Interestingly, I owned a 2011 Mazda 2 and we fondly referred to it as “the mighty deuce”. Loved that car, you could redline it in the first three gears and still be at sub illegal speeds! Proves that it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
@ProjectM Great info, wonder if the out the door price (sans shipping) is a bit lower in Puerto Rico for the top trim level Mazda 2? If so it would offset the $800 shipping with the added bonus of the Mazda front end looking much better than the Toyota effort. Only possible issue is the warranty,. Since it's badged a Mazda you wouldn't be able to get warranty work, TSB's, recalls etc taken care of by Toyota dealers...and Mazda dealers could refuse since the 2 technically isn't sold in the U.S. Of course either dealership could easily source parts and do maintenance/repairs, but it may be all out of the owners pocket even if there is some sort of defective part or quality control issue from the factory..
@flat That is true, but doesnt mean Toyota dealerships are obligated to honor the warranty on a Mazda badged car, or Mazda dealerships for a car not part of their continental U.S. lineup. Just something to consider and research if anyone wants to try buying a Mazda 2 in Puerto Rico and ship it to the mainland. It would suck to have a brand new car that would have to be shipped to Puerto Rico for warranty work..
jbm0866 the Mazda 2 in Puerto Rico follows federal guidelines for its sale there. So said car imported to the mainland would not remove Mazda’s obligations to perform all warranty work. This wouldn’t be an obligation of Toyota.
I love this car, just got it two weeks ago. Very fuel efficient, handles well and roomy. The infotainment (android auto) and reliability makes it a great buy.
Mighty car mods Created "Yaris Hilton" which was a Yaris with an engine swap and eBay turbo . It look cool. Problem was that it cost nearly 14k to reproduce using a Yaris that cost 4k.
I've had the Hatchback Yaris since 2006...I bought a 2007 brand new Yaris the first of it's kind. 14 years and over 200,000 miles later if has literally never had an engine problem. Not once. It's been the most reliable car ever and is still going strong.
My mother in Europe has one with a manual transmission and a diesel. It’s actually an amazing car. I was driving it this past summer with 4 adults in it and was able to accelerate uphill in fifth gear.
I just bought my (last in my region) 2020 Toyota Yaris LE Sedan for under 17K... After owning for 4 weeks, I already have over 1.5K Miles on it, and LOVE IT! I don't miss a Manual Transmission at all.
Hi Nathan, These days everyone is talking about the upcoming 268 hp, AWD 6 speed manual Toyota #YarisGR which is serving so successfully as Toyota's new worldwide HALO car. However what is being missed in the debate over whether or not it will reach our continent is the whole new line of genuine Toyota Yaris variants. The TOYOTA Yaris range includes an AWD Hybrid getting around 60 mpg . This Mazda 2 is an older design rendered obsolete by Toyota's own Yaris. In the end we are being shortchanged whether we want the best performance or the best fuel economy.
@@scott8238 With the millions of dollars in free publicity and untold 'street cred' the Yaris GR is generating at the moment, I would say you are in a small minority.
@@rightlanehog3151put the Kool aid down. it's just another awd turbo charged econo box which has already been done by every other manufacturer including Toyota.
for almost $20k ill just add $2k more and get the mazda cx30....... the onlly reason i will buy that yaris is if they will make a very basic trim like steel wheel, all plastic interior, no infotainment, cranck type windows etc......and price it below $13k
i still got my 2011 yaris. i plan to keep it 20 years. and even then it will be hard to get rid of. i kept my corrolla FX16 GTS for 20 years and i like the yaris better.
@Brent Moller...Porsche 911's used to sell for about the same as the current Honda Accord or Toyota Camry..time marches on, new cars are expensive these days. Having said that, not many people will pay msrp for the Yaris...I'd guess around $18k for the top spec, not bad for what you get.
Not interested in more power. Cheap to own and good gas mileage are the prime reasons to get this car. It’s sole purpose is to provide basic reliable transportation for one person to commute to work and run errands around town for a few years.
I drive one of these. Coming from a Mazda3 was a trip. Everything is exactly the same. Every button is the same, there's even a blank where my old trunk release was. I leave it in "sport" pretty much always, as it de-mushes the throttle. The little sport indicator light is actually my main complaint with the car, as it's the same amber as a check-engine warning light. Electrical tape fixed that right up though. I mostly bought it because it was small cheap and efficient, but not a CVT.
