Here's why the Toyota GR Yaris makes no sense
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- Here's a 2021 Toyota GR Yaris, most likely the most special modern hot hatchback. Made by Gazoo Racing, this is a car that should've never been made. Why? This is what I'm going to talk to you about in this review and test of this Japanese car by Lucas Abriata. A car that was sold in the UK, Europe and Australia. A sports car, a hot hatchback and something that seems to come straight out of the 1980s.
I've daily driven my GR Yaris for 81,000km and have aftermarket coilovers with a harsher ride from stock. Perfect car to drive everywhere!
Hahaha, I assume different owners have different tolerances. I agree with you, though! I daily drove my "track car" a few years ago.
@@abriatus Depends on what the roads look like where you're from also
81k???? How😅
@@DeFausti I drive in Wales, have a full circuit GR. Theres nothing touches this. Nothing.
81k already?? Crazy
Owned my for two years now. Absolute hoot to drive, especially on wet mountain roads. It will literally make anything poop its panties in the right conditions - which means miserable weather and tight bends.
WRC regulations forbid fitting aero components to doors, as I understand it that's the primary reason for building this with only two. It's also way way cooler as Akio says. I daily mine, wouldn't swap it for anything.
Its just a homologation car simple. No rhyme or reason, just built for a purpose!!! Rally!
I can almost guarantee you Toyota wrapped the CFRP roof to avoid epoxy sun damage. I would 100% leave the protective wrap on (or pull it and apply different UV protection).
Sounds reasonable
Works great as a daily driver for me. And it is much less harsh a ride than the i30N i came from.
That’s funny! I didn’t feel the i30N as being that harsh when I drove it
Love your videos! Can I get your opinion as I am stuck and can't make a decision. Corolla GR or Civic Type R (FL5)
Thank you!!
I’m more of a GR Corolla guy but the Civic Type R is a better daily driver IMHO
@@abriatus Thank you for your input. Much appreciated 👍
1) The engine wasnt made specifically for thr gr yaris (and/or corrolla), it's an engine made that will likely be used (in many mild variants) in other models.
2) The rear seats are useful, there are hundreds of people using them with children, they have child reatraint positions etc.
3) The car is dailied by thousands of people. It has all thr basic comfort festures tou mentioned and more.
4) The paint thickness is EXACTLY the same aa every other toyota, tested wirh calibrated paint thickness testers.
Do sowm research and actually experience it for yourself before making a rushed production with misinformation.
1) It’s a GR engine. So far, 3 years in, it hasn’t been used in anything else.
2) Sure, they’re useful for children. But so are the seats in a 911 which is a car no one would ever say has useful rear seats. You’re not taking adults back there.
3) Once again, some people daily track cars with roll cages, harnesses and bucket seats. It doesn’t mean it’s a practical car to daily, but it depends on your tolerances.
4) Maybe, since I didn’t test it (just went by what the owner told me and the many complaints of rock chips and scrapes GR Yaris owners’ complain about
@@abriatus
Here's all the facts to your nonsense;
1) It's used in 2 cars right now and will be used in at least another 2 according to Mr. Toyoda.
2) No, the 911 has ~100° (essentially forward facing)
backrests, the Yaris doesn't, it has PLENTY more leg room, proper ISOfix anchors etc. not comparable. I've got 2 kids seats in mine, they kids are comfortable. Adult passengers also, you can do that in a 911.
3) It's a comfy daily with adjustable heated seats, heated wheel, AC with separate passenger climate, power windows, power mirrors, android auto/car play, Bluetooth, USB etc.
4) The owner was wrong and you should have checked the misinformation before passing it on again. Just use a PTT on it and any other Toyota or any other asian car for that matter.
Must say, I have had several adults in the back of mine, and every single one said the rear seats were more comfortable and roomy than they would have thought. (Could use a touch more headroom tho)
Says car works well on twisty roads and proceeds to take it on big boulevard sweepers!
A mountain pass with an overtaking lane for the people who go up is by no means a “big boulevard”
@@abriatus Where I come from, our cars are equipped with steering wheels and a twisty road is a twisty road.
The gr yaris was ment to be a homoligation special for the wrc. Tgr wrt actually developed a prototype of it that would have been used in 2021 but since the rule change they didnt use it.
The current yaris rally 1 car is losely based on this and the current in developement rally 2 car uses the chassis
That’s exactly what this video says 🤔
Selling my gt86, too be able too afford this car. I hope it is as good as everyone says. Beacuse the gt86 was special
It's very different in terms of driving feel to the 86. Wouldn't be able to say better/worse, just different.
Havent diven the circuit pack or rallye as its called here in australia, but the suspension on the standard is very nice for dailying. Firm-ish, so it feels solid in corners, but not crashy and still does a great job removing bumps
Cuando metes vivo with Dano (Deino) speak in english together...?
As soon as there’s an actual community here ☺️