2015 Yaris one of 5 worst cars as per C/R

[NYC-SE]

Consumer Reports continues in their love of the Yaris:

https://www.yahoo.com/autos/worst-ca...110016249.html

They have hated this car for a long time. Currently have it listed as the 5th worst car of 2015. I usually respect CR's opinion but I must disagree in this case. To be fair some of the issues they mention are true but IMHO do not rise to the levels they claim.

The one thing I won't disagree with is the long term reliability ratings that CR assigns to this car. It is consistently ranked as one of the most reliable Toyota models. That's saying something considering how highly ranked Toyota is in and of itself.

[Kalispel]

You know what they say about opinions...

I LOVE my 2015 SE manual 5-Speed, be it in terms of driving fun, handling, seat comfort, aesthetics, etc.

Consumer Reports is too busy dry-humping the latest overkill tech and "safety" bloat in automobiles to give meaningful reviews anymore.

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[invader166]

That article!

I had a good laugh at the Yaris section, but what really made me fall out of my chair was the entry at the end about the Scion iA being a better choice. Did they forget that the iA is being sold in Canada as a Toyota Yaris?

So basicly, they're telling people to buy a Yaris instead of a Yaris! That is simply hilarious!

[mirapatec]

Consumer Reports has slipped a cog on this particular review. Bulletproof reliability is pretty much a given attribute when purchasing a Toyota Yaris. What were the guys at CR thinking?

[kimona]

CR's review of the Yaris is almost exactly how I would review the 2015 Honda Fit CVT that I've driven a few times.

[matti]

This might incentivize dealers to now have even FEWER Yaris cars on their lots (if that's even possible)!

[Kalispel]

i'm not sure how one of the most proven reliable/bulletproof cars in the world can make a "top 5 worst cars" list without some seriously skewed judging checklist criteria - especially since I own/drive one, and my experience is NOTHING like what they describe.

It's sad that a LOT of people will blindly trust agencies like Consumer Reports when it comes time to purchase anything. And this is the company that fawned over the 2015 Honda Fit - which didn't impress me at all when I tested it, even as a 35-year spanning Honda/Acura fan, having purchased no other brands other than those prior to my 2015 Yaris.

[NYC-SE]

The thing is that CR doesn't take reliability into account when rating vehicles. The test reports and the reliability reports are two seperate things. The test report is based on the subjective, i.e. what the reviewer likes or dislikes, as opposed to the reliability ratings which are objective data driven assessments, i.e. 2% of cars suffered this issue, etc. The Yaris does much, much better when measured this way according to CR's numbers.

I'll stick with the Yaris in any event.

[bronsin]

As I understand it CR is on ISIS hit list.

[Kar98]

Originally Posted by NYC-SE

The test report is based on the subjective, i.e. what the reviewer likes or dislikes

But you can tell the writer didn't actually put hands on an actual Yaris. He did not test drive one, he just went by stuff he found on the internet. Hint one: he calls the automatic "optional".

[BLKHILLSGUY]

The 15 front seats are extremely comfortable, and the ride is pretty good. I don't find it that noisy either. Very disappointed I CR as of late.

[fnkngrv]

CR whores themselves to the highest bidder and has no credibility for any sane person that doesn't belong to the sheeple flock.

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[Kalispel]

If the current Yaris had a "modern" CVT transmission, a Backup-Camera, and Satellite-Radio connectivity, then CR would probably be lauding it as the best car in its class. They are a joke.

[BLKHILLSGUY]

Originally Posted by Kalispel

If the current Yaris had a "modern" CVT transmission, a Backup-Camera, and Satellite-Radio connectivity, then CR would probably be lauding it as the best car in its class. They are a joke.

I wouldn't mind a back up camera. I live in a busy downtown area, and often avoid it because backing up is not only a risk, but usually a nightmare. And XM/Sirius would be a nice choice to choose. I use my own data to stream Google Play music.

[Kalispel]

Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

I wouldn't mind a back up camera. I live in a busy downtown area, and often avoid it because backing up is not only a risk, but usually a nightmare. And XM/Sirius would be a nice choice to choose. I use my own data to stream Google Play music.

I finally got around to filling up a flash drive with my favorite digital music for my daily commute. I set it on random play and go. It's nice having no radio commercials or talking heads for a change - though station FM 100.7 here in Phoenix does play excellent music (classic rock) when not doing those things.

The flash drive works great, though it didn't on the first try. It was pre-formatted in the Microsoft NTFS file format when I first loaded it up, and wasn't readable by the stereo head unit. Once I reformatted it with the traditional FAT32 file system, and reloaded the music files back on it, it worked perfectly.

[code54]

Originally Posted by BLKHILLSGUY

I wouldn't mind a back up camera. I live in a busy downtown area, and often avoid it because backing up is not only a risk, but usually a nightmare. And XM/Sirius would be a nice choice to choose. I use my own data to stream Google Play music.

I just added an aftermarket head unit and a backup cam to mine. Displays the camera on the head unit when I shift into reverse. Works great! Costs about $300 to do the whole thing if you are interested in it.

[bronsin]

I have a surgically repaired ruptured disk in my neck and while the operation improved things greatly, looking around behind me aint fun. HAving said that I see no need for a RVC.

I would advise others using a camera that people/things outside of the cameras vision moving quickly can get in your path while you are watching the TV screen and reversing. Ive heard about 20% of children hit by cars going backwards are hit by the FRONT wheels.

Also, can anybody say whether or not semi trailer drivers use cameras? For 50 years they didn't and if they run over something they get in big trouble.

[fj40dave]

182,500 miles on my "08.....bought it because the drive train has been in the Toyota family of cars forever!
I have had nothing fail on this car.....NOTHING!
I've replaced the usuals.....tires, wipers, brakes (including front rotors), belts, shocks, bulb or two.....but I have the original battery, alternator, radiator & fluid, fuel filter, exhaust system.....
CR has really missed the mark when it comes to reporting what a dependable method of transportation the Yaris is!