The waiting list is now for 2023 but luckily enough I have managed to get an order in for a new Black GR Yaris since someone decided to cancel their order. I do like the Pearl White colour variant but I couldn't wait. I'm really looking forward to it going to be an amazing experience.
Nice 1.ordered mine in January.need to wait until November for delivery.its a pure white circuit pack on lease plan.cant wait. Good luck and have fun with yours.
How have I never come across your channel before? Mate your videos are really good and great presentation skills! On my list of subscriptions along with Matt Watson and Doug :D
Mate I'm so jealous you got your car already and what a honour to be the same car club as you. I was eyeing a Fiesta ST 1.5 years ago and watched tons of your videos figuring out how to change the rear indicator lights to LED like you did haha. I couldn't be more excited to see you got your hands on a GR Yaris! Really look forward to what you can do to your car before mine arrives in the summer!
As will all Asian cars, the spares pricing will be adjusted after the warranty period. So in 4-5 years, one of those wheels would be maybe 550 pounds a piece.
Thanks mate! Yup, the GR is it actually that much more expensive than the premium Fiesta ST’s. It’s a cracking car and I would recommend both. The jump from an ST-line X to a GR is quite considerable though.
Congratulations on your new car Jonny! Regarding the carbon wrap they placed above the roof made out of real carbon fibre - I've seen BMW E92 M3s and V10 M6s that had their carbon roofs changing colour to a yellowy green tinge effect, as they get exposed to the sun. Perhaps thats why Toyota have placed a carbon wrap above it. You might be able to peal the carbon wrap off and place some form of protected film that still lets you see the real deal underneath.
Great video! As an ex-Fiesta ST mk8 owner and now a GR Yaris owner, I'm guessing you've watched Dan Prosser's video comparing the two cars on the Pistonheads youtube channel?
Great vid Jonny! Watched a lot of your content on the Fiesta ST....really looking forward to see how you get on with the GR. 😁 You can keep me entertained until my GR arrives....around August ! 😁😁 Black looks ace and it was my test drive too....but opted for the Pearlescent White in the end ! Keep up the good work....you've a real gift ! 👍 Congratulations on your new motor and as a Toyota employee....I'm sure she'll serve you well ! 😎
Love your content, I'm a BMW guy but I really appreciatie the hot hatches they make these days and the Yaris is the best one. Maybe I'll start saving for an old Golf mk5 GTI and modify it a little ;p
Awesome car, I've had a wee shot of one and the amount of grip you get down a greasy road compared to my fiesta is hilarious! Excited to see what you do with it
It's not actually too bad. Just one of its quirks. You forget about it as soon as you get moving. The seating position also makes the distance between the rear view mirror and the infotainment screen less of an issue too as you can see straight through. I can see that being an issue if the seat was lower. We'll see :)
Yaris seems like a good car but would make a terrible daily which is what a hot hatch should be. It’s too special to want to use it for commuting, going shopping in, gym etc. Then you start thinking there are better cars as weekend toys so not sure where it fits
Nice vid "Mr Fancy Pants!", awesome car too, great choice. Shame about the interior being so dull, can't belive they let that pass?!?! I'm looking forward to your journey with this little gem.
Love these!! Such a special car and perfect step up from the Fiesta ST. Would love to know which is more fun to drive round the twisty stuff. Looking forward to your content 👍🏻
I’ll give you a conclusive answer once it’s run in ;) I can tell you now that the Yaris is more reliable from a fun perspective. You can hoon this thing in literally any weather. The fiesta was a little more picky about the conditions.
@@JBCTR You definitely have an all weather weapon there lad! I’ve only seen a tuning box on one so far but I bet there’s a fair bit in the pipeline. Get some bloody miles on it!! 🤣👍🏻
Love it! Could you take the carbon wrap off the roof and replace it with something clear to protect it? Chopped carbon looks so cool in my humble opinion
Yup, it's on the cards! Comment copied from an earlier response: There's a picture of the roof unwrapped and clear coated at 03:41 in the video. I need to do some research in to it to see if I can do it at home, or if its definitely a professional jobby.
