June '15 Yaris Sales: Up

[Thirty-Nine]

June was a good month for the Yaris. Sales were up 112.6% vs. June of '14 with a total of 2,810 models moved. This means year-to-date sales are now up 48.7% with a total of 12,688 Yaris models sold.

Full subcompact car sales results here:

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...car-sales.html

[Kalispel]

Sadly, I can probably count the number of 2015 Yaris that I have seen on the road since they arrived, on one hand. Perhaps it's just my area, as I don't see very many Yaris Sedans or 2007-2014 hatchbacks either.

[428CobraJet]

For a 2015 model...they are ' everywhere' here in the Houston area.
:-) :-) :-)
Maybe it will create a pause for Toyota.

[thewickett]

they're selling a lot more 5dr L and LE to rental companies. Not being negative, it is what it is - it just means more on the used market down to road to pick from.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by thewickett

they're selling a lot more 5dr L and LE to rental companies

Yep. I've seen quite a few in the Houston area and in California. Most have been rental cars (bar code sticker in one of the rear door windows).

[428CobraJet]

Yes...ive noticed no change in the lack of Yaris in stock at dealers. Btw, looked at one yesterday and thought it interesting that French content was only 20%. 40% Japanese (engine/transmission)

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[Kalispel]

I read somewhere that Toyota's annual sales goal in 2015 for the U.S. market was 18,000 Yaris units sold.

I also read an article today that indicated there would be new color selections available on the 2016 Yaris, along with a different alloy wheel design. Perhaps they will bring the nice-looking 'Brown Sugar Metallic' that is already available in Canada (on certain trims) to the U.S. market for 2016. That is my 2nd favorite color for the current Yaris SE incarnation, with the 1st choice being white. :)

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

I read somewhere that Toyota's annual sales goal in 2015 for the U.S. market was 18,000 Yaris units sold.

I also read an article today that indicated there would be new color selections available on the 2016 Yaris, along with a different alloy wheel design. Perhaps they will bring the nice-looking 'Brown Sugar Metallic' that is already available in Canada (on certain trims) to the U.S. market for 2016. That is my 2nd favorite color for the current Yaris SE incarnation, with the 1st choice being white. :)

Might you have a link to that info, or tell me where I can view it? I am very curious as to what new color choice might be added. I'm looking at a 16 in white. SE and manual of course. The only other color that I like is the blue. But I don't know if I'd get tired of that color day in and day out. The white is so clean and just pops with tinted windows.

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

Might you have a link to that info, or tell me where I can view it? I am very curious as to what new color choice might be added. I'm looking at a 16 in white. SE and manual of course. The only other color that I like is the blue. But I don't know if I'd get tired of that color day in and day out. The white is so clean and just pops with tinted windows.

No, sorry I do not have a link. Just something that I read while bouncing around the internet looking for 2015-2016 Yaris information and such. They didn't mention any specific colors, only that there was supposed to be new color options, along with different alloys.

I'm really surprised that the Yaris doesn't sell better, especially the 2015, since most YouTube SE reviews are pretty favorable - with the only complaint really being 'average acceleration' (especially with auto) and '4 speed automatic' instead of 5 speed automatic or CVT. The new SE styling is well-received (exterior and interior) and the handling/brakes/ride of the SE are rated very high and on par with current Mazda 'fun to drive' dynamics. Really, the only thing missing for me personally is the lack of Pandora availability on the Yaris touchscreen radio system versus other current Toyota models.

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

No, sorry I do not have a link. Just something that I read while bouncing around the internet looking for 2015-2016 Yaris information and such. They didn't mention any specific colors, only that there was supposed to be new color options, along with different alloys.

I'm really surprised that the Yaris doesn't sell better, especially the 2015, since most YouTube SE reviews are pretty favorable - with the only complaint really being 'average acceleration' (especially with auto) and '4 speed automatic' instead of 5 speed automatic or CVT. The new SE styling is well-received (exterior and interior) and the handling/brakes/ride of the SE are rated very high and on par with current Mazda 'fun to drive' dynamics. Really, the only thing missing for me personally is the lack of Pandora availability on the Yaris touchscreen radio system versus other current Toyota models.

I'd likely install XM on my Yaris. Have it on my Avalon and I like it. Still an extra bill each month though.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

along with different alloys.

OMG, let's hope so !!!

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

OMG, let's hope so !!!

I'm tempted to wait and see if the alloys do change, and to what exactly - but I've already worked out a deal at a local Toyota dealership to get a white 2015 SE automatic in about two weeks when it arrives. I finally decided to go automatic (first one ever!), since I'm 50 years old and plan to drive this car for at least the next 15 years. Heck, it will probably outlive me, lol.

I was able to use the incoming 2016 models and the fact that so many Yaris are sitting on lots already around the country for 100-300+ days unsold to iron out a deal that I can live with ($16.400 base, $825 destination). With sales tax and tag/license/docs included total price was around $19K. The only added options that I got with that pricing was the front/rear/trunk mats.

The first things I will do to the car is tint the windows 35% or so on all side/back windows (I hate darker back and lighter fronts), pick up some different alloy wheels (and sell OEM ones), and see what I can find in the way of a nice exhaust tip (which should have been standard equipment on the SE). I'm not sure yet if the TRD rear sway bar fits this car, or if it's even needed with the SE's "sports-tuned suspension". I'm interested in a cold air intake, but will probably wait until the car goes out of warranty before doing it.

[Thirty-Nine]

FWIW, I saw two brand-new 2015s on the drive home yesterday. Still had dealer plates on them.

[428CobraJet]

An auto se for 16.4? Sticker must be 18.5?
Wow! !!!

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[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by 428CobraJet

An auto se for 16.4? Sticker must be 18.5?
Wow! !!!

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Sticker price includes the base price and the standard $825 destination/shipping charges getting the car from Toyota to dealer, so in my case it was $17.3K versus standard $18.6K MSRP sticker. Basically, I got it for ~$1300 off manufacturer suggest retail - or $1500 off retail technically, since I managed to wrangle the front/back/trunk floor mats into the deal also. It matches up pretty closely with the listed Kelly Blue Book (KBB) "fair price" value for the 2015 Yaris SE auto.

[428CobraJet]

Oh jeez...just where was that?

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[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by 428CobraJet

Oh jeez...just where was that?

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Not near Houston (I'm still in California right now, although coming back to Texas at the end of the month to do my '14 Yaris registration, take care of an issue with my HOA, and some other things). This Corolla was at an otherwise great dealership (I had the previous 5k service done there as well)...Ronnie Lott's Tracy Toyota (he also has other former players as partners....Keena Turner, etc). I'm a lifelong 49ers and Raiders fan, so I love all the memorabilia that is placed around the dealership.....49ers and Raiders jerseys...pictures at the Hall of Fame...pictures of all the Super Bowl trophies....a picture of players hoisting Eddie D off the ground, etc. Great service staff . Very courteous, know their stuff, and great attention to detail.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

We sold a whopping......0 Yaris last month. I can't even remember the last time we sold a Yaris. With all of the incentives that Toyota has, initial shoppers for the Yaris end up either getting a Prius c or a Corolla. That, and Toyota has neglected the Yaris with updating it to keep up with its competitors...like really!? Keeping it a 4-spd automatic!? With the weight that's also been added to the latest refresh (airbags and growth in dimension), Toyota either needs to bump the hp and/or offer better transmissions (4-spd really makes the acceleration suffer).