High Resolution Pictures from one of the "Heart Up Vitz!" Launch events - Toyota Yaris Forums

CTScott · 01-19-2011, 10:17 PM

Kal-El · 01-19-2011, 10:47 PM

Great pics! Nice to see it in live context. BTW, lovin' the new gauges!

big lo · 01-19-2011, 10:55 PM

Nice pics bro

CTScott · 01-19-2011, 10:58 PM

The more pics I see, the more the 12 is growing on me. I would take the green 4WD one in a heartbeat.

Kal-El · 01-19-2011, 11:04 PM

I can't believe Japan gets a 4WD option. Remarkable.

ECHOKnight2000 · 01-19-2011, 11:26 PM

Nice looking!! The car too

I'd take the green too, its my fav color.

wooverstone8 · 01-20-2011, 01:53 AM

I wonder if we'll get the paddle-shifter option.

BluYrs · 01-20-2011, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kal-El

I can't believe Japan gets a 4WD option. Remarkable.

They get a 4WD version of the current one as well...

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Originally Posted by wooverstone8

I wonder if we'll get the paddle-shifter option.

The paddle-shifter comes with the MultiMode-gearbox. This is an option for the rest of the world, when they want an automatic on their Yarii. It is generally considered a "poor man's" alternative to a "real" automatic. The MM is essentially an electrically-operated manual transmission using electric motors and an electronically-operated clutch to provide either automatic or sequential gear changes.

I had the chance of driving an MM-equipped Auris the other day and it was a weird experience. For relaxed driving, it's comfortable, but the gearchanges and reaction of the gearbox take too much time for any spirited driving, even when opting for changing the gears "manually" (via the paddles or by moving the gearstick forwards-backwards). The paddles thus seem highly inappropriate as they give the air of driver-oriented driving dynamics, which simply is not there.

why? · 01-20-2011, 01:29 PM

love that green color.

Vioz · 01-20-2011, 03:24 PM

I'm sold!!! Can't wait until its over here in the states, and nice that the dash is in the normal spot, 12 looks more like its part of the scion family truthfully.

Shinare · 01-20-2011, 05:24 PM

I heart booth-babes. And I too would take that green one in a heartbeat.

(with the cool looking touch screen radio over the old crappy looking one

)

devinlamothe · 01-20-2011, 09:28 PM

Am I the only one who absolutely hates the interior redesign? I can't for the life of me understand why they got rid of the center console speedometer. That was one of my favourite features and to see it go, well ... let's just say I would not be getting one of these anytime soon. :P

CTScott · 01-20-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by devinlamothe

Am I the only one who absolutely hates the interior redesign? I can't for the life of me understand why they got rid of the center console speedometer. That was one of my favourite features and to see it go, well ... let's just say I would not be getting one of these anytime soon. :P

The center cluster has been one of the Yaris' worst marketing challenges, but I personally find not having to look over or under the steering wheel to be a huge plus. Losing the center cluster isn't a show stopper for me, but it is a huge disappointment.

ECHOKnight2000 · 01-20-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BluYrs

They get a 4WD version of the current one as well...

The paddle-shifter comes with the MultiMode-gearbox. This is an option for the rest of the world, when they want an automatic on their Yarii. It is generally considered a "poor man's" alternative to a "real" automatic. The MM is essentially an electrically-operated manual transmission using electric motors and an electronically-operated clutch to provide either automatic or sequential gear changes.

I had the chance of driving an MM-equipped Auris the other day and it was a weird experience. For relaxed driving, it's comfortable, but the gearchanges and reaction of the gearbox take too much time for any spirited driving, even when opting for changing the gears "manually" (via the paddles or by moving the gearstick forwards-backwards). The paddles thus seem highly inappropriate as they give the air of driver-oriented driving dynamics, which simply is not there.

Every carmaker has their versions. Some good, some not so good. I think because its an econo car they might not put too much into it. Remember its about costs. That's my guess. But also like what I said before, some do it better than others but being an econo car I wouldn't expect it to be somewhat sporty, especially in a Toyota.

auxmike · 01-20-2011, 10:16 PM

Really looking forward to finally seeing these in the flesh.
I'd love to see an undercarriage pic of the 4X4 version....

Kal-El · 01-20-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by devinlamothe

Am I the only one who absolutely hates the interior redesign? I can't for the life of me understand why they got rid of the center console speedometer. That was one of my favourite features and to see it go, well ... let's just say I would not be getting one of these anytime soon. :P

If the current generation Yaris had conventional gauges, Toyota would have likely sold over 50% more Yaris's than they have bringing it in line with Versa sales. The Yaris is clearly the better car yet the Versa has sold far more.

