We got one in the Sapphire color and wife couldn't be happier. Everything feels so much more upscale. Hatch has plenty of room for groceries and the like. Transmission and engine in sport mode is much more responsive than I predicted (and my main car is a 5spd MT). Wife drives softer tho and is averaging 41.8mpg on a daily commute that isn't fully hwy miles. Its disappointing Toyota is stopping this and that Mazda didnt continue with this car in the states.
I have the 2019 Yaris LE and love it. The fuel economy is top of the list. Average 42-46 mpg mixed highway and city, and have gotten up to 51mpg on the highway.
Four years on our 2020 Yaris LE, 40+mpg overall, no issues at 70k miles. We looked at Corolla but found the Yaris easier to enter/exit, seat height being up inches higher, so we stick with this one. (We are well into our 70s in age). It is a globally responsible vehicle for an I.C.E. engine and saves us lots of money in having no car payment, for travel and charity donations.
I wound up buying a Fit because the Yaris offers manual in the sedan only. Even then I wanted to test drive it but couldn't since Toyota's website wouldn't tell me which dealer(s) the two in my area were actually at and I gave up searching individual dealer websites.
Great review. Love cheapish hatchbacks, they have personality to me for some reason. My first was a 1979 Datsun 310 @ 18 years old, and my first new car was a few years later, a 1989 Mitsubishi Precis, $5400! My current car is a 2018 Golf S.
* 2020 Mazda 2 Honestly, first thing I would do is go and replace all the Toyota stuff with the Mazda stuff. That front bumper looks horrible and boring
thanks for the pit stops at those amazing gas stations! Toyota should call it "yaris2" it's amazing how distinctive the Mazda profile is now even with a Toyota badge
The Yaris is no longer Toyota. The last 4 years I have paid attention to the forums and they are not holding up like real deal Toyotas. Idle issues and automatic transmission issues are pretty common. I really enjoyed driving a new 17 end of 18 model year. The stock stick shift was straight up Mazda. Short perfect throws. Best part was getting over 45 mpg under 65 mph on the freeway. Close to what I managed in a stick Mirage. The interior was a little tight, but beautifully designed. They offered it for $13,300 plus title and license. Under $14k, great deal... but I bought a 15 Scion XB with manual. I knew it would hold up much better over the next 15 plus years. Saved me another nearly $2500, and only had 30k on it. Versatility like few other cars. Fun with a stick, but I am adding a TRD shift kit to shorten the pure Toyota shifting. It’s ridiculous the hatch version of this car is only available as an automatic. Kills its best feature.
Been driving my 90 prelude without A/C since I was 16. Definitely ready for a car with a/c and I definitely will appreciate it greatly. No more sweaty summer days.
Great review. I do miss the compact cars of the 90s. I drove my mom and dads 95 Sentra around 2010 to 2015 after high school. I liked being able to see out of it being 6’ tall. I really like cars I just don’t like how almost all of them are lowering their rooflines. I drive a 2010 Versa sedan and it has AMAZING headroom and outward visibility. I can get in and out easily as well. My parents 2001 Altima and 2012 civic, I feel like I’m driving a submarine because I have to step down so far. I can really notice in the civic how the windows aren’t as tall as in the 2010 Versa. I’d get one if I could see out of it and not feel like I’ll hit my head going over a bump.
If you are interested in either a new Toyota Yaris or a used Scion IA make sure you pick one with the 5-speed manual over either of the automatic offerings. The reason you don't see very many Mazda 2 running about is because Mazda makes one of the most unreliable automatic transmissions both CVT and regular gear transmissions on the market. Toyota mainly uses the Yaris as a way to get you into the dealership in order to upsell you into a Corolla which is a much more reliable and much more civilized / refined car. The reason Toyota stopped building the Yaris was because it was too expensive and the current Yaris is basically meant for the fleet markets like rental car lots. Good luck finding a selection of XLE trim models at your local Toyota dealer. Has an automotive wholesaler I've seen only a couple and they were priced north of 20K deliberately. With the slumping sales of compact and midsize sedans if you shop around you can find a mid-level Corolla or even a base trim Camry L ( not LE) for the same money. You'll not only get a more substantial car but one that is far more reliable it will hold it's resale value much better. FYI here in Miami we still see tons of those old Toyota tercels zipping around town. Cars don't rust here and we Julios love these little puddle jumpers.
