The 2020 Toyota Yaris Is The Most Fun Car You Can Get For Under $20K!

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[@ProjectM97]

you can still buy these in Mazda form with a manual transmission from Puerto Rico and ship them here for $800

[@alansmilealot]

You are the bomb diggity

[@jbm0866]

@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..

[@alansmilealot]

@@jbm0866 Puerto Rico is a part of the u.s.

[@jbm0866]

@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..

[@matty_o]

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.

[@rightlanehog3151]

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.

[@frostedjedi]

North America will most likely not get that. There is more chance they'd make a version of that for the Corolla hatch.

[@scott8238]

Am I the only one that thinks it's sad that the Yaris is Toyotas halo car?

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@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.

[@scott8238]

@@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.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@scott8238 If you are not interested in econoboxes why are you wasting your 'valuable' time on a Yaris video in the first place?

[@WillySF]

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.

[@BobSmith-mz1uo]

I had a 2011 Yaris. I still miss it. 😭😭

[@caveredecorator5310]

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.

[@isaac198428]

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.

[@MichaelWebber]

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).

[@GhostOfAMachine]

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

[@MichaelWebber]

@@GhostOfAMachine 6 speed 2020 Soul. Very very sweet. I wanted it so bad but my wife would have killed me.

[@MichaelWebber]

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.

[@rivorianest]

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....

[@Mr.Worf63]

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.

[@EvendimataE]

what is great about that 32/40 mpg for a 106 hp car???????????? the 2.5 camry is 29/41 and its 203hp

[@cM-np3no]

Check out the Toyota echo stats. I'm 6'1" and some humans can sit behind me

[@RennieAsh]

c M the starlet wasn’t too bad either

[@mnelson311]

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!

[@Finestizpro]

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

[@aaronaustrie]

They should upgrade to all four wheel disc brakes instead of discs at the front and drums in the back

[@Nightakula]

Remember when the Neon SRT-4 was the most fun you could have for under 20k? An actually fun car....

[@JahyMoonwalker]

yeah, too bad they were garbage quality though.

[@Nightakula]

Joe at the time? Not really. By today’s standards, absolutely.

[@pryme2013]

@@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.

[@ColJonSquall1]

So, Toyota seems to be on a theme, outsourcing cars to other companies, because they're getting lazy? The GT 86/86/FR-S is Subaru's BR-Z with Subaru's boxer engine, the new Supra is a a Z4 in a frock, and now the Yaris is a Mazda 2 with a rebadge. They can't be hurting that bad for money, can they?

[@rightlanehog3151]

I think they will be punished for these short term decisions.

[@rctezluh42069]

i like to see cars that are easy to work on,

[@cM-np3no]

Look away

[@sacredsleeper]

Corolla Hybrid LE for just 3K more and offers more space and better mileage. No reason for this vehicle at 20K.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed.

[@MrLM002]

I like the look of the hatch but that being said you are completely right.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@MrLM002 Hopefully the Corolla Hybrid hatch is on its way to our market.

[@racecar157]

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?

[@Orange-yp9bl]

If Toyota puts the V6 engine from the Camry on the yaris .. I'll buy this yaris ...

[@GIGABACHI]

Too bad it's got a face that only a mother can love. MAZDA 2 looked 1000x better.

[@OscarGarcia-tf6jg]

You would have a manual transmission if It wasn’t labeled a Toyota

[@Toyota4Life]

For this car. I want the new Yaris.

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

The MPG isn't great for such low power. My 2019 VW GLI with 228 HP 258 TQ gets 25 city, 35 hwy. Sometimes I can approach 40 mpg on the highway.

[@RennieAsh]

Jeff Spehar my 2005 car has 100hp and 308tq and gets 55mpg city and 55mpg hwy XD Would be fun to try out a Golf one day, see if they are as impressive as people say

[@aadi8568]

Even infotainment and steering wheel is same? Wow.

[@wny9521]

Very true. How do you like the eclipse cross

[@capngeo2002]

It's good looking. Make it a hybrid. What is this here's an economy car but why didn't they make it faster and less efficient?

