The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh

CARDEEP · 15th April 2018, 22:01

ACI review says the car is nowhere near Verna forget the City in terms of performance. Read review here:

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-rev...t-drive-407980

IMO this could be a car one could buy for parents than enjoy on own.

Simhi · 15th April 2018, 22:14

Few more video reviews

CarAndBike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofRxmcEELjc

MotorBeam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exZCSezRuCI

MotorOctane (Hindi)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAOWih5qamM

Rushlane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zQbBhCNem0

Waspune · 15th April 2018, 22:38

So 7 airbags as standard is actually a reality. Kudos to Toyota for that. The all wheel discs are provided to the top two variants.
On the power and FTD front the petrol motor isn't a revv friendly unit and is a no match for even the Verna 1.6. So the City still remains the undisputed king in the NA petrol brigade followed by the Verna.

Shanksta · 16th April 2018, 01:04

Saw the Autocar review, looks to be a good buy just with respect to the safety aspect without losing any core features for a car in that segment.

Looks like people above 6' is what Toyota had in mind when they designed that armrest. Half the reviewers unable to rest their hands.

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CrAzY dRiVeR · 16th April 2018, 01:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by CARDEEP

IMO this could be a car one could buy for parents than enjoy on own.

Yep. Looks like a typical Toyota - Safe, decently feature packed, decent build, decent looks, decent engine, decent ride and handling etc. But boring somehow when it all comes together.

Not sure how much the "T" badge is going to help them against some very aggressive competition in this segment.

arunramaswamy · 16th April 2018, 03:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Yep. Looks like a typical Toyota - Safe, decently feature packed, decent build, decent looks, decent engine, decent ride and handling etc. But boring somehow when it all comes together.

Not sure how much the "T" badge is going to help them against some very aggressive competition in this segment.

No issues there. The 'T' badge will surely pull customers no matter what the pricing is. Anyway Honda will move City a notch above the current pricing and overprice the Amaze to suit their pseudo-premium image so that Amaze will now occupy the vacated City slot. With manufacturers becoming increasingly greedy and pricing their cars way above its actual price, I am starting to wonder if that sub-4m rule is still required. We must be the only country in the world paying close to a million for a 1.2 engine.

Rajeevraj · 16th April 2018, 08:56

7 airbags as standard is awesome. Kudos to Toyota for that. Isn't this the same engine that is doing duty in the Etios? The Etios is pretty sprightly with this engine. Guess it is due to the fact that it is much lighter.

Little surprised that the Autocar review calls it more of a 4 seater. Looks comfortable enough for 5.

Thinking it could be a good replacement for the 120k run Etios in the family. Lower performance is not a big issue as this will be a chauffeur driven car most of the time and our driver, the way he drives the etios, can do with some toning down.

Edit: Watched a couple of videos now and rear does look cramped in spite of being a flat floor. That is a little bit of a downer. CVT on all variants is again a big plus.

agbenny · 16th April 2018, 09:14

Will there be a Hatch based on Yaris in future from Toyota India? - The premium hatch segment is hot in India, and I am sure Toyota wouldn't want to miss it this time.
There is a hatch in the western markets, with a more modern design, with a Lexussy face.

Unlike their previous attempt, this one seems a promise to India customers.

volkman10 · 16th April 2018, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by agbenny

Will there be a Hatch based on Yaris in future from Toyota India?

Very unlikely, that is where 'Toyota -BALENO' hatch will slot at a PREMIUM price.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 16th April 2018, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rajeevraj

Isn't this the same engine that is doing duty in the Etios? The Etios is pretty sprightly with this engine. Guess it is due to the fact that it is much lighter.

No. Yaris 1.5 belongs to the RNR family, whereas Etios one belongs to ENR engine family as per Overdrive.

Yaris engine has dual variable valve timing, which is not there in Etios.

CARDEEP · 16th April 2018, 13:04

Another thing that I read in Overdrive review is that the sloping roof along with rear set seats, taller guys would have problems in the Yaris.

IMO Petrol Ciaz would remain better buy than Yaris, if only the slower ones were to be considered. Plus the mileage numbers aren't path-breaking either.

It may sell well initially, but sales will water down later due too above factors.

revintup · 16th April 2018, 13:21

It is the same engine as the Etios but with dual VVT-i technology, 'hopefully' its a much better version.

rajshenoy · 17th April 2018, 21:51

Not very impressed after going through the video reviews. It is a welcome move by Toyota to offer 7 airbags across the range, but apart from that nothing looks exciting !!

