North American Subcompacts: New models on the way ... and the holdouts - Toyota Yaris Forums

Thirty-Nine · 09-14-2009, 02:04 PM

I put together some of the upcoming entries to the North American market, as well as a few vehicles that aren't here that should be (including the Toyota bB). Hey, at least we're getting the iQ, right?

http://tinyurl.com/lx9ca3

Darb · 09-14-2009, 02:37 PM

What about the VW Scirocco?

Still, New Polo! Yay!

I really hope a New Lupo is on the drawing boards—possibly to compete with the iQ and the ForTwo.

EDIT AGAIN: I can't find any specs on the UK VW site on the New Polo's wheelbase, etc. Do you have it on hand?

Thirty-Nine · 09-14-2009, 08:26 PM

The Lupo actually isn't being made anymore. It stopped production in 2005. However, I believe its wheelbase was about 91 inches.

*jclo3313* · 09-14-2009, 09:07 PM

Cool story. I'm glad to see a new crop a small US market cars.

Darb · 09-14-2009, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

The Lupo actually isn't being made anymore. It stopped production in 2005. However, I believe its wheelbase was about 91 inches.

Sorry, not Lupo, the New Polo. Got my names mixed up.

dvlnblkdrs · 09-14-2009, 10:09 PM

i think mitsu needs to bring us the I.. much cuter than the iq imho

Thirty-Nine · 09-15-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvlnblkdrs

i think mitsu needs to bring us the I.. much cuter than the iq imho

Well, rumor has it Mitsu is bringing it ... but I haven't heard much about it lately.

dvlnblkdrs · 09-15-2009, 12:59 AM

oooo i hope so!

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-15-2009, 01:19 AM

Why won't they bring the Colt here with the 4G63 in it? They need to bring back the "hot hatches".

*tomato* · 09-15-2009, 02:07 AM

I had to laugh when I saw the Suzuki Swift, because it reminded me of Otterhere ;)
Great info, though, thanks a lot thirty-nine!

Ichimaru · 09-15-2009, 02:11 AM

I'll Buy this!!!

The Fiat 500 Abarth SS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpAFi9nIJVQ

Kaotic Lazagna · 09-15-2009, 02:50 AM

^ yes, that is a nice micro car.

Mouse · 09-15-2009, 09:05 AM

I'll trade in my yaris to get a Polo. The Fiesta was based off the Mazda 2 platform. The "2" has been for sale a while in other parts of the world. It even won "World car of the year" award in 2008. You can tell I'm a mazda fanboi, huh? I would like to see the Colt and Swift. I would like to see a Suzuki Capuccino to compete with the next gen- Miata.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/10803201...the-year-award

gokartride · 09-15-2009, 09:30 AM

Interesting read. I'll be glad to see those Fiat 500s on the road, but the real temptation for me is that iQ. If they Scionize it too much maybe the temptation will be less.

DevilGirl · 09-15-2009, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvlnblkdrs

i think mitsu needs to bring us the I.. much cuter than the iq imho

It looks like an elongated smartfortwo... At least that's what it reminds me of.

Tamago · 09-15-2009, 10:12 AM

looks like an egg with wheels

Darb · 09-15-2009, 10:55 AM

Yeah the Fiat 500 is a nice little car. I'm sure we've all seen the Top Gear bit where they raced it through Budapest against BMXers.

I'm looking forward to the Colt, though.

Black Yaris · 09-15-2009, 11:30 AM

what about A class benz's?

09-14-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	North American Subcompacts: New models on the way ... and the holdouts I put together some of the upcoming entries to the North American market, as well as a few vehicles that aren't here that should be (including the Toyota bB). Hey, at least we're getting the iQ, right? http://tinyurl.com/lx9ca3 __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

09-14-2009, 02:37 PM	#2
Darb Bear Traffic Controller Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,833	What about the VW Scirocco? Still, New Polo! Yay! I really hope a New Lupo is on the drawing boards—possibly to compete with the iQ and the ForTwo. EDIT AGAIN: I can't find any specs on the UK VW site on the New Polo's wheelbase, etc. Do you have it on hand? __________________ Darryl Kids Playing Chase On Freeways Get Smashed. Last edited by Darb; 09-14-2009 at 09:35 PM.

09-14-2009, 08:26 PM	#3
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	The Lupo actually isn't being made anymore. It stopped production in 2005. However, I believe its wheelbase was about 91 inches. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

09-14-2009, 09:07 PM	#4
jclo3313 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely red Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 7,816	Cool story. I'm glad to see a new crop a small US market cars. __________________ Obama Can't Gymkhana!

09-14-2009, 10:09 PM	#6
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	i think mitsu needs to bring us the I.. much cuter than the iq imho __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

09-15-2009, 12:59 AM	#8
dvlnblkdrs Shush! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 toyota yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange, ca Posts: 3,521	oooo i hope so! __________________ "Kids sure like the devil these days"

09-15-2009, 01:19 AM	#9
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Why won't they bring the Colt here with the 4G63 in it? They need to bring back the "hot hatches".

09-15-2009, 02:07 AM	#10
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	I had to laugh when I saw the Suzuki Swift, because it reminded me of Otterhere ;) Great info, though, thanks a lot thirty-nine! __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

09-15-2009, 02:50 AM	#12
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	^ yes, that is a nice micro car.

09-15-2009, 09:05 AM	#13
Mouse Drives: 2007 MX5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 338	I'll trade in my yaris to get a Polo. The Fiesta was based off the Mazda 2 platform. The "2" has been for sale a while in other parts of the world. It even won "World car of the year" award in 2008. You can tell I'm a mazda fanboi, huh? I would like to see the Colt and Swift. I would like to see a Suzuki Capuccino to compete with the next gen- Miata. http://www.worldcarfans.com/10803201...the-year-award

09-15-2009, 09:30 AM	#14
gokartride Drives: 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 213	Interesting read. I'll be glad to see those Fiat 500s on the road, but the real temptation for me is that iQ. If they Scionize it too much maybe the temptation will be less.

09-15-2009, 10:55 AM	#17
Darb Bear Traffic Controller Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,833	Yeah the Fiat 500 is a nice little car. I'm sure we've all seen the Top Gear bit where they raced it through Budapest against BMXers. I'm looking forward to the Colt, though. __________________ Darryl Kids Playing Chase On Freeways Get Smashed.

09-15-2009, 11:30 AM	#18
Black Yaris der Zeck View User's Garage Drives: '05 Audi A4 1.8t quattro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 5,231	what about A class benz's? __________________