Toyota GR Yaris father & son review. The ups & downs of running a GR Yaris as a daily driver

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  • @youremostwelcome
    @youremostwelcome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +799

    Jesus, this makes me miss my Dad. He died of a brain tumour last year, and this makes me miss the chats we'd have as I grew up. Of course, he wasn't as wealthy as Harry, but I remember him umming and ahhing over whether he'd buy an E46 M3 after I bought my E92. So glad that he did in the end, as it gave him some good times for a while.

    • @L.r.e_motorsport
      @L.r.e_motorsport 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

      I feel you mate

    • @Chiboza
      @Chiboza 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Thanks for sharing this... Sorry about your loss

    • @daveglover6115
      @daveglover6115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      I also lost my Dad, brain tumor, aged 60. He also loved motor racing and was a young marshall at Brooklands back in the day. The best event he took me to was the BOAC at Brands 1968, watching that GT40 1075 win! Yes, he believed in Jesus too...

    • @miloweeks
      @miloweeks 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I thought the exact same thing while watching this. Hang in there. Over time the pain fades and the memories keep him alive in your mind. My dad was a gearhead that loved wrenching and driving small import sports cars and motorbikes. I would've loved to share my recent cars/bikes with him. He passed about five years ago from cancer just one month before his 60th.

    • @youremostwelcome
      @youremostwelcome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@miloweeks It's a horrendous disease. Mine was 62. I still couldn't get near him on a motorbike, haha.

  • @TheAslakVind
    @TheAslakVind 3 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    I love that every time Mr Harry talks about his son, he has a big smile on!

  • @markfetherston1822
    @markfetherston1822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    Quite literally he must be the best dad in the world ever. What an inspiration as a father and bloody good chap to let his son play with such a collection of mans toys. Charlie, it’s not normal. I hope you know that.....! My dad had a Volvo 343 and a Nissan Sunny. And he never let me drive them. Probably for the best actually. But still, it’s the principle.

    • @GrrMeister
      @GrrMeister 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      *My Dad had a push bike and wouldn't even let me ride that !*

    • @RRSmurf
      @RRSmurf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      What's a 'Dad' 😔

    • @geoffgreenhalgh3553
      @geoffgreenhalgh3553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My dad died when I was 10 in 1963. He had a Vauxhall .

    • @bobstacey9311
      @bobstacey9311 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My dad had several Daimler Sovereigns and he let me drive them, more fool him!

    • @richardwilkinson4419
      @richardwilkinson4419 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My dad still dosnt trust me and I'm 38 !!!

  • @wildmandesign
    @wildmandesign 3 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    A really nice piece to air on Father’s Day. Makes me miss my dad.

  • @maxmartin-merrells3723
    @maxmartin-merrells3723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    A palpable warmth in this video. A pleasure as always.

    • @inbloom08
      @inbloom08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm in hospital for a big scary operation and watching Harry's Garage is the only thing giving me comfort and peace atm 👌

    • @mateo991.2
      @mateo991.2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@inbloom08 Hope it went well. Best of wishes!

    • @maxmartin-merrells3723
      @maxmartin-merrells3723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@inbloom08 All the love brother

    • @inbloom08
      @inbloom08 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@maxmartin-merrells3723 thanks legends everything went well and I live another day 🤘🤘🙏🙏

  • @Formulaz5
    @Formulaz5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +275

    Harry is the best car and motorcycle reviewer in the world.

    • @southjerseysound7340
      @southjerseysound7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      His farm channel is a hidden gem too.

    • @Formulaz5
      @Formulaz5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@southjerseysound7340 Correct!

    • @ur2slob724
      @ur2slob724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Car for sure , motorbikes 44 takes the cake for me

    • @patricksterling7389
      @patricksterling7389 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let's not forget Bud Lindemann. His reviews have stood the test of time.

    • @Formulaz5
      @Formulaz5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patricksterling7389 BUD LINDEMANN was just a caretaker of his voice. Do not compare them, Harry explains as the good father that each one should have.

  • @jamesallison4875
    @jamesallison4875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Father’s Day special! Thanks Harry and Charlie.

    • @allysonhanks9159
      @allysonhanks9159 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hello James, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.