I mean it is, but the top end Fiesta's are now pushing 28k and there's a whole lot more kit in this. From that perspective, it almost looks like good value!
Congrats with the new toy! Looking forward to the new video's. Maybe unwrapping the roof and let it professionally painted with a clear coat is an option?
Yup, that's on the cards. There's a picture of the roof unwrapped and clear coated at 03:41 in the video. I need to do some research in to it to see if I can do it at home, or if its definitely a professional jobby.
3 cylinder engines are surprisingly characterful. The Fiesta ST engine was damn good. The engine in this little GR Yaris seems to have even more character!
@@JBCTR if anyone can do 3 cylinders toymota can..am old enough to remember when I walked in to dealers you cud buy a mr2 supra and gt4...I owned two gt4 bullet proof...nice to see gr with a proper hand brake like the s1..
8:53 Yes exactly! That's what I found annoying on the other review of the car. They always complained how its just a fake sound. Who cares? It's about fun! If I want a serious car, i would by a serious car. The Yaris GR is just like a fiesta st a fun little tracktool Congrats on the new car! If it wasn't for the weird design (a lot of people like it, just not me), I would already have bought the Yaris GR.
Welcome to the owners club mate from Australia. I got a Red GR Yaris 6 weeks ago but not the circuit pack one as they are near impossible to order in aus. They are called Rallye here. PS Overall still love the car and perfect imperfections I think you said is spot on. Things will annoy you but who cares when your having fun in a 200KW pocket rocket.😎
I got a Demo with just over 1000km on the clock but I payed full price not thd 40K aus deal that was going over here. PS I almost got it in black but Red was cheaper. Anyway will watch any GR videos.😊
Totally agree with your analogy, Fiesta RS. What else is there that is fiesta size with near 300bhp , 4 wheel drive and handles like a fiesta. I genuinely feel that Ford has dropped a clanger by not doing the RS. Sooo, fast forward 3yrs to 2024 and the new Fiesta RS. That's my thoughts anyways going by the popularity of this car. Amazing that a Toyota City car has now stolen the best hot hatch crown from ford ;)
I know it's a bit boring and all that but could you make a video on the adaptive cruise control and other daily driving stuff since you can't hammer it around just yet? Congrats on the car though would love one!
Looks great, be interested to see if it offers the same fun factor as the ST long term. 4wd although offers amazing traction and off the line speed can be a bit dull imo
@@Andy-2022 why are you here then Andy - if you are not a fan of the GR, no point you watching? Surprised you are still bleating on that you consider the GR boring 🙈
Yeah they will, look at other cars that made it to the council estate, nearly cried seeing an e46 m in the hood the other day, thankfully they have bottomed and are rising. I'm hoping 24k to 25k in three years when pcp ends and dreamers have to give back......
Traitor!!! Ha ha love it mate I had a deposit down for one but had to give it up as baby due but hoping to get one in a couple of years. Looks great though in black mate well done.
I like these Fiesta RS’s nice one fella! Great car 🙌 On the Carbon wrapped roof, peel it off and reveal the forged carbon roof, even better job done bish bash bosh and thank me later haha.
Man, I am Ford RS fan, always wanted a modern Fiesta RS and.... Toyota delivered. So glad I bought GR Yaris - too bad it makes my Focus RS mk3 feel like a Transit tho lol
Bit jelly but I just picked up my ST Edition and I love it. I would definitely consider this car if it was below 30k for the top model. I cant wait to see what people do with the exhausts on these things, enjoy iy mate. How long is the suggested run in for one of these?
Run in is 621 miles. Seems very specific, but it converts to 1000km so I'm sure that's where the figure comes from! Congrats on the ST Edition - You'll love it!
