Traveling in Japan - Toyota Yaris Forums

bradbowl · 06-04-2019, 09:47 AM

One of my favorite parts of visiting Japan is seeing all the cool cars we don't get in the US. While my wife took a liking to the Daihatsu Boon, I'm still a fan of the ole' Vitz/Yaris.

Here is one I saw this evening in Aomori. I rarely see the 2018 model in Hawaii, but I've seen many of them here in just a few weeks.

I'll be hitting up the Toyota Mega Web in Tokyo in a few days and will take some photos.

Update: I have resized the photos for consistency in viewing.

Leegamer · 06-04-2019, 10:06 AM

So jelly!

ern-diz · 06-04-2019, 01:03 PM

Super cool.

bradbowl · 06-05-2019, 07:07 AM

I saw this brown colored 2012-2014 model today. What do you guys think? It looked brighter and more metallic in person.

It's funny, a Honda Fit actually looks like a large car after seeing so many kei cars driving around.

Leegamer · 06-05-2019, 12:26 PM

I like the brown. Would look a lot better without stock wheels, I think.

bradbowl · 06-06-2019, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Leegamer

I like the brown. Would look a lot better without stock wheels, I think.

Yeah, I agree. Swapping out the wheel covers/steelies would have made it look even more unique.

It’s nice to see colors that are unusual!

KALISPEL II · 06-05-2019, 09:51 PM

I lived in Okinawa/Japan for almost 5 years. I didn't want to leave.

bradbowl · 06-06-2019, 02:14 AM

I went out for a morning jog along Aomori bay and came across this ole beauty. Notice the pearl white paint color and little “4WD” decal. I learned two new things today!

bradbowl · 06-06-2019, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KALISPEL II

I lived in Okinawa/Japan for almost 5 years. I didn't want to leave.

Cool! Did you buy a car there? Was it strange adapting to driving on the other side of the road?

If I’m out here in the countryside again, I will probably rent a car.

bentjazz · 06-06-2019, 06:10 AM

Nice. Love the pics and thanks for posting them.

bradbowl · 06-06-2019, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bentjazz

Nice. Love the pics and thanks for posting them.

Stay tuned my friend, there's more to come!

bradbowl · 06-06-2019, 10:10 AM

We took the shinkansen down to Tokyo today to visit the Toyota Megaweb. I will be posting photos of the coolest cars on display in the coming days.

First up is a beautiful blue (if you've read my posts, you know I love blue haha) Vitz Hybrid. This color is darker, more vibrant, and less pastel than the light blue on the older generation Prius. Keeping in mind the newest Yaris I have been in is a 2008, 2-door, here are a few of my impressions:

1. In person, the large "mouth" on the front end does not stand out as much as I have thought in photos.

2. The integrated turn signal on the side mirrors is nice. I do not believe our 2018 Yaris SE models had that.

3. As a tribute to ern-diz's license plate, I took a picture of the door panel showing the engine type. ;)

4. The leather steering wheel felt good and it was cool to see push-button start; it is heart-warming to see Toyota has been updating the Japanese version. The gated shifter felt very familiar and the seating material was felt-like with a surprising amount of bolstering for a hybrid.

5. Considering this Vitz Hybrid is around $17,500 USD I would seriously consider this car if it was sold in the US.

ern-diz · 06-06-2019, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bradbowl

3. As a tribute to ern-diz's license plate, I took a picture of the door panel showing the engine type. ;)

NYC-SE · 06-06-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bradbowl

2. The integrated turn signal on the side mirrors is nice. I do not believe our 2018 Yaris SE models had that.

No we don't. But I do!

bradbowl · 06-06-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NYC-SE

No we don't. But I do!

Hell yeah!

That has got to add at least 10 hp beyond the kickass looks.

bentjazz · 06-06-2019, 09:46 AM

Looking forward to it! :)

Leegamer · 06-06-2019, 10:50 AM

Love that color!

bentjazz · 06-09-2019, 11:41 AM

Nice Yaris hybrid. So nice, which means everyone in the world will be able to buy it except those of us in the US.....