Great job, Nathan and I agree 100%. I absolutely HATE tiny cars like this one, but it looks nice (not counting that ugly "Paddle Fish-Inspired" grille), it drives nice and the fit-and-finish and what this car can give you in its top trim are outstanding for this price class. The only things lacking here are a manual transmission, more (but just a touch more) power and me, because as one of the MANY members of our proud Lardass American community (intentional plumber's crack included) a Hyundai Venue might be a bitter fit; though I'm still thinking the Palisade would be more forgiving to my vast mid-section and b'donk b'donk acreage. Just being real about it. 🚗! 🐰
Eh, I bought a 3 year old off lease Camry SE with 15,000 miles for 15 grand. Not the same gas mileage but much more interior room which is worth the upgrade. And resale value will easily beat this as well
@@jpeterman9699 price point is the key, not brand new camry vs brand new yaris. most rational people would take a lightly used camry for the same price as a new Yaris, 15,000 miles on a Camry essentially new
Love this little logical (with the hatch) and fun commuter plus a great/fun review to match! Absolutely need the manual option (Mazda 2 front end) and agree the 2.0 would be a sweet in this light-weight (cough) Toyota. At least the manual, please!!! I know they make the 6 speed manual with the Sedan version, so that would my ultimate choice, but the hatch for a car this size really make the most sense to optimize space.
I have the sedan. I have it highly modified. Great for my commute in the canyons. I have tuned the ECU. Definitely needs the 2.0 from cx3. That's another mod in the future. Great car.
I dont know if this is specifically for the yaris. on my key fob, if I press the unlock button & wait maybe a few seconds or a minute, it locks back. is that a feature with the key fob locking feature?
I'm surprised toyota hasn't made a star wars Yoda edition with special sounds and wisdom everytime you start the vehicle. Look both ways you must. For my ally is speed and a powerful ally it is haha.
I drove a 2017 sedan version for 3 years. Hybrid levels of freeway mileage - 48mpg at 70mph LA to SF. I traded it in for a 2020 Kia Rio. Why? MPI instead of GDI in a totally redesigned Gamma 2 1.6L engine (no intake valve deposits worries). CVT (IVT) gives me 3 more MPG and less revving noise. Equal handling, better ride (although the 2020 Yaris Sedan L uses taller tires on the base model). Finally, my road service warranty expired in only 2 years on the Yaris (it's 5 years on competitors like the Versa, and on the Rio; even Honda gives a full 3 years IIRC). And, being a Mazda at heart - not an indestructible "French-imported" Yaris with the ancient 4 speed auto - it's not so bullet proof, so I prefer the 5 years 60,000 miles bumper to bumper on the Kia lineup (it's not the 100k powertrain that gets me, it's the extended bumper-to-bumper).
I was gonna go with the Rio hatch but they didn't have manual version. But the Kia Soul just grew on me big time and the dealer lot had the 2020 Soul with the 6 speed manual, so I went in and signed the papers. First Kia I ever owned and glad. Averages 36 mpg when I calculate it after the fuel pump visit
I've taken the Rio with the Gamma 2 MPI roundtrip LA/SF and the mileage is remarkably similar to the Yaris iA. So they are both very frugal; I need to do a few more long distance trips to see how consistent the Rio is. Around town, I seem to be getting a few miles more MPG but nothing startling. What I've gained with the Rio is more usable acceleration - the Yaris iA sounded like an angry vacuum cleaner when the throttle was opened up, the Rio has a more traditional engine sound. More importantly, a "little" extra gas produces the acceleration I want for freeway onramps while the iA required more throttle. I really can't declare a winner - and the Yaris now has a hatch version (which drops the "iA" name since they no longer import the other Yaris version actually made by Toyota) - although my preference is for a clear solution to intake valve deposits and hence I'm leaning to the Rio due to the shift back to MPI vs. the former GDI.
If you want Toyota why not just buy a used Corolla? If you must have new, a base Elantra GT with the NA engine can be had with with a manual, essentially the same MPG, a better factory warranty, and back seats that can actually fit an adult. Only thing missing is the “leather” interior. It even has Apple car play and Android auto. I love these cheaper car reviews though!
Thankfully the yaris still has a manual here in canada, but it would be intresting to see the difference betweeb the chevy spark and the yaris as they have a large price differential yaris-16k (13k usd) and the spark-9.9k (7k usd) though im sure the yaris is alot more fun to drive.
You can get a 6spd manual up here . That one starts at $19,450 then goes to $21,226 after fees and HST . Too small for me , I’ll keep the Elantra GT 2016.
