Hatchback vs Sedan - Toyota Yaris Forums

an0nemus · 03-05-2012, 04:23 PM

So I was a happy owner of a 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan. I never cared for the hatchbacks.

Last week my 2007 Yaris was totaled by a Ford F150 (everyone's ok) and my first trip was to a toyota dealership...and I couldn't find a single 2012 Sedan...

I talked to a salesman and found out that Toyota discountined the Sedan, as the hatchback was 70% of their sales. So, I started car shopping and I talked myself into buying a used 2010 (can't find a 2011...).

My theory is that the Sedan looked "camry" enough that toyota did it to differentiate the car lines. Anyone else disappointed that only the hatchback is available?

47_MasoN_47 · 03-05-2012, 04:28 PM

I was disappointed that they dropped the sedan. But that gives me more reason to hold onto mine for as long as possible.

chriskizi · 03-05-2012, 05:12 PM

hatch looks so much better... has more versatility... and sold much much more

MadMax · 03-05-2012, 05:53 PM

Exactly, once the five-door hatch was introduced in 2009, the days of the sedan were numbered...

henrylee · 03-05-2012, 05:57 PM

Im happy with my 2011 sedan purchase last year. But glad i bought the last year of the sedan. But I think if was to purchase a sedan right now I would buy the new nissan Versa. Its cheaper than what I paid for my sedan and they come with more options.

vten · 03-05-2012, 06:01 PM

I traded in a mazda sedan for the yaris S HB, never regreted ever since ...except it became a money pit :D

HB rules :D

parrisvpreston · 03-05-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 47_MasoN_47

I was disappointed that they dropped the sedan. But that gives me more reason to hold onto mine for as long as possible.

Exactly, especially now that mines debadged it'll be even harder to figure out what I drive. Keep em guessing

thebarber · 03-05-2012, 09:09 PM

the sedan is a good option if you have 2 car seats....at least there is more storage space than the hatch (with the seats up)

an0nemus · 03-05-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by chriskizi

hatch looks so much better... has more versatility... and sold much much more

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder :)

I can't dispute the last two, but I just never liked the look of the hatchback. So I pickedup my 2010 Yaris tonight, and I hope I love it in 2017 as much as I loved my 2007 in 2012!

Chuck G · 03-06-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by an0nemus

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder :)

I can't dispute the last two, but I just never liked the look of the hatchback. So I pickedup my 2010 Yaris tonight, and I hope I love it in 2017 as much as I loved my 2007 in 2012!

I agree!!

47_MasoN_47 · 03-06-2012, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chriskizi

hatch looks so much better... has more versatility... and sold much much more

How is it more versatile?

I originally wanted the HB, but there's just not enough room in there. I frequently carry 4 other people with me, and there's just not any way they'd have fit in there.

Personally I think the sedan looks better anyway :)

1.5 · 03-06-2012, 09:52 AM

I love my sedan.

thebarber · 03-06-2012, 10:02 AM

Hatch is generally better for carrying large items...I once carried a dishwasher and luggage on an 8h drive from Fredericton NB to Montreal qc

DebbyM46227 · 03-06-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by an0nemus

So I was a happy owner of a 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan. I never cared for the hatchbacks.

My theory is that the Sedan looked "camry" enough that toyota did it to differentiate the car lines. Anyone else disappointed that only the hatchback is available?

I used to get the Corolla and the Yaris sedan confused - they looked alike to me. Now they don't, but they did a year or so ago.

jpmck03 · 03-06-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

I used to get the Corolla and the Yaris sedan confused - they looked alike to me. Now they don't, but they did a year or so ago.

Hey now, be careful! I once jokingly suggested that someone rebadge their sedan as a Corolla Jr. and that suggestion was not liked at all!

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Originally Posted by jpmck03

...I'm going to go out on a limb here and suggest that you get a Corolla emblem, then a lettering set from eBay, and tool around town in your "Corolla Jr."

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Originally Posted by LA Yaris

But, I can understand your confusion.

47_MasoN_47 · 03-06-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by thebarber

Hatch is generally better for carrying large items...I once carried a dishwasher and luggage on an 8h drive from Fredericton NB to Montreal qc

True. Stuff like that is what I bought my pickup for though. I carry people in the Yaris and I'll carry stuff in my truck.

thebarber · 03-06-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 47_MasoN_47

True. Stuff like that is what I bought my pickup for though. I carry people in the Yaris and I'll carry stuff in my truck.

That's why I like our vibe. Room for people and luggage or room for hauling.

Now, a yaris wagon would be the tits

1.5 · 03-06-2012, 02:04 PM

Ive had mine called a prius before :(

03-05-2012, 04:23 PM	#1
an0nemus Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KC, KS Posts: 5	Hatchback vs Sedan So I was a happy owner of a 2007 Toyota Yaris Sedan. I never cared for the hatchbacks. Last week my 2007 Yaris was totaled by a Ford F150 (everyone's ok) and my first trip was to a toyota dealership...and I couldn't find a single 2012 Sedan... I talked to a salesman and found out that Toyota discountined the Sedan, as the hatchback was 70% of their sales. So, I started car shopping and I talked myself into buying a used 2010 (can't find a 2011...). My theory is that the Sedan looked "camry" enough that toyota did it to differentiate the car lines. Anyone else disappointed that only the hatchback is available?

03-05-2012, 04:28 PM	#2
47_MasoN_47 What I thought I'd do was View User's Garage Drives: 09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northwest Alabama Posts: 1,140	I was disappointed that they dropped the sedan. But that gives me more reason to hold onto mine for as long as possible. __________________ My Nissan Hardbody (D21) 4x4 build log Check out my YouTube channel (mostly shooting) - http://www.youtube.com/user/47MasoN47

03-05-2012, 05:53 PM	#4
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Exactly, once the five-door hatch was introduced in 2009, the days of the sedan were numbered... __________________

03-05-2012, 05:57 PM	#5
henrylee Drives: 2011 Yaris Sedan Red Power pkg Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States Posts: 98	Im happy with my 2011 sedan purchase last year. But glad i bought the last year of the sedan. But I think if was to purchase a sedan right now I would buy the new nissan Versa. Its cheaper than what I paid for my sedan and they come with more options. __________________ SOLD: 2011 Yaris Sedan ll Barcelona Red ll Auto ll Power Pkg ll Scion 7 spoke Wheels ll Llumar tint ll "S" Body Kit http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38682

03-05-2012, 09:09 PM	#8
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	the sedan is a good option if you have 2 car seats....at least there is more storage space than the hatch (with the seats up) __________________

03-05-2012, 05:12 PM	#3
chriskizi Drives: 2012 Yaris 3-Door Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 17	hatch looks so much better... has more versatility... and sold much much more

03-05-2012, 06:01 PM	#6
vten Drives: red bare bone yaris hb 3dr Join Date: May 2009 Location: columbus Posts: 1,022	I traded in a mazda sedan for the yaris S HB, never regreted ever since ...except it became a money pit :D HB rules :D

03-06-2012, 09:52 AM	#12
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	I love my sedan. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

03-06-2012, 10:02 AM	#13
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	Hatch is generally better for carrying large items...I once carried a dishwasher and luggage on an 8h drive from Fredericton NB to Montreal qc __________________

03-06-2012, 02:04 PM	#18
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Ive had mine called a prius before :( __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

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