2014 Yaris Changes

[yarisse54]

Seems like it was just the beginning of 2013!

What do you guys want to see on the 2014 Yaris? Here is a wishlist:

1) Rear doors of the Yaris should have the same soft-grey/white padding as the dash and front doors.

2) Wheel liners/wheel well noise insulation.

3) Bluetooth phone controls on the steering wheel (at least on the SE).

4) Better-looking hubcaps on the LE (the ones on the 2012-2013 are aerodynamic, I know, but they don't look modern!).

5) Variable intermittent wipers on at least the SE!

6) Get rid of the dash rattles from the loose wires!

7) Rear door pockets! Never enough storage!

8) Front armrest for passenger and driver (maybe a console box with lid! ).

9) Option for Entune/Navigation/Display Audio! (Just a matter of ripping one from the current Corolla!).

10) Anything else you can think of?

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by yarisse54

Seems like it was just the beginning of 2013!

What do you guys want to see on the 2014 Yaris? Here is a wishlist:

1) Rear doors of the Yaris should have the same soft-grey/white padding as the dash and front doors.

2) Wheel liners/wheel well noise insulation.

3) Bluetooth phone controls on the steering wheel (at least on the SE).

4) Better-looking hubcaps on the LE (the ones on the 2012-2013 are aerodynamic, I know, but they don't look modern!).

5) Variable intermittent wipers on at least the SE!

6) Get rid of the dash rattles from the loose wires!

7) Rear door pockets! Never enough storage!

8) Front armrest for passenger and driver (maybe a console box with lid! ).

9) Option for Entune/Navigation/Display Audio! (Just a matter of ripping one from the current Corolla!).

10) Anything else you can think of?

- Cruise Control Set/Adjustment/On-Off on front of steering wheel on the SE (opposite audio controls on the wheel...like on many other cars)

- Solid Black interior (including seats) on at least white SEs and silver SEs

[CrankyOldMan]

Do you also want the $3k upcharge for all of these amenities?

[NJ Drive]

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Do you also want the $3k upcharge for all of these amenities?

Exactly.

SEs aren't really flying off dealer lots at $17k now, and don't see them doing so for much longer in its current form.

[DJYojimbo]

GRMN Stock Turbo

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Do you also want the $3k upcharge for all of these amenities?

The only one of numbers 1 through 9 that I would care about is the console box with a lid.

[kimona]

Originally Posted by yarisse54

What do you guys want to see on the 2014 Yaris? Here is a wishlist:

I'd like to see a complete redesign of the sheet metal; the third generation model is just too ugly for my consideration.

[why?]

new tech. an entire new redesign of the entire car, especially the engine and transmission taking into account all the new technology to make the engine more efficient, powerful, and the transmissions better.

Using the same old stuff from the original echo works for only so long.

[matti]

If they could just take reduce the dash rattles I'd be happy! Every day, it seems, there's a new rattle somewhere.

[Superfly]

Definitely would like to see a new/updated transmission, like the six speeds everyone else is using. I would prefer the front of the Yaris to be less beak-like. Push it in a little bit and cut out some of the overhang. Add some colors! Blue and grayscale are so bland. Move the USB/AUX out of the glove box and closer to the radio and then add a radio-side cubbie for easy storage.

[AntrimMan]

1) A six speed manual with a whole lot less whine than the current 5sp box. Even a quieter 5sp would be an improvement.
2) Hinged, pop open rear side windows on the L model, actuated from the center console.
3) An on-off switch for the hatch light control, ie hatch open - courtesy light off.
4) Diesel engine.
5) Courtesy ear muffs to quell the myriad of rattles.
6) Lower roof profile.

[muffin_top]

Originally Posted by Superfly

Definitely would like to see a new/updated transmission, like the six speeds everyone else is using. I would prefer the front of the Yaris to be less beak-like. Push it in a little bit and cut out some of the overhang. Add some colors! Blue and grayscale are so bland. Move the USB/AUX out of the glove box and closer to the radio and then add a radio-side cubbie for easy storage.

Did you know that just to the left of the aux/USB input there is a secret cubby for your iPod? I have mine hidden in there and no one would know it..

Originally Posted by AntrimMan

1) A six speed manual with a whole lot less whine than the current 5sp box. Even a quieter 5sp would be an improvement.
2) Hinged, pop open rear side windows on the L model, actuated from the center console.
3) An on-off switch for the hatch light control, ie hatch open - courtesy light off.
4) Diesel engine.
5) Courtesy ear muffs to quell the myriad of rattles.
6) Lower roof profile.

Some way to defeat the hatch lamp would be nice, especially when tailgating or lengthy stereo install! Pop out windows on two doors would be cool too. My old 89 Civic Si hatchback had them and we used them all the time.

I have yet to hear any dash rattles from loose wiring.

[why?]

there is an easy way to defeat the light in the hatch. Take it out.

[Kar98]

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Do you also want the $3k upcharge for all of these amenities?

Oh, hardly. Programmable intermittent wipers for instance is something that's been around forever, and when I was driving VWs, from 1984 models through 1997 ones, all it took to upgrade from non-intermittent to intermittent ones was inserting one relay, and upgrading from those to programmable ones was inserting a different relay. And the loose wires? Grab a few zip ties ;)

[muffin_top]

Originally Posted by why?

there is an easy way to defeat the light in the hatch. Take it out.

Seems like alot of trouble each time you don't need it. Adding a switch to the lamp housing would add less than $1 per car, if even that..

[carolinablue]

variable speed on the rear wiper

[malibuguy]

A sedan...

[why?]

Originally Posted by muffin_top

Seems like alot of trouble each time you don't need it. Adding a switch to the lamp housing would add less than $1 per car, if even that..

What do you need it for? I took my light out maybe 4 years ago now, and not once have i even used a flashlight back there.