Toyota GR Yaris 2021 review | Chasing Cars
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We drive the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris GR-Four and see what this new hot hatch is really like!
Is the GR Yaris the best hot hatch of the last ten years? Quite possibly. Toyota have decided to shoot for the kings of the hot hatch segment, and in today’s video, we find out that they didn’t miss. Look out Fiesta ST, Focus ST, Golf GTI and R and i30 N - this is a great performance three-door. But it isn’t perfect. Manual, three-cylinder only, the GR Yaris arrives in Australia this month.
Would you consider buying a GR Yaris at the new price? Did you score one in the cheap original deal? Will you take one for a test drive?
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I'm quite happy with Toyota's pricing structure as I was one of the first 1000 to get one at $39,950.
For those whom are upset about the pricing I believe Australia is getting a decent deal as the Rallye or circuit pack edition in Japan is 5.5million yen which is around 75k AUD.
Just paid £37k for a 2022 one month old with 450m on it in uk..Circuit Pack edition. Delivery mileage ones are fetching up to £40k..
Anybody say "50....f'ing grand" at the start!!!
Yep all I thought was 50 K for a Yaris tell em their kidding , it's still a Yaris
@@unknowntraveller8633 is it really though? Bespoke engine, bespoke drivetrain, the rear half of the car is Corolla/CH-R rather than Yaris, none of that stuff is cheap to manufacture and it's a relatively low volume car.
@@unknowntraveller8633 I mean the only bits which are Yaris are the lights, antenna and door mirrors
they were $40k but sold out so fast they put the price up!
You could have two nice cars in your garage for the cost of this hamster mobile.
Great review. Love the fact you highlight how 'normal' drivers might find the car. Nice driving on the skid track. That price is going to hurt here in NZ. 54,990+ORC for a 2 seater. Wow. Get the feeling that the car is destined as a Motorsport base for gravel hounds. Be awesome for that by the looks.
Thanks! Trying to make the experience relatable.
The red is really beautiful
People complaining about the price why weren’t y’all on your PCs when they announced the 39k special??? You had at least 1 week to get it at that price.
I was on that pc like no tomorrow.
many had their doubts i guess.
@@Silverwarhawk what doubts? AWD, 200kw, 6 speed manual, wide wheel arches, rally car for the road for 39k? All initial reviews were great. Not sure any doubt for that price.
@@Silverwarhawk you mean, people being typical youtube experts and sgitting out of their mouths
Great honest review and well laid out. Reveiwer at Car Advice, was a embarassinment of a article. Just basically, justified his purchase of the car and leaving out the problem about the height of the seat.
Anyway Car Advice is closing down and I hope you get more subscribers. 👍
Voted BEST PERFORMANCE Car By TOP GEAR Under 80k (£50k) by far. Clarkson and Team say no 1 Performance Bang for Buck and HANDLING.
FINALLY! Someone opened the boot. I know it's far from the primary thing about the car but it's something to consider before buying
Always important to check in on that stuff.
@@chasingcars so is there a spare or runflat or anything?
What a good driver brother. Take care always
If you're a car enthusiast, this will be great. if you just want an 'affordable' daily drive car (A to B) maybe look elsewhere.
I don't think anybody is confused about that.
As a car enthusiast in the USA, I'm so jelly! At least some of you have an opportunity to own one of these special 🦄WRC rally-bred hot hatch. Here in the States, we don't have that choice because Toyota is not selling GR Yaris here. 🤬
Shame you're missing out, Jim! Hopefully Corolla builds the GR Corolla next and sends that to the US … as well as Australia, of course!
The United States ordered vaccine in Pfizer additionally yesterday.
When a consumer utters a cry, American Toyota may also change an idea.
Hey Tom, Since now the channel is supported by Budget Direct, can you let them known the GR Yaris is still not available on their system to quote insurance? Cheers～
I’ve asked the question, Jonathan. Thanks for pointing it out.
Nice review 👍Absolutely loved my test drive and look forward to receiving mine in 2021🇦🇺
Hope you love it! I'm ordering a GR Corolla the seconds it's available.
May I ask where you bought from
The roads in the video look great. Where were you?
ACT.
The ACT is Australian Capital Territory (Canberra) between Sydney and Melbourne.
Good to see Toyota finally waking up and realising there is a market for these types of cars. Unfortunately Toyota still think they are the premium brand and thus can charge high prices. They are wrong. As you said those that bought at sub $40K probably bought at what the market will eventually price this car. With i30N an i20N just around the corner with a DCT variant this car will quickly be forgotten. Two door cars quickly become annoying. As for manual, us old school drivers love it but in years to come when you mention manual you'll be handed the car specifications/service manual. My opinion too little too late, give the public an 86 Turbo at $50K then you will genuinelly get me interested.
