Hatchback vs Sedan

[jpmck03]

Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

I used to get the Corolla and the Yaris sedan confused - they looked alike to me. Now they don't, but they did a year or so ago.

Hey now, be careful! I once jokingly suggested that someone rebadge their sedan as a Corolla Jr. and that suggestion was not liked at all!

Originally Posted by jpmck03

...I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that you get a Corolla emblem, then a lettering set from eBay, and tool around town in your "Corolla Jr."

But, I can understand your confusion.

[1.5]

Ive had mine called a prius before :(

[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.

[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

[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.

[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!

[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.

[Damo]

Originally Posted by Deathegg

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.

I hear ya, Death - and THIS is the size of the kit Im talking about :)

[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

[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

[Qmobile]

Originally Posted by MadMax

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!

well put.....well put indeed! plus is'nt there more avaiable for the hb also?

[Deathegg]

Originally Posted by MadMax

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!

A). The sedan is not "history"; Toyota has merely delayed the introduction of the sedan until probably next year. It will be available again with the new body style.
B). The european market is totally different than the North American market. Europeans like small hatchbacks, not small sedans.
C). Would like to know where you got your sales numbers; I could not find any. However, seeing as the Yaris in all its iterations is sold around the world, Not surprised that the hatch may be the more popular model, since Americans are not really hatch-oriented like the rest of the world seems to be.