  • @mikeormond7883
    @mikeormond7883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    “I’ll put the stop start back on because it annoys the hell out of Charlie” 😂 😂 😂

  • @Martin2153
    @Martin2153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

    When the GR Yaris was released in Australia they had an "introductory" price of $39,950 drive away (which includes all fees and taxes) for the first 1,000 units and they were all sold within a week. Then it was increased to $44,950 drive away for another 200. Now the Toyota Australian web site lists them at $53,927 for the GR and $59,177 for the Rallye, both drive away. It seems the market is accepting the pricing as there is hardly any stock available, so your situation suggests that it is a global demand.

    • @mochatitus479
      @mochatitus479 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It's 100k aud in Malaysia 😂😭😂😭

    • @RS-nq8xk
      @RS-nq8xk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@mochatitus479 More like 120-140k AUD in Hong Kong haha

    • @gokupizar
      @gokupizar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In Mexico were all sold in 24 hrs!! And circuit pack was not sold in Mexico 😞

    • @fortheloveofnoise
      @fortheloveofnoise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      In the U.S. we just get the middle finger from Toyota.

    • @zmirc
      @zmirc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@fortheloveofnoise regulations...

  • @archiegoodwinjr
    @archiegoodwinjr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    Finally. I learn that Harry's son is Charlie and not Henry Catchpole.

    • @AsinineComment
      @AsinineComment 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can see the similarities, but Henry does much, much better stuff than Harry does, even at his best. I almost never watch H.'s G. anymore.

    • @phusonnguyen4579
      @phusonnguyen4579 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@AsinineComment troll?

    • @TheCarGuysTV
      @TheCarGuysTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂😂👍

    • @starstar5657
      @starstar5657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Harry and Henry are the same person at different stages of life but living in the same time.

    • @varmastiko2908
      @varmastiko2908 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@phusonnguyen4579 You know, a negative opinion is still an opinion, even in 2021.

  • @smilepermile8165
    @smilepermile8165 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Really enjoyed the discussion both of you had in this video. Toyota were recently testing the GR Yaris's 3 cylinder 1.6 engine for their Corolla Hatchback hydrogen-powered internal combustion engined racecar, intended for the 24hr race in Fuji Speedway. They admit that there's a lot of issues they need to solve (packaging of the tank), but this is one of Akio Toyoda's way of prolonging the internal combustion engine. He mentioned that if Japan goes too hasty in banning internal combustion engined cars, the current business model of the car industry will collapse, thus causing a lot of job losses. We really should give him credit where its due.

    • @jamescarson6681
      @jamescarson6681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Agreed. Akio san has really changed my perception of Toyota - he was involved in the LFA development, and was an advocate of bringing fun-yet-affordable cars back on the company's priority list.

    • @jamiefisher1430
      @jamiefisher1430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I doubt the upcoming GR 86 will get as much appreciation as the GR Yaris because it won't deliver quite the straight-line acceleration that the WRC homologation special offers, but I'm just as intrigued about that too. 184 ft/lbs torque available at a much earlier RPM than the outgoing GT86's 151 ft/lbs is enough to excite me, considering that the weight hasn't changed much.

    • @harrysgarage
      @harrysgarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      He's a remarkable boss to have at Toyota, where profits keep on increasing (£14bn in 2020). He's a proper enthusiast and fully understands current trends, which aren't great for both the car industry and consumers in my view. We're rushing the introduction of EV without thought, thanks to governments not fully understanding the implications. Interesting few years ahead..

    • @mikefarrar8071
      @mikefarrar8071 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@harrysgarage I think some of the top industry bosses will soon start pushing to have a sensible approach to this EV nonsense and look at other alternatives. The ICE is far from dead.

    • @user-ht9fr6eh9u
      @user-ht9fr6eh9u 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Planet over money

  • @bluein2red423
    @bluein2red423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Sport mode will save you a button press, because it disables stop-start as well.

    • @23kev
      @23kev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Came looking for this comment as I was going to mention it too.

  • @drchunkybiscuit9973
    @drchunkybiscuit9973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Happy Father's Day Harry, I wish you'd been my dad. My dad died in 1996 & was never that nice to me. He never once told me that he loved me, but I live my two girls more than anything & tell them I love them every day!!! Mind you, one is 19 & the other is 25, but I still tell them. 😂

    • @graemewilson1400
      @graemewilson1400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice.

    • @peterriggall8409
      @peterriggall8409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Good on you. We should all try and do things better than our parents. My parents were great so the bar is high for me....