Mmm, who's a lucky boy ?, I ran Toyota swb rav 4's with permanent 4wd for 15 yrs, nowt wrong with Toyota's, 'cept the price of parts maybe. I'm sticking with my mk8 St for the mo, but will watch with interest and envy. 👍
There's one thing i see and if anybody pays attention ya'll will see it too. Maybe the GR Yaris has more HP than the Fiesta ST... and 4x4 etc etc. But I think the Fiesta is an more playful and satisfying car overall ... In all of your Fiesta ST videos i saw you grinning all the time when driving it... I say it again! All the time bro! You where really proud to be an ST owner. With the GR Yaris your face is looking like: I like this car but... it's less than expected. So I have an request! Would you do an compare video about the GR Yaris vs Fiesta ST about daily driving, (exhaust) sound, playfulness etc etc. We all know the difference in HP and FWD vs 4x4 (bla bla bla irrelevant). I know they are two different cars.. but as an Fiesta ST 2020 owner i'm curious about your opinion about the nr. 1 and nr. 2 in the B segment performance cars. Looking forward when the day comes to see a comparison video airing on your RUclips Channel. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the suggestion. This is actually my next video. Spoiler alert - The fiesta is a much better daily. The Yaris creams it for driving fun though. The reason for the lesser smile in the Yaris is simply because I can’t drive it hard yet. Another 100 miles to go and I can let her rip 😎 even so, it’s already proving to be very playful. The only AWD system I’ve driven (so far) that doesn’t sap the fun out of driving.
After the Fiesta ST 2006 I also waited for many years for a Fiesta RS... but it never came ..and will never come...so after the 2014 Fiesta ST-2 I bought a 2017 Focus RS(great car!) and recently the Gr yaris and love it! (It is kind of the fiesta RS that many people waited for) Will get it tuned in 2 days so finally no more speed-limiter at 230kph !!
@@StereotypedFilms So you never drove the GR Yaris because then you would have known that the 230kph can be reached in 5th gear then shifting to 6th gear will do nothing. So yes in this car it is a must and yes on the autobahn we do 200+kph regularly.
@@half_empty_soul6534 for sure its a better car because of the 4wd you Will have grip all the time. The Fiesta was always searching for grip on a wet and slippery road
I don't really need a bigger car and I actually like the smaller cars from a drivers perspective. They're lighter, smaller (obvs) and more nimble as a result. That tends to make them more fun on UK roads :)
I sold my Fiesta ST so I unsubscribed from your channel. Then I bought a Yaris GR and you bought as well. Let’s subscribe again 🙂 P.S. I have great expectations from you modifying this car, don’t let me down!
U can tune these on stock engine 450hp but can’t tune these with there own ecu u have to get some other ecu bec Toyota done something to them so u can’t tune these car like others cars
A 6 month old ST is now 18k, a 6 month old GR is 36k - the Fiesta has lost 6k, the GR increased by 2k. Wait list now late 2022. Anyone considering one will have a very long wait or be paying over list for it. Demand is mega 😎
@@fuzzy5987 atleast the GR will retain some value, particularly in the short term, which is quite unusual these days. The Fiesta's residual values are poor - I wonder why 🤔
Hurrayyy!! Finally, well happy for you!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I've heard nothing but good things, hope you have many happy memories with it!
I hope so too! Cheers!
Finally its here 👀 looking forward to this 😍
It seems the long wait paid off mate. Congrats!
Congrats again my friend! Hope to see it in the flesh soon 😎
I am not surpised 😃 Great choice! Looking forward to your videos.
Thanks!
Well done mate, very nice. I committed to an 18 reg Performance Blue ST3 after discovering your page. Great production too, I'm staying.
Nice one! No doubt you'll love the ST3! I will always be very fond of the MK8 Fiesta ST's. Who knows, I may even have another in the future!
Saving to buy one when people end their pcp deals that they all do now, looks great mate.
