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..
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
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.
Great review Tom, Managed to nab a Rallye. Now the long wait till March!!
That will be mega, Paul!
These GR yaris or the latest Hyundai I30N w/ DCT Tom?
When these are a few years old and have depreciated I will be putting one of these next to my ST165 GT4, and ST185 GT4.
I think the current 50k asking prices for these is just a little bit to much.
how low would you think it'll go? being limited production would stop it depreciating quite a bit
@@SkyFullOfLighters542 if it goes back to the original RRP they gave for the pre order cars of I believe $39,000 AUD id be interested.
Not paying $12,000 over sticker.
@@camerongsx9122 id pay 25 for it
@@itskoota I don't think they'd be able to sell it for 25k.
It's direct competitor is the Focus ST, I30N. Both of which are significantly more expensive and have a lower power to weight.
I think that sub $40,000 AUD mark is a good point. But not the $49,000-53,000 they are being listed at dealers for at the moment.
What a good driver brother. Take care always
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.
Another great review, informative and measured.
Thanks for honest review
You’re welcome!
The red is really beautiful
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. 👍
There is no way I would pay an additional $10,000 over the price last week - once you set a price expectation - for many of us that is it.
100 percent agreed. Especially with a shitbox 1.6l. I’ll take a type R any day .
Toyota do it with all of their new vehicles and facelift models. My partner only paid $23k for the workmate Hilux when it came out, price went up to $32k the following month. Ute was insured for more than what we paid for it.
@@Peno1992 no they don't this was a trial to see how many they would sell to not make the same mistake as the supra (ordered heaps into Australia with the thoughts they would sell heaps and heaps and sold very very little. dealers literally have demo's that were the first supras to hit the show rooms and still can't sell them 2 years later) the only reason a Toyota will go up is the au dollar and or on road costs inc stamp duty and the import tax. Brand new models sell at near full retail as the demand is hot and there is normally limited quantities. thats one of the little times you can make decent margins out of new cars.
@@Jake-ed1jl it's a BMW... Without the perks... That's why the supra sold flat on its ass
Yeah, really.
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 yep friends got one, says its a yaris on the inside
@@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!
Where is the shoot location?
Man the amount of GR Yaris videos coming out the past 2 weeks is a treat. But it also makes me wonder what we’re getting in the US. (AWD GR Corolla? Or a neutered FWD GR Rolla)
You are getting the media repaying the advertiser by doing tests. Bit like real estate agents that spend big $ get free property promos.
You won't get it in the states so move on sissy boy
Come to Mexico and take one
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?
Do you know the price of the i20n yet? 😄
Can I fit a tow bar ? Can I carry 5 adults ? Does it come with a spare ? .............
Sounded like you were speaking Mandarin during the intro lmao
Looks great but the price hurts a bit
This is my dream car... my favourite colour is red, so this suits me a lot.
Love this car! From UK too
Great little hot hatch!
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.
Chasing cars is probably the best car reviewer in Australia and you, Tom, one of the best in the business, always very detailed and more importantly, unbiased.
Though not a fan of the super hothatches , I think this is really a very nice looking car for someone who is.
For those buyers who had taken up the special offers at launch, they must be feeling pretty happy for themselves because they have just bought this car for a song.
The dash looks modern and the steering wheel is muscular and well proportioned .
Enjoy watching your review, Tom.
Saw a white one like this along Plenty Road following us into Unihill such a nice hatch.
Cool number plate. Australia has so much variety.
An awesome vehicle that leaves a smile on your dial.
Couldn't agree more!
The roads in the video look great. Where were you?
ACT.
The ACT is Australian Capital Territory (Canberra) between Sydney and Melbourne.
Tom. Would you get This or the i30n?
Me? I'd get this. Over 200kg lighter than the i30 N, about as powerful and torquey, but with rear-biased AWD. Hilarious. That said, I like the i30 N and fully understand people who purchase it.
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
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.
Oh what a feeling, same tech as my V6 AWD estima, minus three seats and three cylinders!!!!!!!
Oh what a feeling knowing the platform, bespoke chassis, AWD system, steering, and so many other components have nothing in common with an Estima / Tarago... I have no horse in Toyota’s race but let’s at least not be totally dishonest
I've driven it. Its good. (My daily is mk3 rs).
I like your hat. I live in Charlottesville Virginia. Small world.
Oh the tuners will salivating at the prospect of this
They will, and are.
Yer good to c toyota make something like this again. Hopefully more n bigger cars to. Cheers
I have enjoyed watching you really enjoy your job today Tom. Thank you and well done. Lloyd
Thanks, Lloyd!
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
50 k hahahhahaahjahahahhahhahahhahahhahahaha that is one of the funniest jokes yet
$50,000? What Toyota had for breakfast? The Subaru WRX STi looks like a bargain!
It is like 400kg lighter than STI. Lightweight comes with price.
Yeah and imagine what it would’ve cost for them to make the Supra themselves. No one is ever happy, I’d take this Yaris over a WRX any day. It’s a proper track car, I’m sure it’s faster than the WRX as well
Hi from the UK :)
Hello there!
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!!!
looking forward to see comparison with i20 N
And I am looking forward to running that comparison, Kevin!
Only thing they have in common is 4 wheels and size. No comparison. Gr is unique, special and a better performance car by far.
@@geokon7192 50k vs what 30k for the Hyundai?
@@geokon7192 Surely 50k for a 3 Cylinders Yaris is unique.
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.
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.