[@rightlanehog3151]

Toyota makes their own AWD Hybrid Yaris that gets around 60 mpg. As long as they are tied into their contract to sell rebadged Mazdas we won't see it.

[@xFactoryUSA]

If a Ford Fiesta is a Mazda2...

[@Lead_Foot]

Bring the Yaris GR to the US!

[@dmitryb1286]

Simon Liu confirmed won’t bring Yaris Gr to USA. Sadly

[@tkskagen]

The SEDAN has more Trunk room!

[@julsrique9148]

Is true! When you open the door of the car the plate says made in Mexico by Mazda. So is not a Toyota! Sadly. The real Yaris 2020 is not in USA this year

[@nickknight5543]

The real Yaris is made in Ontario, Canada

[@julsrique9148]

@@nickknight5543 Some of the original hatbach are made in France..., I never saw one with the plate in the door made in Canada. Maybe is because the marketing.

[@jasonquan8108]

Bring the GR Yaris. Then we can talk toyota

[@JonathanStrome]

Why? Their engines blow up... kids and their wannabe race cars...

[@berockization]

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.

[@michaelsanterre4208]

In can XLE A6 is just over 20k can or maybe slightly under 15k US all included but 15% taxes.

[@louisbabycos106]

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.

[@squidproquo2241]

You sound deeply smart. Problem is it didn't take much for you to regurgitate your TOYO-hatred.

[@RennieAsh]

They could have done it cheaper by using the original engine and settling for small gains :)

[@randyolivertorres7326]

not to mention they ended up blowing the 2liter to shit on the track haha'

[@rustytoyota]

I have this car and I love it. I get compliments on it all the time.

[@frankpellegrino7448]

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.

[@JonathanStrome]

The Yaris is 2x better than the Mazda 2, even if they share the same platform.

[@mnelson311]

My dachshund has no issues with headroom or legroom in my Yaris backseat.

[@HipolitoLorenzo]

I have the Mazda 2 version of this Yaris and it's basically the same car.

[@logdon17]

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]

Who cross shops Yaris with a mid size sedan

[@logdon17]

@@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

[@jpeterman9699]

@@logdon17 price point isn't always key. If I have to park downtown often having a small car is awesome.

[@jpeterman9699]

@@logdon17 enjoy your Camry though, if I didn't want a small car I would be looking at one of those

[@logdon17]

@@jpeterman9699 got ya, yes having to park downtown in any city a Yaris would be best.

[@doccyber]

A most inspiring review of an uninspiring automobile. Well done.

[@squidproquo2241]

And with a comment from an hater under it ... very well done.

[@sky8837]

Yea.. but have you seen the Toyota Yaris GR?

[@rafaelg9016]

The Yaris and Mazda 2 are great cars don’t talk shit

[@luisramonriveralopez1932]

It is a Mazda with Toyota emblem.

[@philtripe]

he only said that 15 times

[@adelaideautowashes]

Bullshit.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

So is it a Mazoyota? Or a Toyazda?

[@rcDoom]

Yep, you might as well go to Mazda dealership for maintenance

[@1_Papa]

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. 🚗! 🐰

[@EvendimataE]

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

[@flashfilibuster5382]

This is actually a really attractive car for a young person with their first non burger flipping job. Honestly I'd consider it.

[@cjs4456]

Spend the extra 3-4k and get a corolla.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Yes.

[@chrislovett87]

I’ve got an 04 Matrix and a 15 KTM 1290 Super Adventure. Both for $16,500

[@mnelson311]

The Yaris drives much nicer, and lets me save a few thousand too.

[@braetonwilson4296]

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.

[@wutang9068]

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!

[@buildmorefarms1007]

The old Yaris handles worse, and gets worse mpg....

[@mrslcom]

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.

[@dmitryb1286]

S2020 Yaris Rear Seat don’t have slide forward and backwards!?... My 2010 Yaris has rear seat slide back and forward.