The waiting list is now for 2023 but luckily enough I have managed to get an order in for a new Black GR Yaris since someone decided to cancel their order. I do like the Pearl White colour variant but I couldn't wait.
I'm really looking forward to it going to be an amazing experience.
Nice 1.ordered mine in January.need to wait until November for delivery.its a pure white circuit pack on lease plan.cant wait. Good luck and have fun with yours.
The wait will fly by! Keep checking that app ;)
Congratulations Johnny.. you look so happy and proud.. Nice one mate
Thanks mate!
cant blame ya mate ive been eyeing one myself. just keep telling myself i wouldnt get enough use out of it haha
I also changed my Fiesta ST Mk8, but stayed with Ford. I took the Focus RS Mk2, what a foot! Congratulations on your purchase, ride safe
Solid choice. Enjoy!
How have I never come across your channel before? Mate your videos are really good and great presentation skills! On my list of subscriptions along with Matt Watson and Doug :D
Cheers mate - high praise indeed 😁
Awesome Jonny. Looking forward to seeing your journey with this.
Great video as always!!
Cheers Mark!
Mate I'm so jealous you got your car already and what a honour to be the same car club as you. I was eyeing a Fiesta ST 1.5 years ago and watched tons of your videos figuring out how to change the rear indicator lights to LED like you did haha. I couldn't be more excited to see you got your hands on a GR Yaris! Really look forward to what you can do to your car before mine arrives in the summer!
Thanks mate! Summer will come round superrr quick :)
As will all Asian cars, the spares pricing will be adjusted after the warranty period. So in 4-5 years, one of those wheels would be maybe 550 pounds a piece.
Finally! This is going to be epic!
It’s been a long time coming!
@@JBCTR Cause you are so good at keeping secrets xD
@@MrSly870 kept under lock and key this one! 🔒
Brilliant choice, a great natural progression. Your number plate always reminds me of the old shop JJB Sports
Yup me too. Fond memories of that shop! That's not the reason behind the plate though haha!
Welcome back mate!I love fords but this Yaris is AWESOME!Wish you the best!💪😎👌
Thanks! You too!
Omg it’s here, everyone stay calm! 😍
Love these. Congratulations mate, good video too!👌🏻
Thanks mate :D
Gorgeous car. I'm changing my car next year and I'm either going for the Fiesta ST-Line X or the ST-3. But now I have the GR to choose from.
Thanks mate! Yup, the GR is it actually that much more expensive than the premium Fiesta ST’s. It’s a cracking car and I would recommend both. The jump from an ST-line X to a GR is quite considerable though.
Congratulations on your new car Jonny! Regarding the carbon wrap they placed above the roof made out of real carbon fibre - I've seen BMW E92 M3s and V10 M6s that had their carbon roofs changing colour to a yellowy green tinge effect, as they get exposed to the sun. Perhaps thats why Toyota have placed a carbon wrap above it. You might be able to peal the carbon wrap off and place some form of protected film that still lets you see the real deal underneath.
Yup, I think the wrap was the cheapest way of protecting it. I'd love to have a clear protectant on it. A lacquer perhaps. We'll see.
Congrats Jonny! I've ordered the Fiesta ST Edition in Azura Blue! Just waiting for delivery! 😬
Great video! As an ex-Fiesta ST mk8 owner and now a GR Yaris owner, I'm guessing you've watched Dan Prosser's video comparing the two cars on the Pistonheads youtube channel?
I'll check it out! :)
Great vid Jonny! Watched a lot of your content on the Fiesta ST....really looking forward to see how you get on with the GR. 😁
You can keep me entertained until my GR arrives....around August ! 😁😁
Black looks ace and it was my test drive too....but opted for the Pearlescent White in the end !
