[dagnabbit]

That's good news. Of course it blows the whole premise of my gratuitous France-bashing thread.

Where did you find this bit of auto industry info?

[JayDL]

Had a hands on look at a Yaris in Canada. Labeled as Japan made.
Also see: http://www.toyota.co.jp/en/about_toyota/manufacturing/

Much higher quality than the Echo it replaces...solid with feel of higher-end vehicle. It has been sold in Japan as a second-generation "Vitz" since February.

So as not to dampen the thread, it was supposedly styled in France.