No tach ... again? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Jason@SportsCar · 08-19-2011, 02:00 PM

The L 5spd 3door I drove had a tach.

Thirty-Nine · 08-19-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason@SportsCar

The L 5spd 3door I drove had a tach.

Good to know. Thanks!

Kal-El · 08-19-2011, 11:42 PM

Even the automatics should have a tach. We're talking 2012 here, not 1995.
Toyota has clearly taken all the cost cutting measures possible to maintain this price point. It sucks for Toyota to have to compete on price against cars built buy Mexican and Korean factories with much lower wages.

A little off topic but...

Toyota actually made a statement when asked why the new Yaris carries over an old weak engine and 4-speed transmission (Accent has 138 HP, 6-speed, and direct injection and a cheaper price!). Toyota simply stated that newer tech would have made the price increase not worth it to buyers. I assume it would carry the premium of the Honda Fit, perhaps.

Also of note with the SE model, are bigger changes than the 2nd gens S model got. The SE gets stiffer suspension, disc brakes in the rear, aggressive side bolsters in the seats, ect.

At least it's not just styling changes, but real performance enhancements. However, no power bump.

08-19-2011, 02:00 PM	#1
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08-19-2011, 11:42 PM	#3
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Even the automatics should have a tach. We're talking 2012 here, not 1995. Toyota has clearly taken all the cost cutting measures possible to maintain this price point. It sucks for Toyota to have to compete on price against cars built buy Mexican and Korean factories with much lower wages. A little off topic but... Toyota actually made a statement when asked why the new Yaris carries over an old weak engine and 4-speed transmission (Accent has 138 HP, 6-speed, and direct injection and a cheaper price!). Toyota simply stated that newer tech would have made the price increase not worth it to buyers. I assume it would carry the premium of the Honda Fit, perhaps. Also of note with the SE model, are bigger changes than the 2nd gens S model got. The SE gets stiffer suspension, disc brakes in the rear, aggressive side bolsters in the seats, ect. At least it's not just styling changes, but real performance enhancements. However, no power bump.