"Restyled"... How??? - Toyota Yaris Forums

otterhere · 11-12-2008, 01:04 PM

I waited with bated breath for the "redesigned" 2009 Yaris and, now that it's here, for the life of me I can't see any difference between this and the 2008.

Can anyone else???

darthbauer · 11-12-2008, 01:06 PM

Yes. Different headlights, grille, taillights I think are different, new kit on the S model...

custom Lftback · 11-12-2008, 01:06 PM

other than the spoiler and the lips of the sport version, nope. There is also the a very slight difference in the tailights and a small curvature on the headlights. But again, nothing big.

seehuge · 11-12-2008, 08:03 PM

There are also little "bumperette" things at each corner rather than being smooth.

b_hickman11 · 11-12-2008, 08:16 PM

Standard ABS and Curtain side air bags

CTScott · 11-12-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

I waited with bated breath for the "redesigned" 2009 Yaris and, now that it's here, for the life of me I can't see any difference between this and the 2008.

Can anyone else???

Based on a side by side comparison with my 09 and Sodium_duck's 08 we found the following:

Front and rear bumpers, headlights, taillights, hubcaps, seat fabric, dash lighting color, engine immobilizer standard, six airbags standard, vents, and HVAC control knob knurling and color. Oh yeah; an option for two more doors, one renamed color and a couple of new colors...

Maybe the sheetmetal, engine, and suspension guys were on strike during the grand redesign...

Sodium Duck · 11-12-2008, 09:07 PM

I think I remember the grills being different as well.

edit: oh yea, already stated.

otterhere · 11-13-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

Based on a side by side comparison with my 09 and Sodium_duck's 08 we found the following:

Front and rear bumpers, headlights, taillights, hubcaps, seat fabric, dash lighting color, engine immobilizer standard, six airbags standard, vents, and HVAC control knob knurling and color. Oh yeah; an option for two more doors, one renamed color and a couple of new colors...

Maybe the sheetmetal, engine, and suspension guys were on strike during the grand redesign...

That's a pretty complete list! But I meant just "surface appearance"; I'll look at my pics ('09 and '08) and see if I can pick out that body restyling (???)...

At any rate, although I can't identify exactly why, the '08 just looks cuter and maybe more "cartoonish"; the '09 is maybe a little "sportier" looking???

Sodium Duck · 11-13-2008, 12:00 PM

Aside from the differences Scott mentioned, there are absolutely no other differences. The car is structurally 100% the same, just those few minor design changes.

Same wheelbase, width, height, glass, etc. etc.

You're looking at it too hard.

CTScott · 11-13-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by otterhere

That's a pretty complete list! But I meant just "surface appearance"; I'll look at my pics ('09 and '08) and see if I can pick out that body restyling (???)...

At any rate, although I can't identify exactly why, the '08 just looks cuter and maybe more "cartoonish"; the '09 is maybe a little "sportier" looking???

I know what you mean. I am really toying with the idea of putting an 08 nose on my 09. The differences are small, but there is just something that I like better about the 08...

otterhere · 11-13-2008, 12:17 PM

It's "friendlier" looking...

rningonfumes · 11-13-2008, 01:21 PM

Hehe, it's smiling more.

Rain · 11-13-2008, 01:46 PM

i like the look of the 08 better.. the 09 is too smiley.. haha

Sodium Duck · 11-13-2008, 03:31 PM

The rear of the '09 is a lot better looking, IMO. The taillights swoop in and flow better.

marcus · 11-13-2008, 03:40 PM

headlight is different.. got that weird curve on it

otterhere · 11-13-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

headlight is different.. got that weird curve on it

Which year?

Sodium Duck · 11-13-2008, 04:37 PM

'09...

otterhere · 11-14-2008, 04:35 PM

Also... Are the '07 and 08 the same car (no redesign)???

11-12-2008, 01:04 PM	#1
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	"Restyled"... How??? I waited with bated breath for the "redesigned" 2009 Yaris and, now that it's here, for the life of me I can't see any difference between this and the 2008. Can anyone else???

11-12-2008, 01:06 PM	#2
darthbauer Not really here... Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue S hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,062	Yes. Different headlights, grille, taillights I think are different, new kit on the S model... __________________ Liberate Tutemet Ex Infernis.

11-12-2008, 09:07 PM	#7
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	I think I remember the grills being different as well. edit: oh yea, already stated. __________________ 42.88

11-13-2008, 12:00 PM	#9
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	Aside from the differences Scott mentioned, there are absolutely no other differences. The car is structurally 100% the same, just those few minor design changes. Same wheelbase, width, height, glass, etc. etc. You're looking at it too hard. __________________ 42.88

11-13-2008, 01:21 PM	#12
rningonfumes Drives: Yaris Sedan 5MT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 865	Hehe, it's smiling more. __________________

11-12-2008, 01:06 PM	#3
custom Lftback View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Toyota Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,054	other than the spoiler and the lips of the sport version, nope. There is also the a very slight difference in the tailights and a small curvature on the headlights. But again, nothing big.

11-12-2008, 08:03 PM	#4
seehuge Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DC Posts: 9	There are also little "bumperette" things at each corner rather than being smooth.

11-12-2008, 08:16 PM	#5
b_hickman11 Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 899	Standard ABS and Curtain side air bags

11-13-2008, 12:17 PM	#11
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	It's "friendlier" looking...

11-13-2008, 01:46 PM	#13
Rain help! my Yaris shrunk! Drives: 12 Hot Lava iQ/07 Jade Vios Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,748	i like the look of the 08 better.. the 09 is too smiley.. haha

11-13-2008, 03:31 PM	#14
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	The rear of the '09 is a lot better looking, IMO. The taillights swoop in and flow better. __________________ 42.88 Last edited by Sodium Duck; 11-13-2008 at 03:42 PM.

11-13-2008, 03:40 PM	#15
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	headlight is different.. got that weird curve on it

11-13-2008, 04:37 PM	#17
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	'09... __________________ 42.88

11-14-2008, 04:35 PM	#18
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Also... Are the '07 and 08 the same car (no redesign)???