Keep up the good work....you've a real gift ! 👍
Congratulations on your new motor and as a Toyota employee....I'm sure she'll serve you well ! 😎
Cheers Adam. A solid 5 year warranty. 🤪😂
Good video man, I watched heaps of GR Yaris videos and I still found my self watching your take on the car, good work :), P.S I got one as well
Great choice of car and the best colour too I think!
Love your content, I'm a BMW guy but I really appreciatie the hot hatches they make these days and the Yaris is the best one. Maybe I'll start saving for an old Golf mk5 GTI and modify it a little ;p
The back seats look spacious. Especially the head space 😁
Great for those without a head.
Awesome car, I've had a wee shot of one and the amount of grip you get down a greasy road compared to my fiesta is hilarious! Excited to see what you do with it
Thanks mate! Should be good :)
Congrats. I hope you enjoy it. Intrigued by the high set seat, whether you get on with it, and if you plan to drop it. Have fun!
It's not actually too bad. Just one of its quirks. You forget about it as soon as you get moving. The seating position also makes the distance between the rear view mirror and the infotainment screen less of an issue too as you can see straight through. I can see that being an issue if the seat was lower. We'll see :)
I didn’t know till just now. Great car choice. Nice one mate.
Thanks 👍
Class bro! Unreal purchase, to many happy miles!
Thanks a ton!
Congrats again pal!
I will stick with my ST3 with rear wiper ,space saver and Revo stage 3.Real world driving.
Clearly you think the back window is big enough to merit a wiper!
started watching your Fiesta ST content because i wanted one, but i went with the GR Yaris in the end.
Congrats! Hope your wait wasn’t too long!
Good choice 😀 it was a bit out of my price range so my ST is next best
Yaris seems like a good car but would make a terrible daily which is what a hot hatch should be. It’s too special to want to use it for commuting, going shopping in, gym etc. Then you start thinking there are better cars as weekend toys so not sure where it fits
Congrats Jonny, seems lovely - enjoy in good health :)
Nice vid "Mr Fancy Pants!", awesome car too, great choice.
Shame about the interior being so dull, can't belive they let that pass?!?!
I'm looking forward to your journey with this little gem.
As I said in the video, a nice interior doesn’t make it go fast. This car has one aim lol
Love these!! Such a special car and perfect step up from the Fiesta ST. Would love to know which is more fun to drive round the twisty stuff. Looking forward to your content 👍🏻
I’ll give you a conclusive answer once it’s run in ;) I can tell you now that the Yaris is more reliable from a fun perspective. You can hoon this thing in literally any weather. The fiesta was a little more picky about the conditions.
@@JBCTR You definitely have an all weather weapon there lad! I’ve only seen a tuning box on one so far but I bet there’s a fair bit in the pipeline. Get some bloody miles on it!! 🤣👍🏻
Congrats on your choice. The longer you wait, the better it is. We can see you beaming like a kid with a new toy-ota
Yup, never thought I’d be excited about a Yaris!
Nice choice mate. Saw one on the road the other day. Loads of road presence.
Yeah they’re pretty aggressive for a small car!
Love it! Could you take the carbon wrap off the roof and replace it with something clear to protect it? Chopped carbon looks so cool in my humble opinion
Yup, it's on the cards! Comment copied from an earlier response: There's a picture of the roof unwrapped and clear coated at 03:41 in the video. I need to do some research in to it to see if I can do it at home, or if its definitely a professional jobby.
The best car with ice to buy in 2021 .
Congrats my friend, nice peace of technology :O)))
Such an expensive car but man the revieuws are super solid! Cannot wait to see what you can customize with this car
I mean it is, but the top end Fiesta's are now pushing 28k and there's a whole lot more kit in this. From that perspective, it almost looks like good value!
Congrats with the new toy! Looking forward to the new video's. Maybe unwrapping the roof and let it professionally painted with a clear coat is an option?
Yup, that's on the cards. There's a picture of the roof unwrapped and clear coated at 03:41 in the video. I need to do some research in to it to see if I can do it at home, or if its definitely a professional jobby.
