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03-10-2014, 01:09 AM | #1 | |
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Toyota's new subcompact will use Mazda's Skyactiv engine
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03-10-2014, 01:15 AM | #2 |
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Interesting choice for Toyota. I guess they're having a hard time figuring out how to make money selling a sub-compact in the states. So this is the solution.
I'm getting a feeling that the "Yaris" name will be replaced. Tercel, Echo, Yaris, ???... It's time for Toyota to make a good name and stick with it. |
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Very,very, interesting. Have you heard anything from any other source re how the Yaris will end? By that I mean...Will there be a 2015 Model Year Yaris? (4th year of normal 5 in a generation)?...or...Will they just keep selling 2014 Yari until they run out of them, thus intentionally leaving a void until the new vehicle enters the pipeline?....or...?????
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03-10-2014, 02:29 AM | #4 |
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Exactly what I am wondering. First I've heard of the yaris being retired
Maybe the lackluster part in the release could have been fixed by releasing some of the features sold in other countries, like AWD, turbo, other engine options, etc. |
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03-10-2014, 01:34 PM | #6 |
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Having looked at the options other countries get with their Yaris, I believe the Yaris sales in the US would be much higher if those options were available here. Sadly, I feel the Yaris is an afterthought by Toyota for the US market.
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Here's a look at what the Mazda2 will look like that Toyota with be sharing with. |
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03-10-2014, 06:24 PM | #9 |
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The Prius c is outselling the Yaris is outselling the Yaris by more than a 2:1 ratio. Plus, there isn't much profit to be made on the Yaris, so there isn't much marketing. Totally not surprising. This is the case with most subcompact cars in the lineup.
Case in point, my buddy and I were car shopping yesterday. Stopped at the Mazda dealer to look at a Mazda2. First thing the guy said was, "Have you considered the Mazda3? It's bigger, gets better fuel economy ..." Bring you in with the cheap subcompact in hopes of upselling you. After BSing with the sales guys (it was late and slow), they sales manager said they don't make any money on Mazda2s at all. He actually said after everything is said and done, the dealer takes a $795 loss on each Mazda2 they sell. While I'm sure they get some sort of kickback or incentive for selling damn near anything on the lot, I also believe they make nearly nothing if nothing on the sale of the subcompact Mazda. I'm guessing it's that way all around, too. I think we'll see more of this platform/engine sharing as manufacturers look to cut costs and increase profits on small cars.
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I'm convinced these guys are mad as hell. They expect sales from selling a lack luster car?
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03-10-2014, 08:57 PM | #13 |
i dont get it cos Prius C here starts at 25k a LE Yaris is 15k that is a huge jump in price as for km saved on fuel ...do the math and its not worth it. I do understand why engine share with Mazda...save money make money at least they did not pick ford engines lol
My next car will be a new Yaris 2012 up but then again the Mazda2 looks nice and very well priced....pluse it would be my 5th Mazda lol im only on my second Toyota. |
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Thing that will really suck for anyone wanting to be an enthusiast per my understanding is that there are barely any mods for the SkyActiv mills. Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know most folks don't purchase a Yaris for "enthusiasm" sake, but it is still something to consider. About the only interesting thing that I have seen is an SRI that is actually giving folks 2-3mpg higher results than stock which for many folks pays off the SRI in a year with roughly $165-$180 in savings.
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I only know three women I would let drive me around at a very high rate of speed. I'm related to one of them, and NEITHER of the other two (one of whom owns a Glock 9) would EVER have a DD that was equipped with anything but a manual transmission !
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