    • @williammorris1384
      @williammorris1384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Big respect mate . Sorry those early years were tough . Your 2 daughters will flourish and you’ve played your part in that ! Are they drivers too?! 👍

  • @Driffttt
    @Driffttt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    There’s a new GR extreme version testing at Nurburgring now

    • @harrysgarage
      @harrysgarage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      Interesting..

    • @dragospahontu
      @dragospahontu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A sequel to the original

    • @tommihommi1
      @tommihommi1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      GR MR 🤣

    • @zerozeropure
      @zerozeropure 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's Toyota Europe's prototype testing for Rally parts.and aero on the ring ... Hence it wears the plate KAM like the old school Toyota Rally cars... Also Toyota has not ordered past the 25,000 number from the original parts suppliers they originally ordered ie, Michelin, jtekt, BBS, etc also the factory has to be retooled by November for other GR projects. Hence the last deliveries for the GR Yaris are next May latest..

    • @tommihommi1
      @tommihommi1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@zerozeropure they could always do something like sell the last 1k cars with an aero kit, upgraded seats and upgraded suspension

  • @JonTruelove
    @JonTruelove 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Absolute home run with the wheel color. Not at all showy/ostentatious and like you said just adds some sophistication. Very cool.

  • @mrc7966
    @mrc7966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    High seats for B road cars is something I've long understood. I used to follow my friend in his S4 down B roads in my 997. The 997 was much quicker, but I couldn't take the chances he could because I didn't have the visibility. Always heard people moan about the seating position in Clio 182's and always thought it was almost perfect for fast road driving personally.

    • @robmorgan8369
      @robmorgan8369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Same as Abarth 595/695's - it feels silly high, but get on the B Roads and suddenly makes sense

    • @humandroid53
      @humandroid53 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I liked the seat in the 306 as high as possible. You feel on top of the car and have good visibility. Easy to place the bonnet. Maybe because I have a motorcycle background.

    • @tomhoward4905
      @tomhoward4905 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I have a Clio 172 and agree entirely

    • @teabagtowers3823
      @teabagtowers3823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robmorgan8369 Shame with the Abarth the gearbox chassis and suspension is shit.

    • @robmorgan8369
      @robmorgan8369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@teabagtowers3823 that's the charm and character, designed in by Abarth to add to the experience lol

  • @WashburnD10
    @WashburnD10 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    A wonderful episode between the two gentlemen. There is so much more usable information in Harry's reviews as opposed to people just rattling off car data and statistic. Bloody ace there sir!

  • @trailmagnus
    @trailmagnus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    The colour of those wheels combined with the red is just stellar! Good call!

  • @markferrero9288
    @markferrero9288 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    18:05, father and son in total sync. This has me missing my dad who was most definitely not a car guy. Thanks for the honest review and please, cherish your time together,

    • @bag2963
      @bag2963 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was really cool. May your father rest in peace mate ❤

  • @Boric78
    @Boric78 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    LOL - Harry turned his hi performance hatch into the farms van. Brilliant.

  • @P.Galore
    @P.Galore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    I like that Harry doesn't let price interfere with his judgment of what a great car is. So many people by expensive cars just to pose for strangers -

    • @GhostyDog
      @GhostyDog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Truth

    • @southjerseysound7340
      @southjerseysound7340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Harry doesn't get enough credit most of the time and while I'm not a farmer I've been binge watching his farm videos. He's probably the last guy you'd think of but unlike most people he's not afraid to get his hands dirty.

    • @RRSmurf
      @RRSmurf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Also commented this (before seeing yours)... Totally agree!

  • @modmod392
    @modmod392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Trust Harry to bag the very limited GR Yaris Minivan Editon.

    • @erickeane471
      @erickeane471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Am I the only one that got sad when he converted it to basically a van?

    • @95lal
      @95lal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Minivan how?

    • @modmod392
      @modmod392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And took a Roller to the Pole!

    • @alexander1485
      @alexander1485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Richard Harrold keep in mind that people who use cars generally the cars don't last past 10-15 years and those people who "don't use" cars those cars last 30+ years.... so its kind of a 50/50

  • @dougbaliko4604
    @dougbaliko4604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Love the wheels! Black wheels are so overdone nowadays.

  • @timhouston1638
    @timhouston1638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm not gonna say this is the best Harry's Garage video yet, but it's up there. Perfect fathers day watch. Thank you!

