My new ride.

[Hershey]

Nice . Keep us updated on gas mileage , ride , etc..

[SilverBack]

Thanks everyone. Glad I've haven't been "kicked out" for buying a different kind of ride.

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Great choice.

Just in time too, as Toyota is pulling the plug on the xD this and year. The xD was a close 2nd when I bought my Yaris. The Yaris won out in 2008 because of the cheaper price, better mileage, and sedan body style.

Still, part of me always wanted the xD for it's better amenities, more powerful engine, and what I think is great styling. The hatch style offers its benefits as well.

Sadly yes, the sales count of Toyota's sub-compacts are dwindling for all the wrong reasons it seems. I can't help but to suspect the introduction of the Prius C has something to do with it.

I admit the xD is starting to grow on me (though not as quickly as my last girl), but I would still choose better gas mileage and abundant storage space over a bigger engine and better styling (Seriously, why would a designer place a cup holder on the passenger-side dash, but not on the driver's side? The space for it is obviously there.). It's going to take a while to get used to having less where it counts.

Originally Posted by Hershey

Nice . Keep us updated on gas mileage , ride , etc..

All I can say right now is:
I'm at a half a tank of dealer-filled gas. The odometer reads at just about where the Yaris did at this point, so I assume I should be getting around the same full-tank mileage. I don't remember how the Yaris rode on stock springs because I had her lowered 4 years ago for Auto-X and windy driving, but the xD does ride pretty smoothly, and softly over bumps.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by SilverBack

I can't help but to suspect the introduction of the Prius C has something to do with it.

Yep. I just wish Toyota would call it the Yaris Hybrid (as they essentially do in many other markets) .