I am sure that if they end up pricing it at a premium, it will only boost the sales of City !! and Maruti as usual will eat away the majority of the pie with refreshed Ciaz

Aaron:) · 18th April 2018, 17:19

I have to say, the Yaris reviews are a little underwhelming. I was expecting the performance and handling to be better. The cheaper and older Etios probably beats it on those counts. The back seat doesn't seem to be all the great either.

However, the Toyota brand, equipment levels along with (hopefully) keen pricing could work in its favour. It all depends on the pricing now.

Nonstop-driver · 18th April 2018, 17:39

7 airbags and CVT for all trims is the biggest takeaway for me. Hyundai seriously needs to do this to their line-up. I don't get the concept of a top-trim exclusive AT and then an optional above that. Just let the customer chose.

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CARDEEP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NCR Posts: 3,293 Thanked: 2,599 Times	re: The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh ACI review says the car is nowhere near Verna forget the City in terms of performance. Read review here: https://www.autocarindia.com/car-rev...t-drive-407980 IMO this could be a car one could buy for parents than enjoy on own.
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Waspune BHPian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Pune Posts: 682 Thanked: 993 Times	So 7 airbags as standard is actually a reality. Kudos to Toyota for that. The all wheel discs are provided to the top two variants. On the power and FTD front the petrol motor isn't a revv friendly unit and is a no match for even the Verna 1.6. So the City still remains the undisputed king in the NA petrol brigade followed by the Verna.
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Shanksta BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Madras Posts: 825 Thanked: 2,901 Times View My Garage	re: The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh Saw the Autocar review, looks to be a good buy just with respect to the safety aspect without losing any core features for a car in that segment. Looks like people above 6' is what Toyota had in mind when they designed that armrest. Half the reviewers unable to rest their hands.
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Rajeevraj Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,715 Thanked: 18,378 Times	re: The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh 7 airbags as standard is awesome. Kudos to Toyota for that. Isn't this the same engine that is doing duty in the Etios? The Etios is pretty sprightly with this engine. Guess it is due to the fact that it is much lighter. Little surprised that the Autocar review calls it more of a 4 seater. Looks comfortable enough for 5. Thinking it could be a good replacement for the 120k run Etios in the family. Lower performance is not a big issue as this will be a chauffeur driven car most of the time and our driver, the way he drives the etios, can do with some toning down. Edit: Watched a couple of videos now and rear does look cramped in spite of being a flat floor. That is a little bit of a downer. CVT on all variants is again a big plus. Last edited by Rajeevraj : 16th April 2018 at 09:06.
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agbenny BANNED Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: TN38 Posts: 1,082 Thanked: 293 Times	re: The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh Will there be a Hatch based on Yaris in future from Toyota India? - The premium hatch segment is hot in India, and I am sure Toyota wouldn't want to miss it this time. There is a hatch in the western markets, with a more modern design, with a Lexussy face. Unlike their previous attempt, this one seems a promise to India customers.
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CARDEEP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NCR Posts: 3,293 Thanked: 2,599 Times	re: The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh Another thing that I read in Overdrive review is that the sloping roof along with rear set seats, taller guys would have problems in the Yaris. IMO Petrol Ciaz would remain better buy than Yaris, if only the slower ones were to be considered. Plus the mileage numbers aren't path-breaking either. It may sell well initially, but sales will water down later due too above factors.
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revintup BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ktym Posts: 433 Thanked: 461 Times	re: The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh It is the same engine as the Etios but with dual VVT-i technology, 'hopefully' its a much better version.
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rajshenoy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 2,905 Thanked: 2,270 Times View My Garage	re: The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh Not very impressed after going through the video reviews. It is a welcome move by Toyota to offer 7 airbags across the range, but apart from that nothing looks exciting !! I am sure that if they end up pricing it at a premium, it will only boost the sales of City !! and Maruti as usual will eat away the majority of the pie with refreshed Ciaz
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Aaron:) BHPian Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: New Delhi Posts: 397 Thanked: 1,032 Times	re: The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh I have to say, the Yaris reviews are a little underwhelming. I was expecting the performance and handling to be better. The cheaper and older Etios probably beats it on those counts. The back seat doesn't seem to be all the great either. However, the Toyota brand, equipment levels along with (hopefully) keen pricing could work in its favour. It all depends on the pricing now.
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Nonstop-driver BHPian Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Noida Posts: 682 Thanked: 789 Times View My Garage	re: The Toyota Yaris. EDIT: Prices start at Rs. 8.75 lakh 7 airbags and CVT for all trims is the biggest takeaway for me. Hyundai seriously needs to do this to their line-up. I don't get the concept of a top-trim exclusive AT and then an optional above that. Just let the customer chose.
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