2021 Toyota GR Yaris review | Hot hatch perfection

[@Beatbox99]

I'm calling it now: Car Of they Year. Everyone that reviews it wants to buy one.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Yeah, can't think of anything else from this year that comes close. And it's vaguely attainable.

[@toninocars]

True

[@bondy284]

Test drove this morning and deposit paid...MEGA 👍🇦🇺

[@Shane-zx4ps]

@@bondy284 How much in Australia?...

[@bondy284]

@@Shane-zx4ps First 1000 @ $40k AUD next 100 @$45k AUD. Sold out until next possible allocation late 2021 for supply early 2022. Excludes the 250 Rallye models due for release mid 2021 @ a reported not confirmed $55k AUD.

[@joshuacastle8701]

The fact that a homologation car is even still a thing makes me happy. I hope for more in the future!

[@markbarrett2686]

First Hyundai goes all type N on the Veloster. Now Toyota brings us this. C’mon Subaru! Bring back the hot hatch WRX!!

[@VjStrikerProductions]

Mitsubishi needs to make a come back too, the original two WRX and EVO and the rivalry

[@abayamangali]

@@VjStrikerProductions yeah I remember those days. I think if both manufacturers make something like this they would sell like hot cakes.

[@danielsummers1054]

Had a Red ST185 GT4 Carlos Sainz a few years back, still miss it. 2 more weeks and will pickup my new White GR4, these reviews are getting me damn excited!

[@aaa84gt]

You are so lucky! I'd genuinely have this over a secondhand, let's say, an R8... Had a Smart ForFour EQ electric for a few months now and I've fallen in love with with small punchy cars, amazing to flick around in the city, I cannot imagine how much fun this will be!

[@xGabicca]

Was looking for a half decent review video about this car and found this. Fantastic channel! Genuine impressions, passionate and informed reviewer, no PR and vlog BS. Love it! The car is also brilliant, dream daily if you don't have kids to drive around imo

[@mugenmark]

Ordered mine last week. Scarlet Flare pearlescent with Circuit Pack. Expected arrival Spring 2021. Can’t wait :)

[@benwelham]

This is perfection. I haven't heard a single bad thing about this Yaris yet. Except the interior is a little cheap, but who cares!

[@bruhwth]

If they nailed the interior, it would have the perfect car!! But no one cares about the interior...

[@djorksolo8544]

@@bruhwth Yeah enthusiasts are enjoying the driving feelings and the pleasure of a well built car, rather than a soft plastics interiors !

[@bruhwth]

@@djorksolo8544 mmhmm

[@mugenmark]

Exactly who cares that you don’t have 30 different shades of mood lighting and other distractions

[@cutdepiefails6596]

Lack of exhaust sound. GR has one already as a aftermarket, sounds like the monza abarth exhaust.

[@belikof747]

So excited about this pocket rocket from the beginning. I own an Audi S1 which is quite good and fun for an Audi. You really enjoy driving it in the mountains and really twisty roads (I live in the Alps) this car can do anything very well But the sport feeling is not that good at the limit especially the brakes. I really want to test drive this GR Yaris, as a big rally Fan I would love to own it ! Thanks for the great video

[@blackpiranaha525]

If this were ever sent to America I'd mortgage my house to buy this

[@johnbertram]

Kind of reminds me of the RS200 in a weird way. Properly tickles my fancy, that's for sure!

[@ailestriker9888]

I almost hope toyota limits production long enough for these to become rare and sought after

[@cadlee]

I like the midnight video drop. I'm aware that you're not allowed to talk about this car until today so you've got the absolute first review on KZbin. The stuff of genius. Loving the channel btw.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I dunno if it's genius or just the done thing 😄

[@cadlee]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff You beat every other KZbinr I follow by a long way. Still not had chance to watch any other reviews yet, which is fine because I like your no-bullshit reviews anyway.

[@alechopkins6545]

You looked like a kid in a lollie shop reviewing the GR haha Good to see Toyota is getting exciting again, would love to see more manufactures do homologatian cars, gives a good connection to the motorsport versions making the sport more interesting

[@aluisious]

I'd buy this if it was sold in the USA.

[@djorksolo8544]

Yeah many people from USA are telling the same. I heard U.S would get a GR Corolla based on the same engine maybe ?!

[@drewhoffman1461]

I’d get one as well. We’re always getting screwed!