You can get the stick shift on the sedan, for $15,500. Sedans look a bit better. I love my Yaris sedan after a full year, it's a great car in every way, very fun to drive! Quiet and with the best steering ever. Fast enough and it sounds good. Oh, and that profile on the info screen is exactly a Mazda 2!
I was soo confused at first until I realised that US gets a totally different 2020 Yaris than Europe does. Europe Yaris is on new TNGA platform and it’s a hybrid + it does look pretty neat. I was actually quite confused at first....
i own one of these. highly recommend you get the premium model shown here. the bad: -transmission reliability? -the air vents dont point very far down and are a bit loose -the driver seat is not comfy in mine. my toush gets sore after 40 minutes. i think they should put the new corolla engine which gets 1 mpg better than this one in here, or offer the more powerful mazda engines which fit. because yea i think its a good looking car, and actually better looking than the corolla and camry.
The Mazda CX-3, MX-5 Miata, and CX-9 made the most recent Consumer Reports top ten list for reliability. The Mazda CX-5 was on their year old top ten list. I am wary of the new CVT automatic transmissions for the Corolla, Fit and Forte. Maybe they will hold up when attached to a low powered engine in a light car. Add Mothers VLR spray for the interior every few months (for vinyl, leather and rubber) so the fake leather seats last longer. The Turtle Wax Trim Restorer is good for hard unpainted plastic inside and out.
I wound up buying a Honda Fit instead, I was willing to compromise and get the Yaris as a sedan to get the manual but couldn't find where the three supposedly in my area were, even though I was willing to travel for the test drive. Toyota's website points you to the nearest dealer rather than showing you which dealer a specific actual car is at.
If I bought one of these I would swap out the emblems for Mazda emblems. Regardless of how stupid that is, that's what it is. I really hope they add a manual option for the hatches. They have the manual now, but only in the sedan. That makes no sense, as enthusiasts who want a manual would buy the hatch.
I wish they call it Toyota Tercel still. I might buy one if they did. My 1989 Tercel had 4 speed manual (5 speed was optional), 240k before my clutch gave out. Never stranded me anywhere. One question. Did the VIN start with JT or JM? If it’s JM, it’s just a rebadged Mazda really.
Toyota/Mazda should have the back seats on a rail where you can slide them back of you need to move people but no cargo in the back since the back seats are useless as it sits now unless you're only carrying a baby in a baby seat but not flr adults. Besides that, it's a cool little car.
Nathan, I don't know if you remember when I wrote for TFL I wrote two reviews of the iA/Yaris sedan, which can be had with a manual transmission, and I absolutely loved it. I'd have one in my garage right now if my wife didn't insist I have an AWD car! Try one of those out if you can. It's the same car with a trunk, a Mazda 2 sedan. You won't regret it. :)
I wonder why Toyota didn’t use the same 2.0L engine in the Mazda CX-3? That would up the horsepower from 103 to 147. I have the CX-3 and the engine is pretty snappy.
You can just replace those emblems with mazda's, buy and replace the front end package (bumper and lamps) with mazda2's from mexico, and voila!! New Mazda 2
I have always wanted to buy one of these used and swap the front end with a mazda 2 they sell the mazda 2 front end in mexico just across from where i live
Once again, Americans get a CVT while Canadians are treated to the 6 speed manual in the Yaris for 2020. Thank you, Quebec, where sub-compacts and manual transmissions are actually quite popular. (Actually, maybe it's a 5 speed ... the model number says 6MT, but the description says 5-speed manual. **shrug**)
You poor Americans get a dated Mazda 2, while the rest of the world get a really cool electric motor hybrid E-Four with full TSS 2.0 and ridiculously serious fuel economy. Oh well enjoy your Mazda 2 lol
Kia Soul S would be a better choice, and a lower price off the lot with just a little negotiation with the Kia dealer. That blue paint looks awesome on the Yaris though
Wait, so the North American markets don't get the same Yaris as the rest of the Universe? Intresting, Toyota Yaris is not a rebadged Mazda2 in the other parts of the world but a proper Toyota.
Toyota signed an agreement a few years ago to sell cars built in a new Mazda factory in Mexico. At this time we don't get any of the new Yaris variants Toyota is producing.
@@JahyMoonwalker that's not true. A good friend of mine had a new one in 2003, first one around and it was awesome, quality was fine. And it was faster than a V8 mustang at the time.
I have this car and I love it. I get compliments on it all the time.