06-04-2019, 09:47 AM	#1
bradbowl Hatchbacks for the win Drives: Hatchbacks Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 189	Traveling in Japan One of my favorite parts of visiting Japan is seeing all the cool cars we don't get in the US. While my wife took a liking to the Daihatsu Boon, I'm still a fan of the ole' Vitz/Yaris. Here is one I saw this evening in Aomori. I rarely see the 2018 model in Hawaii, but I've seen many of them here in just a few weeks. I'll be hitting up the Toyota Mega Web in Tokyo in a few days and will take some photos. Update: I have resized the photos for consistency in viewing. Attached Images Last edited by bradbowl; 06-06-2019 at 10:25 AM.

06-04-2019, 10:06 AM	#2
Leegamer View User's Garage Drives: No longer own a yaris :( Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ashland, VA Posts: 680	So jelly! __________________ I'm a hermit named Lee

06-04-2019, 01:03 PM	#3
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	Super cool. __________________ On Instagram On Wheelwell

06-05-2019, 07:07 AM	#4
bradbowl Hatchbacks for the win Drives: Hatchbacks Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 189	I saw this brown colored 2012-2014 model today. What do you guys think? It looked brighter and more metallic in person. It's funny, a Honda Fit actually looks like a large car after seeing so many kei cars driving around. Attached Images Last edited by bradbowl; 06-06-2019 at 10:16 AM.

06-05-2019, 12:26 PM	#5
Leegamer View User's Garage Drives: No longer own a yaris :( Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ashland, VA Posts: 680	I like the brown. Would look a lot better without stock wheels, I think. __________________ I'm a hermit named Lee

06-05-2019, 09:51 PM	#7
KALISPEL II View User's Garage Drives: '22 Mazda CX-30 CE AWD 6-AT Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: American Dystopia Posts: 158	I lived in Okinawa/Japan for almost 5 years. I didn't want to leave. __________________ 2015 Toyota Yaris SE Hatchback, Super-White, 5-Speed Manual (August 2015 to August 2019) 2020 Toyota Corolla SE Sedan, Super-White, 6-Speed Manual (August 2019 to February 2022) 2022 Mazda CX-30 AWD Carbon Edition (CE), 6 Speed Automatic (February 2022 to ???)

06-06-2019, 02:14 AM	#8
bradbowl Hatchbacks for the win Drives: Hatchbacks Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 189	I went out for a morning jog along Aomori bay and came across this ole beauty. Notice the pearl white paint color and little “4WD” decal. I learned two new things today! Attached Images Last edited by bradbowl; 06-06-2019 at 10:23 AM.

06-06-2019, 06:10 AM	#10
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 542	Nice. Love the pics and thanks for posting them.

06-06-2019, 10:10 AM	#12
bradbowl Hatchbacks for the win Drives: Hatchbacks Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 189	Vitz Hybrid We took the shinkansen down to Tokyo today to visit the Toyota Megaweb. I will be posting photos of the coolest cars on display in the coming days. First up is a beautiful blue (if you've read my posts, you know I love blue haha) Vitz Hybrid. This color is darker, more vibrant, and less pastel than the light blue on the older generation Prius. Keeping in mind the newest Yaris I have been in is a 2008, 2-door, here are a few of my impressions: 1. In person, the large "mouth" on the front end does not stand out as much as I have thought in photos. 2. The integrated turn signal on the side mirrors is nice. I do not believe our 2018 Yaris SE models had that. 3. As a tribute to ern-diz's license plate, I took a picture of the door panel showing the engine type. ;) 4. The leather steering wheel felt good and it was cool to see push-button start; it is heart-warming to see Toyota has been updating the Japanese version. The gated shifter felt very familiar and the seating material was felt-like with a surprising amount of bolstering for a hybrid. 5. Considering this Vitz Hybrid is around $17,500 USD I would seriously consider this car if it was sold in the US. Attached Images

06-06-2019, 09:46 AM	#16
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 542	Looking forward to it! :)

06-06-2019, 10:50 AM	#17
Leegamer View User's Garage Drives: No longer own a yaris :( Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ashland, VA Posts: 680	Love that color! __________________ I'm a hermit named Lee

06-09-2019, 11:41 AM	#18
bentjazz Drives: 2009 Yaris--3dr MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 542	Nice Yaris hybrid. So nice, which means everyone in the world will be able to buy it except those of us in the US.....

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