At last audi s1 as competition...I thought s1 ad been short changed with 4 instead of 5 cylinders...but 3 cylinders..w0w!
3 cylinder engines are surprisingly characterful. The Fiesta ST engine was damn good. The engine in this little GR Yaris seems to have even more character!
@@JBCTR if anyone can do 3 cylinders toymota can..am old enough to remember when I walked in to dealers you cud buy a mr2 supra and gt4...I owned two gt4 bullet proof...nice to see gr with a proper hand brake like the s1..
I like the title. I’ve always thought of this car as the Fiesta RS Ford wouldn’t build.
Many congrats 👍🎉
8:53 Yes exactly! That's what I found annoying on the other review of the car. They always complained how its just a fake sound. Who cares? It's about fun! If I want a serious car, i would by a serious car. The Yaris GR is just like a fiesta st a fun little tracktool
Congrats on the new car!
If it wasn't for the weird design (a lot of people like it, just not me), I would already have bought the Yaris GR.
Found you late via the Fiesta, but found this really interesting too. Enjoy!
I only wished the exhaust sounded a little bit better from stock! Sound pumped into the cabin sounds good though 👍
Yeah, it needs a little something as it currently sounds like a light breeze....
@@JBCTR a little bit hoover like! Probably the only thing I prefer about my mk8 st.
Yes dude yes!
Welcome to the owners club mate from Australia.
I got a Red GR Yaris 6 weeks ago but not the circuit pack one as they are near impossible to order in aus.
They are called Rallye here.
PS Overall still love the car and perfect imperfections I think you said is spot on. Things will annoy you but who cares when your having fun in a 200KW pocket rocket.😎
Thanks Dave! Similar story here in the UK. Over a year's wait at the moment!
I got a Demo with just over 1000km on the clock but I payed full price not thd 40K aus deal that was going over here.
PS I almost got it in black but Red was cheaper.
Anyway will watch any GR videos.😊
The wait for a new one of these is now over 12 months, order March 2021 quoted delivery is May 2022
Me too mate got to wait till May 22 😢
Totally agree with your analogy, Fiesta RS. What else is there that is fiesta size with near 300bhp , 4 wheel drive and handles like a fiesta. I genuinely feel that Ford has dropped a clanger by not doing the RS. Sooo, fast forward 3yrs to 2024 and the new Fiesta RS. That's my thoughts anyways going by the popularity of this car. Amazing that a Toyota City car has now stolen the best hot hatch crown from ford ;)
Had to be the GR Yaris, doesn’t look as nice as the ST but I’m looking forward to see what mods you add to it! Enjoy, drive safe Jonny!
Thanks! Will do!
I know it's a bit boring and all that but could you make a video on the adaptive cruise control and other daily driving stuff since you can't hammer it around just yet? Congrats on the car though would love one!
Already filmed and on its way 😉
Yes yes yes,I've got a fiesta st180 same power output and I have also ordered a yaris its coming in August
Congrats! Not that long now.
@@JBCTR Yep 4 paws are better than 2 lol
pretty much hit every GRY bingo line.
Thought I’d get them out the way in the first video. I can get on with ownership now. 😂
health to drive mate, hope once you can let it rip we will see the unstoppable grin the fiesta gave you!
Thanks mate, looking forward to it!
Looks great, be interested to see if it offers the same fun factor as the ST long term. 4wd although offers amazing traction and off the line speed can be a bit dull imo
I agree. I struggled to find a car that had the fun factor of the ST. The plucky little Yaris seems to satisfy my hunger for fun, even with the AWD!
@@JBCTR good to hear that. Looking forward to future vids of it
AWD can be dull - but in the case of the GR it's totally the opposite!
