2020 hatch cheaper than expected

[Leegamer]

https://carbuzz.com/news/2020-toyota-hatchback-cheaper-than-we-expected

Good news I guess, still sucks that there's no manual option. The front end has not grown on me one bit, either.

[justanotherdrunk]

The front end has not grown on me one bit, either.

i wouldnt hesitate to replace my 2016 with one of these if not for the idiotic front end styling fail !!!

[KALISPEL II]

Looks like the 2020 Mazda2/Yaris XLE hatchback costs about as much as the SE Yaris hatchback did in 2018.

I think that the hatchback version of this car pulls off the fish-face front styling better than the sedan version due to overall body shape & proportions, & it looks better than the fish-face front styling on the new Corolla hatch or sedan does.

I would be hesitant to buy one because I don't trust the more-problematic 6-spd Mazda automatic transmission, which has been shown to prematurely fail at random in the sedan version already a bit more than is comfortable for my taste (or perhaps those are just odd outliers). I also don't like the fact that it is purely direct-injection now (a Mazda Skyactiv engine) instead of either port-only or combo port/direct injection (like the new Corolla is smartly doing) - meaning it will need periodic (& relatively expensive) special engine cleanings for carbon deposits. The power-train & port-injected 1NZ-FE engine in the discontinued authentic Toyota Yaris (as of 2018) is MUCH MUCH better in terms of durability, reliability & low maintenance costs.

[kimona]

So, the beloved Toyota Yaris is no more. Pity.

[Leegamer]

So, the beloved Toyota Yaris is no more. Pity.

https://i.imgur.com/Bv6tFgb.gif?1

[Kaotic Lazagna]

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/08/2020-toyota-yaris-bubbly-looks-hybrid-power-and-everything-else-we-know/#Echobox=1564934762


Too bad this is not what NA is getting/got.

https://images.carscoops.com/2019/08/d8b814ac-2020-toyota-yaris-carscoops-768x452.jpg

[kimona]

Or this:

http://www.batfa.com/new-car-toyota-yaris.htm

[Leegamer]

Or this:

http://www.batfa.com/new-car-toyota-yaris.htm

the grill reminds me of the cat in this meme

https://i.imgflip.com/34srsu.jpg

[KALISPEL II]

https://www.carscoops.com/2019/08/2020-toyota-yaris-bubbly-looks-hybrid-power-and-everything-else-we-know/#Echobox=1564934762


Too bad this is not what NA is getting/got.

https://images.carscoops.com/2019/08/d8b814ac-2020-toyota-yaris-carscoops-768x452.jpg

Now that Toyota Yaris TNGA rendering is a cool-looking Yaris hatch from what I can see of it - & one that I would buy. Once again the U.S./NA Toyota market proves that it is a sad, pale shadow of other global markets. Sure wished that I lived in a suitable European country, or back in Japan again. :cry:

[KALISPEL II]

On the bright side of being stuck with a Mazda-Yaris in the U.S./NA market, eBay already has some interesting OEM & aftermarket accessories available for the Mazda2/Demio of the same gen (2015-2019) as the 2020 Yaris hatch. The rear reflector pieces (~$20) that plug into those cutouts on the rear bumper that Toyota left empty (WTF Toyota?), a nice hatch spoiler upgrade over the tiny base built-in one, some lower body trim piece kits, etc.

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[bentjazz]

Seeing that I haven't had a car payment since July 2012, I have zero interest in buying a Mazda parading as a Toyota. And man, I've had zero problems with my Yaris. What a great car it's been for me. I'm hoping for another 10 years with this awesome car......

[bentjazz]

Is Toyota still using the 1NZ-FE on Yaris vehicles sold outside the US? Is it just the US that's getting a Mazda/Yaris? Just curious.....

[kevinj93]

The model range here in Australia uses the 2NZ-FE in the base model, and the higher grades use the 1NZ-FE.