GR Yaris - What the Mini GP3 should have been ?!
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- Опубликовано: 4 окт 2024
- History is full of iconic rally cars homologated for road use. Could the Toyota GR Yaris be the next icon. Designed for the WRC, but due to a twist of fate it will never fulfil that design brief, however it has all the required ingredients.
The most powerful 3 cylinder engine ever made, a rear biased four wheel drive system and a 6 speed manual gearbox. It is not without faults but in the video I share my thoughts on the most exciting hot hatch to hit the roads in years.
Massive thanks to Hendy Toyota in Bournemouth for letting me play with their GR Yaris demonstrator. Give them a call if you want to experience this car as well.
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Got one in the garage and love it at 68years old can't get enough of hot hatches cheers from Sydney
just ordered one for my 70th next year 14 month waiting list
My cars have been a Clío sport 182 team, Mazda speed 3, bmw m135i and my current car is a mustang gt. I feel weird in a mustang and seriously considering trading for the Yaris
Not many cars can put a smile on your face these days Ped. I grew up with Xr2i's, Xr3i's, 205 Gti's and Metro Gti's and they were so much fun.
This looks the business!! 😍
Nice review, I agree with your take, they spent the funds in exactly the right places. I think this will be a future classic.
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent video. I loved the serious start, the balanced review and the clarity of your narrative. Great job Pete. Clearly not going to be a car for me as a suitable run about and daily commuter to the rail station but exciting none the less. BUT if you can't abide fake tail pipes how, how how, can you tolerate fake enine sounds? Tricking your brain with sound isn't too far from trying to trick you eyes with looks ???
It’s a small price to pay 😜😂
I know it's 33K but you are getting a WRC car and it goes great and handles amazingly. It is like back to the go kart days were you point and shoot 👍👍
And already the tuners are getting in on the act.
Ordered mine in December after the test drive....it managed to pull me out of my M140i. It really is mega....I didn't want to give it back ! Roll on August delivery !
Great vid 👌
How does it compare? Any regrets?
It looks amazing looking Hatch. The engineering side of it does make the GP look more of a marketing made car.
Great review and for anyone who hasn’t figured it out… lane departure button, top right on steering wheel, press and hold for 3 seconds off ….. you have to do it every time you start it 👍
Thanks for the info!
@@PetrolPed you’re welcome
I’ve never wanted a Toyota so much in my life! I actually reminds me of my little Daihatsu Charade GTti that I used to have. Except the GTti had an awesome noise outside as well! Thanks very much for another awesome video, really enjoyed it!
one of the best, if not the best new car in the past 15 years. Small AWD, MT hot hatch, perfect formula with interesting history that involve rally legends and Toyota`s CEO
I've just brought one and it's best thing I've over owned
Yep 👍
Great review. This is what the passion of driving is about. I have a Yaris GRMN and people say oh it's too expensive, it's not as good as the Fiesta ST, it's a crap interior.
It's an amazing car, you get excited looking at it and anticipating getting in it. The sense of occasion its what's it's about, incredible engine, great gear change, grip and diff to drag you through corners.
I have a pearl white Convenience pack on order and will upgrade it bit by bit to a full spec car and keep it until Boris financially makes it impossible to own a petrol car.
Obviously a super hyped car but virtually every review has said how good it is. Shows there is still a strong market out there for value for money hot hatches. Also in my opinion far more interesting that a Golf GTi or similar.
These reviews make me wanna move to Europe for few years just to own the GR YARIS. PS. We never get these type of cars in the US...we get overrated/overpriced Porches🤔
Good on Toyota for producing this amazing rally car 😎👍
Yes indeed!
Need for speed "Oh definitely" I can imagine you driving on a rally course in that GR beast of a little car and loving every minute , a real drivers car that`s going to be an icon for Toyota :)
Growing up standing in Clumber Park watching the rally cars go through...headlights on at 5am in the morning makes me appreciate this car, how it used to be when manufacturers made rally cars for the road. I was there with you on this one 👍 perfect review..looked like you enjoyed this one 😁
Well....
You said it all. That's real driving passion speaking. That car was built to enhance that passion we have.
👍
There isn’t another company that would have done what Toyota did with this Yaris. Yes they have more resources than most other companies but to create a whole new platform for a road car is just incredible. Hopefully the demand is there for them to produce more than the 25,000 initial promise
Should have brought back the Starlet badge for this car, here in NZ we loved the turbo Starlets of the 1980s and 90s
We had the Starlets here in the UK 🇬🇧 too.
yep. Toyota's marketing team was drunk somewhere in 2000's. Loved how they just killed corrola and vent for aurius or what ever it was. They've fixed that now but seems like they've forgot about the other damanges they made.