Voted BEST PERFORMANCE Car By TOP GEAR Under 80k (£50k) by far. Clarkson and Team say no 1 Performance Bang for Buck and HANDLING.
Keonogsegg may have something to say about that most powerful 3 cylinder very soon
Yes at what Price??? Lol 🤣
@@denero4735 yeh look, you’d have to be a few tax brackets higher to start thinking about the keonogsegg 😂
@@denero4735 oops sorry, wasn’t actually directed at you, meant just for the vast majority.
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
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 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Never clicked on an upload so fast
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.
Ill stick to my CTR, at least I got 4 doors 😑
wow those celicas still look great!
It is a great car, but they could have given a better interior for the price. But performance and handling will be great.
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.
Samsung should do a cheap price in the pre-order so I can get a good phone for cheap
14:12 cute little hatches!
Aren't they just!
@@chasingcars Agreed. But what a car, I'm lovin' it!
Nice pocket rocket
What a cute looking car 😂
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.
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!
Is it better than Type R ?
Type r has a faster Nurburgring time. The gr would be better day to day in wet weather however after driving both I can tell you the Honda even though it's an older car has a better fit and finish and the gearbox thrown feels so much better, also the size is a little more practical.
@@madrx2 I'm inclined to agree with you based on what I had read & seen on videos though I haven't driven a GR Yaris yet Thanks mate
yes, because powerslides
5:53 I like your use of language there
200KW engine!!! Holly cow
Decade. The word you’re looking for it decade
"...and of course there are two seats in the back as well, if you feel like punishing your friends" -- SOLD!
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. :)
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.
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!
I just wish Toyota would find a way to bypass the turbo intake restrictor to make more power.... Oh wait 😋
I am 60, havent driven a manual for 40 years. This is tempting. Will it be difficult for an old man to learn to drive manual again ?
60 is the new 50, I'm 50 and just ordered one. Never too old buddy!
@@dnt1971 But I have not driven a manual for 40 years, will it be too hard to re-learn ?
These manuals pretty much drive themselves. The clutch is like pressing a marshmallow with your foot, the gearchange is a flick of the wrist. You'll be back on the horse after about five minutes practice - go for it!
Just get one.
Or wait for the new 86 and save a few dollars, although it almost certainly won’t be as much fun as this.
Subaru BRZ videos are already uploaded.
@@rod750 I remember 40 years ago, I have to press hard on the left foot and there is no power steering. That is a Golf V1.
It amuses me people say ah the interior or ah it’s a Yaris & it’s not worth the money…when they clearly don’t know what’s under the skin & have never driven it..but I guess that’s the internet summed up🤷♂️
Finally something that toyota made that is better looking than the Supra (New One)
I'm Tom Bake-uhhh and this is the Yaris G-uhhh
You prefer a North American accent?
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..
The geek car. They should bring with it the slogan - Revenge Of The Nerds
The comments - hilarious! Aurions, Hyundais, Price! They are still $50k used and have barely depreciated. Makes mine a free car in my book!
The problem with most sceptic pple is they look at a badge and the first sentence is... "it's just a.... Hyundai, Toyota... we live in an era of forget the badge now... mercs are so bad they have so many lawsuits in court, ford don't get me start, Holden... who?? Drive the car then comment
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.
56k?! Hahahaha good luck
Ford Focus RS?
No longer offered for sale - sad for Ford!
I bought a new car. It's a nice little Kia picanto gt. I wanted to get a Yaris, but not only did the base model severely spike in price from the previous year but the massive hikes from base to each upper model is ridiculous. You could quite literally buy a new Prius or Camry a few years back for this price. Toyota no longer supports those of us on a budget.
50k for a yaris... let alone 56k for the faster model..
Just not worth it.
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.
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.
50k? I checked the website, it's 60k now. Nah. If they kept that at the late 30's I'd buy one tomorrow.
Sure you would.
@@jimmyb4982 Why would you question that? I think that's a fair price for the car which would be a toy, rather than a daily do it all. I can't justify 60k for that however.
They're $49,500 plus on-road costs, so about $54k driveaway depending on state. That's 35% dearer than the initial bargain run of 1,000 cars at $39,950 DA.
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.
Red supra in the back hehe
That's a Celica.
Haha! No.
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
Not for over 50k your crazy paying that much a WRX is the same price I know what I would pick
*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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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.
If you're tall, don't bother. The seating position is kaka if you happen to be above 6'.
Is it worth $18k over a Fiesta ST? AWD doesn’t shift this out of its class and a Golf R better value I think 🤔
Developed by Tommi Mäkinen and built in the same Motomachi plant by selected workers as the Lexus LFA and Toyota Mirai because it has carbon fibre roof and shares very little with the Yaris. Weighs not much more than the 86 but has 60 more hp + at least 160nm more torque and a permanent 4WD system w/ differentials. Has bigger brakes than the Supra even if it weighs 200kg less. Next time, do your research. It'll help you get a more informed opinion, one day.
Golf r better value? How?
Golf is dumb and soulless compared to this, it only has the better engine and interior
Malcolm You haven't even driven the cars back-to-back to make such a dumb opinion like that. Golf R doesn't even come with a proper handbrake and is an understeer fest
Yes
the sound is fake.. its pumped in to the cab unfortunately..
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.
team Australia #Marygo88 Round happy new year
You lost me at 0:08 isn't it a "GR" not a "GI".😊
Quite aware, not everybody has the same accent as you
It just makes every other hot hatch seem compromised and dull.