2012 Yaris Discussion

[tk-421]

I agree with the Versa-ish comment. I personally don't care for it too much so far.
Thanks for sharing!

[ryota]

personally I'm glad i got the 2008 when I did. there are a couple modifications to the 2009+ that i don't really care for. IMO 08's are the better looking ones. This one does seem too much like the Versa for my taste.

[tk-421]

Originally Posted by ryota

personally I'm glad i got the 2008 when I did. there are a couple modifications to the 2009+ that i don't really care for.

Couldn't agree with you more.
The proper Yaris design peaked on the 07-08 models. Everything they've attempted after that has been pretty disappointing.

[KrazyDawg]

Originally Posted by ryota

personally I'm glad i got the 2008 when I did. there are a couple modifications to the 2009+ that i don't really care for. IMO 08's are the better looking ones. This one does seem too much like the Versa for my taste.

What's the difference between the 2008 and 2009 models? I think the 2009 models come standard with more safety featuers such as side air bags and ESC? Do they physically look different?

[landrym28]

Originally Posted by KrazyDawg

What's the difference between the 2008 and 2009 models? I think the 2009 models come standard with more safety featuers such as side air bags and ESC? Do they physically look different?

Different shaped Headlights and taillights I think. Design of the taillights are different as well. I'm sure there's probably others too.

[hyprmiler]

standard safety features, removal of the S trim option, standardization of a tachometer, and different gauges.

please correct me if I'm wrong...

[slothman86]

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/507...-spied-testing

here too

does anyone wanna photoshop to see how it would really look?

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by slothman86

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/507...-spied-testing

here too

Thanks for the added article.

Here's a shot of the interior. It's a good look at the steering wheel but then again that could easily be borrowed from another model. The critical areas are inconveniently covered up. I was hoping to make out whether or not the next Yaris will again have center gauges. This image hints at the possibility that it will receive traditional behind the wheel gauges. This kind of needs to happen if Toyota is serious about the Yaris's sales. I've read thousands of small car reviews of buyers (outside of YarisWorld) who said they didn't buy the Yaris strictly because of it having center gauges. Sad, but true.

[Kal-El]

It's sad to say, but based on the pics, this won't be able to compete with the then 4 year old Fiesta (remember it's already been on sale outside of the US for 2 years).

The back, especially with what can be made out from the taillights, looks like a 5 year old Chevy Aveo. Aside from the front, it really looks like a step back from the current one.

[sickpuppy1]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Thanks for the added article.

Here's a shot of the interior. It's a good look at the steering wheel but then again that could easily be borrowed from another model. The critical areas are inconveniently covered up. I was hoping to make out whether or not the next Yaris will again have center gauges. This image hints at the possibility that it will receive traditional behind the wheel gauges. This kind of needs to happen if Toyota is serious about the Yaris's sales. I've read thousands of small car reviews of buyers (outside of YarisWorld) who said they didn't buy the Yaris strictly because of it having center gauges. Sad, but true.

I'm gonna disagree on the guages.May be wrong, but see the area on the right side of the pic? It's cut out so the driver can see his guages. Could the hump on the right of the wheel be for an additional cupholder? hmmm Just speculation at this point, for sure. Also, notice the steering wheel audio control's? As stated, it could be from another car,but why would they?

[tk-421]

Center gauges are one of the features that sets the Yaris apart IMO. It was one of the reasons why I bought it.
Having center gauges also makes the car cheaper to build, so unless they figured out a way to cut costs elsewhere (or are planning to make the car more expensive), I doubt they'll be removing that feature.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by tk-421

Center gauges are one of the features that sets the Yaris apart IMO. It was one of the reasons why I bought it.
Having center gauges also makes the car cheaper to build, so unless they figured out a way to cut costs elsewhere (or are planning to make the car more expensive), I doubt they'll be removing that feature.

Every other company puts traditional gauges in and doesn't have to charge more for them. The Accent and Versa has them and were offered as low as $9,995 sticker price. Thousands less than a stripped Yaris.

Don't get me wrong, I too like the center gauges no more or less than behind the wheel. Thing is, it does in fact turn many people away from the Yaris. Too many. It's not worth saving whatever they save but then lose say 30% in potential sales.

[tk-421]

That's a good point. It would be kind of sad to see that feature go regardless. Then again, the sooner they do away with it, the more unique my car will be in a few years, so there's definitely a silver lining there somewhere.

[advocate]

Originally Posted by tk-421

That's a good point. It would be kind of sad to see that feature go regardless. Then again, the sooner they do away with it, the more unique my car will be in a few years, so there's definitely a silver lining there somewhere.

Don't forget all the people who bought echos :P

[wooverstone8]

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/20...oto-25050.html

[auxmike]

I say in that pic the driver's glove box is open.
Also you can see the duct tape in the middle top of the dash and green cellophane covering the center mounted guages.....

[why?]

That car could be any 4 door hatchback at this point. And even if it is the Yaris, who knows what could change in the future. They've done such a thorough tape job who knows what the car really looks like.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by why?

That car could be any 4 door hatchback at this point. And even if it is the Yaris, who knows what could change in the future. They've done such a thorough tape job who knows what the car really looks like.

Problem is, is that the overall shape of the car, cabin, pillars, ect. are clearly cut and dry regardless of masking. Those details are what we are scratching our heads over because they are very disappointing shapes.