Hi Ped
Love your take on this little beauty. Pocket Rocket with ATTITUDE🤗🤗🤗 Make a superb 3rd car in the garage, just for fun.
Great to see another “Pocket Rocket 🚀 “ in action !! Looks very nice in white. Great fun for a Sunday morning countryside drive !!
Love one of these for the daily commute to work......sadly I work from home .
thanks.....can feel a next car idea crossing your mind...certainly on my list...
On the strength off this video that i sent to my friend in Australia he has gone out and bought one !!!!!!!!!
Wow 😳
Love small cars for our small B roads and this is a perfect fit.
It's 1.8m wide so not so small.
Classic Mini... MK2 Escort... Caterham.. MK1 Golf...
Ordered one back in October, and was waiting for your review to confirm if I've made the right decision. No pressure.
October? It's February now!
@@Wholiganify Correct. Long waiting list.
@@Wholiganify Remember Petrol Peds massive long wait time for the GP Mini
That was longer.
Ordered in November. Mine is in UK
@@gaycha6589 I must have a lazy dealer.
Can’t wait to get mine in September 😀
Thanks for putting me off this car, big style
How 🤷♂️
How 🤷♂️
I used to have a Corolla compressor and that was an absolute hoot to drive, once the revs were above 5k it was delight to drive and the sound from the compressor was just special😆
Looks a lot of fun Pete. I miss the punch and 4 wheel drive of the S1 I had so I can imagine what this GR Yaris must be like.
A future legend. I hear there's a lengthy waiting list though.
Well over 18 months now
Deliveries in the UK now out to May 2022 😳
@@PetrolPed Maybe I should contact a dealer and put my name forward for an ex-demo car then......🤔
I had a Mk1 MR2 back in the early 90's, they knew even back then how to make a great gearbox, the engine was pretty good as well.
Oh they were mega 👌
Great review. Many a fond memory heading to Lydden Hill back in the day to see the 6R4, Audi Quatrro and RS 200's at rally cross. Cracking little car and reckon these will really pick up in value in the next few years. Sierra / Escort Cosworth Escort I imagine. Yeah, Shame it doesn't have those few extra touches, but it's hardly a deal breaker! , but an adjustable steering wheel isn't too much to ask really... 😎👍
Now that's a proper hot-hatch for the modern era! What a bit of kit!
At the start, Pete has his SERIOUS face on 😊😊
Moody 😂
To my eyes/mind, this car is an instant cult classic. I've now watched several reviews and the more I see the more I want.
The three pot in the Mini Cooper is a great little engine however this Toyota three pot seems fantastic.
Having (yesterday) changed to Pilot Sport 4S tyres on my Vantage I can imagine the grip this little 4wd has.
Unfortunately, cars like this will become few and very far between, so we really have to commend Toyota for bringing this to market, though calling it a Yaris does give the wrong impression and may put off many buyers I'm sure.
Great review as ever, the beeming smile tells us all we need to know Pete.
The best car on sale right now
Hold in the lane departure button for 3 seconds disables it
Great review, love this car, massive Toyota fan🤩😎🇳🇴
What a car. Looked a lot of fun.
Superb review Pete, your face as you drove it was brilliant you really looked like you had fun and enjoyed the car. 👍
I had a blast 👍
Fantastic video clip on Gr . Looking in from Ireland 👌 🇮🇪
Many thanks!
Was waiting for this review. A reviewer we can trust! Knew you would love it.
Thanks 🙏🏻
nice review. enjoyed watching it
Thanks 👍
Split is 60:40 to the front in normal not to the rear, lane departure is a long press on the wheel to disable. The shelf under the screen seems to hold a phone if it has a leather case but not without.
I think you summed it up really good when you said it doesn’t drive slowly well. IMT isn’t great when going slow as soon as you’re pushing on it’s great.
Another good review Pete and I agree that this is what the GP3 should have been it’s not perfect but at this price point it’s quite attainable by most.
I love the fact its 4wd! Going to have to take it for a spin at some point!
More manufacturers should do this sort of thing. Give some of the stuff only found in WRC on the same platform to a road going car people can buy, use and admire on the roads.
They’d always have, they just stopped because it doesn’t make them money.
@@S29ORY and because they need to make 25k pcs from the model they want to race... so, usually, the wrc models are modified regular models.. see i20, puma, etc.
