I used to have a 2012 Toyota Yaris hatchback with the speedometer right in front of the steering wheel like most cars. I just got a 2009 Toyota Yaris hatchback in December and saw that the speedometer is now in the center of the dashboard. Why did Toyota change the speedometer design in newer Yaris models? I really liked it being in the middle.
This design goes back to the 90s. The Echo had it too. I’m not sure why they changed it to a more typical setup. I like cars with personality. My 2014 is fine, but I miss my 2010. It had three glove boxes!
@RoadWarriorX
I think it was better for your eyes to refocus since it was farther away. Plus, the steering wheel doesn’t block it. I like my setup.
Van said:
@RoadWarriorX
I think it was better for your eyes to refocus since it was farther away. Plus, the steering wheel doesn’t block it. I like my setup.
It’s closer to the windshield which I really prefer over looking down in front of the steering wheel.
@RoadWarriorX
I prefer the speedometer in the center because I can lean back as far as I want in the driver seat without missing it. I can’t find a real reason why they switched back to the standard style in front of the steering wheel. This Yaris is so underrated.
@DavidDaniel1
Yeah good luck finding an explanation. I have no idea.
RoadWarriorX said:
@DavidDaniel1
Yeah good luck finding an explanation. I have no idea.
The three glove boxes are a nice bonus.
RoadWarriorX said:
@DavidDaniel1
Yeah good luck finding an explanation. I have no idea.
The three glove boxes are a nice bonus.
Three glove boxes? Where are they?
@Wei
One on the front driver’s side, and two on the front passenger side.
DavidDaniel1 said:
@Wei
One on the front driver’s side, and two on the front passenger side.
That’s amazing!
DavidDaniel1 said:
@Wei
One on the front driver’s side, and two on the front passenger side.
That’s amazing!
@DavidDaniel1
I have a 2010 but haven’t driven it in three years, so I forgot about those cool compartments. Great car! I see you have nice wood trim too. What trim level do you have?
Wei said:
@DavidDaniel1
I have a 2010 but haven’t driven it in three years, so I forgot about those cool compartments. Great car! I see you have nice wood trim too. What trim level do you have?
That’s from my friend’s Yaris. Mine is in the shop for some brake pads tomorrow.
Wei said:
@DavidDaniel1
I have a 2010 but haven’t driven it in three years, so I forgot about those cool compartments. Great car! I see you have nice wood trim too. What trim level do you have?
I’m not sure about the trim.
RoadWarriorX said:
@DavidDaniel1
Yeah good luck finding an explanation. I have no idea.
I think they moved it to avoid backseat passengers arguing about the speed. You know, someone saying you’re going too fast.
@FrankRich2
Right, that makes sense.
@DavidDaniel1
It’s probably because most people didn’t like the previous design, so it was changed back.
Torin said:
@DavidDaniel1
It’s probably because most people didn’t like the previous design, so it was changed back.
Was it ever about safety that led to this change?
Torin said:
@DavidDaniel1
It’s probably because most people didn’t like the previous design, so it was changed back.
Was it ever about safety that led to this change?
I doubt it. The main safety features for the driver are built into the steering wheel, seat, and various parts around the dashboard.
I don’t like it, but I got the car for only 500 bucks.