February 2011 Yaris sales: Down - Toyota Yaris Forums

Thirty-Nine · 03-02-2011, 01:30 AM

Perhaps somewhat unsurprisingly, the Yaris did not sell very well again last month. Sales were down 53% compared to this time last year. Overall sales are down about the same amount compared to this time in 2010.

Somewhat surprisingly, the Scion xD, based on the Yaris chassis, had a 28.1% increase in sales over February 2010, and is up 1% compared to this time last year. Granted, the Yaris still outsells the xD about 3 to 1 overall.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...act-sales.html

tk1971 · 03-02-2011, 11:31 AM

Wait until gas stays @ $4 / Gal. That'll be soon.

DebbyM46227 · 03-02-2011, 12:24 PM

I never see any ads on local TV for the Yaris, it's always the Camry or Corolla. Maybe sales are down because they don't seem to advertise, at least in my area of the country.

echaru · 03-02-2011, 12:27 PM

Yaris doesn't need advertisement since everybody knows it's the best.

Tom48 · 03-02-2011, 03:01 PM

With the economy in the condition it is in, this is no surprise.

Thirty-Nine · 03-02-2011, 04:10 PM

Well, it's not like other small cars aren't selling. I think the complete lack of ads plus the fact the car has been essentially unchanged for six models years has led to the decline. Like the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio, the Yaris is due for an update.

Yaris240 · 03-02-2011, 08:30 PM

With new cars like the Fiesta, Focus, Elantra, and Accent just to name a few with newer direct injection technology and better interiors, The Yaris and Corrolla have some serious competition.
Personnally I prefer a proven reliable Made in Japan 1NZ-FE, 1.5 litre engine with an also proven reliable 4-speed auto transmission. But the general public may think differently than me.

dli7319 · 03-02-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris240

With new cars like the Fiesta, Focus, Elantra, and Accent just to name a few with newer direct injection technology and better interiors, The Yaris and Corrolla have some serious competition.
Personnally I prefer a proven reliable Made in Japan 1NZ-FE, 1.5 litre engine with an also proven reliable 4-speed auto transmission. But the general public may think differently than me.

I don't think any of those cars have direct injection. I know for fact the elantra doesn't. the yaris could also use better gas mileage like the fiesta and elantra, and the soon to come.

krolos · 03-03-2011, 06:37 AM

I have seen more Yaris on the roads in my neck of the woods
and more used trucks and suv's in the dealer parking lots just
in the last few months , If I was car shopping today I would be
seriously be looking at Fiesta.

wooverstone8 · 03-05-2011, 05:22 PM

Will probably see an increase of sales for the Yaris as gasoline prices continue to go up. I don't expect the Yaris to fly off dealership lots in sales, since there is a lot more choices in inexpensive sub-compacts cars now versus what was available a couple of years ago. If gasoline prices were to jump to $5-6 or more a gallon overnight you might see mad rush for cars like the Yaris and other inexpensive FE sub-compacts.

Tom48 · 03-06-2011, 06:09 AM

The last time gas went over $3. here. All the Motorcycle Shops sold out and had a hard time getting new bikes. Looks like it's heading that way again. You can ride year round here. With just a few days with either Ice or Snow on the roads. Cold is not a problem if you have a snow suite. With an Annual Precipitation of 28.8 inches. Rain is not either.

03-02-2011, 01:30 AM	#1
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	February 2011 Yaris sales: Down Perhaps somewhat unsurprisingly, the Yaris did not sell very well again last month. Sales were down 53% compared to this time last year. Overall sales are down about the same amount compared to this time in 2010. Somewhat surprisingly, the Scion xD, based on the Yaris chassis, had a 28.1% increase in sales over February 2010, and is up 1% compared to this time last year. Granted, the Yaris still outsells the xD about 3 to 1 overall. http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...act-sales.html __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

03-02-2011, 04:10 PM	#6
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Well, it's not like other small cars aren't selling. I think the complete lack of ads plus the fact the car has been essentially unchanged for six models years has led to the decline. Like the Hyundai Accent and Kia Rio, the Yaris is due for an update. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

03-02-2011, 08:30 PM	#7
Yaris240 Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris Hatchback 3d Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York City Posts: 19	With new cars like the Fiesta, Focus, Elantra, and Accent just to name a few with newer direct injection technology and better interiors, The Yaris and Corrolla have some serious competition. Personnally I prefer a proven reliable Made in Japan 1NZ-FE, 1.5 litre engine with an also proven reliable 4-speed auto transmission. But the general public may think differently than me. __________________ 2010 Toyota Yaris 3dr Hatchback 2001 Mercedes-Benz C240 1990 Toyota Celica ST

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03-02-2011, 12:27 PM	#4
echaru PsychMobile Drives: '10 Yaris 5Dr Blazing Blue Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ohioan Posts: 60	Yaris doesn't need advertisement since everybody knows it's the best.

03-02-2011, 03:01 PM	#5
Tom48 Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Back Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 43	With the economy in the condition it is in, this is no surprise.

03-03-2011, 06:37 AM	#9
krolos Drives: 2008 yaris sedan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: wa state Posts: 90	I have seen more Yaris on the roads in my neck of the woods and more used trucks and suv's in the dealer parking lots just in the last few months , If I was car shopping today I would be seriously be looking at Fiesta.

03-05-2011, 05:22 PM	#10
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	Will probably see an increase of sales for the Yaris as gasoline prices continue to go up. I don't expect the Yaris to fly off dealership lots in sales, since there is a lot more choices in inexpensive sub-compacts cars now versus what was available a couple of years ago. If gasoline prices were to jump to $5-6 or more a gallon overnight you might see mad rush for cars like the Yaris and other inexpensive FE sub-compacts.

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Tom48 Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Back Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 43	The last time gas went over $3. here. All the Motorcycle Shops sold out and had a hard time getting new bikes. Looks like it's heading that way again. You can ride year round here. With just a few days with either Ice or Snow on the roads. Cold is not a problem if you have a snow suite. With an Annual Precipitation of 28.8 inches. Rain is not either.