I don't like the new Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

Alien Mantis · 09-25-2012, 03:35 AM

Anyone else think Toyota is "over-styling" the Yarii HB's now?

I have a 2008, and it is simple and cute looking. The new Yarii are starting to look more like the Prius!

I do not like what Toyota is doing to the newer Yarii HB! They just can't leave it alone.
It was great, and they had to go and mess it up.

b20vteg · 09-25-2012, 09:48 AM

i like the new front end, actually. the rear is gross though.

nookandcrannycar · 09-25-2012, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by b20vteg

i like the new front end, actually. the rear is gross though.

^^^^^This. I also like the side view of the 3rd Gen 5-Door more than the 2nd Gen 5-Door.

Altitude · 09-25-2012, 03:29 PM

Agreed. It's a mini Matrix now. I've seen a few of the new Mazda 3 HB's and have mistaken them for a Yaris. They look more Yaris-y than the new Yaris HB's.

*kimona* · 09-25-2012, 04:33 PM

I especially dislike the new front end... but the whole car looks hideous!

etherdude · 09-25-2012, 04:53 PM

Sorry guys, but it was the styling of the new 2012 Yaris SE (particularly the front) that first attracted me. I prefer the more sculpted look to the rounder look of the 2nd gen. With the slightly lower stance, 16" wheels, and chrome accent around the front chin, I found it more attraqtive.

MadMax · 09-25-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

Agreed. It's a mini Matrix now. I've seen a few of the new Mazda 3 HB's and have mistaken them for a Yaris. They look more Yaris-y than the new Yaris HB's.

Ditto, the Yaris has lost its individuality that the previous (second, or XP90) generation had. Now it's exactly as you stated, a mini-Matrix!

The new ones are growing on my but I don't see myself being attracted to them as I was mine. Modified ones definitely look better, but I don't think they are nearly as cool as the rounded ones...

matti · 09-25-2012, 05:24 PM

To each their own, of course, but I think the new Yaris looks MUCH better than the old design.

DJYojimbo · 09-25-2012, 05:50 PM

The tuned suspension, updated look of the Yaris, and Toyota's reliability is what I love about this car! If it would have kept its old look, I would not even consider the Yaris. I do respect people's opinions for the older yarii though. I just prefer the 2012 Yaris.

Alien Mantis · 09-25-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Altitude

Agreed. It's a mini Matrix now. I've seen a few of the new Mazda 3 HB's and have mistaken them for a Yaris. They look more Yaris-y than the new Yaris HB's.

EXACTLY.

When your new Toyota starts looking like a Mazda... you know you are in trouble!

And what happened to the speedo in the center of the dash ???
They had to go and move it behind the steering wheel... just like EVERY OTHER CAR on the road.

The Yaris used to be "unique". Now it's just another SUB COMPACT.

That's ok, i'm keeping my `08 forevah!

Fidelio · 09-25-2012, 09:24 PM

i am glad i wasnt the only one. :-D

edmscan · 09-26-2012, 02:02 AM

I haven't seen too many 2012 cars to make a definite decision, although the ones that I have seen I would say that the Yaris now has a more modern look. I am not a big fan of chrome .. and really that would be the one thing that I would hate to see lots of. I am just happy that the Yaris isn't as ugly as the Echo used to be, now that would be a step backwards.

tooter · 09-26-2012, 11:56 AM

I really like the 2nd gen jellybean look...

...but am content with my 2012 because when I'm driving it I can't see the outside.

47_MasoN_47 · 09-26-2012, 02:02 PM

I think it looks too much like a squished version of the Matrix/Vibe.

DebbyM46227 · 09-26-2012, 02:44 PM

I haven't seen a 2012 in person yet. But from photos, I think the exterior is OK, but I absolutely HATE they have moved the speedometer from the center.

junorico24 · 09-26-2012, 03:14 PM

Toyota was never really known for their breathtaking design.The 2012 looks constipated.Toyota should of stuck with the jellybean design.

Scubaru Steve · 09-27-2012, 12:57 AM

the only reason i considered a 12 is because it doesn't look like a bubble with wheels.
and the se had a few tweaks that i liked.

Chuck G · 09-27-2012, 01:47 AM

I LOVE ALL YARII!!
Just don't like the 2012's quite as much

09-25-2012, 03:35 AM	#1
Alien Mantis Secret Agent Drives: 2008 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 350	I don't like the new Yaris Anyone else think Toyota is "over-styling" the Yarii HB's now? I have a 2008, and it is simple and cute looking. The new Yarii are starting to look more like the Prius! I do not like what Toyota is doing to the newer Yarii HB! They just can't leave it alone. It was great, and they had to go and mess it up. __________________ www.sonicelectronix.com for all your mobile audio needs!

09-25-2012, 09:48 AM	#2
b20vteg no show, no go :( Drives: 2012 yaris 3dr hb Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: maricopa, az Posts: 369	i like the new front end, actually. the rear is gross though. __________________

09-26-2012, 02:02 PM	#14
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Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	Agreed. It's a mini Matrix now. I've seen a few of the new Mazda 3 HB's and have mistaken them for a Yaris. They look more Yaris-y than the new Yaris HB's.

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kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	I especially dislike the new front end... but the whole car looks hideous!

09-25-2012, 04:53 PM	#6
etherdude Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5-speed Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Mass., USA Posts: 39	Sorry guys, but it was the styling of the new 2012 Yaris SE (particularly the front) that first attracted me. I prefer the more sculpted look to the rounder look of the 2nd gen. With the slightly lower stance, 16" wheels, and chrome accent around the front chin, I found it more attraqtive.

09-25-2012, 05:24 PM	#8
matti Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: upper midwest Posts: 345	To each their own, of course, but I think the new Yaris looks MUCH better than the old design.

09-25-2012, 05:50 PM	#9
DJYojimbo Drives: 2012 Grey Toyota Yaris SE Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 261	The tuned suspension, updated look of the Yaris, and Toyota's reliability is what I love about this car! If it would have kept its old look, I would not even consider the Yaris. I do respect people's opinions for the older yarii though. I just prefer the 2012 Yaris.

09-25-2012, 09:24 PM	#11
Fidelio EcoFriendly Drives: 2007 Vitz HB Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 51	i am glad i wasnt the only one. :-D

09-26-2012, 02:02 AM	#12
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	I haven't seen too many 2012 cars to make a definite decision, although the ones that I have seen I would say that the Yaris now has a more modern look. I am not a big fan of chrome .. and really that would be the one thing that I would hate to see lots of. I am just happy that the Yaris isn't as ugly as the Echo used to be, now that would be a step backwards.

09-26-2012, 11:56 AM	#13
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,961	I really like the 2nd gen jellybean look... ...but am content with my 2012 because when I'm driving it I can't see the outside.

09-26-2012, 02:44 PM	#15
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	I haven't seen a 2012 in person yet. But from photos, I think the exterior is OK, but I absolutely HATE they have moved the speedometer from the center.

09-26-2012, 03:14 PM	#16
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	Toyota was never really known for their breathtaking design.The 2012 looks constipated.Toyota should of stuck with the jellybean design.

09-27-2012, 12:57 AM	#17
Scubaru Steve Awesome! Drives: 12 Yaris/07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 323	the only reason i considered a 12 is because it doesn't look like a bubble with wheels. and the se had a few tweaks that i liked.

09-27-2012, 01:47 AM	#18
Chuck G Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 273	I LOVE ALL YARII!! Just don't like the 2012's quite as much