My first car is a 2014 Nissan Sentra SV and it seriously is an amazing machine. Mine came with the optional touchscreen and it drives great for being a $21k car new. The 120ish hp 1.8L 4 cylinder gets great gas mileage and has good acceleration up until around 50mph (9 seconds to 60). It has amazing legroom and fits me great even with the seats back (I'm 6,0) and handles well around town. I'm amazed at how such a cheap car can be so good and this video shows how it's improved over 6 years!
Trevor Jones my first car was a 2013 Sentra SV. I miss that car! Mine just got too much with the constant repairs around 70k miles. I ended out getting a new Kia.
I drove the sedan version and I think Ethan is spot on with this one. My only gripes with the car was a slight claustrophobic feeling I had and the fact that there was no armrest! Gotta have an armrest.
I just read 2020 is the last year for the "Mazda" Yaris and the hatch is new for 2020, WTH!. Sadly it doesn't even come with a stick as an option. I have a 2017 Fiesta ST. I honestly would upgrade to a Yaris for Mazdas quality/reliability but only if it came with a manual. A Mazda Speed version would be badass!
They may not be much to look at, but my 07 Yaris has 235k and has not broken down once. Bought it with 17k on it When it finally does die, I'm getting me another. Drove great and dependable.
Those were much more reliable than the new generation with Mazda mechanicals and built in Mexico. Find another low mileage older Yaris or other real Toyota when it dies in 150k
I love my 2008 Toyota Yaris😍😍 I don’t mind this model but I tend to prefer the older ones. Also awesome tip here for any old Yaris owner or really any small car, if you’re front breaks are needing replacement, buy the parts you need to replace on carid or eBay. And learn how to install them yourself it will save you time and like $500 seriously it saves so much money!
I still can’t believe this car has leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob...that was pure luxury just twenty years ago. But yuck, a face only a mother could love!
@@HelloRoad I'm not a fan of modern cars in general, but I will admit that the materials used in interiors in the past few years are leaps and bounds what they were using just a few decades ago.
A real automatic in a cheap toyota? Oh yeah, right. My brother in law has a manual one in a middle trim (cloth seats but alloys, carplay, AC.) Man is it fun to drive, and it doesn't feel slow, probably the manual helps but it is a revvy engine and it feels punchy up top, also the feel of the gearshift is quite nice, almost Miata feeling, and it doesn't have the ugly face.
This is one hell of a badge job here.. Had one of these known then as the Mazda 2 2012 model.. Had lots of problems with it only at 50K miles!!! Go to try to fix the problems and find the FoMoCo components... Ahhh, explains a lot!!..... Now, it's twice removed! The ForMaToyota
One reason why it can only do 32mpg city is due to its aerodynamics, look at the angle from the bonnet to the windscreen, compared to Yaris 2006-2012 where they're angled virtually the same.
Sorry but I would advise people to avoid both of those gas stations. The one on Olympic is so busy, that you can never find an available pump. And the one in BH is so expensive that it's a huge rip off.
Your first car reminds me of my 97 Daihatsu Cuore (which was my first car). No options, nothing. Equipped with a standard 5-speed MT, that baby was fun, albeit really demanding of stamina.
Made me chuckle when you said at 9:01 “...have the extra cash to bump up to Corolla!” That right there drove home the point of where the Yaris sits in the Toyota model pecking order. Or maybe it reminds me just how expensive new cars are today. Regardless, great review as always and I didn’t even know Toyota brought back the Yaris name. You think this Mazda will hold up to the vaulted Toyota reliability?
What they do need though is the new European Yaris and or the Yaris hybrid cross soon to be launched. Far advanced than this Mazda 3 last Gen interior.
Haha yes! These customers are often looking for the cheapest transportation with a warranty-can't go much lower without just buying a used car! Seems like the Mazda2 has been decently reliable, I think it will hold up.
