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Old 03-21-2012, 08:30 AM   #1
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No ''S'' option for 2012 Yaris

Just stopped by the local dealership to pick-up some oil filters for my maitenance needs. Went into the showroom and grabbed a new sales brochure for the 2012 Yaris. When looking through the options colums for sedan and hatch, there were no mention of ''S'' anymore. Not even any TRD goodies like the years before. Guess they feel the new Yaris needs to have a more civilized or standard appearance to the consumer. Probably feel the
new Yaris has no Sport left in it at all.

Also grabbed an options brochure for the new Scion IQ and they do offer the
TRD options for it.

Sorry for Yari
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Old 03-21-2012, 08:55 AM   #2
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^^ you didn't see the SE version of the yaris in that brochure...
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Old 03-22-2012, 12:07 AM   #3
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Yaris SE. It's actually the only way to get a 5-speed, 5-door unit with any sort of options.
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Old 03-23-2012, 08:18 AM   #4
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^^ you didn't see the SE version of the yaris in that brochure...
Yes I did and WOW, what a piss-poor excuse of a socall, sport option

But from my original post, the ''S'' option for the Yaris is gone.

So, what is ''SE'' ??
Sport Enhanced??
Sport Engineered??
Sport Excited??
HUUMMM, AHH = Sport Exit!!

It does appear that the Yaris line is going down another path
while the new Scion IQ has the Toyota Brass targeting a new
crowd. TRD does have bolt on options for the IQ & not the Yaris.

Sad for all the Yaris enthusiests
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Old 03-23-2012, 12:53 PM   #5
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Should be "Sport Edition" I guess..
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Yes I did and WOW, what a piss-poor excuse of a socall, sport option

But from my original post, the ''S'' option for the Yaris is gone.

So, what is ''SE'' ??
Sport Enhanced??
Sport Engineered??
Sport Excited??
HUUMMM, AHH = Sport Exit!!

It does appear that the Yaris line is going down another path
while the new Scion IQ has the Toyota Brass targeting a new
crowd. TRD does have bolt on options for the IQ & not the Yaris.

Sad for all the Yaris enthusiests
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Old 03-23-2012, 01:01 PM   #6
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Yes I did and WOW, what a piss-poor excuse of a socall, sport option

But from my original post, the ''S'' option for the Yaris is gone.

So, what is ''SE'' ??
Sport Enhanced??
Sport Engineered??
Sport Excited??
HUUMMM, AHH = Sport Exit!!

It does appear that the Yaris line is going down another path
while the new Scion IQ has the Toyota Brass targeting a new
crowd. TRD does have bolt on options for the IQ & not the Yaris.

Sad for all the Yaris enthusiests
SE traditionally stands for Sport Edition. As LE stands for Luxury Edition.
Perhaps you'll need to find your S with Scion.
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Old 03-23-2012, 02:22 PM   #7
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Yes I did and WOW, what a piss-poor excuse of a socall, sport option

But from my original post, the ''S'' option for the Yaris is gone.

So, what is ''SE'' ??
Sport Enhanced??
Sport Engineered??
Sport Excited??
HUUMMM, AHH = Sport Exit!!

It does appear that the Yaris line is going down another path
while the new Scion IQ has the Toyota Brass targeting a new
crowd. TRD does have bolt on options for the IQ & not the Yaris.

Sad for all the Yaris enthusiests
That 'piss poor excuse' of a sport option has more changes versus the base Yaris than the S models of the previous generation ever did. It is more than just body stick ons and some red interior stitching. The old Yaris S had NO changes to it that weren't cosmetic. It only LOOKED sporty.

The Yaris SE gains:
- rear disc brakes
- different, quicker steering ratio
- +1 alloy wheels (S models of the '07-'11 gen still came with hubcaps)
- altered suspension tuning
- leather wheel and shifter
- entirely different front bumper cover (not just stick on lips)

So ah...yeah. Not to defend the '12 (because I have an '09) but the Yaris SE wallops the previous gen Yaris S as far as what you get for upgrading. And yes, it is a sportier drive than a Yaris S (sedan OR hatch). Might want to check your facts next time.

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Old 03-28-2012, 08:41 AM   #8
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That 'piss poor excuse' of a sport option has more changes versus the base Yaris than the S models of the previous generation ever did. It is more than just body stick ons and some red interior stitching. The old Yaris S had NO changes to it that weren't cosmetic. It only LOOKED sporty.

The Yaris SE gains:
- rear disc brakes
- different, quicker steering ratio
- +1 alloy wheels (S models of the '07-'11 gen still came with hubcaps)
- altered suspension tuning
- leather wheel and shifter
- entirely different front bumper cover (not just stick on lips)

So ah...yeah. Not to defend the '12 (because I have an '09) but the Yaris SE wallops the previous gen Yaris S as far as what you get for upgrading. And yes, it is a sportier drive than a Yaris S (sedan OR hatch). Might want to check your facts next time.

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you forgot a one...

- entirely different rear bumper with "diffuser" and stainless steel exhaust tip.

I guess what TRDMarty is trying to say is that there are no TRD products for the 2012 Yaris?
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Old 03-28-2012, 09:44 AM   #9
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Drivetrain and suspension is the same in 2012...most 06-11 aftermarket parts should fit
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Old 03-28-2012, 11:24 AM   #10
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Sav912 said it best.. Besides, TRD parts are overpriced anyways
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Old 03-28-2012, 11:46 AM   #11
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I want to see Toyota bring a factory turbocharged option to either a scion or Yaris.
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Old 03-28-2012, 01:45 PM   #12
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you forgot a one...

- entirely different rear bumper with "diffuser" and stainless steel exhaust tip.

I guess what TRDMarty is trying to say is that there are no TRD products for the 2012 Yaris?
Thanks for the edit.

If that's what Marty was trying to say, then that's what he should've said instead of calling the sportiest Yaris yet on American shores a "piss poor excuse for a sporty model."

TRD stuff doesn't usually show up for at least a few months or so after the model debut. The '12s haven't even been out a year yet. Give it some time, especially considering that the '12 is largely similar to the '11 underneath the new cosmetics skin. Most everything chassis oriented from the '11 should bolt up to a '12 just fine.

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Old 03-28-2012, 05:22 PM   #13
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Yeah the new SE is a bigger difference than the previous S vs base. The new SE has actual sport enhancements like stiffer suspension and steering and a higher quality kit (not glued on pieces).

The new naming follows the Camry SE. I'm surprised the Corolla still uses the "S" designation for 2012.
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Old 03-28-2012, 07:52 PM   #14
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is the corolla new? it'll prolly change with the new model.
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Old 03-29-2012, 06:52 AM   #15
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Im disappointed they didnt make the 12 smaller and lighter and with a 1 liter engine.

If you need ego enhancement may I suggest a Corvette?

I would like a car that gets 50 mpg.

Please go buy something else!
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Old 03-29-2012, 07:48 PM   #16
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Im disappointed they didnt make the 12 smaller and lighter and with a 1 liter engine.

If you need ego enhancement may I suggest a Corvette?

I would like a car that gets 50 mpg.

Please go buy something else!
We should get the 1.3vvti (100hp) with the 6 speed manual greabox, the loss of performances would be minimal and the fuel economy improved.
But I don't see how they could make it much lighter without sacrifice (on the comfort or price), especially since it's the same chassis and drivetrain as before. It's already good it's not heavier.

If you want a 1 liter econobox, you should ask Toyota to bring us the Aygo rather than transforming the yaris into a shibox.
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