Living With My Toyota GR Yaris | 8000KM Review!

[@timothybolden9955]

I remember when this channel had around 5000 subscribers. I knew he was going to do well. Great job Luke!

[@carswithluke]

Appreciate it!

[@mawora4086]

Best filmer on the whole platform

[@tommasov10]

Fr

[@dnice362]

He’s incredible, just wish he uploaded more

[@nscoding]

Seriously, is not even close with the next one.

[@robomeara9860]

Total agreement

[@johnedds2327]

The thing that you demonstrate Luke, is that you can have driving fun in a hypercar or a small displacement, yet powerful fun machine. No need for drifting or drag racing; just pure enjoyment.Thanks for another real world video.

[@peterfritzphoto]

Ohlins suspension is amazing. Every time I see a GR Yaris, I can’t help but stare. Fabulous video, Luke!

[@MJ-GR]

Nice to see how much you enjoy this car. Have driven about 18K km myself in it and still love it!

[@mercywing2]

Yeah I'm sitting around 32k kms now sooo good as my daily

[@93455Driver]

After a 15 month wait, I just got hold of a GR Corolla and my one real gripe are also the seats, cannot lower them enough. Otherwise just fun to drive and just enough space to work as daily. The engine and the AWD are amazing, but the handling and sound are also great in stock spec. This is working great as my one and only car.

[@PsunnProductions]

How much was it out the door?

[@willyw197]

love and share the fun you have with this car ... mine is almost 3 years old and I still enjoy every single moment of driving it

[@MaxStraesser]

You could sell me on a Fiat Panda. Incredible cinematography - just a masterpiece of automotive content. Aced it again.

[@carswithluke]

Ha cheers! I do love the old Pandas though.

[@JakeM240]

No one else on youtube does colour correction like you , your videos always look stunning !

[@carswithluke]

🙏

[@superracing85]

the quality of the videos caught my attention, seeing a swiss nr-plate on in kept me here. born and still live in the same canton :D. would like to get a ride in this, even as passenger.

[@JakeM240]

@@carswithluke your shark blue GT3 video brought me here in case you were wondering !

[@carswithluke]

@@JakeM240Awesome 🤘🏻

[@binskee677]

Your comments remind me of the old Evo Makkinen edition … it only makes sense as both cars where set up by that same person. Couple of weeks ago i was in Liguria driving the Highway from Genua to France and i was able to keep up with all the high Power Sportscars, i lost them a bit on the straights but was easily able tho catch them in the corners. On mountain roads i‘m always stuck behind seemingly faster cars and bikes and my Yaris is totally stock. It‘s also a very easy car to drive fast if you get to know it‘s characteristics a bit. Again a wonderful Video by Luke (i don‘t even want to call it „a video“ his contents are more like a immersive artful experience)

[@robertarthur3711]

I’ve done 41000 miles in my pearl circuit car it now fits like a glove. It’s a bonkers car. Trust me it gets better as the miles piles on, it doesn’t loosen up until the 12000 miles service. A to B it’s really fast in all weathers.

[@christmasisawesome9348]

What exactly changed after the 12000 miles service? Mine is at 11k

[@EdboiGRC]

Im from SoCal and funny enough I was watching the other episodes about this car last night. I just bought a GR corolla and took it to the canyon this morning. Handles insanely well and worth every penny!

[@domtorque]

I've got a GR Yaris myself, it's my first car and I love it to bits. Thanks for your video, it's amazing to share your experience!

[@domtorque]

@@matmul4850 I'm not the tallest individual, so the seat height on the GR Yaris is perfect for me! I do plan on upgrading my exhaust and suspension.

[@JT-pz9cp]

Subbed by 35 seconds. Incredible videography in the intro.

[@Lat41]

Great vid. I moved from the usa to Portugal a year ago and I picked up a GR Yaris. It’s great on the tight and twisty roads here in the north of Portugal. I must say, the landscapes in this video are stunning. Reminds me of Oregon (my favorite state) back in the US.

[@Lat41]

Actually, the scenery is a hybrid of Alaska and Oregon. Unreal.

[@stanislas4990]

Great review. The GR Yaris is quite fantastic, very efficient, but the sound of the stock exhaust is not great. It's the best small sport car on the market.

[@r3ik2]

Fantastic car and even Better video!