50k for a yaris... let alone 56k for the faster model..
Just not worth it.
Excellent, detailed review of the details which really matter! Thanks 👍🇬🇧 (Convenience Pack car ordered, delivery next March)
I’m sure you’ll enjoy the car.
Looks great but the price hurts a bit
Still prefer the sound of a rumbling V8.
Man in the comments people complain that it's 50 grand remember the GT4 the last one in the 90s was $89,000 it this thing's a bargain
Cars have become much, much cheaper in real terms, haven't they.
Finally something that toyota made that is better looking than the Supra (New One)
Great review Tom, Managed to nab a Rallye. Now the long wait till March!!
That will be mega, Paul!
What’s the go with everyone banging on about the golf r being a better buy. The golf r is like 70k drive away. It’s 30k more then the the first 1000 cars and 20k more then the rrp. It’s like saying the A45 is better car then the golf r. Of course, it’s 30k more.
Well, I mean, the Golf R is on a runout offer of $61,894 driveaway, so it’s a fair comparison. Still $8k more than GR Yaris, but it’s obviously more practical.
Yeah But they did sell it at 39k. So if we comparing discounted price then still 21k difference. It’s 50% more of the value of the 39k GR. That’s significant. And bet the golf r didn’t sell 1000 cars in 3 days at run out price.
I test drove a Mk 7 Golf R and found it efficient and rapid yet utterly soulless and unfulfilling to drive.
Golf r is useless compared to this, haldex sistem can't be compared to true differentials
@@geokon7192 Golf R also was sold under 53k with full option. It is more refined and versatile than this 3 cyl Rally car.
Sounded like you were speaking Mandarin during the intro lmao
Now, I am starting to image the GR Corolla
GR Corolla is now very likely to happen.
Yeah $60k for base and $65k for Rallye...Corolla 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
If you're tall, don't bother. The seating position is kaka if you happen to be above 6'.
Another great review, informative and measured.
*Imagine how good that car is if he really consider selling a Porsche for that...* 😀
Yes ! I’ve put my order in. 🤦🏽♂️😂
Don’t over reaction. The 4L NA MR based 718 GT4 is a true sports car.
@@joynalmotin8427 what car do you currently have. I am very tempted but love my 987 cayman s
@@techspec1803 Yes Jdm I own a evo 9.
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50 k hahahhahaahjahahahhahhahahhahahhahahaha that is one of the funniest jokes yet
Love this car! From UK too
Great little hot hatch!
Who would have ever imagined that Toyota would sell a 3 cyl Yaris for 50K?? :)
a 200kw 3 cyl
@@poiuytrewq8ff You're right. But the engine sounds like a Motobike. I like the 8 Cyl engine note. :)
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Can I fit a tow bar ? Can I carry 5 adults ? Does it come with a spare ? .............
50k! Jesus! It's more expensive than my Abarth 🙃
Last 4 times as long though, and it's as fun if not more fun
Makes sense.
For a good reason
For a very good reason. It’s in a completely different universe in terms of performance and driving dynamics.
It will have better resale value than your Abarth!
What a cute looking car 😂
Hi Tom we had a shit year but at least something great carz like gr yaris has come from Japan can't wait for gr corolla ❤
GR Corolla won't be as quick as Yaris since Toyota will be using the same engine platform
@@andyyuen84 and in fact gr yaris is lighter
@@lukelawrence6007 I would prefer the Corolla if you want practical. Not sure have you seen the GR Yaris boot space is so tiny.. Its like half a size of Corolla.
@@andyyuen84 😂😂 yea m8 get a i30n or type r if you want a practical car
Cool number plate. Australia has so much variety.
What an absolute gem. Was waiting for something like this to brighten up the boring car market lately. Great review Tom, love your work mate.
Glad you enjoyed it!
14:12 cute little hatches!
Aren't they just!
@@chasingcars Agreed. But what a car, I'm lovin' it!
An awesome vehicle that leaves a smile on your dial.
Couldn't agree more!
I've haven't seen one review where anyone agrees about anything about this car!
Most the reviews I’ve seen they agree on most things.
Glad to hear the car reviewing industry is moving away from groupthink, in that case. As for me, I make my own mind up.
Really? Majority i read agree that they really like the car and the way it drives.
How many reviews have you seen?
50k you can buy 2015 Mercedes CLA 45 .... drive in style at least...
Yeah, but your Mercedes would be likely made in China*. This Yaris is built with the highest quality in Japan, by well paid Japanese craftsmen. (*www.motor1.com/news/38429/mercedes-benz-plots-china-made-cla-long-wheelbase-due-in-2015-report/).