@@relentlesspursuit6894 wondered when you would be along . Starting to think you are a Toyota bot 🤦🏻♂️
@@Andy-2022 why are you here then Andy - if you are not a fan of the GR, no point you watching? Surprised you are still bleating on that you consider the GR boring 🙈
The British call that huge area with paved roads and concrete castles a village? LOL!
Looks mint mate.
Cheers John!
Also Milltek just dropped a video of their exhaust for the Yaris at the same time you posted this ;)
Nothing better at the moment, hopefully they depreciate in a few years 😍
Hopefully not 😂
@@JBCTR Would agree but I want them affordable for me 👍
Yeah they will, look at other cars that made it to the council estate, nearly cried seeing an e46 m in the hood the other day, thankfully they have bottomed and are rising. I'm hoping 24k to 25k in three years when pcp ends and dreamers have to give back......
Good choice after the st, yirry Im properly jealous bud
Thanks mate!
Traitor!!! Ha ha love it mate I had a deposit down for one but had to give it up as baby due but hoping to get one in a couple of years. Looks great though in black mate well done.
Ah that's a shame, but family first! Congrats on the new addition :)
Wish i could get one but they an't coming to the USA bummer
Would have been buying an m2 or a high spec s3
I like these Fiesta RS’s nice one fella! Great car 🙌
On the Carbon wrapped roof, peel it off and reveal the forged carbon roof, even better job done bish bash bosh and thank me later haha.
Haha, it needs protecting some how. I'll probably go down the lacquer route once I work out the best way to do it!
@@JBCTR just PPF it.
Impresive car for wrc🔥🔥🔥👍🇲🇨
Man, I am Ford RS fan, always wanted a modern Fiesta RS and.... Toyota delivered. So glad I bought GR Yaris - too bad it makes my Focus RS mk3 feel like a Transit tho lol
Same boat here. Really wanted an RS. Bought a Toyota.
Gorgeous... enjoy it 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
1 month to go...waiting my black circuit pack too ❤❤
It'll fly by! If you are anything like me, you'll be checking the app every day!
@@JBCTR That's absolutely true 🤣
You can remove the roof wrap and get an expensive coating, or have it re-wrapped cheaply. No one wants to pay for that from the dealership.
I think that’ll be the plan long term 😎
Bit jelly but I just picked up my ST Edition and I love it. I would definitely consider this car if it was below 30k for the top model. I cant wait to see what people do with the exhausts on these things, enjoy iy mate. How long is the suggested run in for one of these?
Run in is 621 miles. Seems very specific, but it converts to 1000km so I'm sure that's where the figure comes from!
Congrats on the ST Edition - You'll love it!
@@JBCTR Cheers mate, I upgraded from a MK8 ST3 which I upgraded from a MK7 ST3! Enjoy the GR, seems like the next logical hot hatch step up.
Mmm, who's a lucky boy ?, I ran Toyota swb rav 4's with permanent 4wd for 15 yrs, nowt wrong with Toyota's, 'cept the price of parts maybe. I'm sticking with my mk8 St for the mo, but will watch with interest and envy. 👍
Thanks Michael!
Interested for your first thoughts on it. I have done exactly the same move - MK 8 Fiesta ST to black GR Yaris.
You will absolutely love it!
@@JBCTR Hope so. Only done 200 miles so far. Didn’t test drive due to lockdown, so don’t quite know what it can do yet.
There's one thing i see and if anybody pays attention ya'll will see it too. Maybe the GR Yaris has more HP than the Fiesta ST... and 4x4 etc etc. But I think the Fiesta is an more playful and satisfying car overall ... In all of your Fiesta ST videos i saw you grinning all the time when driving it... I say it again! All the time bro! You where really proud to be an ST owner.
With the GR Yaris your face is looking like: I like this car but... it's less than expected.
So I have an request! Would you do an compare video about the GR Yaris vs Fiesta ST about daily driving, (exhaust) sound, playfulness etc etc.
