How would you rate the auto trans in the Yaris? - Toyota Yaris Forums

detroiter · 08-09-2009, 01:34 AM

I'm just curious what others opinions are on the Yaris transmission? I'd say it's decently smooth but it seems sometimes like it's a little rough/chuggish when it shifts gears at certain rpms.

yaris-me · 08-09-2009, 01:49 AM

I think it's because of the DBW. The ECU is adaptive and if you drive slow the shift point may lag and the throttle seems indecisive. I feel it too sometimes. Drive spirited and the ECU will adapt.

Attere · 08-09-2009, 01:50 AM

With how I went from a '76 F100 to the Yaris... >_> I love the auto trans. Lol.

It's pretty smooth seeing as the car isn't a luxury vehicle..

Bob Dog · 08-09-2009, 07:34 AM

I drove one on a rental. Rough and chuggish is an apt description. I found it a lot slower and clumsier than my 5 spd. I wouldn't own a car with as low horsepowerwith an automatic, but with a 5spd. its just fine. Sorry AT owners.

gfx3d · 08-09-2009, 08:12 AM

it not so slow ,but its ok for moderate drivers

41magmag41 · 08-09-2009, 08:54 AM

I find the auto does an excellant job. I find the car spirited when I want to drive it that way. I bought the car for its economy and low operating costs. I think those of you you try to liken it to more expensive car and/or sport car are missing the point of the car, good basic inexpensive transportation. If you don't like the way it handles, ride or its cost move on to something else.

Bob Dog · 08-09-2009, 09:15 AM

I like the car fine...with a 5 speed, Oh yeah and with a TRD suspension, installed for what the autotranny cost

gokartride · 08-09-2009, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 41magmag41

good basic inexpensive transportation.

I agree...based on the overall design of the rest of the car, I find the AT to be just great!!! It's pretty smart, too!!

dinamix · 08-09-2009, 09:34 AM

selling point for the auto was
-better resale value
-GF or friends can be drive it when im drunk(most people i know dont drive stick)

cons
-slow
-slow
-boring

overall its great..if i wanted a 5 spd i woulda bought a sports car

WeeYari · 08-09-2009, 10:19 AM

I don't believe it was the intent of the OP to start an A/T vs M/T discussion. He is looking for input of the auto tranny in the Yaris, relative to that of other manufacturer makes and models.

Bob Dog · 08-09-2009, 10:37 AM

Was the originator talking about an auto or a manual? Its hard to tell. I don't want to get into this argument again, a lot of good folks drive ATs and really like them and I really don't like to offend them. With me however, if you can't shift it, I don't want it. I also hear people bitch about manual not going into gear properly, but with the exception a few very rare shifting errors (which I consider to be my fault), I have no problem with this mine goes into gear just fine. I guess all I'm saying is ,folks ,which would you rather drive a near Minicooper, or a much more dependable cousin to an Aveo? Forgive me if I offend, as it is not my intent and I know my wants and needs are not everybodies wants and needs.

MadMax · 08-09-2009, 10:41 AM

I love mine, but it is definitely not as smooth as our Honda minivan. However, it definitely shifts better than my Jeep.

The ability to shift when I want, or just let the transmission do it itself, is what I love the most. As I've said before, you can always manually shift the auto, but you can never get the manual to shift automatically!

The bottom line is the Yaris AT is far from perfect, but it works pretty well and I would give it an 8 out of a 10.

Cheers! M2

sammy · 08-09-2009, 11:17 AM

I think the tranny shifts fine. For a small economical car it wants to get to the 4 gear quickly and keep the R's low for more economy. If you feel the trans. shifts to sluggish or to much 3/4, 4/3 put it in the 3 position vs the D position just be careful not to over rev. it. This will help in city driving and keep performance there just remember when it screams shift me, bump it to the D position.

Forrest · 08-09-2009, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gokartride

I agree...based on the overall design of the rest of the car, I find the AT to be just great!!! It's pretty smart, too!!

Totally agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111111

xtremesniper · 08-09-2009, 12:27 PM

I think the auto transmission is fine. I like it. It has just enough kick to accelerate quickly (despite what most reviewers seem to say). My only problem with it is sometimes (as mentioned by someone else here as well) if you try to accelerate from a certain rpm or gear, it seems slower to get up there than at other speeds. But pushing further down on the gas fixes that problem promptly. ;)

Again, unless they've changed something in the '09, I really don't get why people say the automatic has slow acceleration. It gets up there very quickly for this kind of economy car.

LtNoogie · 08-09-2009, 12:59 PM

I think it shifts too early. That's why I shift my AT by hand when I want to do spirited driving.

yaris-me · 08-09-2009, 01:08 PM

Remember, during warm up the AT won't up shift to fourth and the ECU delays the up shift.

JumpmanYaris · 08-09-2009, 03:05 PM

Mine was ok untill i put some 18's in it

you can really tell the difrence when i put the stock wheel for winter so much faster, I would rather had gotten my self a manual but wife dont know how to drive it. Overall i like the AT.

08-09-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	How would you rate the auto trans in the Yaris? I'm just curious what others opinions are on the Yaris transmission? I'd say it's decently smooth but it seems sometimes like it's a little rough/chuggish when it shifts gears at certain rpms.

