Can vouch for the sound system in this car. definitely one of the best stock sound systems at this price range especially with the bass enhancer turned on. (Would argue it is almost on par with branded sound systems like B&O minus the thump from the subwoofer) No complaints so far. If you have the chance to try it out, my settings are as follows: Bass +5 Mid +2 Treble +2

Fuel efficiency still around 6l/100km after nearly 3 years of ownership. Not much differences compared to brand new. Can’t comment too much on resale value but traditionally Nissan has a lower resale value compared to Toyota or Honda.

Do a 3yr review 😊

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Thanks for your kind words and support!

I rented this car from Toyota Rent-a-car, which is operated by Toyota itself.

@@chesterautotalk did you have to request for a manual car? don't want to end up getting a FWD CVT version of the car 😂

Yes indeed! Be sure to choose the manual transmission and 4WD on the website to make sure you are renting the right model.

@@mattcee7113 Oh no how did I miss out this comment? You are exactly right! So one method to ensure you're getting the real GR Yaris is to select MT and 4WD options on the Toyota Rent a Car website.

So far for me, 30,000km in and no issues at all. I suspect the X-Tronic CVT would be quite delicate given its reputation, so I intend to change the CVT fluid at 42,000km (factory recommends 84,000km) just to be safe.

@@chesterautotalk Is the CVT on the Almera known to be a problematic one?

@@miltonmiles6324 From my understanding, the CVT is the same unit found from the B17 Sylphy (Jatco CVT7), but with software and valve body improvements to improve reliability. A quick Google search found that valve body was one of the main failure points for Jatco CVTs in the past. From my experience, the CVT on the Almera works well, with not as much rubber-band effect compared to other peers. The CVT noise/whine is minimal, and thanks long gear ratio, the cruising RPM at motorway speeds are impressively low. Can't comment much on the reliability for now having only done 33,000kms on the car, but the CVT fluid replacement interval is at a whopping 84,000km/7 years. Probably too long of an interval for a CVT fluid replacement, so I will do it at half the interval, or 42,000km for a peace of mind.

Thanks! By the way, I got the info from a few sources (here’s one of them www.autoevolution.com/news/toyota-is-not-planning-any-new-standalone-gr-models-gr-sport-is-the-next-step-200530.html)

@@chesterautotalk thank you

Thank you for your kind comment! This is my first video so I am still finalising the format moving forward. Hope you’ll enjoy the upcoming videos!

@@chesterautotalk for for first video it was beyond just good. I loved it. Camera perspective. Lightning, story telling.

“blipping the throttle” as you call it is not for attention or showing off.. it’s called “rev matching” and helps with gear engagement going down the box… much like some drivers use heel and toe. 😉

@@NigelsModellingBench Thanks for the comment!! Watch the video, fully, again! I'm referring to when the car is not moving! I'm totally aware of the rev matching imt, which is actually not as sharp as hyundai's i30N performance pack, and more interestingly, it's different in the various demos I've driven, probably because it learns the algorithm of the drivers, similar to a dsg. Mine is pretty good and totally consistent, unlike the demos. Also trained in double de clutching and understand left foot braking concept 😉😉

I enjoy mine, and like many grown ups, really do not want some hollow rasping sounds to draw attention to myself when driving

Thanks for pointing this out! Yes, the model in the video is the standard RZ model. My apologies for not making it clear in the video; this is my first upload so I am trying to figure out the format and contents moving forward. Also in Malaysia, there's only 1 model available, which is the top-spec similar to the Rallye version in Australia and the RZ High-Performance model in Japan.

Hi! This is the RZ spec in Japan, with the fabric seats, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx tyres and ENKEI alloy wheels, which I think corresponds to the base spec in the UK. One interesting fact is the Japan spec GR Yaris has slightly more power and torque - 269bhp and 370Nm compared to the export versions.