Interestingly, I owned a 2011 Mazda 2 and we fondly referred to it as “the mighty deuce”. Loved that car, you could redline it in the first three gears and still be at sub illegal speeds! Proves that it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.
The Yaris is 2x better than the Mazda 2, even if they share the same platform.
you can still buy these in Mazda form with a manual transmission from Puerto Rico and ship them here for $800
You are the bomb diggity
@ProjectM Great info, wonder if the out the door price (sans shipping) is a bit lower in Puerto Rico for the top trim level Mazda 2? If so it would offset the $800 shipping with the added bonus of the Mazda front end looking much better than the Toyota effort. Only possible issue is the warranty,. Since it's badged a Mazda you wouldn't be able to get warranty work, TSB's, recalls etc taken care of by Toyota dealers...and Mazda dealers could refuse since the 2 technically isn't sold in the U.S. Of course either dealership could easily source parts and do maintenance/repairs, but it may be all out of the owners pocket even if there is some sort of defective part or quality control issue from the factory..
@@jbm0866 Puerto Rico is a part of the u.s.
@flat That is true, but doesnt mean Toyota dealerships are obligated to honor the warranty on a Mazda badged car, or Mazda dealerships for a car not part of their continental U.S. lineup. Just something to consider and research if anyone wants to try buying a Mazda 2 in Puerto Rico and ship it to the mainland. It would suck to have a brand new car that would have to be shipped to Puerto Rico for warranty work..
jbm0866 the Mazda 2 in Puerto Rico follows federal guidelines for its sale there. So said car imported to the mainland would not remove Mazda’s obligations to perform all warranty work. This wouldn’t be an obligation of Toyota.
In Canada, the base model is available with a 6-speed manual.....for under $17K Canadian... That's under $13K USD. No other models come with a manual.
In can XLE A6 is just over 20k can or maybe slightly under 15k US all included but 15% taxes.
I love this car, just got it two weeks ago. Very fuel efficient, handles well and roomy. The infotainment (android auto) and reliability makes it a great buy.
Bring the GR Yaris. Then we can talk toyota
Why? Their engines blow up...
kids and their wannabe race cars...
Mighty car mods
Created "Yaris Hilton" which was a Yaris with an engine swap and eBay turbo . It look cool. Problem was that it cost nearly 14k to reproduce using a Yaris that cost 4k.
You sound deeply smart. Problem is it didn't take much for you to regurgitate your TOYO-hatred.
They could have done it cheaper by using the original engine and settling for small gains :)
not to mention they ended up blowing the 2liter to shit on the track haha'
I've had the Hatchback Yaris since 2006...I bought a 2007 brand new Yaris the first of it's kind. 14 years and over 200,000 miles later if has literally never had an engine problem. Not once. It's been the most reliable car ever and is still going strong.
And there is plenty of room in the backseat of the hatchback model.
My mother in Europe has one with a manual transmission and a diesel. It’s actually an amazing car. I was driving it this past summer with 4 adults in it and was able to accelerate uphill in fifth gear.
My dachshund has no issues with headroom or legroom in my Yaris backseat.
Nathan - I like your honest reviews.
This is actually a really attractive car for a young person with their first non burger flipping job. Honestly I'd consider it.
I have the Mazda 2 version of this Yaris and it's basically the same car.
I just bought my (last in my region) 2020 Toyota Yaris LE Sedan for under 17K...
After owning for 4 weeks, I already have over 1.5K Miles on it, and LOVE IT!
I don't miss a Manual Transmission at all.
Hi Nathan, These days everyone is talking about the upcoming 268 hp, AWD 6 speed manual Toyota #YarisGR which is serving so successfully as Toyota's new worldwide HALO car. However what is being missed in the debate over whether or not it will reach our continent is the whole new line of genuine Toyota Yaris variants. The TOYOTA Yaris range includes an AWD Hybrid getting around 60 mpg . This Mazda 2 is an older design rendered obsolete by Toyota's own Yaris. In the end we are being shortchanged whether we want the best performance or the best fuel economy.
North America will most likely not get that. There is more chance they'd make a version of that for the Corolla hatch.
Am I the only one that thinks it's sad that the Yaris is Toyotas halo car?
@@scott8238 With the millions of dollars in free publicity and untold 'street cred' the Yaris GR is generating at the moment, I would say you are in a small minority.
@@rightlanehog3151put the Kool aid down. it's just another awd turbo charged econo box which has already been done by every other manufacturer including Toyota.
