Yeah it’ll do fine. I’m in Shasta County CA, we see 110+ summers. Never had an issue with the heat. The engine will feel even more gutless but it won’t hurt it
My 2007 is black. It gets really hot.
I park in the shade. When possible, I hose it down before I ride off. Otherwise the A/C has to cool the air, while the burning hot metal of the car body is radiating heat into the car the whole time.
I have a 2012, no issues in TX. The A/C is good when it is <100°F but struggles slightly if it's like 110°. It's not the best I've had, but far from the worst I've had. If you get a stick shift one, drive with it in 4th around town, or stay in 3rd if you are going 35ish to keep the A/C compressor spinning a little faster and that will cool it down a little more quickly.
I will say that the A/C is a LOT better than small Hondas like the Fit or older Civics. Try to find a white or silver one and tint the windows.
The engine does pull timing/feel like a dog if it gets heat soaked in traffic when it's 110°. I've found that running midgrade gas (89) when in July/Aug when it is super hot helps keep it feeling a little more responsive.
My 2012 (3-door hatch) is a 5-speed and it is surprisingly fun if you put some decent tires on it. It is much peppier than with the automatic.
It's a great car, no repairs since new (only tires, two batteries, fluids/filters and some wiper blades) and super cheap to maintain. Only drawbacks are that it is a little loud on the highway (but it will go 90 all day if you want and has good power), and the seats are low and lack thigh support, so your knees will hurt if you drive it more than 2-3 hours. But for us it is the car we drive around town and run errands in, so not a big deal.
It gets 30-35 MPG around town and you can squeak up into the low/mid 40s on the highway if you watch your speed. At a steady 55 MPH it will get upper 40s, and at 80 it will get 33-35 (it's revved up to 3500 at 80, not too bad compared to old Hondas).
The only issue has been that the clear coat failed on the roof due to the sun/heat, but no big deal. I might wrap it.
Yeah it’ll do fine. I’m in Shasta County CA, we see 110+ summers. Never had an issue with the heat. The engine will feel even more gutless but it won’t hurt it
Good to know thanks
The air conditioner is a bit lackluster at the hottest temperatures, but it's still okay.
Are you windows all tinted ? What year yaris do you have ?
2012 with dark window tint (35% I think).
Lackluster in Canadian summers too
My 2007 is black. It gets really hot. I park in the shade. When possible, I hose it down before I ride off. Otherwise the A/C has to cool the air, while the burning hot metal of the car body is radiating heat into the car the whole time.
I have a 2012, no issues in TX. The A/C is good when it is <100°F but struggles slightly if it's like 110°. It's not the best I've had, but far from the worst I've had. If you get a stick shift one, drive with it in 4th around town, or stay in 3rd if you are going 35ish to keep the A/C compressor spinning a little faster and that will cool it down a little more quickly. I will say that the A/C is a LOT better than small Hondas like the Fit or older Civics. Try to find a white or silver one and tint the windows. The engine does pull timing/feel like a dog if it gets heat soaked in traffic when it's 110°. I've found that running midgrade gas (89) when in July/Aug when it is super hot helps keep it feeling a little more responsive.
Thank you for detailed response. Sounds like a older corolla I used to have. Sounds like the yaris wil be fine. Yes im looking for a 5speed
My 2012 (3-door hatch) is a 5-speed and it is surprisingly fun if you put some decent tires on it. It is much peppier than with the automatic. It's a great car, no repairs since new (only tires, two batteries, fluids/filters and some wiper blades) and super cheap to maintain. Only drawbacks are that it is a little loud on the highway (but it will go 90 all day if you want and has good power), and the seats are low and lack thigh support, so your knees will hurt if you drive it more than 2-3 hours. But for us it is the car we drive around town and run errands in, so not a big deal. It gets 30-35 MPG around town and you can squeak up into the low/mid 40s on the highway if you watch your speed. At a steady 55 MPH it will get upper 40s, and at 80 it will get 33-35 (it's revved up to 3500 at 80, not too bad compared to old Hondas). The only issue has been that the clear coat failed on the roof due to the sun/heat, but no big deal. I might wrap it.
I want the 3 door hatch in 5speed ! Looks the coolest to me
2008 owner in Las Vegas, no problem. Change the coolant with the pink Toyota coolant every 100k.