New 2012 Yaris at my local dealership

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

Originally Posted by Hershey

Wonder if it states 0w-20 or 5w-20 on the oil cap for the 2012 . If anyone gets the chance to look at one take a peek under the hood to see if it remains 5w-30 and get back to us . Thanks

NEITHER, you should know us being blacksheep of toyota family we get the tired 5w30 with 3.9 quarts.....

[bronsin]

Found the weight on Toyotas site. Its listed at 2295 which is unchanged I believe.

The problem with small cars is they get bigger over time. I saw a Honda Accord in the showroom last summer with a sticker that claimed the car got 16 mpg.

If anything they should get smaller/lighter/smaller engine.

[djct_watt]

There was a nice photo I saw somewhere on the internet a long time ago, that compared an 80's Accord and a late model. It seems that the modern Civic is much closer to what the Accord was originally, and likewise can be said about the Corolla/Camry relationship. I guess these new models (Yaris/Vios/City/Fiesta/Mazda2) are stepping in to fill the void.

It's typical Western ideology (having been born and raised in the USA); bigger is better. And just like shopping at Costco, it doesn't always come with rewards. Often times shopping at Costco, I would end up with a bunch of unconsumed spoiled produce; or waste.

I for one, am very happy that the Yaris didn't get much bigger. I only wish that they spent a little more time on a more interesting interior/exterior design.

[Still Learning]

Yeah, that design doesn't do it for me either. Looks too much like a Kia. I'm sticking with my 07.

[Hershey]

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

NEITHER, you should know us being blacksheep of toyota family we get the tired 5w30 with 3.9 quarts.....

. We're using SHELL full synthetic 5w-20 ( SN/GF-5 ) in the '08 sedan and it's quite quiet . I'd say about the same noise level as the PENNZOIL ( Y.B ) conventional 5w-30 . The SHELL full synthetic 5w-30 before this oil interval was a tad quieter . Do you have access to the updated chart for the approved oil weights for all the TOYOTA models ? If so , what weights are acceptable for the YARIS ? The Canadian chart shows 5w-20 and 0w-20 are fine for the 1.5 ltr.. Thanks

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

Originally Posted by Hershey

. We're using SHELL full synthetic 5w-20 ( SN/GF-5 ) in the '08 sedan and it's quite quiet . I'd say about the same noise level as the PENNZOIL ( Y.B ) conventional 5w-30 . The SHELL full synthetic 5w-30 before this oil interval was a tad quieter . Do you have access to the updated chart for the approved oil weights for all the TOYOTA models ? If so , what weights are acceptable for the YARIS ? The Canadian chart shows 5w-20 and 0w-20 are fine for the 1.5 ltr.. Thanks

what vehicle is the 1.5 in? my charts shows straight 5w30 with no others???

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

rear end is looking like the Nissan Leaf...blah

[A-Dingo-Ate-My-Baby]

Originally Posted by bronsin

Found the weight on Toyotas site. Its listed at 2295 which is unchanged I believe.

The problem with small cars is they get bigger over time. I saw a Honda Accord in the showroom last summer with a sticker that claimed the car got 16 mpg.

If anything they should get smaller/lighter/smaller engine.

just look at the new Corolla. Far bigger than the original.

[Chuck G]

Originally Posted by Still Learning

Yeah, that design doesn't do it for me either. Looks too much like a Kia. I'm sticking with my 07.

It really does look like a Kia product.
Shame

[Hershey]

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

what vehicle is the 1.5 in? my charts shows straight 5w30 with no others???

The 1.5 ltr. of the YARIS , PRIUS , XA , and XB that are on the chart ( Canada ) .

[Steve L.]

I like my 2010 model year better. The 2012 doesn't have the cool center speedometer!! Also I think the body looks better on the older ones not the 2012. It is okay though, just not as good.

[sjones]

Those pictures don't do anything for me. I think the the interior styling is plain and awkward, and the back angle is not very flattering. The chrome on the rear is also a sore sight.

[Astroman]

Yup, kia rio comes to mind. Pity.

[Qmobile]

looks like mine/my mom's car only pregnate with matrix-ish tails

[Hershey]

Originally Posted by Hershey

The 1.5 ltr. of the YARIS , PRIUS , XA , and XB that are on the chart ( Canada ) .

Forgot the PRIUS and the 1.5 ltr. I.C.E..

[broody]

I don't like the exterior but I guess I'll get used to it, the interior is fine. But I'll have to test drive it, I don't expect to find many differences.

Originally Posted by bronsin

Found the weight on Toyotas site. Its listed at 2295 which is unchanged I believe.

The problem with small cars is they get bigger over time. I saw a Honda Accord in the showroom last summer with a sticker that claimed the car got 16 mpg.

If anything they should get smaller/lighter/smaller engine.

They get bigger and more poorly built. Otherwise, you could think that a 2012 Civic will be the same as a 20 years old Accord (which is true in terms of size and weight), but the quality of the materials, the sound proofing, comfort of the seats, and even room, is not quite as good as in an old Accord. I would love to have a brand new Civic VX (EG), they looked good, they were light, had fair performances and awesome fuel economy. There wasn't much room though.

But you can find some decent mid-size/small cars for your familly, like a Prius, which is the size of a compact car but almost as roomy as a Camry, and light enough (at least it would be without the hybrid system).

[ern-diz]

Not feeling that at all. Driver n passenger upper glove compartments with mid dash cluster was immensely attractive. This looks run of the mill n boring, not to mention that the back looks funky.

[henrylee]

not bad..