@@scott8238 If you are not interested in econoboxes why are you wasting your 'valuable' time on a Yaris video in the first place?
I’m praying that they’ll continue making Toyota Yaris hatchback cars!
It is a Mazda with Toyota emblem.
he only said that 15 times
Bullshit.
So is it a Mazoyota? Or a Toyazda?
Yep, you might as well go to Mazda dealership for maintenance
Nathan videos are the best. I love your enthusiasm for small cars.
A most inspiring review of an uninspiring automobile. Well done.
And with a comment from an hater under it ... very well done.
Yea.. but have you seen the Toyota Yaris GR?
The Yaris and Mazda 2 are great cars don’t talk shit
Does the new Toyota Yaris still has rear drum brakes
for almost $20k ill just add $2k more and get the mazda cx30....... the onlly reason i will buy that yaris is if they will make a very basic trim like steel wheel, all plastic interior, no infotainment, cranck type windows etc......and price it below $13k
I had a 2011 Yaris. I still miss it. 😭😭
i still got my 2011 yaris. i plan to keep it 20 years. and even then it will be hard to get rid of. i kept my corrolla FX16 GTS for 20 years and i like the yaris better.
I had a 2006 Mazda 3 hatch in this color. Loved that color. I now have a 2019 CX-3, but unfortunately they didn't have it in this color. Fun drive!
It does have the manual option, go on the Toyota website and try to build one, you'll have the option of the manual or the automatic
Spend the extra 3-4k and get a corolla.
Yes.
I’ve got an 04 Matrix and a 15 KTM 1290 Super Adventure. Both for $16,500
The Yaris drives much nicer, and lets me save a few thousand too.
You don't even have to spend the extra 3-4k, you can buy a new 2020 Corolla for 19k after dealer discounts and manufacturer rebates.
I just got a 2020 Corolla hatchback XSE with a 6 speed manual for $20,800. It is top of the line and has way more than the Yaris.
Out the door price ?? That’s really good
@@Miguel.R.A sorry it was 22800 I guess I typed wrong but it's still $3k under msrp
what is great about that 32/40 mpg for a 106 hp car???????????? the 2.5 camry is 29/41 and its 203hp
Check out the Toyota echo stats. I'm 6'1" and some humans can sit behind me
c M the starlet wasn’t too bad either
I remember buying a fully loaded Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Sr5 for less than 20 grand
brent moller yeah I remember gas being under dollar per gallon. Sucks but what can you do
@Brent Moller...Porsche 911's used to sell for about the same as the current Honda Accord or Toyota Camry..time marches on, new cars are expensive these days. Having said that, not many people will pay msrp for the Yaris...I'd guess around $18k for the top spec, not bad for what you get.
Not interested in more power. Cheap to own and good gas mileage are the prime reasons to get this car. It’s sole purpose is to provide basic reliable transportation for one person to commute to work and run errands around town for a few years.
I have racked 50,000 miles of commute and recreational driving on mine in two years. I love this car and have no plans on getting a new car.
I drive one of these. Coming from a Mazda3 was a trip. Everything is exactly the same. Every button is the same, there's even a blank where my old trunk release was. I leave it in "sport" pretty much always, as it de-mushes the throttle. The little sport indicator light is actually my main complaint with the car, as it's the same amber as a check-engine warning light. Electrical tape fixed that right up though. I mostly bought it because it was small cheap and efficient, but not a CVT.
If I wanted a Mazda 2, i'd buy a Mazda 2. Guess I keep my 2012 Yaris till the wheels fall off. Being it's a Toyota, that should be a while.
i have one and have owned a 323,they handle very well.
Great job, Nathan and I agree 100%. I absolutely HATE tiny cars like this one, but it looks nice (not counting that ugly "Paddle Fish-Inspired" grille), it drives nice and the fit-and-finish and what this car can give you in its top trim are outstanding for this price class.
The only things lacking here are a manual transmission, more (but just a touch more) power and me, because as one of the MANY members of our proud Lardass American community (intentional plumber's crack included) a Hyundai Venue might be a bitter fit; though I'm still thinking the Palisade would be more forgiving to my vast mid-section and b'donk b'donk acreage. Just being real about it. 🚗!
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I wish Toyota would bring the GR Yaris.
Where is the justice?
Rented a 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan. It is a nice little car. I wouldn't mind having the hatchback for a second car.
Jeff Morse=hey dumb dumb its a MAZDA !
Love the small car reviews !
