2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback

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Originally Posted by Leegamer

No manual in the hatch!? Wtf?

You would think that if only the sedan or hatchback would get a manual that it would be the (more youth oriented) hatchback, but I guess since the sedan already offers the manual (in lower trim levels only), that it was the easier choice for Toyota to just continue with business as usual as they add the Mazda2 hatchback in as an afterthought to fill the gap in their product line. Not even an SE or XSE trim is offered either, which would be optimal for a hatchback. Can't say that I am surprised though -subcompacts in the U.S. market only have appeal as budget-oriented economy or rental cars to all but a few who wish that our car market was more like Europe and/or many other regions of the world with their various niche/enthusiast offerings.