So question here abt hatchs in general - Toyota Yaris Forums

Jem_hadar · 01-02-2009, 07:07 PM

So I have a question abt hatchbacks, SUVs, crossovers, and vans in general.

Why is it that only they in particular ever come w/ rear wipers? Why do two- and four-door sedans never come with rear windshield wipers?

Whats the reason? im sure its prolly obvious and im just not realizing it...

Ive never driven a sedan for any sig length of time (we've never owned one as a family (always had station wagons, vans or SUVs))

Is it something to do w/ the back end being a flat wall (ie. no trunk hump after the rear windshield) which causes significantly much more dirt to fly up and coat the rear window or something ???

Random question, i know.

brainless twit · 01-02-2009, 07:12 PM

I don't know the answer to this but I'm also interested.

My last car was a Chevy HHR and I got pretty spoiled to the rear wiper. Now I'm constantly reaching for it on my Yaris sedan, then remembering it's not there.

stuffy · 01-02-2009, 07:13 PM

i've noticed way more crap build up on my hatch than on sedans i've had in the past.

thebarber · 01-02-2009, 07:20 PM

probably money....but also looks

though, interestingly enough...the previous gen mazda6 had a sedan and a 'sport' model....the sport looked like the sedan, but had a hatchback, and subsequently, a wiper....

i had a matrix xrs before the yaris and got spoiled w/ an intermittent rear wiper, lol. but we also have an aveo sedan to compliment our yaris hatch....and ya, on days where its rainy, snowy, etc, in the aveo youve just gotta suck it up if you cant see out the back

ChinoCharles · 01-02-2009, 07:24 PM

It is actually due to aerodynamic properties on cars with flat backs. Dirt sticks to them easier. This is why a lot of hatchbacks, SUVs and wagons have rear wipers.

PaidTimeOff · 01-02-2009, 07:42 PM

omg I used to wonder about this all the time when I was driving my old Saturn coupe. But I stopped wondering once I got my hatchback :)

Altitude · 01-02-2009, 10:14 PM

Charles has a good point, but I think it also has something to do with mounting location. Most trunks on Sedans lead right up to the base of the window and you can't mount the wiper at the base because of the trunk (though I suppose they could leave some room for one. Only place to mount one would be from above and the wiper would likely have to pass through the window.

thebarber · 01-02-2009, 10:54 PM

ya, likely the vortex created behind the hatchback that throws stuff on the window....not so much the case w/ the back of a sedan...though in winter you notice how gross the trunk and rear bumper get....

Mead · 01-02-2009, 10:57 PM

last gen EVOs have a rear wiper

darthbauer · 01-02-2009, 11:02 PM

So did the last good looking WRX's and the old Skylines.

tetzyamis · 01-03-2009, 03:00 AM

Mitsubishi 3000GT had rear wiper too.

b_hickman11 · 01-05-2009, 01:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

It is actually due to aerodynamic properties on cars with flat backs. Dirt sticks to them easier. This is why a lot of hatchbacks, SUVs and wagons have rear wipers.

This is correct. In the Sedan, the air flow going over the car will keep water/dirt from collecting on the window. Since the LB's window is closer to 90 degress, the air flow has a less effect on the rain that comes in contact with the window.

Jem_hadar · 01-06-2009, 03:06 AM

Hey, thanks Chino and hickman for the explanations and info! Really appreciate having this confirmed (figure it was the case) but its nice to have it confirmed you know.

CHEERS mates.

01-02-2009, 07:07 PM	#1
Jem_hadar MORDSITH View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Collingwood, ON Posts: 632	So question here abt hatchs in general So I have a question abt hatchbacks, SUVs, crossovers, and vans in general. Why is it that only they in particular ever come w/ rear wipers? Why do two- and four-door sedans never come with rear windshield wipers? Whats the reason? im sure its prolly obvious and im just not realizing it... Ive never driven a sedan for any sig length of time (we've never owned one as a family (always had station wagons, vans or SUVs)) Is it something to do w/ the back end being a flat wall (ie. no trunk hump after the rear windshield) which causes significantly much more dirt to fly up and coat the rear window or something ??? Random question, i know. __________________ 2007 Yaris Hatchback 5 Door LE, Manual, Package B, Bayou Blue Metallic

01-02-2009, 07:20 PM	#4
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	probably money....but also looks though, interestingly enough...the previous gen mazda6 had a sedan and a 'sport' model....the sport looked like the sedan, but had a hatchback, and subsequently, a wiper.... i had a matrix xrs before the yaris and got spoiled w/ an intermittent rear wiper, lol. but we also have an aveo sedan to compliment our yaris hatch....and ya, on days where its rainy, snowy, etc, in the aveo youve just gotta suck it up if you cant see out the back __________________

01-02-2009, 07:42 PM	#6
PaidTimeOff OMGWTFKITTYKATMEWMEWMEW Drives: 2008 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 273	omg I used to wonder about this all the time when I was driving my old Saturn coupe. But I stopped wondering once I got my hatchback :) __________________

01-02-2009, 10:54 PM	#8
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	ya, likely the vortex created behind the hatchback that throws stuff on the window....not so much the case w/ the back of a sedan...though in winter you notice how gross the trunk and rear bumper get.... __________________

01-02-2009, 11:02 PM	#10
darthbauer Not really here... Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue S hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,062	So did the last good looking WRX's and the old Skylines. __________________ Liberate Tutemet Ex Infernis.

01-02-2009, 07:12 PM	#2
brainless twit View User's Garage Drives: 2009 base sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 67	I don't know the answer to this but I'm also interested. My last car was a Chevy HHR and I got pretty spoiled to the rear wiper. Now I'm constantly reaching for it on my Yaris sedan, then remembering it's not there.

01-02-2009, 07:13 PM	#3
stuffy Drives: 06 yaris 5-dr le man Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ontario, canada Posts: 699	i've noticed way more crap build up on my hatch than on sedans i've had in the past.

01-02-2009, 07:24 PM	#5
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	It is actually due to aerodynamic properties on cars with flat backs. Dirt sticks to them easier. This is why a lot of hatchbacks, SUVs and wagons have rear wipers.

01-02-2009, 10:14 PM	#7
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Charles has a good point, but I think it also has something to do with mounting location. Most trunks on Sedans lead right up to the base of the window and you can't mount the wiper at the base because of the trunk (though I suppose they could leave some room for one. Only place to mount one would be from above and the wiper would likely have to pass through the window.

01-02-2009, 10:57 PM	#9
Mead Drives: BSP Yaris LB 2007 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LBC Posts: 315	last gen EVOs have a rear wiper

01-03-2009, 03:00 AM	#11
tetzyamis '09 5dr Drives: 2009 Yaris 5-Door Bayou Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: HI Posts: 238	Mitsubishi 3000GT had rear wiper too. __________________ 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Bayou Blue Pearl 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl

01-06-2009, 03:06 AM	#13
Jem_hadar MORDSITH View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Collingwood, ON Posts: 632	Hey, thanks Chino and hickman for the explanations and info! Really appreciate having this confirmed (figure it was the case) but its nice to have it confirmed you know. CHEERS mates. __________________ 2007 Yaris Hatchback 5 Door LE, Manual, Package B, Bayou Blue Metallic

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