Is the Yaris mostly for Urban Transportation? - Page 3 - Toyota Yaris Forums

ChinoCharles · 02-15-2009, 03:52 PM

I honestly kind of agree with the OP on the gearbox, though. It seems to make sense that the Yaris would get better MPG's with a 6 speed, no?

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 03:52 PM

It says that it gets better mileage on the highway because they calculate the mpg at 55 mph when the rpm is at 2700.

ddongbap · 02-15-2009, 03:52 PM

Short gears?!! DUDE! The Yaris has gears as tall as... ME.

Btw, Its spinning that fast, AND getting a super high MPG. Especially since those other micro cars can't compete. So whats the dealio?

SilverBack · 02-15-2009, 04:31 PM

No longer a dealio. It's now more of an eternally pointless thread. We're all gonna take turns sitting here and bickering about it til it kill us all. Might as well put up a poll and throw out a war cry...

41magmag41 · 02-15-2009, 04:45 PM

Been to Indiana and back to New Hampshire with my sedan and it drove nicely and rode nicely. My average speed with the auto was around 80 mph and the rpm was around 33 to 3500 turned in a respectable 38.5 mpg for the trip. Not to shabby

Kal-El · 02-15-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

It says that it gets better mileage on the highway because they calculate the mpg at 55 mph when the rpm is at 2700.

Before 2007, yes, but they've since changed the rating system (at least in the US).

Pre-2008, the Yaris was rated 33/40 mpg for the auto and 33/41 for the MT.

For '08, the EPA switched to a "real world system" (higher speeds, AC, ect...) and the Yaris came back with 29/35 for the auto, 29/36 for the MT.

80 mph returns about 35-38 mpg for most people and is usually brought down by the city driving mixed in.

55 mph will get you over 45 mpg.

SailDesign · 02-15-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

Maybe if I had 15 inch tires instead of my 14, that there would have been a 100 rpm difference.

I rest my case - the OP is correctly named.....
Over and out!

yarswiss · 02-15-2009, 05:24 PM

I haven't noticed any significant difference in "strain" on the car when driving at much higher speeds. I've been driving 65-85 mph for the past couple of months, and it seems that my car actually likes that, because the engine just runs a lot smoother. I recently drove for over an hour at over 90mph (about 150kph) and I barely noticed the engine noise at all, although it was revving around 3500 rpm.

Needless to say, it's also a great little car about town. Most drivers on the road truly underestimate just how "chuckable" and go-karty this car really is, and if ever there is a duel for a parking spot, they will always lose to my light little egg.

specialeducator · 02-15-2009, 07:11 PM

My automatic sedan works well on the highway

the_boss · 02-15-2009, 07:16 PM

@ 110km/h my car revs at 3300 and it cost more than when Im in town

I can do in summer with normal driving, 550km per tank and on the highway max 450km at 110kph

Can't wait for a 6 speed Yaris to lower the highway RPM!

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SailDesign

I rest my case - the OP is correctly named.....
Over and out!

And what's your case? Trying to influence my personal opinion on this issue?
This is a discussion board, and if you can't deal with other people's opinion, I guess you shouldn't even post here.

NO one should be trying to please others here because its a Yaris forum. Say what you like and hate about the car like I'M doing, without making personal childish remarks.

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_boss

@ 110km/h my car revs at 3300 and it cost more than when Im in town

I can do in summer with normal driving, 550km per tank and on the highway max 450km at 110kph

Can't wait for a 6 speed Yaris to lower the highway RPM!

Becareful, Sail Design might ridiculize your post.

frownonfun · 02-15-2009, 09:06 PM

the thing is though is you aren't really discussing anything... you are asking if the yaris is primarily an urban automobile and then answering yourself with definitive yes. since then the thread has become an argument over things of a very relative nature... imo.

Dorkinheimer · 02-15-2009, 09:12 PM

I asked an honest question and stated my opinion. What's wrong with that?
All you have to do is say, yes I love driving the Yaris at 3500 RPM and it doesnt bother me, or do like others and say, I find that it revs a little too fast and would definetely need a 6th speed.

This is what the discussion is all about !!!

frownonfun · 02-15-2009, 09:21 PM

well nothing really... i just think most of us are wondering why you would even ask if you already had your mind made up. kinda like when my wife asks my opinion on something just so she can tell me how i'm wrong and go about doing whatever she was going to do anyway.

in any case i had an A/T 07 sedan that i put about 44,000 miles on and they were primarily highway miles as i was traveling a lot for work at the time. seemed to run fine to me. and i was probably speeding 70% of the time in that car.

Altitude · 02-15-2009, 09:23 PM

I was surprised at the 3000 RPM in 5th - but it doesn't bother me. I plan on taking a road trip back east this Spring/Summer. That'll be about 3500 round trip. I have no concerns (other than Tornadoes.)

GeneW · 02-15-2009, 09:28 PM

Four bangers rev higher than v8s. What of it?