It annoys me so much no one buys the front end of a mazda 2 from mexico and swaps it over to the Yaris here all you need to buy is the headlights and the front bumper and bam the only legal Mazda 2 in the USA i would definitely do this mod if i had one
Now this one adds to the fun-to-drive list with the likes of the Ford Fiesta (which Ford killed off the line) the Fiat 500 (whether it exists or not) the Mini Cooper (it’s the same size as these cars but way more expansive) and also the Chevy Sonic (which I think Chevy also discontinued) and that’s all think on top of my list of fun-to-drive cars well...that’s my opinion.
To me, (i'm from Australia, lol) its very strange how the US market Yaris is based on the Mazda 2. Where I live, the Yaris is just a normal model by Toyota. Althouth, the AU spec Yaris is a lot more spartan than the Yaris for the European market.
The engine in that car wouldn't last past 80,000 miles. Turbos are a horrible idea for daily drivers. GDI systems are, too. Naturally aspired and small displacement makes the car reliable.
I've been a huge fan of the Mirage since it returned in 2014. A 5spd base that can get up to 49mpg in the the first two years of production. And anyone who whines about the lack of HP is obviously too young to remember driving, or riding in an 80s econo-hatch. All of the most popular models didn't get much higher than 105.
great job, but i am review vid no.3 now looking for someone to show seats down thru hatch view for cargo room. the interlude was nice, a quick califunny travel vid.
Wow, 106 hp is decidedly lame in 2021, even for this segment. You get 120 on a Hyundai Accent or Kia Rio. I've had a couple of Rios as rental cars, and they were actually fun to drive. The Honda Fit gets 128 hp standard. You can actually pass people if you need to without feeling like your car is going to fly apart.
The Yaris is significantly lighter than the Fit and especially the Rio, so the acceleration is actually quite similar despite the lack of horsepower. Here are 0-60 times for each car 2020 models: Fit- 9.1 sec Yaris- 9.6 sec Rio- 9.8 sec
Good review but give me ease of getting out in and out of a chr vs yaris any day. Chr has more features than a yaris xle even in the base trim and not much more in price. Yaris is missing safety sense and lane keep which help s for insurance purposes.Tough sell in a compact crossover frenzy
Are they’re any body kit options for the Mitsu Mirage cause I don’t like the Yaris and I’d like to know how much Hp you think you could add to a 4 with 108 HP
@@chadkyletheman41 Nope, not at all, it's just that having an extra 8 or 10 thousand dollars is way more important to me than having and entertainment center or even air conditioning. I only drive to the grocery store and the dog park I just don't need any of that shit. It used to be you could buy a stip down model but not any more. Shit motorcycles even have hand warmers now.
The Toyota Yaris went from reliable to crap. Not even a Toyota engine any more. Toyota just killed the Yaris. Iv had new Mazda's nothing but problems. I stoped at Toyota to look at and the guy told me I wound not touch it. So I stoped at 2 more Toyota dealers and hey all Said the same thing not to waste money as the price is high and reliability is gone. Ended up getting a 2017 Toyota yaris. A real Toyota engine. ....
If I were looking, I'd try the Yaris, but it's doubtful it's better than the Fit, especially if cargo carrying capacity is a concern. Toyota has managed to evolve the gaping maw grill on some of it's cars, but what they've tacked onto the "Yaris" looks like a terribly done nose transplant.
I've had an Echo and now a 2010 Yaris, this is NOT a Toyota, I really have a problem buying this thing in a few years when my Yaris needs to be replaced.
@@HelloRoad It's a shame :/ Mazda makes reslly good manuals. I dont get why they limit it to one bodystyle. Actual Toyota's Yaris is quite cool for econobox. I seen on with its muffler swapped out and a manual and that inline 3 it has sounded amazing. But they offer it in europe and asia only. I wonder what will they do with that 4wd rally version once it releases.
this is mazda 2.you dont get the toyota yaris in the us,wich is a completely different car,that has a newer model,as of now.both are very good cars,but the toyota,is much more fuel efficient
1)They took the Mazda logo and slapped a Toyota logo. People...this is a Mazda 2!!! 2)Instead talking about gas stations in L.A., he should have talked more about the car...Does it come in manual?
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