Is the Yaris mostly for Urban Transportation? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 10:00 AM

The Yaris is a good city car, but is it just as good of a car for people who take long trips at higher speeds?

Wasn't the Yaris designed mostly for city driving at lower speeds? I think so, because the motor spins a little fast at highway speed.
Bigger cars with bigger motors don't spin as fast, so makes it more pleasant driving at highway speed, especially when taking long trips.

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

Wasn't the Yaris designed mostly for city driving at lower speeds? I think so, because the motor spins a little fast at highway speed.
Bigger cars with bigger motors don't spin as fast, so makes it more pleasant driving at highway speed, especially when taking long trips.

It sounds like your mind is already made up. Begging the question of why you asked in the first place, I would say that it is a great car for long-distance driving. The speed of the motor has nothing to do with the comfort of the car, believe me. It is a fun beast at spedd, and relaxing to drive. IMNSFHO

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 10:18 AM

Nope, I had a Yaris and loved it and now have a Corolla and love both cars, but I think that the Yaris is more of a city car simply because of its high RPM's on the highway, especially with the manual transmission.

I would love to get another Yaris, but the high RPM on the highway is the only thing that bothers me.

NJBob · 02-15-2009, 10:24 AM

I don't find the Yaris that high. How fast are you driving and what rpms are you getting? At 60mph, I'm revving around 3k which isn't bad at all.
Uh Oh, Canada, eh....can you translate from metric?

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 10:28 AM

OK, with my 2007 manual Yaris on 14 inch wheels, I would take long road trips, like 4000 km's and I would drive at 120 km/h, and the motor was spinning at 3300 rpm. If it was only a short trip, I wouldn't mind but when you drive for 15 to 20 hours at 120-130 kmh and you hear the motor spinning from 3300 to 3500 constantly, it's makes you wonder what kind of punishment it's receiving...

The yaris is a wonderful car, but I thnk its mostly for city driving and a good car for taking trips under 110 kmh with the manual.

For a while I was thinking of buying a Honda Fit, but I heard that it spins at 3000 RPM at 100 km/h, so 200 RPM faster than the Yaris with a manual transmission.
They said that the Fit is very noisy over 3000 RPM or 100 km/h. So we can say the same with any car....over 3000 RPM it starts to become noisy, and noisy means wear and tear.

roxy1 · 02-15-2009, 10:36 AM

i traded my yaris for the corolla because i just wanted a more comfortable ride and i just couldnt take the absolute barren, cheap interior of the yaris, hated the driving position for any extended trips, and the engine drone was a bit tiresome at 70+ mph. i liked the yaris overall and got great gas mileage with it, but ive only given up 1-1.5 mpg's with the corolla on the same routes. the telescoping wheel makes a world of difference. the 5 speed 2009 corolla doesnt rev alot lower than the yaris at 70 mph, but is much quieter due to better sound insulation.

i really dont think 3100 rpms at 70 mph (which is about where i think the manual yaris is) is that bad for a little car like the yaris. my 89 civic hatch (base model) was a 4 speed manual and was much higher than that at 70 mph. i put 200k miles on that car and at least 80% of it was at 70 mph. no sweat. that 1.5 l engine used in the yaris is a very proven, fuel efficient, durable engine.

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 11:03 AM

The Echo didn't spin as fast as the Yaris, and the new Corolla spins faster than the previous one. It seems that Toyota is making their engines spin faster, probably for more power at lower speeds, but not as good at higher speeds.

SilverBack · 02-15-2009, 11:10 AM

It's a stop-n-go city car for sure. And at only around 100 WHP, the shorter gears fit it well (although IMO it would get better gas mileage on the hwy with slightly taller final gear). If it was meant for long trips, they would've made it bigger, roomier, and even MORE comfortable to ride in. Think of RVs and tour buses.

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

The yaris is a wonderful car, but I thnk its mostly for city driving and a good car for taking trips under 110 kmh with the manual.