[@timwattison4419]

It's what I'd call a Hyper Hatch. Having just acquired one after 3 years I can say I believe the hype. Unbelievable little car !!!! ❤

[@rioli3358]

Literally just drove this thing for the first time.....WOW ! Very surprised by the sound, the power delivery and.....Well just everything ! If you want one, buy one. You won't be disappointed.

[@mansourq.689]

If we were in the 90s or 2000s , I'd surely have a poster of this little beast some where in my bedroom.

[@joshuacastle8701]

Great review. I love your quirkiness, and your rambling, believe it or not. You speak off the top of your head, and I do, too. That’s what an honest review is. The only criticism I have is that I wish you could have done a walk around and shown more angles of the car; or maybe some drive by shots. But that’s ok, I can google photos of it. Very good job, anyway! I learned a lot! AWD in a hot hatch makes me happy any day.

[@Brendo777.]

Nice review can't wait to pick my black one up in December 👍

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

You lucky sod. Enjoy it!

[@rneoman]

I got one in Ireland imported from Japan with TRD aero added. More for sale there.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

@@IkeVMAX4 I concur

[@ricardostaller1643]

How tall are you?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

6'3"

[@johnrogers7782]

You have a great way of reviewing.Hope your channel gets the success it deserves

[@anthonypaterson7066]

Something tells you REALLY enjoyed your time with this car!!

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

You'd be right!

[@AN2Felllla]

Is it weird that I actually like the sound of 3 cylinder engines?

[@leonk5793]

Put my deposit down a few weeks ago before anyone had an opportunity to review it. Excellent reviews show I made the right decision..

[@leonk5793]

@terminal one I don’t think you will as there are only going to be 1750 allocated to the uk from 25k globally. Enjoy your eco boost 😉

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Ain't gonna have a problem selling every single one of these. A performance bargain by all accounts

[@Rocketed12]

Don't hold your breath - Read the facts first. There are 140 complaints on the Toyota UK blog and also a Change petition with 145 complaints, all about the lack of spec on the Circuit Pack model.

[@freshjuice9801]

@@Rocketed12 Cry babies, the whole bunch.

[@misa664]

@@Rocketed12 well you know parking sensors are essential after all

[@cjt150]

@@Rocketed12 people complaining about a car they haven’t driven, based on a spec where they can’t have circuit and comfort packs.... one response to them all, go and buy a German car if they want multiple option packs. The Japanese do things differently (better and right in my opinion)

[@MiguelRPD]

Toyota did a good job :) If only the Corolla Sports Touring GR had the same performance ..

[@mayoturbo]

Great review. Thanks. I need a red circuit pack one 🔥

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Funny that, me too!

[@Aerondogo]

The closest thing to a Celica GT Four we'll have 😂

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

True dat!

[@Aerondogo]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff still looks bonkers though. Toyota finally is redeeming themselves after a decade of very forgettable cars👌 Great video Tim!

[@masashiiino6914]

Starlet Glanza with a hint of Celica GT4

[@DontPanicDear]

@Alan Cobbin Yes, I expect they’ve learned better ways to get away with it 🤣

[@DontPanicDear]

The last iteration of the GT4 back in the 90s, was £32,995 😱 This is the same price more than two decades later! I know the GRY is a smaller car, but has SO much more tech integrated these days.

[@Rocketed12]

A Subaru Impreza STi & Mistubishi Evolution for 2020. Such a shame Toyota UK are selling the top model Circuit Pack totally stripped of: JBL sound system, parking sensors, heads up display, rear traffic alert, illuminated entry, intercooler water spray, Touch 2 navigation, voice activation! The lower model, convenience pack, without the LSD's, has all the above on it, except Intercooler water spray - none of the accountants at Toyota UK have any knowledge that an Intercooler water spray is essential item on a rally road car!

[@laki2973]

Its coming Yaris GRMN witch is even more powerful lighter and more hardcore version can’t wait to see that review

[@idin1976]

Good review! This channel deserves more audience.

[@markrhoden68]

Can't wait to see how it compares to other 32k hot hatchbacks

[@JimmyjimmyJimmyjimmy-ih3yd]

Great review. Really liked the in car camera angle. Top stuff.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Thanks Jimmy, appreciate the kind words!

[@danielbrooks101]

Looks very cool! Might be the perfect second fun car next to the boring family station Wagen. Great review 👍

[@Eratosthenes0815]

Happy as I am I have a GR Yaris. This is my dream car, which is my all day thing by the way. (The GR is topping the "very british" other dream car of my life I'm owning by the way... ;-) )

[@markwaddington5651]

I just bought one. But have to wait a week. Haven’t even driven it but I can’t wait to get speeding tickets 😂😂

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Enjoy when you get it! A week wait isn't so bad these days!