[@richardcole6690]

Yep... I have an 08... Back seat never gets used but I know the feature

[@dirkvantroyen9170]

Was wondering the same thing. The guy would fit behind himself in a 2010 Yaris

[@asad5067]

2010 yaris also suck a big one, but at least they are reliable?

[@richardcole6690]

@@asad5067 I happen to like my 08 alot... Small car gets 40 mpg without trying... super reliable... Definitely does not suck

[@asad5067]

@@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.

[@SaintsRow1177]

The sedan 2020 Yaris L and LE have a manual. I’ll just have to settle for a sedan.

[@zilla916]

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.

[@martinkopera5170]

I wish Toyota would bring the GR Yaris.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Where is the justice?

[@Thepreppersbunkeroutdoors]

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.

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Even my new Kia Soul has a 6 speed manual

[@razoredge3265]

Nathan - I like your honest reviews.

[@MA9494AM]

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.

[@rightlanehog3151]

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.

[@iduimovic]

WOOOOW what a disappointing news from Toyota. What it is going on at Toyota HQ??? First re-badge a Subaru with their Toyota 86, that has numerous engine problems at the level that dealers has a list of appointments for engine replacements. Then a re-badge BMW with their new Toyota Supra, and now a Mazda re-badge with their icon economy box Toyota Yaris... Seriously Toyota???? So what is next? Toyota create a awesome reliability reputation that has been top on the list for over 30 years with a very good history of well made and last longer vehicles and now they decide to throw that away having a fleet of re-badge vehicles that comes from well know unreliable vehicles that will never last as long as a Toyota does. I know Toyota cars has a tendency of plain boring not real fun cars that does the job right and very well, great trusty vehicle but, exchanging that for more aesthetics appealing interior or trying to appeal a market of people that it is on the far low end of the spectrum teaming up with brands like Mazda (knows for great handling performance cars that will fall apart the interior in lest than 6 years, where the usual fail parts are the one share with Ford with numerous electrical issues and failing switches, or with BMW well know that after 5 years the engine will pour oil from every gasket and every plastic piece will crumble in pieces if you touch it, beside every issue that they have for the entire history of reliability that comes with BMW, and with Subaru, knows as boxter engine that has a lack of power (unless turbo engine) that has a history of constant failure and wont past the 100K with out a mayor overhaul including head gasket and water pump. Come on Toyota you are know to have cars that needs nothing beside oil change for almost 200K miles, that is why your resell value in the use market it is so high. But I think you are making a big mistake partnering with other brands. You will see in the next 5 to 10 years. That is why Hyundai/Kia it is grabbing more and more the market share, because they are reliable, fun cars with long lasting engines and transmission something that Toyota it is famous for over 30 years but it is letting that go with this partnerships.

[@prharbis]

I currently drive a 2010 yaris and this car is garbage. It is only being sold in the US. The rest of the world got a much better version. Google Toyota Yaris GR. It's all wheel drive, limited slip in both front & rear, and cracks out 257 horses through a 3 cylinder turbo engine.

[@colonelangus3826]

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!

[@gregandkaruna6674]

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

[@1darslars]

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.

[@firstlast5862]

No interest in a car this size without a manual.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed.

[@m1cajah]

I’m interested. I hate manuals. Try driving in DC traffic with a manual for more than a day. It sucks.

[@skreign]

Manuals should be phased out of existence

[@dudeski934]

I remember buying a fully loaded Toyota Tacoma 4×4 Sr5 for less than 20 grand

[@kdavid123186able]

brent moller yeah I remember gas being under dollar per gallon. Sucks but what can you do

[@jbm0866]

@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.

[@Kingthin]

Lol because its a Mazda

[@Osiristhepomsky]

Yeah cool. We get a Mazda 2 and Australia gets a yaris gr. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@dhanashreerae2037]

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.

[@dhanashreerae2037]

And there is plenty of room in the backseat of the hatchback model.