[@carswithluke]

Cheers 🤘🏻

[@tommasov10]

I know it’s only July, but i can’t wait for snow videos😁

[@carswithluke]

Was thinking about it the last days 😅

[@tommasov10]

@@carswithluke yeah, the atmosphere is so magical with snow. In the meantime, I'll watch some videos from last winters (the ones with Audi RS4 and RS6 in Austria are epic)🙌

[@hrdcr9847]

Dismounting the wheels, I managed to fit a 33kg emtb in the back with rear seats down. So yes, it is possible and quick release tyres make it work within 5 min :) Anti-slide mat adviced

[@lucadalfarra_]

Man the intro is a fking masterpiece! Love that car

[@carswithluke]

Cheers 🙏

[@PhilipBlank]

Was just on some back roads outside of Bern for work a few weeks ago and it was magnificent driving! This takes me back.

[@jdub_vdub]

Amazing how you capture light

[@reecekimber9422]

Love the video! I have my own which I've been using daily, when I take my friends out we all callout the smile machine too hahaha

[@florentinmayon2703]

Hi Luke! I get you! Mine is pretty much stock, but I have had mine since february! It has around 9000 Km and except the clutch which went bye bye (through no fault of mine), I absolutely loved every minute with it ☺️ It is my daily as well, btw. Maybe, at one point, I will change a few things

[@carswithluke]

Amazing! And yes the clutch is tricky so I honestly can imagine they could go quick.

[@robin.meylan]

I have to say a sad thing, your video are such in high quality I don't watch them directly when they get published because it would be on my phone and I wouldn't enjoy the great job enough... I like to wait and be on my 4k work monitor during my lunchbreak. The sad thing is that I sometimes forget to watch. Keep doing your great work Luke and I'll try to stop forgetting to watch ;) !

[@mrpaman_Kwon]

Holy Moly !

[@carswithluke]

😬

[@ericvermeulen9853]

Love my GR and it’s been beyond my expectations

[@drewmartinezart]

The wheels look great with the car.

[@hakimdridah1711]

I cannot agree more! I got one and I adore it!

[@carswithluke]

You know the fun then!

[@hakimdridah1711]

@@carswithluke totally!

[@camfazz9763]

love this car!

[@dsher503]

The seating position issue is always funny to me. Reminds me of the Focus RS. From what I've read, rally cars always have a higher than usual seating position for visibility which is why cool cars like this have this seat height as a "con." Would be nice if from factory you could spec a lower seat though. Great vid as always Luke!

[@carswithluke]

Ha yes exactly! I get the high seat thing but if you’re 1.90 like me then it really is too high

[@Andy-2022]

Got used to mine now and don’t mind it, gives you a better view down the road when really pushing on. I did lower the passenger seat though as that is really high

[@dsher503]

@@Andy-2022 So jealous of all you that are able to buy these in your region. If we had them in the states, one would be in my garage right now.

[@jamesj97370]

Braided Brake lines really add to this car too!

[@carswithluke]

🙏

[@BigBoyz33]

I'm so jealous yall get the Yaris. Such a cool car!

[@lollypop9580]

Bro, WYAO and you'll get one. 😉

[@BigBoyz33]

@@lollypop9580 I can afford it, the problem is they are not legal to own or import to the United States until 25 years have passed.

[@razorworks111]

@@BigBoyz33rue. But we do get the Carolla GR (albeit at dealership markup).

[@angussmit5367]

Fantastic Video Luke, favorite channel on KZbin. Must admit, I've been using my GR Yaris in bad weather 🥶

[@carswithluke]

Cheers! Yes it actually seems to love bad weather

[@ezsog8903]

Beautiful video! I mean it looks, like a Netflix documentary bro!!!! visuals are woowww

[@carswithluke]

Thanks 🙏

[@carlvoer232]

Big fan!

[@carswithluke]

👊🏻

[@kenalfred7242]

Your Videos are such an enjoyment to watch. 😊👍🏾

[@carswithluke]

Happy to hear :)

[@valerianoo89]

3:19 normal position for a car owner when his car is at repair shop lifted is removing scraped out plastic from bumper 😁 I can defenately relate to that

[@MrLewis-pz4it]

Nicest Yaris I have seen, not over done, just right

[@evepringle3479]

I love my GR, get excited every time I get in it. And yes, I think people get scared when I come up behind them 😂

[@carradean]

Just bought one. Love it

[@carswithluke]

Nice enjoy!

[@bob808]

Lack of space, huh? Sounds like you need a daily for your daily! LOL I must take one for a test drive, just for the fun of it :D

[@carswithluke]

Exactly 😂 car guy logic, 2 unpractical cars.

[@PradyumnVij]

The 2 Toyotas I've owned, basically never broke down, both were killed in car crashes.

[@carswithluke]

Oh no sorry man!

[@Patrick-bu5vy]

Such a little beast. Every time I see one of these on the road I'm snappin' my neck.....

