June Yaris sales: Way Down ... again

[Thirty-Nine]

Toyota's image problem looks like its hitting Yaris sales hard: -51% vs. 2009. Down 40% for the year.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...act-sales.html

[RedHatch08]

That's harsh.

Might be good news for people still looking to buy though. Probably will equate to some good deals out there.

The average consumer might also think this is one of the Toyota cars with the killer accelerator problem.

[Thirty-Nine]

There's a 2010 silver Yaris sedan at my dealership (brand new) for under $14K. That's a good deal, and uber tempting.

[nemelek]

If this keeps up Toyota might discontinue the Yaris. Anyone remember the Starlet?

[wooverstone8]

There's a lot of good deep discounts on the Yaris in my area. Here's one example: http://www.toyotaoftacoma.com/invent...rent=1&size=10

[Thirty-Nine]

Originally Posted by nemelek

If this keeps up Toyota might discontinue the Yaris. Anyone remember the Starlet?

I doubt they'll discontinue it; not with the vast number of subcompacts coming on the market. I do think that they will offer a redesigned version in 2012 (just a guess), though. However, the Yaris does have the biggest drop from this time last year. Year to date, only the Lexus SC (-61.4%) is down further.

[Kal-El]

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

Toyota's image problem looks like its hitting Yaris sales hard: -51% vs. 2009. Down 40% for the year.

http://www.subcompactculture.com/201...act-sales.html

The recall issues probably have very little to do with the Yaris's decline.

Toyota's other cars...Corolla, Camry, Prius, Avalon, ect. are all UP in sales. And many of these were recalled, while the Yaris wasn't.

Honestly, I'm scratching my head in trying to figure out exactly what the problem is. But it's certainly not one thing. The damn Nissan Versa continues to gain ground and yet it's butt ugly, has less quality, get's less gas mileage, and is a weaker brand than Toyota. I just don't get it.

Other leaders....

The Honda Fit is down 30%.

The Hyundai Accent is down 56%

[Thirty-Nine]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

The recall issues probably have very little to do with the Yaris's decline.

Toyota's other cars...Corolla, Camry, Prius, Avalon, ect. are all UP in sales. And many of these were recalled, while the Yaris wasn't.

Honestly, I'm scratching my head in trying to figure out exactly what the problem is. But it's certainly not one thing. The damn Nissan Versa continues to gain ground and yet it's butt ugly, has less quality, get's less gas mileage, and is a weaker brand than Toyota. I just don't get it.

Other leaders....

The Honda Fit is down 30%.

The Hyundai Accent is down 56%

You know, you're probably right; I'd say that's a good observation. However, the Corolla, Prius, Avalon have been recently redesigned. The Yaris is, essentially, the same as it was in 2007.

[RedHatch08]

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Honestly, I'm scratching my head in trying to figure out exactly what the problem is. But it's certainly not one thing. The damn Nissan Versa continues to gain ground and yet it's butt ugly, has less quality, get's less gas mileage, and is a weaker brand than Toyota. I just don't get it.

The Versa is puke ugly. The only reason I can think why these sell is you can get them dirt cheap for an entry level new car.

[STC]

Originally Posted by RedHatch08

The Versa is puke ugly. The only reason I can think why these sell is you can get them dirt cheap for an entry level new car.

Correct! My friend bought a brand new 2010 Versa earlier this year. Hatch (4-door), auto, power widows, door locks, remote keyless, cruise control... loaded. The Nissan dealer even through in an extended warranty! Everything less than $12,000!!!

Unbelievable price! But, still a friggin ugly car...

[Lewis]

I think the fact that our Yarises always place last in comparison tests of subcompacts in the press has a lot to do with the poor sales.

[Thirty-Nine]

Originally Posted by Lewis

I think the fact that our Yarises always place last in comparison tests of subcompacts in the press has a lot to do with the poor sales.

It still sells pretty well overall (top 5 subcompacts). However, it's as of late that the sales have been sliding.

[centrysis]

Which is uglier? The Versa or the old Aztek.

[Yaris Hilton]

Originally Posted by centrysis

Which is uglier? The Versa or the old Aztek.

The Aztek, hands down!

The Versa's homely, but it's not big league ugly.

The Aztek is a top contender for the ugliest car ever.

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

The Aztek, hands down!

The Versa's homely, but it's not big league ugly.

The Aztek is a top contender for the ugliest car ever.

I think the Pacer is still the heavy weight champion of the ugly contest.

[Yaris Hilton]

Originally Posted by Zaphod

I think the Pacer is still the heavy weight champion of the ugly contest.

Pacers are cool. But not in the summer sunshine!

[auxmike]

My brother has a Kia Rio rental. Compared to the Yaris it's kinda "disposable" looking. The interior is real cheapo. The engine looked dinky and frail compared to my car. I did like the black door mouldings and it IS a good looking little car (the 4 door).
The Yaris is really nicely put together.... The KIA looked unsafe, real tinny like.
The Versa has a more plush interior then our cars. I actually like the sedan version. It gets lousy gas milage, though it has good power. Also, the CVT tranny sounds awful and would drive me nuts. I want something that SHIFTS!
The fact it's Mex built is a deal killer anyways. I want a japanese car built in...
JAPAN!
I think I chose well and really love this car.
Toyota #1...........

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by Zaphod

I think the Pacer is still the heavy weight champion of the ugly contest.

I never thought the Pacer was ugly more like weird, you want ugly =
Geo Metro Convertible,
PT Cruiser convertible
VW Thing
Datsun F-10
Dodge Omni
Early 60's Plymouths like the Savoy