[@aaronaustrie]

Does the new Toyota Yaris still has rear drum brakes

[@oekfoh8684]

Remove the badge and I woulda said it was a Mazda

[@PicoFromTX]

You misspelled “Mazda 2” 😜

[@erwinshariffharahap]

I drive 2008 Toyota Yaris and the back seat has more room legs and head room for adult passenger seating in the back... Mazda 2 size is smaller compare to Toyota Yaris 2008, I prefer to buy new Toyota Yaris with TNGA chassis, Mazda 2 is old model

[@rightlanehog3151]

You are absolutely correct.

[@PimpedPrevia]

I work at Toyota, Sales are really bad!! We are even ashamed to sell that Mazda with a Toyota badge on her (wich is the only thing from Toyota) even the keys and car color came from Mazda

[@fundiver198]

I dont mind platform sharing, engine sharing and so on. But this is just pure rebadging, and it does feel a little bit like cheating ignorant consumers.

[@Stuka87]

You forgot to Mention that the Ford Fiesta also used this platform. And the Fiesta ST is a super fun car to drive!

[@ChilesRussellTaylor]

I’m praying that they’ll continue making Toyota Yaris hatchback cars!

[@glock18supercharger]

Wait Wait now This 💩 Is a Fake Yaris Is a Mazda 2 The Quality on the real Yaris is a Great thing

[@thereluctanthipster9714]

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.

[@GhostOfAMachine]

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

[@saturndesigns2339]

Why no manual on the hatch? Guess you gotta get the sedan, no logic there

[@Tool0GT92]

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.

[@Miguel.R.A]

Out the door price ?? That’s really good

[@Tool0GT92]

@@Miguel.R.A sorry it was 22800 I guess I typed wrong but it's still $3k under msrp

[@alessio54321]

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.

[@philtripe]

its not easy to find anything for less than twenty 20k that has four wheels

[@Vista318]

We get a 5speed option in Canada, just no LED headlights!!

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Halogen is a must here when it gets foggy or when there is a heavy rainstorm. Leds are a nightmare.

[@dedalliance1]

For 20k ish dollars after rebates and a good deal you could just get a Chevrolet Cruze Diesel with more power, more class, more room, more fuel efficiency, and way better drivability. Plus I mean it's a little diesel car which is sweet and it'll probably outrun even a Toyota.

[@Bajaheat]

dedalliance1 they don’t make the Cruze in diesel, well haven’t since 2018

[@Bajaheat]

Ricco kimbrough he said rebates, so he meant new

[@georgearmerding]

this is what happens when you trim your beard yourself

[@jbiv1971]

I like the older model Yaris better.

[@michaelsmith9308]

Dealer new selling for $16, 500 TOP of the line:)

[@wny9521]

this car is a joke. You cant even sit in the backseat. MY 2019 Mitsu Mirage has a very good back seat on a car that gets better gas mileage than the mazda Toyota clone.

[@kmckenzie2461]

I am with you my 2015 Mirage hatch and 2017 Mirage G4 (3 more inches in G4) had a ton of rear seat room for such a small car even with the front seats all the way back I could sit in the back seat with out my knees hitting and I am 5’11”. Great little cars and will take the Mirage any day as you get a longer warranty, more features, and pay thousands and thousands less comparably equipped than this car and Mitsubishi always gives thousands in discounts. I now drive a new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SEL with Touring Package and S-AWC and will always stay with Mitsubishi!!!

[@johnnymichael1804]

Bro you can't even talk. You have literally one of the worst cars you could buy today. A mitsubishi Mirage. 😂😂

[@kmckenzie2461]

Johnny Michael hahaha no need to get so upset all I said was the back seat is small lol. I like small cars and I like this car. Correction I have had 2 Mirages I now have 2 new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SELs.

[@johnnymichael1804]

@@kmckenzie2461 did you want a round of applause?

[@kmckenzie2461]

Johnny Michael 👏👏👏

[@modmatt1]

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.

