SportsCar magazine 2012 first drive...

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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

LUCKY YOU!!! isn't this the first official photos besides the laffalopolooza ones???

Not sure exactly what you mean, but there's been official photos since last year.

Originally Posted by yaris2010RS

thats a better picture, i like it more

y would they give u a base model to test?

I would say it's better to test a model the way that most buyers will have it configured. In the case of the Yaris, that's usually just a base model with the convenience package or maybe the power package. No alloys, ect...

Originally Posted by SilverBack

Aesthetically-wise I saw nothing wrong with the current gen. where it had to be updated, but as for functionality I'd like to know how it's better. That's all I wanna know. Thoughts?

Unfortunately, the same engine and dated 4-speed auto carries over. They're bullet proof, which is nice, but competitors have leap frogged the specs with 6-speeds, direct injection, much more power, and 40 mpg ratings. That leaves Toyota with just a reliability advantage.

Originally Posted by landrym28

I don't mind the looks of the current gen of hatchback from the outside. If anything, I would have been happy with Toyota redesigning the interior.

Of course, that's just my opinion.

Well, the outgoing Yaris is 5 years old, so whether it still looks good to people or not is irrelevant in the auto world. The clock says time for a redesign.