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Hatchbacks Toyota Yaris Toyota Yaris v. Toyota Corolla
60 messages, Last post on Sep 02, 2007 at 12:24 PM
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I drive a 2005 Corolla S (5 spd). I went to the dealer to look at the new Yaris because I was curious. I couldn't believe how similar to the Corolla it was. Similar price, similar size, similar fuel economy, similar looks. I don't understand what the big differentiating factors are. I also think Toyota might cannibalize its own Corolla sales with the Yaris - whereas I doubt the old Echo took away sales from the Corolla.
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Replying to: cooljw (Apr 10, 2006 3:30 pm) I think its all about expiermenting with what certain folks want to buy. So they're trying different designs. Since honda will be having a hybrid fit coming out is a year or two I'd have to guess toyota will also go hybrid with one of thier lesser priced economy cars. Seems the japense are expecting gas prices to go up condsidering their all coming out with good fuel economy cars. basically I'm guessing the auto manufacturers possibly expect the suv people to dive into good fuel economy vehicles pretty soon. |
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Replying to: foober (Apr 10, 2006 4:39 pm) |
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Replying to: backy (Apr 10, 2006 5:31 pm) Whats really going to be interesting is if gas goes over 3.00 dollars a gallon how people will then buy vehicles.
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Replying to: foober (Apr 10, 2006 5:48 pm) |
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Replying to: backy (Apr 10, 2006 5:31 pm) |
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Replying to: kato1 (Apr 10, 2006 7:02 pm) I suppose the slight price premium accounts for the bigger engine and the "more car" you get for the Corolla. It will be interesting to see how Yaris sales do vs. the Corolla! |
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Replying to: foober (Apr 10, 2006 4:39 pm) This will never happen. The Yaris is simply there as insulation and a buffer for entry level/bargain shoppers. It serves three purposes: 1) The USED Car market is twice the size of the New Car market. New car manufacturers get zero from these buyers. For those who desire to spend only $11-15K for a vehicle there is an attractive Toyota option now; 2) The Corolla doesn't have to fill this entry level slot anymore so the it can remain in the $15-21K range, be profitable and support the Camry line; 3) It holds the fort against the Korean assault on entry level buyers. As Toyota and Honda learned 30 yrs ago grabbing buyers when they first begin to buy vehicles keeps them in the family for life in many cases. The timing with fuel prices going as they are is propitious as well. |
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I've been following the Corolla, Elantra, Yaris, and Accent closely here for a bit. I actually *LIKE* the Yaris S Sedan aesthetic. Sharp. But the weird "center pod" dash just annoys the heck out of me. I tested an Echo and found the experience odd; drove an Ion for a time (loaner) and found the pod equally odd. I've been working on my research for a car next year, and this news feature (link below) leans me towards Yaris S sedan. http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=1908977 The only thing I wonder at this point is, "Can I get used to the weird dash lay-out?"
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