Eh, I bought a 3 year old off lease Camry SE with 15,000 miles for 15 grand. Not the same gas mileage but much more interior room which is worth the upgrade. And resale value will easily beat this as well
Who cross shops Yaris with a mid size sedan
@@jpeterman9699 price point is the key, not brand new camry vs brand new yaris. most rational people would take a lightly used camry for the same price as a new Yaris, 15,000 miles on a Camry essentially new
@@logdon17 price point isn't always key. If I have to park downtown often having a small car is awesome.
@@logdon17 enjoy your Camry though, if I didn't want a small car I would be looking at one of those
@@jpeterman9699 got ya, yes having to park downtown in any city a Yaris would be best.
Love this little logical (with the hatch) and fun commuter plus a great/fun review to match! Absolutely need the manual option (Mazda 2 front end) and agree the 2.0 would be a sweet in this light-weight (cough) Toyota. At least the manual, please!!! I know they make the 6 speed manual with the Sedan version, so that would my ultimate choice, but the hatch for a car this size really make the most sense to optimize space.
You forgot to Mention that the Ford Fiesta also used this platform. And the Fiesta ST is a super fun car to drive!
I have the sedan. I have it highly modified. Great for my commute in the canyons. I have tuned the ECU. Definitely needs the 2.0 from cx3. That's another mod in the future. Great car.
I would love to know more about the Sedan mods! I just got my 2020 Yaris Manual Transmision
@@rickJrosado best case scenario...see if you can get the gr corolla engine and put it into that baby.
I dont know if this is specifically for the yaris. on my key fob, if I press the unlock button & wait maybe a few seconds or a minute, it locks back. is that a feature with the key fob locking feature?
Throw in a 6 speed manual, and I'm in. I like key that it doesn't have a black interior. The lighter seats really lighten it up.
The mazda 2 had a manual
I'm surprised toyota hasn't made a star wars Yoda edition with special sounds and wisdom everytime you start the vehicle. Look both ways you must. For my ally is speed and a powerful ally it is haha.
I drove a 2017 sedan version for 3 years. Hybrid levels of freeway mileage - 48mpg at 70mph LA to SF.
I traded it in for a 2020 Kia Rio. Why? MPI instead of GDI in a totally redesigned Gamma 2 1.6L engine (no intake valve deposits worries). CVT (IVT) gives me 3 more MPG and less revving noise. Equal handling, better ride (although the 2020 Yaris Sedan L uses taller tires on the base model).
Finally, my road service warranty expired in only 2 years on the Yaris (it's 5 years on competitors like the Versa, and on the Rio; even Honda gives a full 3 years IIRC). And, being a Mazda at heart - not an indestructible "French-imported" Yaris with the ancient 4 speed auto - it's not so bullet proof, so I prefer the 5 years 60,000 miles bumper to bumper on the Kia lineup (it's not the 100k powertrain that gets me, it's the extended bumper-to-bumper).
I was gonna go with the Rio hatch but they didn't have manual version. But the Kia Soul just grew on me big time and the dealer lot had the 2020 Soul with the 6 speed manual, so I went in and signed the papers. First Kia I ever owned and glad. Averages 36 mpg when I calculate it after the fuel pump visit
@@GhostOfAMachine 6 speed 2020 Soul. Very very sweet. I wanted it so bad but my wife would have killed me.
I've taken the Rio with the Gamma 2 MPI roundtrip LA/SF and the mileage is remarkably similar to the Yaris iA. So they are both very frugal; I need to do a few more long distance trips to see how consistent the Rio is. Around town, I seem to be getting a few miles more MPG but nothing startling. What I've gained with the Rio is more usable acceleration - the Yaris iA sounded like an angry vacuum cleaner when the throttle was opened up, the Rio has a more traditional engine sound. More importantly, a "little" extra gas produces the acceleration I want for freeway onramps while the iA required more throttle. I really can't declare a winner - and the Yaris now has a hatch version (which drops the "iA" name since they no longer import the other Yaris version actually made by Toyota) - although my preference is for a clear solution to intake valve deposits and hence I'm leaning to the Rio due to the shift back to MPI vs. the former GDI.
We definitely need to 2020 Toyota Yaris GR in North America 🚗
Now days mpg is everything. Like this car a lot.
If you want Toyota why not just buy a used Corolla? If you must have new, a base Elantra GT with the NA engine can be had with with a manual, essentially the same MPG, a better factory warranty, and back seats that can actually fit an adult. Only thing missing is the “leather” interior. It even has Apple car play and Android auto. I love these cheaper car reviews though!
