What's with the Yaris hoods?

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Originally Posted by fnkngrv

^ From my experience I obtained higher speed with that gap taped and did not experience any temp increase issues. I haven't actually tested over say a full tank driving on the highway, but if I can attain better speeds with it taped then suffice to say that would also increase FE. They may have had their engineering reasons, but there are plenty of aftermarket components out there than increase safety, performance, reliability, or economy that would not have been that much of a price increase issue if done from the factory. Case in point would be the rear sway bar. This inclusion would have made the car much more stable especially in cornering (not even aggressive in nature) and high wind scenarios at highway/freeway speeds safer. This is especially critical when you look at how damned high they have the suspension set stock. Why did they not install one from the factory? Makes no sense.

Built to satisfy a price-point. That means things like sway bars don't make the cut....you want sportier ride and the other trimmings you have to go upmarket (spendier car).

Product positioning isnt "sporty" with the Yaris....it's inexpensive.