Wait in style for the tow truck plus monsterous depreciation
Honestly Merc haven't made a good looking non-supercar for about a decade. They're fine until the C pillar and then they just... Melt.
No thanks, Mercedes Benz don't last more than 3 years Proven fact JD Power and Co. market research.
@@buellterrier3596 Not if AMG have touched it. Anything with that badge is German, and nothing else.
These GR yaris or the latest Hyundai I30N w/ DCT Tom?
For 50k I would expect the interior to look a bit like an Audi or even Mazda. 40 to 45k would have been the sweet spot. The exterior looks killer though. Another 10k I’ll just get the type r. Another great review Tom! Toyota has really amped up the game. Hope Honda comes up with a killer soon!
I'd happily pay $45k driveaway - the price of the second tranche of GR Yaris examples, that is.
Where is the shoot location?
Toyota not bringing the GR Yaris to the USA it THE biggest dick move in automotive history...
It is a great car, but they could have given a better interior for the price. But performance and handling will be great.
I like your hat. I live in Charlottesville Virginia. Small world.
50k for a Yaris. Who would have thought.
The 30-70 split in sport is definitely interesting tho
Yeah, it's big money for a small car - though of course, it's not really a Yaris, is it!
Look at it like it's 50K for a road going rally car - which it is.
The geek car. They should bring with it the slogan - Revenge Of The Nerds
Saw a white one like this along Plenty Road following us into Unihill such a nice hatch.
Apparently the interior engine noise is artificial?
Wind down the windows and you hear many of the same noises - just like any modern turbo engine, though, they aren’t that loud.
Maybe like the ls3 that had a tube from the intake going inside the car.
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that the GR Yaris was a one-off, a product of the current WRC situation, not quite a paradigm shift with the GR department.
WRC homologation might have been the prime mover, but Toyota won’t have developed a bespoke engine for one production use. Watch this space
I just bought a 2020 corolla hatch and wow! What a pleasure to dive into corners, especially in a colla! Very impressive- hit the sport button and it revs out pretty decent! GO TOYOTA!!!
Yer good to c toyota make something like this again. Hopefully more n bigger cars to. Cheers
Toyota taking the piss out of Australia's pockets. This needed a Mazda or VW interior for that price
Did he just say the worlds most powerful 3 cylinder production engine? Um koenigsegg Gemera? 600hp, bit better than 268hp.
Gemera doesn’t have a production engine on account of production of that car not having actually started yet... none of the 300 numbered production examples have been built.
In a few years, you can pick on up for $30k easily. I saw a Celica GT4 sold for $45k recently, a much better investment than this. Or just import a 86 Trueno for the same money.
Great now toyota drivers can have the extra power to still do a constant 20-30kph under every speed limit on every road in Australia in any lane!! Well done Toyota, oh what a feeling!
Too small, no room inside and too expensive. I think it's the copy of Mazda CX3...
Look like the Hyundai veloster aswell.
Do you know the price of the i20n yet? 😄
Which colour looks best in person red or black?
To my eyes, black
@@chasingcars thanks. Great video btw. I cant decide whether to get rid of my 987 cayman s which i love. For the yaris gr which i am sure i will love also and can also drive in the crap weather and fit the kids in.
5:53 I like your use of language there
Not for over 50k your crazy paying that much a WRX is the same price I know what I would pick
People want cars that allows them to express themselves not like the robotic cars these days where you jist smash the accelerator and brake and car does the gearing for you.
I understand the excellent 4wd engineering, but I cant help the car is let down by the interior, especially considering it is a 50k car. The upcoming i20n seems to have a better interior so far, for 15k less money.
It’s all about the drive..money has been spent on the mechanicals..it’s also built by hand in the LFA factory..Toyota says it take 10x the time to build than a standard Yaris..I’d guarantee Toyota is losing money on each one.
Did i read somewhere that originally it was $39000 but the first 1000 sold out quickly so then just up'd the price by $10k? RUDE!
That is correct
Come on - golf r all day
The front looks nice but the side and back doesn't, from the side it looks like a civic hatch. It has the same power (close enough) to an aurion. And the price tag of $50k. I would just wait for another aurion to come out or for that price I get the new Camry they say it's the best toyota car to drive compared to others.
$50,000... PASS. Buy an i30N.
Thanks for that.
If the i30 N is the car you prefer after test driving both -- great!
No ANCAP rating is unforgivable for a manufacturer as big as Toyota. Buyers have a right to know this in 2020. Lightweight panels etc probably make it a death trap.
Fuk seriously?
Tom, this car maybe needs a little bit more enthusiasm from U?
Always a good idea to stay objective - but yes, I like the GR Yaris a lot.
It just makes every other hot hatch seem compromised and dull.
