they had in their lot. First impression: I loved the LED on the new headlights, beautiful... I also like the new tailights... not so much the backup reverse light, I found it too long and in the rear bottom part of the bumper. Also, I did put my 2012 SE right next to it and did notice that on the 2015, the bumpers (front and back) don't look too aggressive when compared to mine. My idea was to try and swap my 2012 and take out the 2015. I told the salesman, you can take it as it is but I will take the wheels (Enkei) with me. They cam back with an offer and offered me $7,500 for my car.... shit, they're crazy!!!! Another thing I noticed when driving the 2015, is that the front sport seats don't hug you as much as the 2012/2013/2014 SE's.... the dash looks nice... the touch screen radio was a nightmare, the glare was awful... in summary, i did wish i could come to an agreement to take this blue little car off the lot... but man, its hard to let go the classic silver metallic :thumbup:


I went and test drove a '15 myself. I'm really not liking the feel as much as I do with my '13. Think I'll wait another year...

[Exiwolfman]

how much money would you guys think it'd be if i were to trade in my 2012 se with 50k mileage for the knew yaris.
Black book in Canada for ur car with 5 SPD SE model is low 11k to 12,5 k on trade that is in Canadian funds... So ya the offer of 7500$ is to low cos that would be around 9500$ Can

Ps keep ur car its way nicer

sent from my S4 on Mars

[ucsmfu]

interested in the projector headlights if anyone wants to part them out :)

[Exiwolfman]

interested in the projector headlights if anyone wants to part them out :)
Me too, think u posted this in the wrong area

sent from my S4 on Mars

[Yaris1212]

We get this full loaded version in our Middle East Region for the hatchback although yours is rather a futuristic. Sporty front end 1.5L 4cylinder engine with a weird back.

[Exiwolfman]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/20/cf5419d05e4116e9371767e19f4e2185.jpg

Showed up today our first 2015 Yaris SE ..looks really good in white but don't like the wheels as much as last yrs .

sent from my S4 on Mars

[428CobraJet]

Drove a 2015 SE yesterday. Much swankier than my 09 3 door. Somewhat quieter. More body roll. Much more (i do have the sway bar). Since the '15 was an auto.. can't comment on clutch take up.

Not near the bargain the 2015 Fit is (dealerships were adjacent). Sat in a Fit EX-L. Really nice, but direct injection.

[Exiwolfman]

Have not driven one yet even tho we have it also auto so no point as for Honda can't say I like the look of the fit ...but that's just me lol

[kimona]

^^ I like the look of the new FIT, but after a long drive, I really disliked the car.

The 2015 Yaris is way overpriced and that grille! The "BOLD" new look of Toyota? Big difference between bold and downright ugly!

[428CobraJet]

It is overpriced at almost 19k

[Exiwolfman]

2015 se went down in price from 19 to 17 plus u get more for that money ...have to drive one first like the interior mixed in front end

[428CobraJet]

Auto with delivery. ...high eighteens

[kimona]

Auto with delivery. ...high eighteens

Yes... with no incentives and a very small discount from MSRP. I can buy a new 2014.5 Camry LE for mid $18's all day long here in Southern California!

[Exiwolfman]

True 5spd is17 down on price

[Exiwolfman]

US prices vs Canada

[428CobraJet]

No Hassle Internet Price
Year
2015
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Stock#
VNKKTUD38FA020583
New MSRP
$19,385
Your *e-Price
$18,773+TT&L

[428CobraJet]

Houston, Texas.
Including floor mats and tint.

[428CobraJet]

I think

[Exiwolfman]

Expensive anyway u look at it lol

[Kar98]

Drove a 2015 SE yesterday. ... More body roll. Much more

:eyebulge:

Seems hardly possibly. Did they use bicycle pumps for shocks and mattress springs?

[428CobraJet]

Dunno. They said they softened the springs. Not sure about front sway bar. I'm comparing to an 09 3 door with the sway bar and 15s at 36psi.

[kimona]

No Hassle Internet Price
Year
2015
Make
Toyota
Model
Yaris
Stock#
VNKKTUD38FA020583
New MSRP
$19,385
Your *e-Price
$18,773+TT&L

Just bought a new 2015 Toyota Corolla L automatic last Monday with MSRP $18,678 for $16,745. Every 2014.5 Camry on the lot with MSRP $24,074 was selling for $18,745. So, unless you absolutely need a hatchback, why would anyone buy a Toyota Yaris?

[Exiwolfman]

Cos they are fun cars and lots of aftermarket stuff , Corolla and Camry are just everyday cars little on the boring side good value for the money I'll take a Yaris over any of the above any day...

[428CobraJet]

Agreed. ...but for me a FiestaST is pretty awesome an the dollars are getting pretty close.

If i could just trust direct injection. ..

[Hershey]

kimona , what are you getting for gas mileage ? Enjoy .

[Exiwolfman]

Fiesta ST mmmm very sexy but at 27$ here in Canada is a lot of $

[428CobraJet]

About 20k here for a loaded base model. 2k or maybe a little more thean an SE.

[Exiwolfman]

Wow here only one model ..loaded .. ST awesome little car but u can get so much more in the high 20k mark at almost 30$ I would be looking at other cars.

[kimona]

kimona , what are you getting for gas mileage ? Enjoy .

Hershey, I bought the Corolla for my father, so I don't know the actual gas mileage.

The L model comes with a 4-speed automatic and is rated at 36 highway, while the LE model comes with the CVT and is rated at 40-41 highway. After driving both models, I really preferred the 4-speed transmission... and my father didn't need the few LE "upgrades" anyway.

I really like the Corolla. If it came in hatchback, I'd definitely buy one!

[thebeaglebeagle]

Hi,
Just purchased 2015 L 4 door automatic. It's pretty great. We test drove Mazda3, Elantra, PriusC, Impreza, Honda Fit first... many of them have more impressive equipment to go with their higher prices, but we liked the *feel* of the Yaris the best. Maybe we just weren't ready to leave the joys of a sub-compact. And obviously we liked the price. We did not try the Fords (Fiesta/Focus) or Chevys (Spark/Sonic) but would have next.

The front end, if in black, looks a LOT like Darth Vader. Ours is red... sort of an "angry cat" look.

The back seats are bigger. Bigger than the last Yaris I sat in (I don't remember the year) and bigger than our Scion Xa.

Happy to answer any questions.

Standard tire size is 175/65HR15s... anybody know if it is safe to put 185 or 195 snows on? I figure it is, but would love input from someone who does this all the time.

[Exiwolfman]

Gratz on the new Yaris as for tires , for winter u want narrow so I would stay with stock size .

[428CobraJet]

Beagle....certainly the size of the Yaris is much of the charm. Congratulations on your 2015!

[Exiwolfman]

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I like that [emoji6]this 2015 looks good :)

[Exiwolfman]

Funny how it shows 2013 lol in pic

[428CobraJet]

2015 front? Prototipo

[hondajt]

my local dealer has a few. here are some pics of an LE I test drove.

[vrait]

That's almost the same as my 3 door L. My dealership got me with all the stupid options.

[nookandcrannycar]

Beagle, congrats re the new Yaris :thumbsup:!

Fiesta aficionados.......I know it was a rental....but the Fiesta rental I had in Tampa in August (trip to pick up my 2014 Yaris) with only 35,000 miles on it was a disaster waiting to happen (and that is being nice :tongue:!). I almost wondered if it would break down on me......felt as though it was about to fall apart.