2010 Yaris?

[Sabretooth]

I think a 1.8L Yaris pushing 400whp is in the works from MicroImage, lol.

I think the 1.8L will be "downtuned" to get similar MPG ratings to what we have now, or just slightly above that of the Xd, The Yaris will remain the flagship for Toyota when it comes to non hybrid MPG machines, at least here in the US...

If they take the Yaris all 1.8L worldwide, just think what it is in the works for a TRD package over in Japan, lol. 250hp Turbo 1.8L

[yaris 2sz]

from the end of 2005 in europe, they stopped the 1nz.
the new yaris has the 1nr. 1.33cc 101hp.
maybe you will have the same engine.
who knows...

[scape]

yaris may be going hybrid.. probably 1.8 L with hybrid...
http://www.autoweek.com/article/20090325/FREE/903259995

but yes, I too think the 1.5 is getting phased out

what I'd like to see is a batteryless hybrid, with just some big capacitors and a good single gear tranny to an electric generator. it could be much cheaper (and lighter) than the current battery-hybrid stuff... not to mention the electric motors could be in the back to help displace weight... but hey, I don't get paid the big bucks ;D

[Sabretooth]

I dont think that the Yaris will get a chopped look anytime soon, many reasons it is so popular is the fact that you can fit 4 people in the car with no hassles, this includes that you need alot of head room to do this in the back.

Plus before the site hack, someone tried to do a roof hack photoshop and it didnt look very good. Whole car has to be profiled down, the doors are way too big if u are looking to lower the complete profile of the car, down to TC height...if thats what your wanting.

[talnlnky]

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

I dont think that the Yaris will get a chopped look anytime soon, many reasons it is so popular is the fact that you can fit 4 people in the car with no hassles, this includes that you need alot of head room to do this in the back.

Agreed, I love my LB because I can fit so much in it... and the height is great! I'm 6'4", it has more headroom than basically any sedan I've ever sat in... I like the headroom.

Last night the GF & I fit a 60wide 32tall 23deep table in it. I don't suggest anybody try to do the same, We had to slide the seats all the way up, but it can be done.


On another note... I think hybrid with caps would be a horrible idea... caps don't hold much energy. an electric motor would drain them too fast for them to be of any use. Honestly, I don't want to see the yaris go hybrid... that'll just raise the cost $5,000 or more. Keep it simple, keep it cheap.

I'd like to see rear disc brakes tho.

[scape]

a convertible could quite possibly have a lowered roof line, rather effectively by reducing the angle on the front window, minimizing window sizes... i too think it's (hatchback) is a bit too tall for most needs...and why oh why is the sedan lower in profile than the hatchback....i have no idea

[roxy1]

the 1.5 is plenty of engine for the yaris, but im sure toyota will follow the trend and put the 1.8 in the next gen. i get 40+mpg highway easily in my 09 corolla, which is 2700+ lbs. if they keep the next yaris from bloating up to 2500 lbs, it should achieve great mileage.

personally, id like them to not bother with a hybrid yaris. the purchase price will take it away from its current role, cheap, reliable transportation.

[Thirty-Nine]

I'm pretty sure the Yaris will be refreshed/redesigned for 2011.

The 1NZ-FE has had a decent run in the Toyota family. The 1.8 would be great, the 1.3 would be great, too.

[Sabretooth]

I dont think the Yaris will ever see a 6speed manual unless it becomes standard option on almost every car in the market. If they wont opt a 6 speed for a TC, it wont come on a Yaris...plain and simple. Plus, the idea is to keep this the cheapest car that Toyota makes, not slap it with so many options that you could easily buy a Camry for the same price.

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by Sabretooth

I dont think the Yaris will ever see a 6speed manual unless it becomes standard option on almost every car in the market. If they wont opt a 6 speed for a TC, it wont come on a Yaris...plain and simple. Plus, the idea is to keep this the cheapest car that Toyota makes, not slap it with so many options that you could easily buy a Camry for the same price.

I agree with that premise. It is the cost of ownership and efficiency are the main selling points of the Yaris.

I just don't understand how a 6 speed manual gearbox would be a more expensive option than that of a hydraulic transmission.

[yaris 2sz]

the 1 NR-FE 1.33 has 6 speed manual
http://www.toyota-europe.com/cars/ne...fullspecs.aspx

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

2010 PRIUS has a 1.8 in it now so maybe the idea of that motor isn't too far off...

[marcus]

here.. 2011 assumption.

[scape]

Originally Posted by marcus

here.. 2011 assumption.

mine as well have fit labeled on it, haha

[eTiMaGo]

don't forget there's also a 1.6L 3ZR-FE engine too, as used in the Yarii in China...

[eTiMaGo]

well... keep an eye on www.toyota.co.jp... it'll be out there before anywhere else...

[Thirty-Nine]

FYI, I wrote an editorial on whether or not Americans will buy small-displacement (e.g. uner 1.5-liter) engines:

http://tinyurl.com/SmallEngines