I pulled the trigger! - 6-spd Manual 2020 Corolla SE Sedan

[KALISPEL II]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Hey, hey, congrats to you both! It's fun watching a couple guys that have been in Yaris' for years make the transition and hear your impressions as it's all happening.

It's somewhat bittersweet, to be honest. Part of me really liked the simplicity & lightweight, fun go-cart feel of my Yaris (& the hatch utility in general). I would have happily purchased one of the new upcoming TNGA authentic Yaris in 2020 that is being released in Europe & other countries. By all accounts, it appears to be a really nice little hatch. But, the U.S. market is stiffed again, sadly. My 2020 Corolla is more of a mid-sized car now than a compact (or at least it feels that way, lol), & about at my size limit when it comes to vehicles preferences. Also not a fan of a lot of the unneeded tech-bloat in the car, but unfortunately all new cars today have that to one degree or another. At least I can turn off most of it & ignore it (minus the stupid key-less ignition system & proximity fob).

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by KALISPEL II

It's somewhat bittersweet, to be honest. Part of me really liked the simplicity & lightweight, fun go-cart feel of my Yaris (& the hatch utility in general). I would have happily purchased one of the new upcoming TNGA authentic Yaris in 2020 that is being released in Europe & other countries. By all accounts, it appears to be a really nice little hatch. But, the U.S. market is stiffed again, sadly. My 2020 Corolla is more of a mid-sized car now than a compact (or at least it feels that way, lol), & about at my size limit when it comes to vehicles preferences. Also not a fan of a lot of the unneeded tech-bloat in the car, but unfortunately all new cars today have that to one degree or another. At least I can turn off most of it & ignore it (minus the stupid key-less ignition system & proximity fob).

I hear you. Having recently driven my sisters newly leased C3, I can understand. I'm a video gamer and felt like I had to puzzle solve to get the thing into gear. Then they commented on how funny it was that I looked over my shoulder when backing out. My Yaris took damage from someone backing out relying only on the reverse cam. New car or not, I'll always look. I still don't have a need for a new car, so I intend to keep going full ruh-tard with mine.

Out of curiosity, have you had a chance to drive a MK2? Since we didn't get them here in the states, I've never driven a MK1 and would really like to. Also, when are we going to see pics of the new hotness?