New 2012 Yaris L, 5 speed

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Originally Posted by CanIHazYarisHatch?

If Fiat really wanted success with the 500, they would sell a stripper w/5-speed for $15k... But now they have half a year's supply collecting dust on lots, and they wonder why...

I was hoping to see them being driven around here, as there's a Fiat dealer near me. But I haven't seen any, outside of their lot. Too bad - they're darn cute, but I wouldn't buy one (unless they were a lot cheaper).

Originally Posted by CanIHazYarisHatch?

I love me some 3-door hatches. Even the old ones, like the Mazda 323...

the Mazda 2 is the best-driving, best-shifting car in the B-segment right now, and I've driven them all except the new Sonic.

I remember the 323 3D hatchbacks. and the Corolla HB's from the same time. Liked them both.

I drive AT - too bad these little hatches (including Yaris) all seem to have unimpressive AT's.