[@toninocars]

This car and a proper set of tyres then drive to the tyre review guy tyre test facility, omg how much of a fun 🤩

[@sodazman]

I was going to buy one but unfortunately I already have a highly modified Evo 8. This GR Yaris is a great car!

[@rasch19785]

I sold my evo almost 3 years ago, was looking at various possible replacements (megane RS was at the top of the list) now this.

[@sodazman]

@@rasch19785 It's a car impossible to replace really. The closest I've driven to the Evo is the new FK8 Civic Type R, but it doesn't have the same visceral and raw feeling. The older generation Megane RS 265 is not bad either but has a lazy engine.

[@rasch19785]

@@sodazman I tested an RS trophy, yes it did break up at the top end, but a remap would have cured it. Good thing is my evo was sold to a friend, so I always see it, anyway, my GR yaris is here in 3 weeks, I'm sure it won't be long before the mappers start on it

[@sodazman]

@@rasch19785 All the best with it! It's a great car. I wonder how much more power it can push considering it's only a 1.6lt 3 cylinder.

[@rasch19785]

@@sodazman I think a good 15% should be in it without any worries, 25% even.. It's after that where other modifications would be required I suppose But first you have to drive a car till its completely familiar and can't surprise you,then fit better tires and brake pads and see how much quicker it gets, only after that bump the power.

[@dougmaverick3287]

The iMT button is for rev matching. It is an auto blipper mate. Can you let me know if it rides as harsh as a Focus RS? That car beat me up so bad I had to sell it after only 8 months.

[@edwardvickers5506]

I ordered one last week,I wonder how many left available in the UK after the great reviews?

[@rasch19785]

Mine is due 2nd week in December!

[@invisiblekid99]

Unless I'm being thick, haven't you got the homologation idea the wrong way round. They designed the rally version first and legally have to make road-going versions?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I don't think you're being thick!

[@albertosamaniego2476]

Nice review. This car will be a future classic.

[@MLProductions.1]

I'm in the usa I believe Toyota is releasing a GR corolla. Then Mazda is releasing the turbo Mazda 3. Not my style of cars and I'd never but them tbh but it's awsome fun cheap small cars are coming back

[@CH-ip2jx]

The unfortunate Part is that here in America, dealerships will destroy this car by scaling up the price by 5-10k $ because of its rare nature. I would love one but will need to let it go due to this.

[@sv_cheats1970]

I can already see the ads on these things in 20yrs. "clean unmolestef example of a homologation special £10 000 OBO"

[@onniroy4975]

Excellent review even compared to the big boys on KZbin. Mine is coming late Feb/early March. The nearest car to it that I have owned is the R26.R - will be an interesting comparison!

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Thanks! You’ll love it. I imagine your R26.R was probably a bit wilder, but the Yaris is a little rocket

[@DontPanicDear]

Bloody love the fact this is available! It’s a shame about the either / or spec packages though. I want the full GR experience pack, but to use as a daily, I’ll want mod-cons too. Great video thanks 😃

[@supercooled]

Mod con?

[@DontPanicDear]

@@supercooled Modern Conveniences Mod-Cons is a UK abbreviation I think.

[@Антон-е4т1ц]

Nice genuine review, well done!

[@johnny2hats330]

Looks very cool but you could get a Focus ST estate for the same money

[@lahyessam9725]

I live in 🇨🇦 and I have a 2009 Yaris..yes this is a tad faster than mine about 5.5 seconds faster from 0 -100 Km but mine is ahhhhhh "Just a Car'

[@swanblake]

Here in North America we might get a Corolla GR which is fwd only and might not even have a LSD or a handbrake... thanks Toyota. Very jealous. I mean when sat nav lady doesn't bother you, you know its a great car👍

[@dnt1971]

I love flap jack! Great review.

[@dirkhoek2822]

The price of this car in the Netherlands made me realize how wrong our tax system for cars is in the Netherlands we pay 51,5 grand for this car

[@pietscholtanus]

Problaby a great second hand car over a couple of years

[@johnny2hats330]

ouch

[@dirkhoek2822]

@@pietscholtanus especially since I will have finnished school and have a full-time job by then (4 years time i mean with this)

[@pulpermannetje]

62k now. July 2022. And I ordered one because I want one😁.