Thankfully the yaris still has a manual here in canada, but it would be intresting to see the difference betweeb the chevy spark and the yaris as they have a large price differential yaris-16k (13k usd) and the spark-9.9k (7k usd) though im sure the yaris is alot more fun to drive.
You can get a 6spd manual up here . That one starts at $19,450 then goes to $21,226 after fees and HST . Too small for me , I’ll keep the Elantra GT 2016.
My 2006 Yaris in a 5 sp manual 2 door, about same fuel economy. That is a nice 6 auto for the class.
You can get the stick shift on the sedan, for $15,500. Sedans look a bit better. I love my Yaris sedan after a full year, it's a great car in every way, very fun to drive! Quiet and with the best steering ever. Fast enough and it sounds good. Oh, and that profile on the info screen is exactly a Mazda 2!
Would you take this car over the Honda Fit sport?
@@Kimbrough87 Yes, I drove both and chose the Yaris. Quieter and better handling & fun.
I was soo confused at first until I realised that US gets a totally different 2020 Yaris than Europe does. Europe Yaris is on new TNGA platform and it’s a hybrid + it does look pretty neat. I was actually quite confused at first....
Nathan is The MAN!!!!!!!!
i own one of these. highly recommend you get the premium model shown here.
the bad:
-transmission reliability?
-the air vents dont point very far down and are a bit loose
-the driver seat is not comfy in mine. my toush gets sore after 40 minutes.
i think they should put the new corolla engine which gets 1 mpg better than this one in here, or offer the more powerful mazda engines which fit. because yea i think its a good looking car, and actually better looking than the corolla and camry.
Good review as always sir
Nathan's by far the best part of this video.
The Mazda CX-3, MX-5 Miata, and CX-9 made the most recent Consumer Reports top ten list for reliability. The Mazda CX-5 was on their year old top ten list. I am wary of the new CVT automatic transmissions for the Corolla, Fit and Forte. Maybe they will hold up when attached to a low powered engine in a light car. Add Mothers VLR spray for the interior every few months (for vinyl, leather and rubber) so the fake leather seats last longer. The Turtle Wax Trim Restorer is good for hard unpainted plastic inside and out.
The manual transmission option is available in Canada. Also, being an econ car having no turbo is a major plus. Fewer things to go wrong.
You can get a manual on the Yaris sedan. I'm not sure why Mazda, sorry I meant Toyota doesn't offer a manual on the hatchback
I wound up buying a Honda Fit instead, I was willing to compromise and get the Yaris as a sedan to get the manual but couldn't find where the three supposedly in my area were, even though I was willing to travel for the test drive. Toyota's website points you to the nearest dealer rather than showing you which dealer a specific actual car is at.
If I bought one of these I would swap out the emblems for Mazda emblems. Regardless of how stupid that is, that's what it is. I really hope they add a manual option for the hatches. They have the manual now, but only in the sedan. That makes no sense, as enthusiasts who want a manual would buy the hatch.
Man u look like the candid camera guy
Why are you reviewing a lunch box.😂😂😂
2020's most fun car under 20k? Anaemic engine, 6 speed auto- and your not going to pick the Honda Fit Sport? Sounds like shilling to me bud.
Even my new Kia Soul has a 6 speed manual
You are in the wrong country Nathan, You can get a 2020 Yaris in a manual in Canada, but only in the base LE trim.
Canadians are more accepting of manuals and wagons than our American neighbours.
I wish they call it Toyota Tercel still. I might buy one if they did. My 1989 Tercel had 4 speed manual (5 speed was optional), 240k before my clutch gave out. Never stranded me anywhere.
One question. Did the VIN start with JT or JM? If it’s JM, it’s just a rebadged Mazda really.
Toyota/Mazda should have the back seats on a rail where you can slide them back of you need to move people but no cargo in the back since the back seats are useless as it sits now unless you're only carrying a baby in a baby seat but not flr adults. Besides that, it's a cool little car.
S2020 Yaris Rear Seat don’t have slide forward and backwards!?... My 2010 Yaris has rear seat slide back and forward.
Yep... I have an 08... Back seat never gets used but I know the feature
Was wondering the same thing. The guy would fit behind himself in a 2010 Yaris
2010 yaris also suck a big one, but at least they are reliable?
@@asad5067 I happen to like my 08 alot... Small car gets 40 mpg without trying... super reliable... Definitely does not suck
@@richardcole6690 i say that because consumer reports didnt like last 2 gens of yaris for a variety of reasons.
last gen mazda 2 was a good compact.