  • @eddienoel1149
    @eddienoel1149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Harry, your son is a natural presenter, loving this Father’s Day TH-cam upload, thank you

  • @BaldFoodieGuy
    @BaldFoodieGuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Brilliant, I could watch Harry's Garage all the time without switching off to watch something else 😁

    • @allysonhanks9159
      @allysonhanks9159 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      hello, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.

  • @JulianPhilipNicolls
    @JulianPhilipNicolls 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love that I can share my car passion with my sons and was pleased to go with my eldest to the London Concours where I was able to meet and have a quick chat with Harry. Thanks for that Harry.

  • @daveadams5932
    @daveadams5932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Perfect fathers day video, dad and son discussing car dynamics and the 'you shouldn't be telling me that' conversation.

  • @afitzsimons
    @afitzsimons 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I never could see the attraction of lowering a seat so your eyes are level with the top of the steering wheel. I always have my seat as far up as it will go.

    • @heinrichschmitz8964
      @heinrichschmitz8964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      same

    • @cmacd8879
      @cmacd8879 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thats not true if you're over 6 feet tall.... depends on stature.

    • @heinrichschmitz8964
      @heinrichschmitz8964 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cmacd8879 Im 6.4 and I prefer that higher seating position. But then im not a racing driver....

    • @afitzsimons
      @afitzsimons 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cmacd8879 How can that be? Why would anyone want their eyes level with the top of the steering wheel, pretending they're a F1 driver.

  • @RustyPetterson
    @RustyPetterson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I like the bit at around 19 minutes where Harry absolutely nails it and Charlie looks over at the speedo suddenly, as if to say "wait, how fucking fast are we going right now??" hahaha.

  • @155andRising
    @155andRising 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I’m sure the GR is a far better machine than an Integrale in many ways . Faster , better handling , better equipped.But if I had the choice I’d be taking the Delta . The GR is a rally car but the Integrale is a Rally God . 🇮🇹

  • @OkulSmoK
    @OkulSmoK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy father's day to both of you! I can only hope to share this passion for cars with my little one, once he's grown up.

  • @_gray_
    @_gray_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Although I already follow him on Instagram, we normally only see Charlie during the harvest, so was great to get a second Metcalf opinion!

  • @gastong.loperena7378
    @gastong.loperena7378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Toyota GR Yaris. Simply amazing... Cheers from Argentina!

  • @Prince_Pig
    @Prince_Pig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love that scarlet flame Yaris matching so well with those gold wheels. Best looking Yaris I’ve seen.

  • @RossEnzo
    @RossEnzo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I’m the same age as Charlie, he’s one lucky whippersnapper!

  • @johnandrews3568
    @johnandrews3568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What I love about Harry aside from stellar reviews and insight worth its weight in gold.... drives a Yaris while wearing a Patek Philippe. Rock on, Harry!

  • @mrmoss149
    @mrmoss149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    " Function not available" in stereo was priceless. Charlie has that to treasure. Cheers to you both.

  • @nickpage2949
    @nickpage2949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Harry has a nice aesthetic those wheels are spot on.

  • @chrisparish9145
    @chrisparish9145 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Lovely idea having your son contribute and releasing the film today. Hope you’ve had a lovely Father’s Day.

  • @MentatOfDune
    @MentatOfDune 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The new wheel colour really makes the red pop. Class looking car.

  • @tobyjewell
    @tobyjewell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I downsized from a V8 Range Rover to a 1l auto 59 plate IQ a year ago & have fallen head over heels in love with it! Like your Yaris, it’s totally over engendered and I think Toyota also lost money so stopped making it in 2014ish. No car has ever made me smile so much whilst driving it so it’s awesome to see they’ve not lost their touch with yours. Only problem is now I want to upgrade mine into to GR project car 🚗

  • @antonoat
    @antonoat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It's a family affair........ Your son is mighty lucky to have a dad with such a well endowed car collection, sure he makes the most of it, lol. Great review guys, thanks .

  • @timhayward6833
    @timhayward6833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, lovely to see father and son talking about something they are both passionate about, interesting different perspectives. Maybe this could be first in a series? Great work Gents!

  • @JRattheranch
    @JRattheranch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    😂😂 Like father, like son! I'm sure you're as proud of him as I am of mine! Great video both!

  • @KurohaneRR
    @KurohaneRR 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking back at this video and it's amazing Toyota claimed they've sold 32000 units (probably including JP only hybrid CVT version but I assume there's not a lot of them) and they are going to make GR Yaris permanent in the lineup, proper exciting news

  • @TABRO284
    @TABRO284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really like that you changed the wheel colour from black. Black hides all the lines and shape.