Toyota took a gamble... and I wish more manufacturers would, instead of beefing up normal models. Not saying a gti/r or a ford st/rs are bad cars.. but, they are no effin homologation specials.
Great video as usual.I rented the GR Yaris in Tokyo for 9 days during the Christmas holidays as I’m living there.Here they have the high performance GR Yaris RZ with 272 ps and 37.7 torque.Also in Japan it comes with a car nav,heads up display and the other stuffs you mentions.
Also the Australian gr rally Yaris comes loaded with everything , thankfully I own one and the mountain roads and my gr rally is the best medication for depression 👍❤️🇦🇺
One of the best reviews of this little pocket rocket out there. Class act Pete. I'm a huge fan of 3 pots as my driving ownership attests to, Audi A2 TDI, up! TSI, up! GTI and now my MINI Clubman Cooper. Admittedly, my ownership of 3 pot engineering have significantly less power than the GR Yaris, but they were/are all characterful and capable units. A very well-packaged WRC for the road this one and a great weekend toy/investment if you have the money.
Oooooooh that's a nice looking BEAST
Been looking forward to this review. Have a great weekend all.
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. One of the best Hot Hatches
Good evening guys, been waiting for this! Amazing video as always ped, keep up the good work my friend.
I think its a fantastic car. I also think the price is great. I bought a new Escort RS Cosworth back in 92. It cost £26,000 back then. It came with less power than the GR and absolutely nothing else. Great review mate, thanks 👍
The screen reminds me of an Etch a Sketch 😊
haha true!
😂😂😂
Good evening all. Stunning car in my eyes.
Hi Mate. Do you realise you won the mug in the prize draw (watch last weeks MW180). Drop me an email to ped.greaves@gmail.com with your address and I'll get it in the post 😜
Great review Peter, warts and all, but that said, honest reviews are your stock-in-trade.
What a cracking little car!
All the best to you from the Wirral.
Hey from Montreal Ped, thanks for doing what you do!
Hi Stephen. Would love to visit Montreal one day 👍
Gotta love those Goodwood roads
Wasn’t able to watch until Saturday due to family emergency. Great little car. Great video too!
Hope all is well 🙏🏻
@@PetrolPed
Yes. I probably over dramatised slightly! Parents had an issue with some tech that “only I could sort out”. At the moment, being their eldest son and geographically closest I am in their support bubble. They have had their first COVID jab. I get mine this coming week. I am classed as “vulnerable” being disabled. Plus the fact I’m 50 in April.
Pick mine up on March 1st - Red with convenience pack. I am sure I am going to be very happy with it !
I am sure you are 👌
Wow, very few specced the convenience pack - what made you choose that over the circuit pack?
@@relentlesspursuit6894 have you bought one ?
@@leonk5793 yes
@@leonk5793 what made you pick the convenience pack over the Circuit pack?
This is a car that shouldn't exist but which does because of Toyoda-san's absolute commitment to the pure love of driving. It is quite incredible that Toyota reverse-engineered this road car out of their rally programme instead of the other way around.
Yep 👍
Actually Toyota had a couple of all wheel drive rally cars before this vehicle this is nothing new for Toyota has a history of building excellent performance cars. This Yaris is nothing new this is coming from Toyotas racing history and Pedegree
That opening sequence out-Partridged Alan Partridge! 😂
Yeah Pete should have been wearing his string back driving gloves and Gaudete playing on the stereo🤣
😂😂😂
Brilliant 😊 Thank you so you much for the time you spend every week sending us all you do 🙏 Timmy Norfolk
My pleasure 👍
It’s good seeing you have fun in a car.
What a car Ped!!! A big congratulations to Toyota for bringing this gem out, other manufacturers would have put it on the shelf. When you look at the prices of other hot hatches, this isn’t too bad. A cult car.
Mines not coming until november.nice u tube name by the way!
@@_Archambaud Thank You. That’s a very cool You Tube name you have yourself. 👌 Roll on November!!! That is one very cool car you are getting. A total game changer. 👍🎯
@@SennaF1 for me Senna was more than a driver.for the people of Brasil and for some Christian's he was a prophet.i have fun in any car or moyorbikeI drive or van for that matter.for me there is something special about driving on the limit the absolute limit of what the vehicle can do.its very satisfying to me.
@@_Archambaud Ayrton was an incredible human being and the ultimate competitor. I often think what Ayrton would have moved on to after racing, for me i always thought Sir Frank Williams nailed it, he predicted that Ayrton would have either run formula one or he would have become the President of Brazil. I love driving too and i love watching all forms of motor sport.
