Hatchback vs Sedan

[2o6]

Originally Posted by thebarber

That's why I like our vibe. Room for people and luggage or room for hauling.

Now, a yaris wagon would be the tits

Here ya go




Sort of...it's based upon the old Vitz/Yaris/Echo.

[1.5]

not really the tits i think barber was talking about ^

[Deathegg]

From what I understand, the Yaris sedan IS available for 2012, but only for fleet sales. Once it gets the new sheet metal, it'll be available for retail sales, probably for 2013.

For me, only a hatch will do. Love folding down those rear seats and having that huge cargo area.

Looked at the new Yaris hatch at the auto show last week. Interior is really cheap now, like they were trying to cut costs. I'll stick with my '10 hatch.

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by Deathegg

From what I understand, the Yaris sedan IS available for 2012, but only for fleet sales. Once it gets the new sheet metal, it'll be available for retail sales, probably for 2013.

For me, only a hatch will do. Love folding down those rear seats and having that huge cargo area.

Looked at the new Yaris hatch at the auto show last week. Interior is really cheap now, like they were trying to cut costs. I'll stick with my '10 hatch.

Wanna see a huge cargo area fold down the sedan seats. 10 foot 2"x4"s with ease.

[Qmobile]

Originally Posted by 47_MasoN_47

I was disappointed that they dropped the sedan. But that gives me more reason to hold onto mine for as long as possible.

Say WHAT!?!? did they drop it in light of the 5dr maybe?

[thebarber]

sedan is still available, it just hasnt had the facelift like the hatch

[Deathegg]

Originally Posted by thebarber

sedan is still available, it just hasnt had the facelift like the hatch

No. As I said above, the Sedan is NOT available for retail sale anymore. Fleet-only sales for '12. Probably next year the sedan gets the new body style and will be available.

Look on Toyotas web site. Only the hatch is available right now.

[suckerface]

Originally Posted by Deathegg

Looked at the new Yaris hatch at the auto show last week. Interior is really cheap now, like they were trying to cut costs. I'll stick with my '10 hatch.

I checked out the 3dr at the Chicago auto show, and the 5dr at the Milwaukee auto show as well. HATED the new 3dr, and the 5dr didn't rank much better. Very pleased with my '08

[Damo]

I manage to get a very large drumkit in and out of my LB Yaris 3 nights a week - so its all the room I need!

[LA Yaris]

I like the Sedan way better then the hatch.

1. Sedan is Faster then the hatch.

2. The Sedan is lighter the the hatch

3. Sedan just looks better

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by LA Yaris

I like the Sedan way better then the hatch.

1. Sedan is Faster then the hatch.

2. The Sedan is lighter the the hatch

3. Sedan just looks better

Bwahahahahaha! That's funny!

And if you actually believe any of it, that's even funnier!

[LA Yaris]

Originally Posted by MadMax

Bwahahahahaha! That's funny!

And if you actually believe any of it, that's even funnier!

Its funny cause it true, There's a post on here with the facts that the Sedan is all the above. Look it up!

Oh one more thing the sedan gets better MPG then the hatch

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31641

[Deathegg]

Originally Posted by Damo

I manage to get a very large drumkit in and out of my LB Yaris 3 nights a week - so its all the room I need!

THAT'S what I'm talking about! We hatch owners can get things into our cars that the sedan crowd can't (or can, but not without some trouble). What about big tv's, bigger lawn equipment, bikes, etc, etc, etc? I could not live with a sedan - I need at least a hatch, if not a wagon.

* Looks are subjective - I think the sedan is good-looking, but the hatch is better.
* The sedan may be lighter, but by just a few pounds...nothing that anyone would notice in daily driving.
* All things being equal (engine size, gearing, etc), the sedan is probably more aerodynamic, thus better mpg. But I can't see it making a HUGE difference.

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by LA Yaris

Its funny cause it true, There's a post on here with the facts that the Sedan is all the above. Look it up!

Oh one more thing the sedan gets better MPG then the hatch

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31641

If the sedan was so great, then why did Toyota quit offering it in the US market?

And if it is so great, why was it never offered in the European market?

And, if the sedan is so great, why did the hatch outsell it in every market where the two were offered?

Sorry, but it's clear the hatch is the superior and preferred design, which is why it prevailed whereas the sedan is history...

Ya can't argue with facts, but nice try!

[parrisvpreston]

Originally Posted by MadMax

If the sedan was so great, then why did Toyota quit offering it in the US market?

Ya can't argue with facts, but nice try!

Why did Family Guy get cancelled the first time around?
Why do fads go in and out of style every twenty years?

The sedan will be back, it's just a matter of time

[Chuck G]

It's just a matter of personal preference.
If the hatch would have been the only model available in 2010,
I wouldn't have purchased a Yaris.

[baseballfan416]

I love how we are debating whether or not the sedan or hatch is quicker... They're both slow! It's a driver's race at best.

Personally, I love my 5speed sedan. Having driven it back to back to back with a newer (2010) 3 door and 5 door, the sedan feels more stable at freeway speeds (particularly on windy days). I realize the hatchbacks have a much more utilitarian feel (you can fit a crap ton in the hatchbacks with the seats down). But the sedan has it's own appeal. They're seemingly more scarce around here, and manual sedans are even more rare.

The hatch thrives because the subcompact scene is primarily teens and young 20-somethings. Sedans don't have the same appeal. But oddly, I agree that the sedan can definitely make a comeback. It's really not much smaller interior-wise from a corolla.

[parrisvpreston]

Yeah I love my MT Sedan, and even if they don't bring back the sedan, mine just becomes even more rare and special. I can see the appeal of the LB though.