The Yaris is a fine highway car. Very agile, reasonable acceleration and fine responsiveness.

Gene

GeneW · 02-15-2009, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorkinheimer

The Yaris is a good city car, but is it just as good of a car for people who take long trips at higher speeds?

Wasn't the Yaris designed mostly for city driving at lower speeds? I think so, because the motor spins a little fast at highway speed.
Bigger cars with bigger motors don't spin as fast, so makes it more pleasant driving at highway speed, especially when taking long trips.

The Yaris lacks the sound proofing that is present on more expensive cars. So you notice the engine noises. Same with the smaller motor, which will rev higher than a v8.

As far as its design.... a City car would have a short range. The Yaris can go well over 200 miles (320kms) on a tank of gasoline. The City car would not need the kind of high speed restraints, like airbags and a stout seat, that are present on most Yarii. A City car would not need the kind of acceleration that is present in a Yaris. The Yaris has pretty high ground clearance for a City car.

So I think it's safe to say that the Yaris was meant for suburban and rural life as well as in the city.

By the way, your avatar is really annoying.

Gene

02-15-2009, 04:31 PM	#40
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	No longer a dealio. It's now more of an eternally pointless thread. We're all gonna take turns sitting here and bickering about it til it kill us all. Might as well put up a poll and throw out a war cry... __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

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02-15-2009, 03:52 PM	#37
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I honestly kind of agree with the OP on the gearbox, though. It seems to make sense that the Yaris would get better MPG's with a 6 speed, no?

02-15-2009, 03:52 PM	#38
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	It says that it gets better mileage on the highway because they calculate the mpg at 55 mph when the rpm is at 2700.

02-15-2009, 03:52 PM	#39
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	Short gears?!! DUDE! The Yaris has gears as tall as... ME. Btw, Its spinning that fast, AND getting a super high MPG. Especially since those other micro cars can't compete. So whats the dealio?

02-15-2009, 04:45 PM	#41
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	Been to Indiana and back to New Hampshire with my sedan and it drove nicely and rode nicely. My average speed with the auto was around 80 mph and the rpm was around 33 to 3500 turned in a respectable 38.5 mpg for the trip. Not to shabby

02-15-2009, 05:24 PM	#44
yarswiss Albino truck smasher Drives: '07 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunland, CA Posts: 101	I haven't noticed any significant difference in "strain" on the car when driving at much higher speeds. I've been driving 65-85 mph for the past couple of months, and it seems that my car actually likes that, because the engine just runs a lot smoother. I recently drove for over an hour at over 90mph (about 150kph) and I barely noticed the engine noise at all, although it was revving around 3500 rpm. Needless to say, it's also a great little car about town. Most drivers on the road truly underestimate just how "chuckable" and go-karty this car really is, and if ever there is a duel for a parking spot, they will always lose to my light little egg.

02-15-2009, 07:11 PM	#45
specialeducator Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 163	My automatic sedan works well on the highway

02-15-2009, 07:16 PM	#46
the_boss View User's Garage Drives: 07 YARIS HATCH 5 DOOR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Montreal Qc Posts: 354	@ 110km/h my car revs at 3300 and it cost more than when Im in town I can do in summer with normal driving, 550km per tank and on the highway max 450km at 110kph Can't wait for a 6 speed Yaris to lower the highway RPM!

02-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#49
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	the thing is though is you aren't really discussing anything... you are asking if the yaris is primarily an urban automobile and then answering yourself with definitive yes. since then the thread has become an argument over things of a very relative nature... imo.

02-15-2009, 09:12 PM	#50
Dorkinheimer Drives: Yaris 2007 manual Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 52	I asked an honest question and stated my opinion. What's wrong with that? All you have to do is say, yes I love driving the Yaris at 3500 RPM and it doesnt bother me, or do like others and say, I find that it revs a little too fast and would definetely need a 6th speed. This is what the discussion is all about !!!

02-15-2009, 09:21 PM	#51
frownonfun View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris HB, 08 SR5 Tundra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RGV, Texas Posts: 1,086	well nothing really... i just think most of us are wondering why you would even ask if you already had your mind made up. kinda like when my wife asks my opinion on something just so she can tell me how i'm wrong and go about doing whatever she was going to do anyway. in any case i had an A/T 07 sedan that i put about 44,000 miles on and they were primarily highway miles as i was traveling a lot for work at the time. seemed to run fine to me. and i was probably speeding 70% of the time in that car.

02-15-2009, 09:23 PM	#52
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	I was surprised at the 3000 RPM in 5th - but it doesn't bother me. I plan on taking a road trip back east this Spring/Summer. That'll be about 3500 round trip. I have no concerns (other than Tornadoes.)

02-15-2009, 09:28 PM	#53
GeneW Banned Drives: 2008 Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,034	Four bangers rev higher than v8s. What of it? The Yaris is a fine highway car. Very agile, reasonable acceleration and fine responsiveness. Gene