No Yaris/Vitz in Korea?!? - Toyota Yaris Forums

MadMax · 08-29-2011, 04:45 AM

I've been in and around Seoul, South Korea for a few days and have noticed that there are no Yaris/Vitz here. I checked Toyota of Korea's website and they don't show it in their lineup. Anyone know why?

Cheers! M2

CrankyOldMan · 08-29-2011, 07:37 PM

I would guess that Kia, Hyundai and Daewoo have a stranglehold on the sub-compact market to begin with, making it unprofitable for Toyota. In addition, the incredible public transit systems and overwhelming number of Taxis makes not having a vehicle a real possibility for most urban residents.

Oh, and if you haven't already, I recommend taking the KTX on the express route to Pusan. That thing is sweeeeet.

MadMax · 08-30-2011, 04:26 AM

Yep, I gotta agree that even during my short time here, everything you mention is spot on!

As for the Korea Train eXpress (KTX), unfortunately I won't get the opportunity; but I believe I have seen it during my travels. We used to ride the EuroStar when I lived in Belgium, it is quite the experience!

Cheers! M2

eTiMaGo · 08-30-2011, 05:14 AM

Yep, went there on several occasions many years ago, and no exaggeration in saying 95% of the cars are local brands, with a big selection of small city cars... Gotta be very hard for Toyota to get into that market!

08-29-2011, 04:45 AM	#1
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	No Yaris/Vitz in Korea?!? I've been in and around Seoul, South Korea for a few days and have noticed that there are no Yaris/Vitz here. I checked Toyota of Korea's website and they don't show it in their lineup. Anyone know why? Cheers! M2 __________________

08-30-2011, 04:26 AM	#3
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Yep, I gotta agree that even during my short time here, everything you mention is spot on! As for the Korea Train eXpress (KTX), unfortunately I won't get the opportunity; but I believe I have seen it during my travels. We used to ride the EuroStar when I lived in Belgium, it is quite the experience! Cheers! M2 __________________

08-30-2011, 05:14 AM	#4
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	Yep, went there on several occasions many years ago, and no exaggeration in saying 95% of the cars are local brands, with a big selection of small city cars... Gotta be very hard for Toyota to get into that market! __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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08-29-2011, 07:37 PM	#2
CrankyOldMan 2ZR swap. DO IT! Ask how! View User's Garage Drives: 09 Meteoric Metallic HB Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Michigan Posts: 2,333	I would guess that Kia, Hyundai and Daewoo have a stranglehold on the sub-compact market to begin with, making it unprofitable for Toyota. In addition, the incredible public transit systems and overwhelming number of Taxis makes not having a vehicle a real possibility for most urban residents. Oh, and if you haven't already, I recommend taking the KTX on the express route to Pusan. That thing is sweeeeet.