  • @peterknight7880
    @peterknight7880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think your choice is impeccable. Not only is that a cracking drivers car for you to enjoy, but in the future that is going to be a classic and highly desirable.

  • @rahulchandra558
    @rahulchandra558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    Props to Chris Martin for joining Harry on the drive.

    • @johnmoruzzi7236
      @johnmoruzzi7236 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thought it was the Welsh guy from Goldie Lookin Chain....

    • @charliemetcalfe6222
      @charliemetcalfe6222 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnmoruzzi7236 - aren’t they all ‘welsh’?

    • @TheMuzikall
      @TheMuzikall 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Props to Harry for keeping his love child Chris a secret 🥳

    • @stephentrout7879
      @stephentrout7879 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@charliemetcalfe6222 A couple of guys are from the West Country

  • @raybrock6083
    @raybrock6083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video Mr Metcalf love the two way chat with your son, would like to see him pop up every now and then on your videos.

    • @allysonhanks9159
      @allysonhanks9159 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hello Ray, how are you doing. I hope you are safe and in good health. Looking for a new friend and i saw your pic here. I hope you don't mind thank you.

    • @raybrock6083
      @raybrock6083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@allysonhanks9159 Hi Allyson, thank you for your interest but I am already happily married.

  • @eddienoel1149
    @eddienoel1149 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I brought a car from the same dealership a few years ago, brilliant service

  • @kevin9446
    @kevin9446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. You picked it up from where I work and I missed saying hello! I'm gutted. I am a massive fan.

  • @zgpm7031
    @zgpm7031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I could only imagine having a dad like this.

    • @terrygreen9107
      @terrygreen9107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My dad would have loved this

  • @robotstobor3388
    @robotstobor3388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have the Feverish red as well, so far I have resisted the temptation to modify, but I had not reckoned on the subtle change in wheel colour. Well done Harry and Charlie great video.

  • @playwme3
    @playwme3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The red doesn’t look good in most online photo’s, but watching this video i’m starting to reconsider my thoughts. Especially with the gold wheels, looks mint.

    • @bobbyg5904
      @bobbyg5904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A few GR yari where I live, and red is by far the worst colour

  • @nrahim91
    @nrahim91 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2000 miles in and I absolutely love mine. I'm taking it to the Scottish Highlands this week. Adaptive cruise control all the way up and perfect for the Old Military Road once I'm there!

  • @peterthwaites5891
    @peterthwaites5891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Brilliant as ever... By including the thoughts of Charlie it adds a whole new dimension to your content

  • @kolbenkopp-8780
    @kolbenkopp-8780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gee the wheels look fab in that colour. Going to copy that once mine is finally here. And great vid as always, both entertaining and insightful. Thanks a lot, Harry and Charlie!

  • @klasseact6663
    @klasseact6663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I thought the red was going to be "cliche' red" but seeing THIS red I love it and would love to detail one, it's brilliant 👍👍

  • @rogerjayraphael
    @rogerjayraphael 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy Fathers Day Harry. Thats what is all aboot

  • @Nicksel95
    @Nicksel95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sunday, a beer and Harry's garage. Quality time!

  • @donrumph1
    @donrumph1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the best review of the GR Yaris I have seen. Unfortunately I have not seen any available in the USA TO date. Thank you and your son for this information.

  • @Florensuescuncolomo
    @Florensuescuncolomo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I am a 25 year old GR Yaris owner and i think is epic way over my capabilities

    • @andrewshackleton3700
      @andrewshackleton3700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s because of your age 😂😂😂

    • @binskee677
      @binskee677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      haha me too, or at least soon, waiting for mine to be delivered, but will be 26 then :(

    • @KAM-666
      @KAM-666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bet the insurance for you is astronomical 😲

    • @binskee677
      @binskee677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KAM-666 it's okey, it will be 1400 in USD per year, I've also had a M2Competition which was 2400 per year. It depends on what is covered and what not. There might be also cheaper options.

  • @hrvojegrgic5111
    @hrvojegrgic5111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This car is even more beautiful when you see it up close. I have seen two in white colour but I like this red one very much.
    Great choice and video, thank you.

  • @ericpisch2732
    @ericpisch2732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very special car, the last of its kind. Wish I had somewhere to store one

  • @stopspin
    @stopspin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your son is quite fortunate to have you, great dad to have. Real gentleman.