Nice pocket rocket
Hi from the UK :)
Hello there!
Great car but it looks so damned ridiculous! Footage on the skid pan was embarrassing
I hope this car will show other brands that people WANT awd or rwd hot hatches. Stop with the fucking suvs and do something original like this yaris gr.
The prices of every yaris gr is going up next year though.. theyre not gonna give you 10-20k worth of upgrades for the price mark up lol.. also sounds terrible. Hyundai's sound better
That can't be $50,000 U.S. American's aren't going to spend that kind of money for a car like this when most dont even make that kind of money. Most people that could afford that aren't going to drop 50k for a Yaris when they can go European. How much is this car in U.S. dollars? I'll stick with my Volvo C30 T5 if its more than $20K U.S.
It’s Australian $’s. About 39k USD. Still way too expensive.
No.... The RS3 is.
"GAZOO-3" "TOYGR-4" "GR-4"
Go buy a Polo GTI for $15k less, likely sounds and drives better
Good car that should be in the mix, even if it's not as hardcore as the GR Yaris
its not electric.
i thought the world was going to end soon due to oil/coal and gas😂😂😂.
well thats what exSTINKtion rebellion said😂😂😂
Ford Focus RS?
No longer offered for sale - sad for Ford!
You lost me at 0:08 isn't it a "GR" not a "GI".😊
Quite aware, not everybody has the same accent as you
Good review, but needs an auto box, including that great weather, its cold and pissing down here
An auto?!? 😧
You're missing the point if you think this should be auto. Christ
I asked the Chief Engineer if he is considering an automatic. Poured cold water straight on that suggestion. We'll see.
@@jimmyb4982 just because you prefer stick doesn’t mean everyone else does, some people don’t have a choice of license, why should they be left out
@@wolvoman1 Again, you're missing the point. It's not about which transmission I prefer to drive. This car was quite clearly designed for 'drivers' who want something small and unique and that aren't so much interested in things like the interior or boot space but simply the driving experience. Giving it an automatic transmission would take away from that. If you find yourself criticising the car, it's quite frankly because it wasn't designed for you. Sure, it's not everyone's cup of tea, but it doesn't want to be. That's the point.
It’s a shame those engine noises are fake and piped through the speakers
They’re amplified, but if you stick your head out the window you’ll hear the sounds yourself...
@@chasingcars interesting! Glad it’s not 100% fake... still wish car makers would stop doing it though
Without defending them, I do understand how hard it is with modern turbo engines designed to meet tough emissions requirements. Hence the interior stereo amplification. Without it you’d hear almost nothing stock.
My A45 says NO... 🤣
RENAULT MEGANE RS will beat it
A N Y D A Y PERIOD
No way plus this car is different from megane rs
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Isn't this car a Corolla? Wtf is a Yaris?
30 years to late, done in Europe 30 years ago
Perplexing - what if you don’t want a 30 year old car?
So they shouldn't have bothered making a great car?
@@4Kandlez great car 😂
Put a proper tune on the evo and the first gear will reach 211 and it will max at 537
Stay off the weed
I must admit my anus went gazzZZOOOO when I heard 50k lol 40k max !
$50k? No thanks.
Thanks for the review Tom. I dunno I'm conflicted on this car. You didn't seem to have quite the smile you had when you drove that prototype I20N. Also JDM masters who drove the non circuit pack car like yours said it's a good car but something is missing. Here in the UK carfection have reviewed the circuit pack car and said it's good but front end isn't that sharp and wished it had a more playful balance..
Don’t get one.
@@larjkok1184 You think it's overrated too or taking the P?
I think the twinkle in my eye with i20 N was that Hyundai more or less implemented the feedback that us, and some others, gave about i30 N. Get the weight down! The i20 N is so much lighter and that makes the car much easier to manipulate. Here, with the GR Yaris, it's a technically brilliant car and I enjoyed driving it - though I am looking forward to more seat time to get to know it better.
@@chasingcars Thanks for the reply Tom. So the jury is out if you prefer one over the other i guess. I do have a sneaking suspicion that you will have more fun in the cheaper car but i might be very wrong as the other might give you more options..
You sound really bored, like you're reviewing a Kia Piccanto.Base model that is...
You must be confusing being objective with being bored
Agree. *Yawn*
@@chasingcars
No. Go watch your video, you'll figure it out.
Yeah, look - first of all the favourability ratios on this video just don’t agree with you. Secondly, I like the car, but it isn’t a journalist's job to jump up and down and advertise the vehicle. It’s an objective review. If videos like this aren’t to your tastes, that is fine with me. TH-cam is a big place!
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50k for that 🤣🤣 50k for what?
evo tommi mak can beat it