Dorkinheimer, forgive me for asking, but.....

If your mind is already made up, why ask the question? Maybe you and caveatipse should get together.....

YAR1S · 02-15-2009, 11:34 AM

I drive about 1.5 hours a day on the highway 5 days a week.... I have driven a grand marquis before my yaris... and yes the yaris isnt a great highway car compared to a big v8... but with a few changes to stop the swaying, im comfortable with my yaris...

that being said.... the seats are only so comfy... I would drive more than 200 or 300 miles unless I had to.

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SailDesign

Dorkinheimer, forgive me for asking, but.....

If your mind is already made up, why ask the question? Maybe you and caveatipse should get together.....

Well my mind is NOT made up, so stop saying things I didn't say.

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 12:14 PM

Is it wrong to say that this is basically a city car. NO
It's a dam good city car.

Is it a good highway car? It depends, with the manual transmission at 125 km/h, heck NO.
With that automatic at the same speed speed, it,s borderline.

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

Well my mind is NOT made up, so stop saying things I didn't say.

Ummm.... look below.

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Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

Is it a good highway car? It depends, with the manual transmission at 125 km/h, heck NO.

Did you see that? You said it was not a good highway car! Oh, noes......

Tag - You're It!

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

It's a stop-n-go city car for sure. And at only around 100 WHP, the shorter gears fit it well (although IMO it would get better gas mileage on the hwy with slightly taller final gear). If it was meant for long trips, they would've made it bigger, roomier, and even MORE comfortable to ride in. Think of RVs and tour buses.

Exactly

It's mostly a city car, and I drive 95% city and that's why I love this car and would buy it again.

But on the other hand the other 5% of driving I do on the highway at high speeds, the manual transmission isn't appropriate because it spins way too fast, which boils down to wear and tear.

But I would buy this car again since I do mostly city driving.

Sorry guys for being honest.

enobmort42 · 02-15-2009, 12:20 PM

it's a great city car, but imo, an even better highway car. ya can't beat going from NYC to orlando on $75 worth of gas. after a state or two, you don't even hear the engine anymore.

...this compared to my last car: '96 concorde that got MAYBE 15 mpg highway! =P

jambo101 · 02-15-2009, 12:22 PM

I drove from Montreal to Vancouver and back last summer and had no problems at speed with the Yaris..Not sure what you are expecting to hear from a Yaris forum as we all like the car.If you find small fuel efficient cars to noisy,buzzy or lacking in some other respect there are lots of larger automotive options available to you.
Driving at 120-130kph is not punishing the car they were designed to operate under those parameters.

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 12:23 PM

There is nothing contradicting in what I'm saying SelfDesign.

A) It's a good city car
B) It,s a good highway car below 110 kmh with the manual and 120 with the automatic

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 12:25 PM

Tomayto, tomahto.

Whichever. I like the car on the highway - you don't. Be happy!

02-15-2009, 10:00 AM	#1
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	Is the Yaris mostly for Urban Transportation? The Yaris is a good city car, but is it just as good of a car for people who take long trips at higher speeds? Wasn't the Yaris designed mostly for city driving at lower speeds? I think so, because the motor spins a little fast at highway speed. Bigger cars with bigger motors don't spin as fast, so makes it more pleasant driving at highway speed, especially when taking long trips.

02-15-2009, 10:24 AM	#4
NJBob View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 444	I don't find the Yaris that high. How fast are you driving and what rpms are you getting? At 60mph, I'm revving around 3k which isn't bad at all. Uh Oh, Canada, eh....can you translate from metric? __________________ \| \|

02-15-2009, 11:10 AM	#8
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	It's a stop-n-go city car for sure. And at only around 100 WHP, the shorter gears fit it well (although IMO it would get better gas mileage on the hwy with slightly taller final gear). If it was meant for long trips, they would've made it bigger, roomier, and even MORE comfortable to ride in. Think of RVs and tour buses. __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

