2011 Toyota Yaris Hybrid

[PetersRedYaris]

I bet it will be the sedan, sadly...

[tetzyamis]

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

I bet it will be the sedan, sadly...

I automatically thought is will be hatch because of the picture they used.
But you're right!!! They probably will use sedan... considering the space for the battery.

[Rain]

Probably my next car
But hopefully it's not a sedan!

[Pars]

Yep, Toyota is going to need to figure out a way to cheapen their Hybrid system to compete with Honda. The fact the Hybrid system can take the pressure off the engine and run all the accessories, instead of putting that load on the engine is a huge bonus (something that should be included in all cars). Now that batteries are getting better, it's a no brainer.

What would be cool, something that Honda couldn't simulate with their Hybrid system, is to have the system drive the rear wheel and make the car an AWD. Given the Yaris already had excellent dynamic while on the go, but crappy traction on the take-off, and extra set of driving wheel would be a huge bonus. Also, the extra take-off power might go a long way towards giving the car a better clutch feel (manual transmission). Also, a manual Yaris that's getting extra power from a hybrid system can be good setup to take on Honda's new CRZ. Or, Toyota can spend tons of money to build a car from scratch to take on CRZ, which would also be cool.

[mr. poopyhead]

gas mileage? just give us the D-4D already!

[ka0sx]

I dont care hybrid systems are non cost efficient and do not in fact help the environment.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by ka0sx

I dont care hybrid systems are non cost efficient and do not in fact help the environment.

absolutely correct. you know when you ask people : "what weighs more, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead?", you will get some people who will respond, "the lead." well, i swear if you asked, what would you rather drive to get good mileage and save the environment, a 50 mpg hybrid or a 50 mpg gas engine car?" you would get plenty of "give me the hybrid" answers.

the fact is, that hybrid will most definitely have a bigger (negative) impact on the environment due to production/disposal issues. i dont get all the hybrid hype. i dont know if they will ever really justify their extra costs. it would take 100,000 miles of driving to save only $1560 by getting 50 mpg instead of 36 mpg. add $1560 to the current yaris price, and all that does is break even, but you know a yaris hybrid will be considereably more than that.

id rather have them concentrate their efforts on making gas engine cars lighter and more efficient and bringing us some truly high mileage deisel vehicles.

imo, hybrids are just a band-aid to the true future of vehicles. (fuel cels, electric, etc...).

[ka0sx]

Originally Posted by roxy1

id rather have them concentrate their efforts on making gas engine cars lighter and more efficient and bringing us some truly high mileage deisel vehicles.

If the government released back the patents of the turbine drive that it bought from Chrysler in the 70's hybrids would actually be a good thing. The Chrysler turbine drive put down 400 hp in the high end and still got 28mpg, but had issues with slow take off as it lacked torque in the low end. However this system with the advances in turbine technology will push 39-46mpg on a 200hp turbine, with a hybrid transmission synergy system you eliminate the no torque at low end problem as electric motors have max. torque at the low end the added benefit of it being a hybrid system is it would be pushing 60mpg depending on which fuel you decide to pump and quite more on a light car such as something weighing 2400lbs and not 4000lbs like what the engine was originally in. These turbine systems had the benefits of being efficient, low polluting, did not need much oil, maintenance free, and could burn any combustible liquid as fuel (diesel, gasoline, whiskey...)

[roxy1]

the Polo is coming here

http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090116....ding-to-the-us

the quesdtion is: which version will we get. i love the looks of the new polo and will be all over it if the mileage , price, and warranty are acceptable. that's a big if.

[MrMondayNite]

There are only 2 cars I would trade my Yaris in for, the IQ and the VW Polo. But they are probably not coming to the states anyway.

[Bredayaris]

If u consider to buy a VW in the future you have to calculate a lot of reparationcosts also off course.
The boring looks of a Polo and carnival lights in the dash or a bad electrical system wich alow you to go to your VW dealer every month is standard too.
Oh did i mention the price of a average VW is way to high and the standard equipment is embarassing.

I hope for u that there is not only a hybrid Yaris coming but also a diesel Yaris.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by Bredayaris

If u consider to buy a VW in the future you have to calculate a lot of reparationcosts also off course.
The boring looks of a Polo and carnival lights in the dash or a bad electrical system wich alow you to go to your VW dealer every month is standard too.
Oh did i mention the price of a average VW is way to high and the standard equipment is embarassing.

I hope for u that there is not only a hybrid Yaris coming but also a diesel Yaris.

diesel would be a better answer than hybrids, imo, since hybrids are only a bridge to other forms of locomotion. i will more likely lean toward the new Fiesta or next gen yaris.

for me to buy a VW Polo (or any VW for that matter, VW would have to stand behind it with a very long, comprehensive warranty.