Yaris sales have completely tanked - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

auxmike · 07-11-2013, 10:17 PM

I can count on one hand how many 3rd gen I've seen by me. Went to some dealers to see one, no one even has it! my guess is it's not worth stocking since theres very little margin in them+ they could steal Corolla sales. I hate the constant weird Prius ads. Theres like four versions now?
One car that looks real nice is that new Versa sedan. Saw one in starbucks parking lot. It was loaded with alloys and even fancy chromed door handles plus a rear deck spoiler....
I'm hoping parts wont dry up and become tough to find. Im talking body and trim stuff.With that said my 08 hatch is a keeper....

ron3 · 07-12-2013, 04:48 AM

I doubt the yaris will be dropped any time soon. Something will happen and gas prices will jump up and so will yaris sales. The yaris is a very popular car in many countries.

mirapatec · 07-12-2013, 12:57 PM

In my area, I have yet to see very many Yaris models of any year, especially the Generation 3 models. In my town, I am unique, which is kinda cool.

My only gripe is that some people ask me if I have a Prius.

veewonwon · 07-13-2013, 04:27 PM

Looks like the Gen3 gets no love in the US.

But it's not that bad in the GTA (Greatest Toronto Area), I've seen quite a few around, definitely need more than my fingers and toes to keep the counts. In fact, I come across seeing at least one everyday along the 401 and 404 during usual rush hour commutes.

LEs are by far the most often seen model, and I've seen all different colours as listed on the Canadian website, like the Lagoon Blue Mica and the Wave Line Pearl. But then, I've passed by a few SEs as well, in Absolutely Red or Blizzard White. Incidentally, a neighbour lives a few hundred meters away has a SE in B.W. as well.

bebeelo · 07-14-2013, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

747 units in June. Remember when the Yaris used to sell 5-6K a month regularly? Of course that was with a sedan, but still.

Here are the major competitors for June.

Ford Fiesta ...........9363
Nissan Versa.........8705
Chevrolet Sonic.....7122
Hyundai Accent.....5237
Honda Fit.............5055
Kia Rio................4169

Yaris....................747

What's going on?

is it because our Yaris only produce 106 hp?

Kal-El · 07-14-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by bebeelo

is it because our Yaris only produce 106 hp?

That could very well hurt it.

I think its a combination of things.

- No sedan offering
- Old 4-speed auto (when others have 6-speeds)
- The oldest engine (even though good, it's nevertheless dated)
- One of the lower EPA ratings in its class (even though most of us know real world mileage favors Yaris). People only look at EPA ratings.
- Interior still falls short in quality
- Driving dynamics seen as lacking in excitement

bronsin · 07-14-2013, 01:50 PM

I take it the iQ is not popular either?

Flipper_1938 · 07-14-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bronsin

I take it the iQ is not popular either?

SCION as a whole has suffered the past couple of years. I can't believe it still exists.

None of those monthly sales numbers that were posted are "good". For a factory to be tooled up to build cars and make money, 250,000 units a year are pretty much the minimum. A car factory running wide open should be building 400,000 cars a year. The best seller on that list is less than 120,000 a year.

Flipper_1938 · 07-14-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bebeelo

is it because our Yaris only produce 106 hp?

No, It is the ugly assed dash in these cars.

Kal-El · 07-14-2013, 03:26 PM

^^...Compared to the best seller in the class, the Ford Fiesta.

yougojay · 07-14-2013, 04:31 PM

I think it is beautiful in its simplicity - The Fiesta is cluttered and confusing, and filled with knobs and gadgets that will not work in a few years

A girl I know at my early AM coffee stop on the way to work was telling me gas prices are supposed to jump again. Sure glad I found the Yaris with its time-proved engine/transmission combo. I'll take my 35-40 mpg anyday with this reliable little car

ron3 · 07-14-2013, 05:02 PM

The yaris interior looks much more comfortable and user friendly. The fiesta looks busy and complicated. I really cannot imagine anyone buying a fiesta given there history for quality and reliability.

nookandcrannycar · 07-14-2013, 09:14 PM

I agree with Flipper, the dash has grown on me a bit, but I still think it is ugly. I also don't like the seats having a light colored insert. I like the 2nd Gen dash and seats better. I also wonder why the center speedo was such a big deal for some of the automotive press, and even owners. Having a center speedometer doesn't seem to have hurt sales of the Prius. Perhaps that is because the Prius has a digital speedometer.

Altitude · 07-14-2013, 09:23 PM

1st gen interior is/was the best.

nookandcrannycar · 07-14-2013, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

1st gen interior is/was the best.

