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08-20-2010, 09:35 AM | #1 |
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Next Generation Yaris Speculation
I know it's early, but I just wanted to start a thread to discuss rumors/wants for the next generation of Toyota's awesome micro car!
I read in MotorTrend a while back that the next Yaris(a 2012 model) will possibly be based on the iQ platform. Any one else heard this? I think the iQ is supposed to land State side early next year (around March) as a Scion. |
08-20-2010, 10:57 AM | #2 |
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i hope its not based on the iQ platform. I drove the iQ RHD last month at MegaWeb...its a very nimble car, but i dont want to be driving something THAT small on the freeway......
Btw, this thread should be moved to Off-Topic or general dicussions. |
08-20-2010, 02:40 PM | #3 |
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actually i've heard that Toyota wants to turn the Yaris into hybrid (much like the prius). I sure hope they'll do it.. my yaris makes 20 km per liter, and for such a small engine it's good.. but if they'll make a hybrid model i think the mileage can be doubled.. the prius makes 25 km/L with 1.8 engine.. so imagine what the yaris will do..
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08-20-2010, 10:28 PM | #4 |
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I would suspect Toyota to make the following changes / improvements to more strongly compete with the Fiesta, Fit, and upcoming redesigns of the Versa and Accent:
- 6-speed automatic/6-speed manual transmissions. This is the easiest way to get the Yaris's highway MPG from a 35 rating to over 40. - interior materials improvements and gauges behind the wheel. These seem to be the critics biggest gripe with the Yaris. I can't believe Toyota would continue to sacrifice sales to those who can't get past center gauges to save a few bucks. People will expect the new interior to be at least as good as the Fiesta and Fit. Oh, and don't forget a telescoping wheel! - I would guess a small HP increase is also in the works. Maybe 115 HP? - thicker paint hopefully. - I'd also like to see 1-2 inches added to the width to make it a bit more proportional with the benefit of added stability and more substantial door armrests. - less happy-eyed headlamps These things I think should be the priority. If they come along, the next Yaris will be the sub-compact to beat. |
08-26-2010, 02:13 PM | #5 |
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Toyota may bring new Yaris production to North America
http://www.themoneytimes.com/feature...-10124158.html |
08-28-2010, 01:18 AM | #6 |
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standard cruise control would be nice. As well as more insulation to dampen all the road noise heard.
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08-28-2010, 01:35 AM | #7 |
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As long as they step up the quality of the interior finish, I'll be happy. I'm not a believer in a car being cushy enough to be a second living room, but the Fiesta and Cruze really make the Yaris look cheap.
Better exterior paint is a close second. I'm cool with the centre gauge cluster though. Driving "normal" vehicles seems weird now, with the steering wheel blocking the instrument panel. |
08-28-2010, 02:22 AM | #8 |
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Merge with existing yaris spy pics thread?
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08-28-2010, 10:04 AM | #9 | |
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Quote:
I think this is meant to be a different topic outlining what people either speculate what improvements are coming or lay out their desires for the new Yaris. |
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