Can this Be? A non-hybrid, USA car that beats the Yaris's MPG rating? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Nexus1155 · 05-05-2010, 12:50 AM

Notify me when the Abrath FIAT 500 comes to USA

STC · 05-05-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RED87

It may say it gets better has mileage but its still a Ford.

HaHa... FORD! Found-On-Road-Dead... Fix-Or-Repair-Daily...

Bella · 05-05-2010, 09:49 AM

It's built off the same platform as the Mazda 2 - It's been out in Oz for well over a year now, and is surprisingly impressive to drive (even for a Ford). My partner's grandparents have the Zetec (sports model) and it's great! From what I've seen here the tested fuel economy is around 6.1L/100km for the petrol, the ECOnetec gets around 3.7L/100km (beating the Mini Cooper D and the Prius) for mixed driving.

127.0.0.1 · 05-05-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Nexus1155

Notify me when the Abrath FIAT 500 comes to USA

you mean Abrath aka 'melted and squashed Multipla' ?

looks like a Beetle and a Yaris and a Multipla collided in the Enterprise transporter beam

DKazzed · 05-05-2010, 11:04 AM

Canada still uses the old EPA test method. I find that if I drive with a lead foot, I may go above the city rating by a bit, but I usually stay well under it with 2,500 rpm shifts. Hwy ratings are not hard to beat by 10% if you keep under 65mph. Of course with the new USA ratings, I'm a complete hypermiller. :)

FORD-DROF -- Found On Road Dead, Driver Returned On Foot.

That said I am excited about the new Euro spec Fords coming over here. I still prefer the Yaris over the Fiesta but the Focus is going to be niiiice.

STC · 05-05-2010, 12:35 PM

The Toyota iQ is coming to America. It's going to be the 2011 Scion iQ.

Gets +56 MPG... looks like a cross between a Yaris and Smart Car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6tMnsKyaao

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...-toyota-iq.htm

DKazzed · 05-05-2010, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STC

The Toyota iQ is coming to America. It's going to be the 2011 Scion iQ.

Gets +56 MPG... looks like a cross between a Yaris and Smart Car.

CVT only.

YarisOwnersDad · 05-05-2010, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STC

The Toyota iQ is coming to America. It's going to be the 2011 Scion iQ.

Gets +56 MPG... looks like a cross between a Yaris and Smart Car.

So, would it be a "Smart-iss?"

127.0.0.1 · 05-05-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKazzed

CVT only.

doesn't matter in a car that looks fast standing still

KrazyDawg · 05-10-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STC

The Toyota iQ is coming to America. It's going to be the 2011 Scion iQ.

Gets +56 MPG... looks like a cross between a Yaris and Smart Car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6tMnsKyaao

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...-toyota-iq.htm

For a car of that size, they made it a 4 seater. Now you can't ride the HOV lanes that list 3 people for 2-seater cars.

KrazyDawg · 05-10-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by minicorolla

I've just had my second best week with MPG.
45.69 without trying too hard. mostly highway
can't seem to crack the 46 MPG but I will

Is that mostly on a flat highway? What's your average speed on the highway?

Hershey · 05-10-2010, 10:34 PM

the 2000 5 speed CHEVROLET Prizm ( COROLLA ) we owned could nearly equal the YARIS in mileage . Best tank was 43.5 . Used GULF 93 octane w/ a bottle of TECHRON , 14 " COOPER Trendsetter SE tires set at 35 p.s.i. , regular PENNZOIL 5w-30 , REDLINE MT-90 a true 75w-90 ( GL-4 ) synthetic for manual tranny , MOBIL 1 A.T.F. for power steering ( big improvement in steering response ) , and VALVOLINE synthetic brake fluid for clutch . The weather was very warm and humid at that time . 2 people for most of time and probobly about 35% city and speeds over 70 miles per hour on interstate . Remember this because we were looking to possibly buy a new 2002 PRIZM .

Rikster · 05-11-2010, 02:06 PM

Here in holland the IQ is even more expensive then a entry level Yaris. It's suposed to be a 3+1 (3 adults and 1 child) but i can't imagine it's comfortable, better use it as a 2 seater and use the rear bench as a trunk. I drove the IQ but it doesn't handle as well as the Yaris.
As for the 500 abarth the ESP kills alot of the fun (it still is a sweet looking car).

centrysis · 05-11-2010, 03:12 PM

The front end of that thing looks like my wifes scion xd.

daf62757 · 05-12-2010, 10:20 AM

It's a Ford. As with most of their products, they don't have the superior reliability that Toyota is known for. The true test will be in 10 years when we see how this model has held up. I know my Yaris will still be going strong, so it isn't a gamble. You would do better to flush your money down a toilet rather than buy a Ford.

why? · 05-12-2010, 01:10 PM

it is a European ford. There is a massive difference. I still wouldn't get it over my yaris, but ford of europe has brought some amazing products to bear, just not to here, sadly.