Consumer reports writers definitely felt that way. I just didn't like that a hatch wasn't offered. I thought the 4-door had better styling than the 2-door, but I didn't want a 4-door at the time. I bought a new Suzuki Swift instead.

bronsin · 07-15-2013, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Having a center speedometer doesn't seem to have hurt sales of the Prius. Perhaps that is because the Prius has a digital speedometer.

If there was ever the SLIGHTEST chance I would buy a Prius its over now!

matti · 07-15-2013, 10:08 AM

I must admit that I hate the Fiesta dash/controls. It's just too busy for me. To each their own, of course.

lilu · 07-15-2013, 04:26 PM

I bought a 2013 LE this weekend. I'm not crazy about the interior colours, but couldn't justify spending $3700 on nothing really performance related.

07-11-2013, 10:17 PM	#37
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I can count on one hand how many 3rd gen I've seen by me. Went to some dealers to see one, no one even has it! my guess is it's not worth stocking since theres very little margin in them+ they could steal Corolla sales. I hate the constant weird Prius ads. Theres like four versions now? One car that looks real nice is that new Versa sedan. Saw one in starbucks parking lot. It was loaded with alloys and even fancy chromed door handles plus a rear deck spoiler.... I'm hoping parts wont dry up and become tough to find. Im talking body and trim stuff.With that said my 08 hatch is a keeper.... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

07-12-2013, 12:57 PM	#39
mirapatec View User's Garage Drives: 2012 Yaris L, 2020 Yaris LE HB Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 211	In my area, I have yet to see very many Yaris models of any year, especially the Generation 3 models. In my town, I am unique, which is kinda cool. My only gripe is that some people ask me if I have a Prius. __________________ 2012 Toyota Yaris L and 2020 Toyota Yaris LE HB

07-14-2013, 01:50 PM	#43
bronsin Drives: 2009 Base Hatch 2 Dr Auto Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nj Posts: 4,790	I take it the iQ is not popular either? __________________ Synthetic Oil: Its All In Your Head

07-14-2013, 05:02 PM	#48
ron3 Drives: 2012 yaris HB 5door LE auto. Join Date: May 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 98	I like also like the yaris interior The yaris interior looks much more comfortable and user friendly. The fiesta looks busy and complicated. I really cannot imagine anyone buying a fiesta given there history for quality and reliability.

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07-12-2013, 04:48 AM	#38
ron3 Drives: 2012 yaris HB 5door LE auto. Join Date: May 2013 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 98	I doubt the yaris will be dropped any time soon. Something will happen and gas prices will jump up and so will yaris sales. The yaris is a very popular car in many countries.

07-13-2013, 04:27 PM	#40
veewonwon Drives: '12 Yaris SE 5MT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North York, ON, Canada Posts: 8	Looks like the Gen3 gets no love in the US. But it's not that bad in the GTA (Greatest Toronto Area), I've seen quite a few around, definitely need more than my fingers and toes to keep the counts. In fact, I come across seeing at least one everyday along the 401 and 404 during usual rush hour commutes. LEs are by far the most often seen model, and I've seen all different colours as listed on the Canadian website, like the Lagoon Blue Mica and the Wave Line Pearl. But then, I've passed by a few SEs as well, in Absolutely Red or Blizzard White. Incidentally, a neighbour lives a few hundred meters away has a SE in B.W. as well.

07-14-2013, 03:26 PM	#46
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	^^...Compared to the best seller in the class, the Ford Fiesta.

07-14-2013, 09:14 PM	#49
nookandcrannycar Drives: 2('14+'07)MT 3d ,wHandCrWndws! Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.MontgomeryCnty,TX(HoustonMSA) '07=BayouBlue=300,125miles=OrigOwnr '14=ClassicSilvr=29,059miles Posts: 4,839	I agree with Flipper, the dash has grown on me a bit, but I still think it is ugly. I also don't like the seats having a light colored insert. I like the 2nd Gen dash and seats better. I also wonder why the center speedo was such a big deal for some of the automotive press, and even owners. Having a center speedometer doesn't seem to have hurt sales of the Prius. Perhaps that is because the Prius has a digital speedometer.

07-14-2013, 09:23 PM	#50
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	1st gen interior is/was the best.

07-15-2013, 10:08 AM	#53
matti Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: upper midwest Posts: 345	I must admit that I hate the Fiesta dash/controls. It's just too busy for me. To each their own, of course.

07-15-2013, 04:26 PM	#54
lilu Drives: 2013 LE Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 2	I bought a 2013 LE this weekend. I'm not crazy about the interior colours, but couldn't justify spending $3700 on nothing really performance related.