toyota yaris

**baludoy** · May 2nd, 2007 11:55 AM

come to think of it, i haven't seen one plying our humble roads yet

**niky** · May 2nd, 2007 01:00 PM

I've seen two or three. Give it time.

But yes, the existence of the Swift and Jazz hurt sales. The small hatchback market is after two things: Looks and Economy.

Looks-wise, the Swift still pips the Yaris, and Economy-wise, the Jazz has the Yaris covered, with that wonderful CVT and the availability of a 1.3 (and more space, to boot).

The Yaris, in 1.5 liter trim, will only appeal to that very small subsection that's interested in sporty hatchbacks... and the Jazz 1.5 and Swift 1.5 are both sportier than the Yaris... thus, sales are slow.

**BlueBimmer** · May 2nd, 2007 01:13 PM

yeah i like the yaris but wouldnt think of getting one...i'd just add 100k and get the civic 1.8s instead if i were in the market for a car right now

**jamesvhong** · May 2nd, 2007 01:35 PM

A friend of mine owns one. ginamint namin from Manila to Zambales and Zambales to Manila.

What can i say? over all it a nice little spacious, comfortble, manuverable and easy to drive. Except for the clutch sobrang lalim ang hirap mag timpla.

**mike01** · May 2nd, 2007 02:32 PM

if its small it should be cheap? the Philippines is perhaps the only country where a small car is more expensive than a bigger one..

in other countries, the smaller and more fuel efficient the car, the cheaper it is..

our government should change some laws and reduce tax on small fuel efficient cars.. problem with this country is that having a car is a status symbol..

**MAXBUWAYA** · May 2nd, 2007 03:26 PM

Originally Posted by mike01

if its small it should be cheap? the Philippines is perhaps the only country where a small car is more expensive than a bigger one..

in other countries, the smaller and more fuel efficient the car, the cheaper it is..

our government should change some laws and reduce tax on small fuel efficient cars.. problem with this country is that having a car is a status symbol..

Thats why bihira ang mga kotse dito na bare model like steel rims no stereo.

Laging puno ng accersories at feature. (Maybe its a jeepney thing)

Like Isuzu Crosswind It has so many accersories
they even have mesh grill cover for the spare tyre. (Anti overheat?)

**niky** · May 2nd, 2007 03:27 PM

The tax is already smaller (percentage-wise) on small cars than big cars. But since it's based on price, small cars that are expensive get even more expensive here. The Jazz/Fit ain't exactly cheap, elsewhere.

**redorange** · May 3rd, 2007 05:23 AM

Originally Posted by mike01

if its small it should be cheap? the Philippines is perhaps the only country where a small car is more expensive than a bigger one..

in other countries, the smaller and more fuel efficient the car, the cheaper it is..

our government should change some laws and reduce tax on small fuel efficient cars.. problem with this country is that having a car is a status symbol..

It's because the smaller cars in other markets are considered entry level and most buyers of the segment have a limited budget for the car and the fuel it consumes.

Cars will stop becoming a status symbol in the Philippines when a majority of the population don't have to worry about where they will get their next meal. For now owning car is considered a luxury by most people because of the cost in purchasing and maintaining the vehicle.

**badkuk** · May 3rd, 2007 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by mike01

if its small it should be cheap? the Philippines is perhaps the only country where a small car is more expensive than a bigger one..

not necessarily. mini coopers aren't exactly cheap. or those sports edition hatchbacks, regardless of whatever country it's being sold in

**ale828** · May 4th, 2007 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by niky

I've seen two or three. Give it time.

But yes, the existence of the Swift and Jazz hurt sales. The small hatchback market is after two things: Looks and Economy.

Looks-wise, the Swift still pips the Yaris, and Economy-wise, the Jazz has the Yaris covered, with that wonderful CVT and the availability of a 1.3 (and more space, to boot).

The Yaris, in 1.5 liter trim, will only appeal to that very small subsection that's interested in sporty hatchbacks... and the Jazz 1.5 and Swift 1.5 are both sportier than the Yaris... thus, sales are slow.

Bulls Eye
The Yaris may be another mistake of Toyota, Even if they are #1, they still have a few mistakes..
I think the Yaris should have been brought here with the European Diesel engine to have a chance against the Jazz. Or bring in the 2 door model to have a chance against the Swift.