05-05-2010, 12:35 PM	#24
STC "LibertyRides!" View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB \| 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 576	The Toyota iQ is coming to America. It's going to be the 2011 Scion iQ. Gets +56 MPG... looks like a cross between a Yaris and Smart Car. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6tMnsKyaao http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...-toyota-iq.htm Attached Images __________________ ~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent

05-12-2010, 10:20 AM	#33
daf62757 Nothing beats a Toyota! View User's Garage Drives: 2013 Yaris 5 dr liftback Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 564	It's a Ford. As with most of their products, they don't have the superior reliability that Toyota is known for. The true test will be in 10 years when we see how this model has held up. I know my Yaris will still be going strong, so it isn't a gamble. You would do better to flush your money down a toilet rather than buy a Ford. __________________ Big Dave Indianapolis, IN Synthetic Oil....its in my car.....for at least 10,000 miles! Last edited by daf62757; 05-26-2010 at 11:58 AM.

05-12-2010, 01:10 PM	#34
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	it is a European ford. There is a massive difference. I still wouldn't get it over my yaris, but ford of europe has brought some amazing products to bear, just not to here, sadly. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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05-05-2010, 12:50 AM	#19
Nexus1155 Bathroom + Laptop = <3 Drives: Audi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dorchester Posts: 1,009	Notify me when the Abrath FIAT 500 comes to USA

05-05-2010, 09:49 AM	#21
Bella Drives: 06 Yaris YR Hatch Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Albury, Australia Posts: 60	It's built off the same platform as the Mazda 2 - It's been out in Oz for well over a year now, and is surprisingly impressive to drive (even for a Ford). My partner's grandparents have the Zetec (sports model) and it's great! From what I've seen here the tested fuel economy is around 6.1L/100km for the petrol, the ECOnetec gets around 3.7L/100km (beating the Mini Cooper D and the Prius) for mixed driving.

05-05-2010, 11:04 AM	#23
DKazzed Drives: Mazda 5 GT 5MT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mission, BC Posts: 8	Canada still uses the old EPA test method. I find that if I drive with a lead foot, I may go above the city rating by a bit, but I usually stay well under it with 2,500 rpm shifts. Hwy ratings are not hard to beat by 10% if you keep under 65mph. Of course with the new USA ratings, I'm a complete hypermiller. :) FORD-DROF -- Found On Road Dead, Driver Returned On Foot. That said I am excited about the new Euro spec Fords coming over here. I still prefer the Yaris over the Fiesta but the Focus is going to be niiiice.

05-10-2010, 10:34 PM	#30
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	the 2000 5 speed CHEVROLET Prizm ( COROLLA ) we owned could nearly equal the YARIS in mileage . Best tank was 43.5 . Used GULF 93 octane w/ a bottle of TECHRON , 14 " COOPER Trendsetter SE tires set at 35 p.s.i. , regular PENNZOIL 5w-30 , REDLINE MT-90 a true 75w-90 ( GL-4 ) synthetic for manual tranny , MOBIL 1 A.T.F. for power steering ( big improvement in steering response ) , and VALVOLINE synthetic brake fluid for clutch . The weather was very warm and humid at that time . 2 people for most of time and probobly about 35% city and speeds over 70 miles per hour on interstate . Remember this because we were looking to possibly buy a new 2002 PRIZM .

05-11-2010, 02:06 PM	#31
Rikster Drives: Toyota Yaris (2010) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NL Posts: 54	Here in holland the IQ is even more expensive then a entry level Yaris. It's suposed to be a 3+1 (3 adults and 1 child) but i can't imagine it's comfortable, better use it as a 2 seater and use the rear bench as a trunk. I drove the IQ but it doesn't handle as well as the Yaris. As for the 500 abarth the ESP kills alot of the fun (it still is a sweet looking car).

05-11-2010, 03:12 PM	#32
centrysis Drives: '08 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 85	The front end of that thing looks like my wifes scion xd.