  • @vector409
    @vector409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    this was great, i have a 182 clio for a back lane commute, the GR yaris is the only car that would pry my hands of it's steering wheel.

    • @smcardle5241
      @smcardle5241 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a GR and my mate has the Clio. Totally different league mate. The Yaris destroys back roads

    • @vector409
      @vector409 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@smcardle5241 exactly

  • @capttrousers
    @capttrousers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent addition to you usual format, lets see more Charlie co-review, improve the sound /mic on both of you and lets get a new point of view. really interesting and great chemistry between you! hilarious that you start talking servicing as soon as Charlie gets behind the wheel! keep it up!

  • @Ben-Lloyd
    @Ben-Lloyd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wheels are spot on 👍🏼

  • @WillPerryAbuseCoach
    @WillPerryAbuseCoach 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely to see your connection together… and what a beauty of a Yaris 🥰🙏

  • @rjnation5042
    @rjnation5042 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Okay Harry, over here in Australia the 1st shipment of GR Yaris was being sold for about $40,000, sold out really fast, the 2nd shipment has had a price increase to about $50,000, so I think that's what Toyota are doing, if they build them, they will sell, I've had mine for about 8 months now & it's become my go to car, lastly love the red with bronze wheel on your car, Rj in Oz

    • @TangoR34
      @TangoR34 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is the Australian version the same as the JDM one, which is slightly more powerful than the EU version?

    • @clef05
      @clef05 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The 2022 Rallye is starting at $70,000 now.

  • @Sarncho
    @Sarncho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the gold wheels..looks great. 400km on my Rallye edition here in aus, it's a beast! Can't wait to track it.

  • @iandavidson99
    @iandavidson99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've still not seen one of these on the road yet

    • @joshuarosen6242
      @joshuarosen6242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've seen two this week and was immediately jealous. I live in a well to do part of Yorkshire and there are a lot of enthusiast's cars round here. I'm rather hoping someone I know buys one.

    • @grahamhaynes7658
      @grahamhaynes7658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A couple hundred on the roads at the moment,lots more enroute,2 of my close neighbours have orders in!

    • @obsidian....
      @obsidian.... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never will... Nor will anyone else in the States 😭

    • @stewstube70
      @stewstube70 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think I've seen three now - a red one like this, a white one and one in full rally graphics with numbers on the doors!

  • @Vampirebear13
    @Vampirebear13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great seeing you with your son !!! I'm sure when he was job hunting, as soon as they found out Charlie was your son, they didn't need to see his CV :-)

  • @nickname1812
    @nickname1812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bought a Scottish origin car Click and Collect in Milton Keynes depot from AC and I'm in the south. Was sooooo easy.

  • @Ta_nuz
    @Ta_nuz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved it all through, dad son episode.🙋 Would surely love to see you both more often.

  • @Theoneandonlyearthhuman
    @Theoneandonlyearthhuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I miss my dad :( he loved cars and we always chose cars together

  • @inuit2winit
    @inuit2winit 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My car, an MX-5, also came down from Arnold Clark Aberdeen, when they had stopped making them for COVID and you just couldn't get one. When I got mine it was scratched to bits! Glad the Yaris had a happier journey

  • @Gibson408
    @Gibson408 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Probably the only car on the market at the moment that would tempt me out of my Mini (which I absolutely adore)! The servicing schedule is a bit of an eye opener though, doing 12k miles a year I’d really clock up the costs to run it.

    • @kdcyp
      @kdcyp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I swapped my JCW for my GR and am very happy. My mate bought my JCW so I still get to see it too! 😀

    • @Muzzaa
      @Muzzaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it an f56 you have?

    • @kdcyp
      @kdcyp 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Muzzaa yep, born 2008, loved all 12 years of ownership and driving it 😍

    • @quokkapirquish6825
      @quokkapirquish6825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I paid Toyota £850 for the first 6 services

  • @gryfandjane
    @gryfandjane 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent episode. Being a hot hatch enthusiast here in the USA can be a lonely pursuit, my daily being a Fiesta ST. This Yaris really ticks all my boxes, but I’m sure they’ll never see our shores, alas.

  • @ianstoyan
    @ianstoyan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    19:22 Oh my! My dad would have gone MENTAL if I'd touched his steering wheel whilst he was driving. Harry is so easy-going.

  • @charliewolf7500
    @charliewolf7500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    7:48 Porsche 959 wheels. Thank you for entertaining and sharing.