[@carswithluke]

Ha yeah they really do that which is funny at the end being a “Yaris”

[@avatar94100]

dude I have one and I feel like no one cares about the GR Yaris, doesn't get a lot of looks

[@robomeara9860]

I feel the same, very few people in the UK seem to notice my black GR

[@saucyllama1463]

I work in Social Media and I make reels for my company. I'm only learning, but one day I hope to have this level of precision, video quality, and colour grading. 3rd time watching this video, and it's still as beautiful. Well done

[@gojoyoshi]

imagine luke would do a daily vlog. he would blow up!

[@josmith3565]

Absolute Icon, Best car I've ever owned.

[@m3tek44]

Your video editing is simply incredible! Yaris looks good as your Porsche GT3!! Forgot you had Yaris. 🙂

[@hafidattouche]

The cenimatic is so freaking cool❤

[@nurax]

lovely car. thank you for this video!

[@carswithluke]

🤘🏻

[@pascalbraendle]

Intake sound is absolutely crazy! 👀 even more noticeable in real life!

[@avatar94100]

I put on over 10.000 km on my GR Yaris and I have not noticed any interior creeks on mine, also the seat hight is fine for me, only 1,75m tall

[@carswithluke]

Lucky you! I heard the creeks are common. I'm 1.90 so the seat height was terrible for me.

[@ishanahmed7350]

This is not KZbin video anymore. It's a freaking cinema 😂

[@olaf7650]

I’d love to have one of this to complete my garage next to my levorg and use it as trak weapon or who knows maybe as a daily

[@phakisodouglas4860]

You my good sir might have just built the best GR yaris OMG🙆🏾‍♂️🤯🔥🔥

[@renehickmann3003]

what i dont like about the GR edition is the "old" Infotainment ....the cloud system is just dope ...and if you buy a 2022 GR you just have the old system...and maybe they can add a bit "GR" for the infotaiment like hyundai with the N Infotaiment this would be a game changer with laptimes etc.

[@kelvinfu4193]

WHAT a car! Love it!

[@joh8379]

Good for you!

[@Kwaroks]

Awesome Luke! Really enjoying your excitement. Quick question, which pas you’re on in this video? I’m planning to hit some passes in August with my motorcycle.

[@phg4977]

hey, would you please do a screenshot collection of the first minute?

[@TimSuttonGolf]

Just bought one :) Which exhaust did you go for in the end? Sorry, new here. Cheers from Luzern.

[@UrbanLineProductions]

Hey Luke, I've been searching for the lens you used in the beginning of the video ( the cinematic intro of the car) because i just fell in love with those shots. Can you tell me in a reply or send me a link of the whole setup? Thanks!

[@TundeEszlari]

You are a very good KZbinr.

[@Jazz12176]

again great quality video and amazing photo shoots ! which camera do you use to film ?

[@KingThInk]

Sind die Felgen lackiert oder gepulvert ? Wie nennt sich die Farbe, ich denke das steht meinem weißen bestimmt auch gut 😊

[@carswithluke]

Lackiert Porsche Weissgold :)

[@danjo911]

You do not need to change the exhaust or the suspension, what’s wrong with the factory suspension… nothing, it’s extremely good, there’s loads of aftermarket brands hyping their stuff and you have to see that for what it is and realise Toyota over engineered this car in many areas , including the dampers.

[@KN-jw7ts]

Buddy, I love the car as is……but let’s get real, those stock ones can’t compare to the ohlins. And the exhaust? Are u kidding? Lol

[@mykolakuka6076]

What could be better than little tech masterpiece on the mountain pass, doing some rrra-ta-ta 😜

[@simons4474]

Have you done a film on what camera gear you use?

[@tristanblikman]

I want one of these 😩😩😩

[@alpanex21]

Amazing cinematography with an amazing model! Luke, is it possible to post a link to the seat lowering kit you have fitted? I'm considering one for mine as well.

[@carswithluke]

Thanks! If you look on the last video with my Yaris where we did the main mods there is a link in that description

[@alpanex21]

Awesome! Hadn't seen that. They're even referencing you in the link. Cool 👌 Thanks a lot. I will really consider fitting. The original seat height is really #1 problem with this car. And they aren't many!

[@luisrobertodelarosadecena978]

Luke spent 8 minutes looking for faults in the vehicle and immediately accelerated, forgot about it and talked about how incredible it is to drive that vehicle. hahaha

[@carswithluke]

😂🙏

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

Here in the states I'm waiting to trade in my scion im /Toyota auris for an auto GR Corolla in 2024. Not happy that it's smaller than the Auris which I think was the perfect size (coming from the Toyota matrix) but it'll do and I'll finally get my Japanese real hot hatch to work with my hybrid rav4 soft roader.