The sedan 2020 Yaris L and LE have a manual. I’ll just have to settle for a sedan.
i like to see cars that are easy to work on,
Look away
I’d rather buy the Hyundai Venue, I’m planning on taking a look at both this and the Venue next month at the KC Autoshow.
My new Kia Soul has the 6 speed manual. It handles great too for a boxy hatch or small wagon. So the Venue wagon might be very similar
Nathan, I don't know if you remember when I wrote for TFL I wrote two reviews of the iA/Yaris sedan, which can be had with a manual transmission, and I absolutely loved it. I'd have one in my garage right now if my wife didn't insist I have an AWD car! Try one of those out if you can. It's the same car with a trunk, a Mazda 2 sedan. You won't regret it. :)
The backseat on this thing is so small that it would probably work better as a two-door. I think it the styling might also look nicer that way.
Nathan how is the foot and leg room for us big but and tall American drivers. Also are you going to do a Ike gauntlet test with it?
Can't handle the large mouth bass styling. No 2 door option, no USA manual trans option, close to 20k.
No thanks, I will keep my 2012 real Yaris!
The old Yaris handles worse, and gets worse mpg....
I wonder why Toyota didn’t use the same 2.0L engine in the Mazda CX-3? That would up the horsepower from 103 to 147. I have the CX-3 and the engine is pretty snappy.
I think the GR Yaris will be a fun little beast if everything about its stats is true. Like the most powerful 3 cycle engine, AWD, 18 inch wheel.
You can just replace those emblems with mazda's, buy and replace the front end package (bumper and lamps) with mazda2's from mexico, and voila!! New Mazda 2
We get a 5speed option in Canada, just no LED headlights!!
Halogen is a must here when it gets foggy or when there is a heavy rainstorm. Leds are a nightmare.
I have always wanted to buy one of these used and swap the front end with a mazda 2 they sell the mazda 2 front end in mexico just across from where i live
That mileage is kind of sad for the engine size and lack of power.
You can get a new Toyota Yaris with 6 speed manual in Canada
Once again, Americans get a CVT while Canadians are treated to the 6 speed manual in the Yaris for 2020. Thank you, Quebec, where sub-compacts and manual transmissions are actually quite popular. (Actually, maybe it's a 5 speed ... the model number says 6MT, but the description says 5-speed manual. **shrug**)
Since when was the Yaris based off of a Mazda 2? Where I live it looks completely different..
TFL: Drum Roll Please
Editor: I am about to end this mans whole career
You poor Americans get a dated Mazda 2, while the rest of the world get a really cool electric motor hybrid E-Four with full TSS 2.0 and ridiculously serious fuel economy. Oh well enjoy your Mazda 2 lol
I like the older model Yaris better.
Get a gopedal add-on to the gas pedal, remaps it. Brings out the beast. Needs heated seats. But it's just like and no longer made Fiat 500.
At first look, I misread the thumbnail for baby yoda 😅
When I think turbos (as Nathan pointed out on the Yaris' engine being desperate for a turbo), I think Turbo Yoda.
Maybe if it was AWD or RWD with a manual transmission I'd consider it. The hatchback looks like a shoe but it looks like a fun shoe none the less.
Can't do that with $15k+. Even if it can be done, who the heck is gonna buy over 50,000 of them? That's not enough to be successful
Sharp little car, bet it's fun on those twisty roads
Why no manual on the hatch? Guess you gotta get the sedan, no logic there
Remove the badge and I woulda said it was a Mazda
Kia Soul S would be a better choice, and a lower price off the lot with just a little negotiation with the Kia dealer. That blue paint looks awesome on the Yaris though
Interested in the l manual sedan. Will buy one in the future. Never get the corolla virus , coz I still have hope.
Wait, so the North American markets don't get the same Yaris as the rest of the Universe? Intresting, Toyota Yaris is not a rebadged Mazda2 in the other parts of the world but a proper Toyota.
Toyota signed an agreement a few years ago to sell cars built in a new Mazda factory in Mexico. At this time we don't get any of the new Yaris variants Toyota is producing.
Remember when the Neon SRT-4 was the most fun you could have for under 20k? An actually fun car....
yeah, too bad they were garbage quality though.
Joe at the time? Not really. By today’s standards, absolutely.
@@JahyMoonwalker that's not true. A good friend of mine had a new one in 2003, first one around and it was awesome, quality was fine. And it was faster than a V8 mustang at the time.