08-09-2009, 08:12 AM	#5
gfx3d Drives: FORD Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 6	it not so slow ,but its ok for moderate drivers __________________ Economic news Medical News Forex News

08-09-2009, 10:19 AM	#10
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,744	I don't believe it was the intent of the OP to start an A/T vs M/T discussion. He is looking for input of the auto tranny in the Yaris, relative to that of other manufacturer makes and models. __________________

08-09-2009, 12:59 PM	#16
LtNoogie View User's Garage Drives: '08 Bayou Blue LB AT Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 2,517	I think it shifts too early. That's why I shift my AT by hand when I want to do spirited driving. __________________ aFe Intake \| Blitz Supercharger \| Megan Header \| TRD Exhaust \| NST Pulley Set TRD Shocks/Struts \| Tanabe NF210 Springs \| TRD Sway Bar \| Motegi TRAKLITE wheels \| Kuhmo Ecsta XS R1 Concepts slotted rotors \| Carbotech 1521 brake pads \| stainless steel brake lines \| Seibon vented carbon fiber hood

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08-09-2009, 01:49 AM	#2
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	I think it's because of the DBW. The ECU is adaptive and if you drive slow the shift point may lag and the throttle seems indecisive. I feel it too sometimes. Drive spirited and the ECU will adapt.

08-09-2009, 01:50 AM	#3
Attere Drives: 2007 Yaris S, 3 Door. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Yorktown, Virginia Posts: 30	With how I went from a '76 F100 to the Yaris... >_> I love the auto trans. Lol. It's pretty smooth seeing as the car isn't a luxury vehicle..

08-09-2009, 07:34 AM	#4
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	I drove one on a rental. Rough and chuggish is an apt description. I found it a lot slower and clumsier than my 5 spd. I wouldn't own a car with as low horsepowerwith an automatic, but with a 5spd. its just fine. Sorry AT owners.

08-09-2009, 08:54 AM	#6
41magmag41 Drives: Loaded 2007 mica silver sedan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New hampshire Posts: 226	I find the auto does an excellant job. I find the car spirited when I want to drive it that way. I bought the car for its economy and low operating costs. I think those of you you try to liken it to more expensive car and/or sport car are missing the point of the car, good basic inexpensive transportation. If you don't like the way it handles, ride or its cost move on to something else.

08-09-2009, 09:15 AM	#7
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	I like the car fine...with a 5 speed, Oh yeah and with a TRD suspension, installed for what the autotranny cost

08-09-2009, 09:34 AM	#9
dinamix Drives: magntic grey Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: vancouver bc Posts: 65	selling point for the auto was -better resale value -GF or friends can be drive it when im drunk(most people i know dont drive stick) cons -slow -slow -boring overall its great..if i wanted a 5 spd i woulda bought a sports car

08-09-2009, 10:37 AM	#11
Bob Dog DARK PHASE OF THE MOON Drives: 07 liftback Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: the Boondocks, NC Posts: 993	Was the originator talking about an auto or a manual? Its hard to tell. I don't want to get into this argument again, a lot of good folks drive ATs and really like them and I really don't like to offend them. With me however, if you can't shift it, I don't want it. I also hear people bitch about manual not going into gear properly, but with the exception a few very rare shifting errors (which I consider to be my fault), I have no problem with this mine goes into gear just fine. I guess all I'm saying is ,folks ,which would you rather drive a near Minicooper, or a much more dependable cousin to an Aveo? Forgive me if I offend, as it is not my intent and I know my wants and needs are not everybodies wants and needs.

08-09-2009, 10:41 AM	#12
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I love mine, but it is definitely not as smooth as our Honda minivan. However, it definitely shifts better than my Jeep. The ability to shift when I want, or just let the transmission do it itself, is what I love the most. As I've said before, you can always manually shift the auto, but you can never get the manual to shift automatically! The bottom line is the Yaris AT is far from perfect, but it works pretty well and I would give it an 8 out of a 10. Cheers! M2

08-09-2009, 11:17 AM	#13
sammy Drives: driving a yaris S Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: IL Posts: 20	I think the tranny shifts fine. For a small economical car it wants to get to the 4 gear quickly and keep the R's low for more economy. If you feel the trans. shifts to sluggish or to much 3/4, 4/3 put it in the 3 position vs the D position just be careful not to over rev. it. This will help in city driving and keep performance there just remember when it screams shift me, bump it to the D position.

08-09-2009, 12:27 PM	#15
xtremesniper Drives: 2009 Yaris HB RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 74	I think the auto transmission is fine. I like it. It has just enough kick to accelerate quickly (despite what most reviewers seem to say). My only problem with it is sometimes (as mentioned by someone else here as well) if you try to accelerate from a certain rpm or gear, it seems slower to get up there than at other speeds. But pushing further down on the gas fixes that problem promptly. ;) Again, unless they've changed something in the '09, I really don't get why people say the automatic has slow acceleration. It gets up there very quickly for this kind of economy car.

08-09-2009, 01:08 PM	#17
yaris-me Learn to Relax Drives: 2007, Meteorite, LB Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 2,070	Remember, during warm up the AT won't up shift to fourth and the ECU delays the up shift.