Other forums and review sites I read discussing the Yaris always discredit the Yaris for its center gauges. Most buyers in the segment say the gauges was the immediate deal breaker.

That said, I also like the center gauges and really have no personal preference. In fairness, most owners like them after a short time after buying. It's what you get used to.

Toyota made the absolute right choice in making the gauges conventional. Now it won't be the only reason people skip the Yaris for consideration.

Truchito86 · 01-21-2011, 12:28 PM

I for one am glad that the gauges are now where they should be. I can't believe that it's still only a four lug, but i hope they offer a 4-wheel disc brake setup this time around, at the very least include it with the S. I do like the re-design, it's modernizing but still stays true to the spirit of the car. I can't wait until the sedan shows up though! Oh and 1+ on the new full screen stereo setup inside.

roxy1 · 01-21-2011, 08:05 PM

cant believe this is gonna come out of my mouth, but here goes: i was just looking at the chevy sonic, and i prefer it inside and out, asthetically speaking only.

01-19-2011, 10:17 PM	#1
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01-19-2011, 10:58 PM	#4
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	The more pics I see, the more the 12 is growing on me. I would take the green 4WD one in a heartbeat. __________________

01-19-2011, 11:26 PM	#6
ECHOKnight2000 Small Car Lover View User's Garage Drives: A Super Car Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Minnesota, US of A! Posts: 830	Nice looking!! The car too I'd take the green too, its my fav color. __________________ You may look good on the beach but in reality you're a pompus, egotistical jerk. "I was never on the beach with you..."and you never will.

01-20-2011, 01:29 PM	#9
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	love that green color. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

01-20-2011, 03:24 PM	#10
Vioz Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 227	I'm sold!!! Can't wait until its over here in the states, and nice that the dash is in the normal spot, 12 looks more like its part of the scion family truthfully. __________________ a.k.a. "Aothachos"

01-19-2011, 10:47 PM	#2
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Great pics! Nice to see it in live context. BTW, lovin' the new gauges!

01-19-2011, 10:55 PM	#3
big lo View User's Garage Drives: 2007 VIOS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loiza,Puerto Rico Posts: 1,121	Nice pics bro

01-19-2011, 11:04 PM	#5
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	I can't believe Japan gets a 4WD option. Remarkable.

01-20-2011, 01:53 AM	#7
wooverstone8 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 VW Jetta 1.4L Manual Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 349	I wonder if we'll get the paddle-shifter option.

01-20-2011, 05:24 PM	#11
Shinare Bronze bombshell yaris Drives: 09 Yaris HB 3door Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 641	I heart booth-babes. And I too would take that green one in a heartbeat. (with the cool looking touch screen radio over the old crappy looking one ) __________________ Now I drive a CARMINE RED METALLIC 09 Yaris 3-door!! I'm Back!!! WooHoo!! Mods done so far: Tinted windows, Viper 211HV Remote Keyless Entry, Atoto Android headunit, backup camera, steering wheel controls Before it was totaled I drove a 2007 Black Sand Pearl 3 Door Lift-Back M/T with 49k miles. Stock Everything except for black tint, all red badges, red dash, and stealth garage door opener. Ultra-Gauge mounted on steering wheel. A1 Electric MES Central Locks and Avital 3100 Alarm system.

01-20-2011, 09:28 PM	#12
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	Am I the only one who absolutely hates the interior redesign? I can't for the life of me understand why they got rid of the center console speedometer. That was one of my favourite features and to see it go, well ... let's just say I would not be getting one of these anytime soon. :P

01-20-2011, 10:16 PM	#15
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Really looking forward to finally seeing these in the flesh. I'd love to see an undercarriage pic of the 4X4 version.... __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

01-21-2011, 12:28 PM	#17
Truchito86 Truchito86 Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4	I for one am glad that the gauges are now where they should be. I can't believe that it's still only a four lug, but i hope they offer a 4-wheel disc brake setup this time around, at the very least include it with the S. I do like the re-design, it's modernizing but still stays true to the spirit of the car. I can't wait until the sedan shows up though! Oh and 1+ on the new full screen stereo setup inside.

01-21-2011, 08:05 PM	#18
roxy1 Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 642	cant believe this is gonna come out of my mouth, but here goes: i was just looking at the chevy sonic, and i prefer it inside and out, asthetically speaking only.