  • @TeaVR
    @TeaVR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Harry - bang on regarding driver seat height. There's nothing wrong with it.
    I still think the GR Yaris is too capable for the road however.

    • @robomeara9860
      @robomeara9860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      there’s talk on pistonheads about lowering its capabilities through lower spec rubber. nice problem to have

    • @TeaVR
      @TeaVR 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robomeara9860 that's really interesting. Fun at sensible speeds - I like it.

  • @jimmybroom
    @jimmybroom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic video Harry and great to see Charlie in a video too. You both compliment each other in the review of this little pocket rocket!

  • @drft1186
    @drft1186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cant wait for this one!

  • @markyamaguchi9571
    @markyamaguchi9571 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just saw this video and great to see you have family members in your videos. 👍

  • @CaptainMir
    @CaptainMir 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Father's day special aye ❤️

  • @jasonhearn987
    @jasonhearn987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fab review with total exposure and honesty and great father and son chat.

  • @CarAndMechanical
    @CarAndMechanical 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video - been waiting for this. Interesting at a 6'2/3" guy I find the seat height is liveable and I need to do the mirror mod. Also found it interesting what was said about the limits, coming from a range of "warm/spicy" but never the hottest model of car ownership to the GR, it feels like it's driving to different rulesets and currently the limitation is me as the driver.
    Look forward to future updates from you both.

  • @reinmansmith
    @reinmansmith 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Harry you’re going to have to add a ‘double’ thumbs up like button!! … Love the colour, that red makes the car. I wasn’t sold on the looks of the car in black or white but in the red with those wheels it transforms it into a special looking little car 🤩 I, like many others, think you are the best presenter out there, in that your videos are like chatting with a good knowledgeable friend about cars. Charlie has clearly inherited that ability which adds another perspective to this video 👍

  • @rishavraj5661
    @rishavraj5661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nice to see a Yaris in red colour 🙂

    • @jack14kd
      @jack14kd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Was gonna say the same thing. Almost every one is see is bloody white

    • @teabagtowers3823
      @teabagtowers3823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jack14kd I spotted red one the other day at my local Tesco's I've seen a white and black one before but red is the best colour for it.

  • @MrChazz965
    @MrChazz965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are moving to spain early next year and i keep going back to this car. I've always liked small, fast cars. Hopefully i can get a test drive.

  • @tiguanman1170
    @tiguanman1170 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    "I'd quite like a track day"..... "Oh, I'll give someone a ring......"

  • @chrisflemington819
    @chrisflemington819 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Harry and son, Charlie?, for a terrific video. My son has just changed his Focus RS for a Caterham 7 which after 5 years had just done 289 miles! He’s changed that as he’s taken it for a service today having done just over a 1000 miles in three weeks using the B roads circuit that I use in my classic MG’s! He didn’t enjoy the Focus as it wasn’t a car you could get involved with whereas the Caterham he can and although it’s not, on paper, as fast it’s certainly far more fun.

  • @JoshSmith93
    @JoshSmith93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As an owner (couple of weeks, only just done the recommended run-in!) I have to say I agree with every single point you’ve made!
    Not sure I want to file the rear view mirror mount mind!! I took it out in the pissing rain and the capabilities of this car are indescribable. Absolute weapon. Delighted I ordered it back in December!

  • @TheAkrhino12
    @TheAkrhino12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it! Great review and I am so happy that you and your son share the passion for special interest cars. Good call on the alloy wheels.

  • @livingthroughtv
    @livingthroughtv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seat is intentionally high in the GR Yaris for visibility, something which is incredibly useful in the WRC. Can't see why anyone would want to lower it, unless they're >6'5"

    • @mcspikesky
      @mcspikesky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The seat is mounted lower in its rally spec.

    • @livingthroughtv
      @livingthroughtv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mcspikesky Pretty sure it isn't. The passenger seat is, but the driver's seat in WRC cars are really high for visibility

    • @Jabber-ig3iw
      @Jabber-ig3iw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      People are obsessed by sitting mm above the road. It’s almost like they don’t actually want to see where they are going.

  • @Gozar111
    @Gozar111 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was fun to watch. Your son looks like a good man.

  • @dragosi8980
    @dragosi8980 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The colour is great!

  • @DrPittenstein
    @DrPittenstein 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Would look great with Evo VI TME stripes especially with Tommi Makkinen's involvement in the project.