[@turbojunki]

Can Toyota even build their own cars anymore??? Pathetic

[@rightlanehog3151]

In this case they do make their own all new Yaris but they are contractually obligated to sell this Mazda 2 in the USA and Canada.

[@jaekob2743]

The sedan DOES HAVE a manual transmission. STOP saying it doesn’t offer one!

[@howardkerr8174]

Are you sure the 2020 sedan offers a manual? (Just asking, I don't know if it still does.)

[@kurtpadua1920]

Toyota Corolla is way better than Yaris ia.

[@smithjones1906]

I think Nathan is shitposting lol. First the Civic SI and then this? Though to be fair, *if you were forced to base this off of MSRPs and not real prices,* this wouldn't be a terrible argument. But based on actual prices, not even close. You can find Kia Forte GTs/Hyundai Elantra Sports for under $20k, and sometimes things like 4-cylinder Camaros. There are several of them on AutoTrader for under $20k right now, go look. You're spoiled for choices that are more fun than this at

[@ChrisPollard]

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**)

[@kb9oak749]

That mileage is kind of sad for the engine size and lack of power.

[@sengsythao1896]

Toyota FRS (Subaru) Toyota Supra (BMW) Toyota Yaris (Mazda) what's next!? Toyota Cube? (Nissan) Toyota Lancer? (Mitsubishi) Or maybe: Domestic cars? Toyota Dart? (Dodge) European domestic? Toyota Beetle? (Volkswagen) Man...Toyota got game! 😎

[@steverhodes7036]

What is it with Toyota these days anyway? Are they going out of the car manufacturing business? I mean, first, it was the Toyota 86, really a Subaru. Then it's the Toyota Supra, really a BMW. Now it's a Toyota Yaris, really a Mazda. How this is going to help Toyota in the long run is beyond me. Maybe it's saving them a lot in development costs? I just hope it doesn't come back to bite them down the road.

[@chucklesthefireguy5356]

MSRP on a corolla is under $20K. and it's actually a Toyota. I know MANY people who have 300k+ miles on corollas as commuters. My Mazda 3 blew a head gasket at 100K & brakes were butter. Just sayin...

[@BanBiofuels]

I do not like the frowning front grill. The Hyundai Elantra is bigger and better at the same price and the Accent and Kia Rio gets better gas mileage and is less expensive.

[@bakarikonte]

We do have the 6 speed manual in Canada...

[@philtripe]

oh boy...yawn...who the hell wants to row through 6 gears in an econobox

[@alansmilealot]

@@philtripe I do......

[@jbm0866]

@2big 2fail....a manual is the best way to spec a small underpowered car.

[@acadianfever]

2big 2fail I do; it’s the best way to make a econo box fun! Makes you feel more connected to the car!

[@bengerman5527]

We do also, but only on the sedan L, LE trims

[@palebeachbum]

Nice color. Nice interior. Way way too small, even for a small hatchback. The backseat looks useless. Looks to be about the same size car as a Mitsubishi Mirage, but I'm sure for a heck of a lot more money. For anyone that doesn't really, "leatherette" upholstery means it's vinyl.

[@vincentbodwell8639]

You can get a new Toyota Yaris with 6 speed manual in Canada

[@danwilliam7995]

No manual, goodbye. I'll keep my 5spd 2011 2

[@GhostOfAMachine]

Seriously? Makes no sense. Literally every economy car I see here in my TX and the state my parents live in CA, everyone buys them with a manual. Keeping my 5 spd Golf and 6 speed Soul

[@kevinhobbs1832]

Verbal comparison to a Venue at the end - how about a Honda Fit? For very close to 20K, it has Lane Watch, moonroof and more power, but probably does not handle as well.

[@Tony-hf9mv]

Imagine if socialism came to be. You will have Japanese motors, Korea motors, American motors and so on. Personally I like the diversity of the capitalist markets

[@ynots38]

Dont waste your money the 2020 Corolla hatch can be picked up for under 20k and they have a manual transmission... also the Corolla looks better....

[@ft9kop]

People on fuelly are averaging 38 mpg