2013 Vios - Let's hope Toyota brings it to N. America - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-22-2013, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

No, I lost touch with them just before it closed as the NUMMI plant. I was wondering if they hired any of the NUMMI workers because I thought he might have gotten his job back, so to speak (sans UAW of course).

Ah, then I misread your post. I thought he was also rehired and was working overtime at Tesla. Sorry.

nookandcrannycar · 04-22-2013, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

Ah, then I misread your post. I thought he was also rehired and was working overtime at Tesla. Sorry.

No biggie. Thanks for the info.

ciscobear · 04-22-2013, 02:37 PM

Toyota is really starting up this confusion mess again. Now look at the 2013 Yaris Hatchback err Vios Hatch -

ciscobear · 04-22-2013, 02:40 PM

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-22-2013, 04:43 PM

Sorry, but that's ugly.

Kal-El · 04-22-2013, 06:15 PM

Vios hatch???

C'mon Toyota, this model overlap and name confusion is getting a bit out of hand.

Having totally different lineups in every country can't be all that efficient. I know Toyota makes more money than any other automaker, but it would be better if streamlined.

ciscobear · 04-22-2013, 06:56 PM

Yeh the back is really ugly. Thing is Toyota started to streamline in the last 10 yrs, now they seem to be starting up this nonsense again.

nookandcrannycar · 04-22-2013, 07:11 PM

One of the things I like most about the USDM, etc. 3rd Gen 5-door hatch is that that small second window (that is easier to break than a larger one) was eliminated from the rear passenger doors. This puts a small window right back in the mix. Idiotic.

Kaotic Lazagna · 04-22-2013, 10:26 PM

That taillight just looks like the designer fell asleep and slipped while designing and said, "F it, keeping it."

UberSilver · 04-22-2013, 11:21 PM

Now it's looking like a Corolla with aa Ford grill, wtf

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Originally Posted by ciscobear

Toyota is really starting up this confusion mess again. Now look at the 2013 Yaris Hatchback err Vios Hatch -

nookandcrannycar · 04-23-2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by UberSilver

with aa Ford grill, wtf

Exactly! That's why I added the Fiesta and the Focus to the Matrix in my comment.

brg88tx · 04-23-2013, 10:28 AM

that yaris has a fu manchu

Thirty-Nine · 04-23-2013, 10:52 AM

Those vehicles above: possibly a Chinese market vehicle? I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Me? I'm not a huge fan of the Vios sedan, personally. Just my two cents.

And as far as the four-speed gearbox thing goes, I don't really get the big deal. Yaris still gets mileage that is on par with its competition. Plus, using a "parts bin" transmission allows Toyota to keep costs down, not to mention it's proven technology.

The Yaris is still competitive with regards to performance among the segment. So why does it need another gear if it's fuel economy and performance are at the levels of other cars with five- and six-speed automatics?

UberSilver · 04-23-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

So why does it need another gear if it's fuel economy and performance are at the levels of other cars with five- and six-speed automatics?

It doesn't need it. It's just marketing(imo).

Flipper_1938 · 04-23-2013, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hershey

Oh , out of our price range .

. How about the former SATURN plant ?

GM started building the Chevy Equinox in Spring Hill, TN (old Saturn plant)

nookandcrannycar · 04-23-2013, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brg88tx

that yaris has a fu manchu

mr_miles · 04-23-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by brg88tx

that yaris has a fu manchu

Gah! I was just about to post that. lol. Glad I'm not the only one who sees it.

Hershey · 04-23-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Flipper_1938

GM started building the Chevy Equinox in Spring Hill, TN (old Saturn plant)

Strike 2

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04-23-2013, 10:52 AM	#49
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	Those vehicles above: possibly a Chinese market vehicle? I wouldn't worry too much about it. Me? I'm not a huge fan of the Vios sedan, personally. Just my two cents. And as far as the four-speed gearbox thing goes, I don't really get the big deal. Yaris still gets mileage that is on par with its competition. Plus, using a "parts bin" transmission allows Toyota to keep costs down, not to mention it's proven technology. The Yaris is still competitive with regards to performance among the segment. So why does it need another gear if it's fuel economy and performance are at the levels of other cars with five- and six-speed automatics? __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

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04-22-2013, 02:37 PM	#39
ciscobear Drives: Toyota Belta Join Date: May 2011 Location: Barbados Posts: 196	Toyota is really starting up this confusion mess again. Now look at the 2013 Yaris Hatchback err Vios Hatch -

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ciscobear Drives: Toyota Belta Join Date: May 2011 Location: Barbados Posts: 196

04-22-2013, 04:43 PM	#41
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	Sorry, but that's ugly.

04-22-2013, 06:15 PM	#42
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Vios hatch??? C'mon Toyota, this model overlap and name confusion is getting a bit out of hand. Having totally different lineups in every country can't be all that efficient. I know Toyota makes more money than any other automaker, but it would be better if streamlined.

04-22-2013, 06:56 PM	#43
ciscobear Drives: Toyota Belta Join Date: May 2011 Location: Barbados Posts: 196	Yeh the back is really ugly. Thing is Toyota started to streamline in the last 10 yrs, now they seem to be starting up this nonsense again.

04-22-2013, 07:11 PM	#44
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	One of the things I like most about the USDM, etc. 3rd Gen 5-door hatch is that that small second window (that is easier to break than a larger one) was eliminated from the rear passenger doors. This puts a small window right back in the mix. Idiotic.

04-22-2013, 10:26 PM	#45
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	That taillight just looks like the designer fell asleep and slipped while designing and said, "F it, keeping it."

04-23-2013, 10:28 AM	#48
brg88tx Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Texas Posts: 327	that yaris has a fu manchu