Any info on 2008 models ?

[Moose]

Colors will, likely, be the only additions, if any. Realistically, don't look for any major changes until the mid-model update in the fall of '09- even then, the changes will be limited to headlight/taillight assemblies and grille/bumper cover design. The basic sheetmetal will remain unchanged until the redesign of 2011.

For the record, the Yaris will not have leather, ever, and will probably not see a sunroof. Toyota has to maintain a clear division of model lines between the Yaris and Corolla, and those are Camry options.

[static808]

Originally Posted by Moose

For the record, the Yaris will not have leather, ever, and will probably not see a sunroof. Toyota has to maintain a clear division of model lines between the Yaris and Corolla, and those are Camry options.

well said. if the corolla dont have it, we aint gettin it. and if it does have it, theres no guarantee we'll get it.

--B

[Razr]

Originally Posted by Moose

For the record, the Yaris will not have leather, ever, and will probably not see a sunroof. Toyota has to maintain a clear division of model lines between the Yaris and Corolla, and those are Camry options.

Perhaps so for the US market (can't comment), but we already have leather here in Thailand and a few extra features not found on US models, while JDM models can be spec'd up with AWD, CVT transmissions, and 3 different gasoline engines, and other markets even have the option of a 1.4L Diesel engine..

Pretty versatile platform, and given the growing trend towards green cars, who knows what's around the corner..

Here in Thailand the top model Yaris is more expensive than a base Corolla, and if you exclude Taxi sales (most Taxis here are Corollas), I'd say the Yaris would probably be outselling it as well. The sedan equivelant of a Yaris (called a Vios, to be replaced by a Yaris sedan actual next week), is easily the top selling passenger car in the country, and the top model for it is also more expensive than a base rolla.. Different strokes?

[ROCKLANDTOYOTA]

you willing to source some parts for me????

[forpinks]

Originally Posted by Razr

Here in Thailand the top model Yaris is more expensive than a base Corolla, and if you exclude Taxi sales (most Taxis here are Corollas), I'd say the Yaris would probably be outselling it as well. The sedan equivelant of a Yaris (called a Vios, to be replaced by a Yaris sedan actual next week), is easily the top selling passenger car in the country, and the top model for it is also more expensive than a base rolla.. Different strokes?

Awww..... the Vios looks much nicer than the Yaris Sedan... I rented one before in the Philippines its 1.5 too and pretty fast going 160kmh at the expressway,cops dont care ... but the shifting is long and slow. unlike the yaris... so I guess where getting the YArii there too...

[Razr]

Originally Posted by forpinks

Awww..... the Vios looks much nicer than the Yaris Sedan... I rented one before in the Philippines its 1.5 too and pretty fast going 160kmh at the expressway,cops dont care ... but the shifting is long and slow. unlike the yaris... so I guess where getting the YArii there too...

The "old" Vios runs the same mechanicals as the current Yaris (1NZ-FE + gearboxes), so Yarii have the same basic performance, albeit a little fatter (Yaris is ~40KG heavier than the equivelant badge in Vios). So if you enjoyed the Vios, you'll enjoy the 1.5L Yaris as well :)

[Snake]

if you guys are driving the yaris without a tach I would suggest hitting the rev limiter a few times to sense the sound of what 6400 rpm feels like
until I got a tach I could never tell how high the motor was reving on this car, i bet most of you go to about 4k at the highest rpm level

buy a tach on ebay for 80 bucks, it will be the best investment you make on your manual liftbacks