We all know the difference in HP and FWD vs 4x4 (bla bla bla irrelevant). I know they are two different cars.. but as an Fiesta ST 2020 owner i'm curious about your opinion about the nr. 1 and nr. 2 in the B segment performance cars.
Looking forward when the day comes to see a comparison video airing on your RUclips Channel. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the suggestion. This is actually my next video. Spoiler alert - The fiesta is a much better daily. The Yaris creams it for driving fun though. The reason for the lesser smile in the Yaris is simply because I can’t drive it hard yet. Another 100 miles to go and I can let her rip 😎 even so, it’s already proving to be very playful. The only AWD system I’ve driven (so far) that doesn’t sap the fun out of driving.
The GR is a totally different animal to a Fiesta - they should not even be compared
After the Fiesta ST 2006 I also waited for many years for a Fiesta RS... but it never came ..and will never come...so after the 2014 Fiesta ST-2 I bought a 2017 Focus RS(great car!) and recently the Gr yaris and love it! (It is kind of the fiesta RS that many people waited for)
Will get it tuned in 2 days so finally no more speed-limiter at 230kph !!
Question. Is is worth £10k more over Fiesta ST? I doubt
@@StereotypedFilms So you never drove the GR Yaris because then you would have known that the 230kph can be reached in 5th gear then shifting to 6th gear will do nothing. So yes in this car it is a must and yes on the autobahn we do 200+kph regularly.
@@StereotypedFilms whatever m8 you have fun with your golf-r lmao
@@half_empty_soul6534 for sure its a better car because of the 4wd you Will have grip all the time. The Fiesta was always searching for grip on a wet and slippery road
@@StereotypedFilms je bent een azijnpisser ga toch weg man brave Harry die altijd 100 rijd
Great video but I don’t know why reviewers always have to mention negatives, no car is perfect but for your typical B road this comes pretty close.
Wouldnt really be a good and objective review if they were only mentioning the positives.
Nice review. Although, a Yaris GR would be a Yaris with GR styling, this is a GR Yaris ;)
It doesn’t have a central armrest? Does it bother you much?
I'll be honest, I hadn't noticed until you mentioned it. So I guess not haha!
Sweet this should be good.
Why did tou choose to buy another small hot hatch, instead of moving for example to a focus st/rs?
I don't really need a bigger car and I actually like the smaller cars from a drivers perspective. They're lighter, smaller (obvs) and more nimble as a result. That tends to make them more fun on UK roads :)
The pedal spacing has been covered quite widely on RUclips.... no pun intended.
Didn’t even spot the pun! 🤣
When the car is broken in will you be doing a vid at a dyno?
I'll see what I can get planned in!
I sold my Fiesta ST so I unsubscribed from your channel. Then I bought a Yaris GR and you bought as well. Let’s subscribe again 🙂 P.S. I have great expectations from you modifying this car, don’t let me down!
Haha welcome back! Hopefully you’ll enjoy the GR journey 😎
Nice one dude :-)
These are 261hp but seen more on dyno
That face is so menacing 🧸
U can tune these on stock engine 450hp but can’t tune these with there own ecu u have to get some other ecu bec Toyota done something to them so u can’t tune these car like others cars
I want one
A 6 month old ST is now 18k, a 6 month old GR is 36k - the Fiesta has lost 6k, the GR increased by 2k. Wait list now late 2022. Anyone considering one will have a very long wait or be paying over list for it. Demand is mega 😎
Once they flood the market the price will fall. It's a great car but too expensive
@@fuzzy5987 with the 18 month wait list that looks very unlikely! Buyers prepared to pay over list and that will continue
@@relentlesspursuit6894 You never buy cars as an investment. No modern car will ever be a true classic.
@@fuzzy5987 atleast the GR will retain some value, particularly in the short term, which is quite unusual these days. The Fiesta's residual values are poor - I wonder why 🤔
Looks sweet, definitely needs a thicker steering wheel
I like the thin steering wheel. It’s delicate and accurate.