[@dirkhoek2822]

@@pulpermannetje Lekker bezig. Ik ben wel jaloers man. Ik hoop dat je er vele kilometers er in kan rijden.

[@DM-fj8wv]

Love your reviews mate, great stuff.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

That made me smile - you're far too kind. Cheers!

[@mark_just_mark]

You mentioned your height twice, low roof and mirror below your eye line; how tall are you? Also, is the engine noise natural or does Toyota add 'sounds' through the stereo speakers like other have started to do?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Sorry - I'm 6'3". I think there's a bit of fake noise there, but not very much and it's not intrusive. You get quite an industrial noise in the cabin - it's not trying to sound like something it's not, if that makes sense

[@mark_just_mark]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff Thanks, new subscriber! 👍

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

@@mark_just_mark Thanks Mark, really appreciate it!

[@caroracle2658]

Lovely lovely car.. is that Solid or Pearlescent White?

[@Rei_n1]

What is your height (with regards to the helmet clearance comment). This coupd be the major problem for the intended purpose of this car.

[@Shadow-bs1iu]

I bet this is a superb drive

[@DriftingSquirrel]

On another video I saw someone say that iMT was for rev matching. I’m confused now

[@ss_4848]

You are correct 👍

[@toninocars]

Closest thing from the past is Mitsubishi Lancer evolution

[@luanmaia]

I now really really want one of these. The problem is an 187cm tall and this may be a bad car for me.

[@timrodierides]

You’ll be absolutely fine, I’m 190cm

[@zzhughesd]

Decent Channel Title

[@vvvvel]

Looks good in white👍

[@simonsays911]

Could I ask your height as I’m just under 6”4 and would like to purchase one but you mention limited head room?

[@timrodierides]

I’m 6’3”

[@simonsays911]

Many thanks 👍

[@descent8275]

Just Orderd one. Not much left in germany. Maybe 5

[@spolo123]

Really? Echt?

[@AkipaLP]

About the lower roof... how tall are you?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

6'3"

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

And, after lockdown, the same around my waist

[@hoseinokami4285]

I think may will buy one of them

[@ZippoManABH]

You mention Subaru, then you maybe remember the Subaru WRX 215hp and the STi with FORGED PISTONS and 265hp ... this "small" difference was between breaking the engine or not after a few thousand kilometers 15/20k max using the car as made for .. it will also happen with the Toyota which unfortunately did not follow in the footsteps of those who have more experience, too bad!

[@thiscocks]

Are you saying the engine will blow up after 20k miles? It won't.

[@ZippoManABH]

@@thiscocks If used as a 260+hp car and not to go shopping, YES the engine is sure at 100% that you will break it after less than 20k km!. But hey, we will look forward to the first customers who will buy it!. In the meantime Toyota just talk about the Yaris 300hp with FORGED PISTONS! Strange ah ^_^

[@supercooled]

Are the engine noises fake? It sounds pretty good

[@Rocketed12]

Yes, fake, through the speakers

[@micdav2000]

Fortunatly there is this fake sound, outside the sound is zero, as all the 3 cylinder

[@curvetrcalinga]

Toyota should have named this FX-GR instead of Yaris.

[@tam340r5]

Is not the IMT button for downshift ( gas blip) and not upshift ????

[@vclue846]

U dont blip for upshifts

[@tam340r5]

Exactly my meaning :)

[@thiscocks]

Yes, think it's for downshifts. Pointless for upshifts

[@stephenboulton1347]

Toyotas are finally becoming sexy.

[@tinhinnh]

GR = Great Rallycar

[@Verknechter]

Did you have more fun in this or the M2 CS?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

The Yaris. The M2 CS is great, but I'm not thinking about it a month after driving it… the Yaris crosses my mind most days

[@Verknechter]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff Thanks. Thinking of replacing my M140i with a M2 or a Yaris. Seems like a crazy cross shopping. ^^

[@micdav2000]

Not the same price at all, but M2 CS is really in another world

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

@@micdav2000 They’re not that far apart in terms of fun. I know everyone jizzes over the M2 CS but... the Yaris is almost as much fun on the road.

[@aclogarta]

Check this out. Testing of the Rally version which is what the road car is based out of: @

[@bikebudha01]

That Toyota isn't bringing the GR Yaris to the USA is THE biggest dick move in automotive history...