Love ❤️ this GR 🏁🇦🇺🥂🍾
Great honest review that isnt caught up in the hype
Thanks 👍
It looks and drives stunningly, solid white is the colour for me !!! Interior wise I'm happy with, apart from needing a seat height adjustable passenger seat.
I'd have this over any Mini all day long.
Another great one from you again. GR Yaris was something i was planning to get ut price here in Finland is about 50K euros...
Bravo Toyota, old school rally car. Get it while you while you can.
excellent review of this GR Yaris, certainly one of the better ones...
Thanks mate 👍
That is a brilliant intro to the content, absolutely epic into! Lit 🔥 Thanks Pete for the review, my only grip is that my Sage coffee machine sounds better than the Yaris!
I think you can disable the lane assist warning system by holding down the button on the steering wheel for a few seconds
I tried that 😂
It works but still annoying everytime you get in the car but I'm getting used to it.
Good evening... Looking forward to this one
absolute beast
Yep 👍
Sorry I missed the two hour window.Fantastic vid,great review.
Evening looking forward to an interesting review on this one Pete..
I got to test drive GRY and car that it resembled most was 996 GT3 with its direct feel and fun to push
Looks awesome,
Been waiting all week for this upload pal👍
👊
Another quality review of a quality crazy little hot hatch. Defo agree about the interior. Toyota could have spent a bit more on it and still have the same car performance wise.
Really really great review Ped. Thanks
Thanks Jim 👍
I think this is the best review on RUclips. Not biased at all and pointing out a lot of the faults that would put me off. Well done! Too many RUclipsrs reviews come across a false and scripted.
Thanks Andy 👍
I do agree... little beast indeed...to me at the age of 55 owning classic cars...wish they would make an Automatic version.... Well done🙂
My father had his 1st Toyota in the 70's a Corolla 1200cc ohc twin choke carb, he showed up many a Mk3 1600 Cortina 😀 Good review Pedro 👍
Perfect for the B road to work blast... if only I still worked in the job that used such roads! This car would be a perfect choice.
Always a pleasure to watch your car reviews Pete. Neighbour has got one in red, very jealous!!!
Thanks Peter 👍
Fantastic well made video and awesome review. Think we are going to see the prices of these rise for sometime. Soon there will be a rear seat delete for it just like the Abarth. But what a great fun car.
Normal mode is 60 front 40 rear then sport is 30 front 70 rear. Car is incredible and as if typing this comment if you order one today you are looking at May next year for delivery unless you get a cancelled order
Evening all...Been waiting to see this one!!!
Ordered the Scarlet Flare GR in April to replace my Clubman JCW 306bhp. Expected delivery end of June 2022. 15 months to wait. 70th birthday present
Evening all! Looking forward to watching this one. 😀
Great summary, what you said about the mini's was something that crossed my mind a few years back. Buy 2 write-offs (mark 1 cooper s and early all4) and try and convert the cooper into 4wd rally car for the road. Can only dream though 🤣. Agreed 100% the GR gives you that in 1 off the shelf package. Wish I had the cash to get one.
Maybe Toyota will release a GRMN version with 350+ HP and people will sell this version at a knockdown price. Got my fingers crossed 😂
Your wish has come true with the grmn version but not 350 hp and only for the Japanese market
Manual all the way, will check one out one day after my clio 182 breaks or my golf r manual 👍
Love the car and content. Just a thought, since you have IMT is the pedal box more set up for left foot braking perhaps? Makes more sense in a modern rally weapon. 😁
Good point 🤔
I am mighty curious about the rumored GR Corolla that we should be getting in North America. It should be a little more practical and have a little nicer interior with the trade-off of being a little larger and a little heavier. Still, if it's close to the level of fun that this car seems to be then we are in for a real treat.
What a great little car, it might have a small boot, not a lot of rear leg room but both of those are 100% bigger than the GP3 . Not driven the Yaris but prefer the look of the GP3 just for the wing but it does look like you can use the power a lot better of the Yaris on the road but be interesting putting the 2 on track
Great video Ped. I am due to pick up my GR next month after ordering in November. Can’t wait!!!
Lucky you 👍
Thank you Petrolped for another brilliant review.I know they're not comparable but if we get a similar smile on our face with a Fiesta ST I do not see why spend >30k for this Yaris. Having said that sounds from your review a fun little beast.
Not in winter😉