02-15-2009, 12:20 PM	#15
enobmort42 First time DIYer Drives: '07 LB Polar White Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 434	it's a great city car, but imo, an even better highway car. ya can't beat going from NYC to orlando on $75 worth of gas. after a state or two, you don't even hear the engine anymore. ...this compared to my last car: '96 concorde that got MAYBE 15 mpg highway! =P __________________ LED tails - debadged - 17" wheels - LED door handles - Painted Headlights - 30/35% tint - Blue LED Interior - DIY Cruise Control - Python 460HP Alarm - DIY Power Locks - K&N CAI - Lowering Springs

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02-15-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	Nope, I had a Yaris and loved it and now have a Corolla and love both cars, but I think that the Yaris is more of a city car simply because of its high RPM's on the highway, especially with the manual transmission. I would love to get another Yaris, but the high RPM on the highway is the only thing that bothers me.

02-15-2009, 10:28 AM	#5
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	OK, with my 2007 manual Yaris on 14 inch wheels, I would take long road trips, like 4000 km's and I would drive at 120 km/h, and the motor was spinning at 3300 rpm. If it was only a short trip, I wouldn't mind but when you drive for 15 to 20 hours at 120-130 kmh and you hear the motor spinning from 3300 to 3500 constantly, it's makes you wonder what kind of punishment it's receiving... The yaris is a wonderful car, but I thnk its mostly for city driving and a good car for taking trips under 110 kmh with the manual. For a while I was thinking of buying a Honda Fit, but I heard that it spins at 3000 RPM at 100 km/h, so 200 RPM faster than the Yaris with a manual transmission. They said that the Fit is very noisy over 3000 RPM or 100 km/h. So we can say the same with any car....over 3000 RPM it starts to become noisy, and noisy means wear and tear.

02-15-2009, 10:36 AM	#6
roxy1 Drives: 2014 yaris 5 speed Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 642	i traded my yaris for the corolla because i just wanted a more comfortable ride and i just couldnt take the absolute barren, cheap interior of the yaris, hated the driving position for any extended trips, and the engine drone was a bit tiresome at 70+ mph. i liked the yaris overall and got great gas mileage with it, but ive only given up 1-1.5 mpg's with the corolla on the same routes. the telescoping wheel makes a world of difference. the 5 speed 2009 corolla doesnt rev alot lower than the yaris at 70 mph, but is much quieter due to better sound insulation. i really dont think 3100 rpms at 70 mph (which is about where i think the manual yaris is) is that bad for a little car like the yaris. my 89 civic hatch (base model) was a 4 speed manual and was much higher than that at 70 mph. i put 200k miles on that car and at least 80% of it was at 70 mph. no sweat. that 1.5 l engine used in the yaris is a very proven, fuel efficient, durable engine.

02-15-2009, 11:03 AM	#7
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	The Echo didn't spin as fast as the Yaris, and the new Corolla spins faster than the previous one. It seems that Toyota is making their engines spin faster, probably for more power at lower speeds, but not as good at higher speeds.

02-15-2009, 12:14 PM	#12
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	Is it wrong to say that this is basically a city car. NO It's a dam good city car. Is it a good highway car? It depends, with the manual transmission at 125 km/h, heck NO. With that automatic at the same speed speed, it,s borderline.

02-15-2009, 12:22 PM	#16
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	I drove from Montreal to Vancouver and back last summer and had no problems at speed with the Yaris..Not sure what you are expecting to hear from a Yaris forum as we all like the car.If you find small fuel efficient cars to noisy,buzzy or lacking in some other respect there are lots of larger automotive options available to you. Driving at 120-130kph is not punishing the car they were designed to operate under those parameters.

02-15-2009, 12:23 PM	#17
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	There is nothing contradicting in what I'm saying SelfDesign. A) It's a good city car B) It,s a good highway car below 110 kmh with the manual and 120 with the automatic

02-15-2009, 12:25 PM	#18
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Tomayto, tomahto. Whichever. I like the car on the highway - you don't. Be happy!