[@Tarkanbh]

Hi Tim. How tall are you - helmet wont fit - wise?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I'm 6'3". I have/am a massive helmet though

[@deepestlight]

I've just got off the phone to my local Toyota garage. You know the rest 😆

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

2021 is looking up for you!

[@deepestlight]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff Thank you Tim. I get to test drive it in late January so it'll also be something to look forward to at that bleak time after Christmas. With any luck I can be driving daily in it by April some time. I've got a slightly modded (chip, filter, exhaust etc) 2004 Volvo V70R at the moment but I cant keep racking up the miles in it as it's on 140,000 miles now and expensive upkeep. I need something more fun to drive around or I would keep doing just that. This GR will be perfect as I love driving so much that it almost hurts. All I need from a daily is fun and enough room for some shopping and my daughter. The Volvo can do the rest. Feeling blessed as I write this tbh despite having had a very traumatic 2020. Love your review and just subscribed. Peace ✌

[@deepestlight]

Getting the white circuit pack btw. Gotta contrast those black alloys and massive vents innit 😆

[@jayinderkaushik]

"vloggy on yo ass"

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Hear me now

[@jamolljamoll2937]

And probably not available in North America....

[@slifer8910]

This car makes me want to move out of the US :(

[@martinpratley4632]

My mate has just ordered one now he thinks he will give my MK3 RS ago 🙄 we will see 🤣

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

He'll have more fun!

[@martinpratley4632]

@@TimRodieDrivesStuff ye trying to keep up 🤣

[@tqft]

Ummmmmm yes please!

[@JMB1891]

The WRC car, that will probably never actually race lol. Is all that in car engine noise fake?

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

No - I think there's some fakery, but not very much

[@Rocketed12]

There is fakery, through the speakers

[@shotgunmcshotgun1142]

@@Rocketed12 where did you find this out

[@visakhrajendran741]

James May

[@rcDoom]

USA doesn't get one

[@BrianFraser]

I was contemplating getting one however, now that the dealers are already pushing £45k for one, that dream is out the window ☹️

[@invisiblekid99]

What dealers are going to??

[@lollolchannel7712]

Glanza v reborn

[@jamesleth806]

Hideous rear end. Not exciting to look at but awesome performance. Stupid Fake engine noise.

[@wesleyburk7421]

7:30 😂☠️

[@RayFliesAway]

Better than Golf GTI

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

I'll find out in a few weeks

[@stevewallace1387]

Same price as a new TYPE R why would you buy the yaris

[@benjaminlocksmith8932]

This has a bespoke chassis, drivetrain, and body shell. It's a Yaris only Really in name.

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

The Type R is still incredibly special, but the Yaris is more fun on the road

[@alfamonk]

this has rally character

[@belikof747]

You have no idea how fun this will be on B roads compare to the Type R

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

@@belikof747 I reckon I do. I lived with a an FK2 Type R for six months, an FK8 Type R for six months and I've been doing this job for the best part of 10 years… the Yaris and Type R are both very fast on a B road. But I think I'd pick the Yaris now...

[@EverythingCarsandMoreECAM]

It would be a really good car if the back did not look so ugly

[@aaronjaggan]

I beg to differ

[@EverythingCarsandMoreECAM]

@@aaronjaggan I think it just depends on our taste

[@aaronjaggan]

@@EverythingCarsandMoreECAM yup

[@pigeonpoo1823]

The rear haunches look like a Suzuki Ignis, accentuated by emotional red(🤮)

[@aaronjaggan]

@@pigeonpoo1823The ignis looks really bad tbh

[@ChrisplayThrough64]

Overrated

[@DontPanicDear]

Based on your experience so far?

[@ChrisplayThrough64]

@@DontPanicDear too much noise

[@lordbenny]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Langers69er]

I knew this little monster was going to be good..It’s just a bit too much money. £215 pcp for my mk8 fiesta ST, it can’t compete with that for bang for buck but it’s bloody awesome none the less. Awesome review, really enjoyed it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@belikof747]

The four wheel drive, special body and lightweight explain it all. But I do understand, I really hesitated between the Fiesta ST and my S1

[@mugenmark]

Ive got one on order. Less than £200 per month on 24 months 0% APR lol

[@Langers69er]

@@mugenmark ....how much deposit?

[@mugenmark]

@@Langers69er £12k - gotta keep those monthly payments nice and low 👍

[@Langers69er]

@@mugenmark jeezus 🤣 thats 10k more than my deposit!! Still a bit jealous though 👍🏻

[@unairuizdevergara5086]

I thinj james may