Author Topic: CD Article: 2007 Toyota Yaris sedan (Read 24768 times)

Autos_Editor · « **on:** April 14, 2006, 12:45:06 am »

You may discuss our cover story of the day in this thread....

First Drive:

Five months after the Toyota Yaris hatchback was introduced comes the Yaris four-door sedan. The sedan is bigger than the hatchback, reports Editor Greg Wilson. "It's a full 475 mm (18.7 in.) longer overall than the hatchback," he reports, "and it does look, feel, and drive like a higher class of car," he insists. Find out why! More...

Prius · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2006, 02:07:13 am »

The thing about Toyota is that why do people who choose the sporty model always give up safety equipment? Why can't Yaris buyers get the Aero package and side/side curtain airbags? Why do 2003-2004 Corolla S buyers not have the option of ABS? and 05-06 buyers not have the option of side/side curtain airbags?

Shnak · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2006, 08:44:00 am »

Quote from: Prius on April 14, 2006, 02:07:13 am

The thing about Toyota is that why do people who choose the sporty model always give up safety equipment? Why can't Yaris buyers get the Aero package and side/side curtain airbags? Why do 2003-2004 Corolla S buyers not have the option of ABS? and 05-06 buyers not have the option of side/side curtain airbags?

Because Toyota is too close to its money... money first!

The Mighty Duck · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2006, 11:33:43 am »

Good looking vehicle... much nicer than the outgoing Echo sedan! Looks very nice with the Aero package (not sure about that spoiler, though). And decent value, until you start piling packages on... Aero package plus package C plus air conditioning is $5000 above base price, and that's for what I would call basic conviences (well, except for the side skirts etc.).

Shnak · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2006, 11:42:26 am »

Nice to see that A/C is a standalone option available on all trims. IMO, they should have included the airbags in Package C and round it up to $16,995. $900 for the side airbags and curtains is too much when the competition (base Civic and Fit) includes them for free.

a4_tom · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2006, 12:32:50 pm »

The majority are probably going with the hatch form.

Shnak · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2006, 01:33:02 pm »

Quote from: Audi Tom on April 14, 2006, 12:32:50 pm

The majority are probably going with the hatch form.

Anyone knows the proportion of Echo sedan vs hatch sales when the hatchback came out? I wouldn't be surprised if the hatchback sold more in Quebec than the sedan did, but that it was the opposite in the rest of Canada and the USA altogether.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 14, 2006, 04:42:12 pm »

Saw a couple on the dealer lot, most around the 20Gs

Do not like the centre dash

Prius · « **Reply #8 on:** April 14, 2006, 07:52:33 pm »

$18,555 for an auto Yaris Pkg "D" ain't bad. Considering a few years ago, $18,000 got you a Corolla CE Pkg "B" with A/C, variable intermittent wipers and cruise control. On the Yaris, you get power windows, power mirrors, keyless entry, side/side curtain airbags, colour-keyed mirrors and door handles, ABS, dual rear cupholders (vs. single), rear armrest, electric power steering, height adjustable driver's seat, mp3/wma and 15" tyres.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #9 on:** April 14, 2006, 08:31:23 pm »

it so sad when you have write about dual cup holders and door handles

Seafoam · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:02:50 pm »

Quote from: airbalancer on April 14, 2006, 08:31:23 pm

it so sad when you have write about dual cup holders and door handles

Well it is an economy car after all it's not a lexus or mercedes.They have to build it up to be better than it is.Like that drink cooler in the caliber.

Bullet Blue · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2006, 10:22:09 am »

I've said it before, the Yaris sedan looks big for an "econo-box". How does it compare in size to the Corolla?

avtoller · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2006, 11:07:45 am »

Quote from: Bullet Blue on April 15, 2006, 10:22:09 am

I've said it before, the Yaris sedan looks big for an "econo-box". How does it compare in size to the Corolla?

Length, width, height, and wheelbase for the Yaris sedan:

169.3", 66.5", 56.7", 100.4"

For the Corolla:

178.3", 66.9", 58.3", 102.4"

Seafoam · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2006, 06:48:31 pm »

Those measurements are very close . I wonder how the interior volume compares. I read somewhere that the corolla's interior space is actually bigger than the new civic. I think the yaris sedan will be slotted between
the yaris hatchback and the new corolla which will probably become larger.

Rupert · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2006, 10:48:40 am »

I like the centre speedo. If you think about it latteral vision is better than up and down. Almost 180 degrees versus about 110 approx. So that you have a better awareness of it whilst looking straight ahead and better awareness of the road whilst looking at it. It should be larger however maybe 6"Dia. with a rounded dash dome over it. The needle should be vertical at 110 kips. Bigger numbers and emphasized needle. Throw the useless tachometer out of the window and include remote locks on the basic car. Great looking little car otherwise. I notice it is lower though. Does this make it more difficult to enter and exit. I would rather drive a great little car than a " Luxo-boat".

Rupert · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2006, 04:00:05 pm »

Come to think of it the 60s era Morris Minor speedo is just about right.

avtoller · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2006, 04:29:31 pm »

Quote from: Rupert on April 17, 2006, 04:00:05 pm

Come to think of it the 60s era Morris Minor speedo is just about right.

It's a bit low, but not too bad.

All of these old (and young) stick-in-the-muds have their "minds" made up that the centre cluster is BAD since it isn't what they are used to.

Ah well, enlightenment is not for everyone I guess.

I also like the additional height in the Yaris hatch. I do like having a tach however. You show good taste in cars Rupert.

Rupert · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2006, 04:52:18 pm »

What do you do with tach. information. On an automatic it's meaningless and with a standard shift you use your senses (sound and feel) to change gear. You can't be looking at your tach to know when to shift all the time. Tachs came about in personal transport harking back to the good old days of racing when people like Fangio and Stirling Moss drove by the Tachometer read out in order to keep the engine operating in the best rev. range. Hey those cars did not have a speedo. The speed was unimportant, it was always maximum. Every Fangio/Moss wanabe sudenly wanted one and maybe never realized that it was only there and never used for anything. Anyway respect your opinion but I personally find the little remote fob on my key very usefull especially when you have changed into your pyjamas and suddenly wonder if you locked your car or not. If it was a choice it would be the remote for me.

avtoller · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2006, 06:09:40 pm »

If it were a choice, I would agree with you. Fortunately, I chose the RS model and have both!

BTW, when the Echo hatch first arrived, it lacked the tach. There was so much complaining about that, that Toyota included one for the 2005 model.

Prius · « **Reply #19 on:** April 17, 2006, 07:24:41 pm »

Quote from: Rupert on April 17, 2006, 04:00:05 pm

Come to think of it the 60s era Morris Minor speedo is just about right.

What about the 10" one in the new MINI?

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