I didn't know the Yaris was undergoing styling changes. I guess this goes along with the new 5 door hatchback.
I like the new seats of the sedan and I also noticed it's a base model with the upgraded stereo unit.
Those new wheelcovers have got to go though.
I didn't know the Yaris was undergoing styling changes. I guess this goes along with the new 5 door hatchback.
I like the new seats of the sedan and I also noticed it's a base model with the upgraded stereo unit.
Those new wheelcovers have got to go though.
Yep. The main thing is probably competition from the new FIT. Also I remember reading Toyota wanted to incorporate their star safety system in every car including the lowest. So the Yaris now has all this safety stuff standard at a bargain price.
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Well the Yaris should be over due for a redesign soon isn't it? The Yaris we have here has been out in Europe and Japan for awhile already. And since the new Fit's are arriving in Sept, should be about time isn't it?
Its sad how when you want a proper small car, the Yaris and Fit are the only offerings available.
Well the Yaris should be over due for a redesign soon isn't it? The Yaris we have here has been out in Europe and Japan for awhile already. And since the new Fit's are arriving in Sept, should be about time isn't it?
Its sad how when you want a proper small car, the Yaris and Fit are the only offerings available.
The current JDM Vitz which is sold as the Yaris hatch over seas was introduced in 05. So going with the industry 5 year life cycle (average) then yes the Vitz/Yaris is due. The first country outside of Japan to get the second gen Yaris hatch was Canada. Then Europe then other places. The USDM version came out in the spring of 06 as an 07 model, the Canadian 06 model run was short and the 07s came out same time as the USDM 07s. Generally there is a facelift with all cars through the mid-cycle life of the car to keep its appeal and of course you have competition. So if we're going on a 5 year cycle then the USDM version the 2010 model would get the refresh. But there are exceptions and 2 years into the life of the car the refresh comes. Like I said before the new FIT coming to the U.S. is probably why Toyota went with the refresh earlier.
For now you have the FIT and Yaris. You also have the Accent and its KIA counter part. But soon there will be more offerings. Wait tiil 2009-2010/011 model years. The barrage of small cars are coming or at least rumored to or believed to be coming to the U.S. I can't wait! we'll finally have some cool offerings in the U.S. I wouldn't mind a Polo TDI.
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The current JDM Vitz which is sold as the Yaris hatch over seas was introduced in 05. So going with the industry 5 year life cycle (average) then yes the Vitz/Yaris is due. The first country outside of Japan to get the second gen Yaris hatch was Canada. Then Europe then other places. The USDM version came out in the spring of 06 as an 07 model, the Canadian 06 model run was short and the 07s came out same time as the USDM 07s. Generally there is a facelift with all cars through the mid-cycle life of the car to keep its appeal and of course you have competition. So if we're going on a 5 year cycle then the USDM version the 2010 model would get the refresh. But there are exceptions and 2 years into the life of the car the refresh comes. Like I said before the new FIT coming to the U.S. is probably why Toyota went with the refresh earlier.
For now you have the FIT and Yaris. You also have the Accent and its KIA counter part. But soon there will be more offerings. Wait tiil 2009-2010/011 model years. The barrage of small cars are coming or at least rumored to or believed to be coming to the U.S. I can't wait! we'll finally have some cool offerings in the U.S. I wouldn't mind a Polo TDI.
Oh I thought the Yaris was older than that. I vaguely remember we were shafted, maybe that was just the Echo hatch. I remember knowing about the Echo hatch from Gran Turismo and enjoy spanking my brother's STi with a turbo Echo. Ahh the fun times.
While Hyundai/Kia's larger offerings are getting praise, I'm still somewhat doubting their ability in smaller cars. Too many horror stories with the Accent.
I know the Polo should be coming, but when? VW isn't known for their timely introductions of models into the North American market. We also have Alfa coming back.... whenever that will be, with their Mito. There is also the MB A class, which I don't see coming, same with the Ford Ka? Are they calling that Fiesta again?
Still I find knowing they might come is one thing, actually coming is another. I just don't see it happening yet, usually they are just all talk.
Dont forget as well that GM is redoing that Aveo and Ford is coming out with the Festiva or Fiesta or whatever.
Toyota knows they have to at least freshen up the styling in order to stay competitive.
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We drove the Nissan Versa 5 door when we were looking at cars... actually went there to 'buy' an Altima and the salesman talked us into "trying it". He doesn't know it but that cost him the Altima sale. The Versa was a pretty decent drive that ended up getting us looking as smaller vehicles and ending up with the xB. The roundabout point here is that the Versa is probably another on the "list" for those of us who don't want a small three box sedan like Civic, Sentra or Corolla.
While Hyundai/Kia's larger offerings are getting praise, I'm still somewhat doubting their ability in smaller cars. Too many horror stories with the Accent.
The Accent is an alright car, nothing special but its decent and has some pep. The older Hyundais were very bad cars especially compared to today's much better and modern cars. The Kia on the other hand is still rubbish, until I see the Kias in our fleet not have constant problems I won't touch one. GMs consist the bulk of my branch's fleet and are far more reliable. The Yaris is still the most favoured of the small cars from our customer feedback, the Kia is still the worst and deserves to be.
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