[@KN-jw7ts]

An auto, why?

[@GabeRamirez15]

Loved this video, love the car BUT missed a coffee kicker on this one! I'm in the states so the GR Yaris isn't available to us but I'm seriously considering a GR Corolla.

[@carswithluke]

Cheers, I can’t not to do coffee in every video 😂 and yeah the corolla is cool but sadly not a good as the Yaris.

[@KN-jw7ts]

Sorta disagree on that one. The grc makes for a much more usable daily, and not giving up much on driving dynamics etc. as for a toy, then yes, gry is better.

[@nivben-ami9801]

Amazing video thank you Luke! The color of the wheels is superior - what color code is it??

[@Flaviusbob]

I would love to see you in a civic type r as a daily, you can fit a bike easily

[@carswithluke]

I really want to test the new one, first one I like the look of

[@sm4shy902]

May i ask, what kind of camera/video equipment do you use? Pristine quality. Love your content. Keep it up! :)

[@Invis_Space]

I have a question…. How did you keep your wheels so clean on the way to filming location!? 😂 those brakes are massive brake dust generators.

[@carswithluke]

They really are! I had cleaning stuff in my boot! always shocked how dirty they are after one small drive.

[@Invis_Space]

@@carswithluke Ah you thought ahead 😉

[@markosz22]

Oh man... I wish I could have bought one when it's released. It's price since then increased waaay too much I can't keep up with it to save enough money.

[@martijnham2523]

Can youv plz drive the new brabus rocket 900r?🤩

[@moyilmz]

Fun fact. The GR Yaris Wheelbase is longer then the GT3 Wheelbase

[@carswithluke]

Crazy, need to look that up 😂

[@robomeara9860]

Harry Metcalfe talks about that in his review 👍

[@robomeara9860]

(and the crazy seat height 😂)

[@sultanoftippoo3857]

@@robomeara9860 Unless you are over 6ft tall there’s nothing wrong with the seat height. The GR Yaris is a rally inspired car where a raised seat height vs. tarmac track cars is normal (the interior design was heavily influenced by Tommi Makinen and I think most people would agree he knows what he’s talking about when it comes to rally car ergonomics). I’ve had my circuit edition GRY for over a year now and it’s been sensational in every respect.

[@retrologic597]

Hi. Is the milltek exhaust resonated or non resonated? You mentioned not making it too obnoxious. Is that messing with the cat? Thanks. Great video.

[@carswithluke]

Resonated as that’s the only one that’s legal here and no doesn’t touch the cat.

[@martinlau9699]

More Yaris videos!

[@BMRace]

I love your videos, they’re great. So what is the story with the Eventuri intake and exhaust upgrades. I live in Zurich and was told by all garages I can’t install those things on my GR Yaris because they’re illegal here. Is there something they’re not telling me that you know of? I’m aching to upgrade mine. Appreciate any info you can share. Thanks!

[@carswithluke]

Exhaust is fully legal and comes with papers, would only not be legal if you didn’t install the centre silencer.

[@cianknight2242]

Song at the start ?

[@Luki_Luki_Luki]

I love my gr Yaris 2. It is a unique car that gives lot of fun. Ps. Mine is with KW coilovers that also works perfect and they are bit cheaper ;)

[@molefemashiane]

How do we get rid of creaking interior? I’ve got the same thing with my VW Polo GTI 6C

[@jessontann521]

Any info on how did you turn off the fake engine sound? Thank you for this video !

[@carswithluke]

Software, just plugged in this small Bluetooth thing at a garage and could turn it off on a an app.

[@jessontann521]

@@carswithluke Any brand? Bec I would like to turn mine off plsssss thank you for replying!

[@Ethanvanstaden]

I'd love to know how it compares to a peugeot 208 GT. My parents have the 208 GT and boy is that thing nice for such a small car, suoer nice interior aswell

[@holycowbmxman]

Didnt someone say you could hack the car to give 100% power to rear wheels? Could be fun 👌🏼

[@Acid113377]

Toyota charges me ~1.000 Franks (~$1200 USD) for the small service in Switzerland. I find that quite high. Is that the same for you Luke? I've seen its a lot cheaper in Germany for around 300-400 Euros.

[@carswithluke]

For the first service I did last month is cost me 460CHF! what you paid is insane!

[@Acid113377]

​@@carswithluke was this the 1year/10.000km service?

[@Acid113377]

Hi Luke, any update on what the 20k and 30k KM service(s) cost you in CH? I keep being charged north of CHF 900,- which I am starting to find quite prohibitive. I know labor costs in CH are high, but this seems extremely high compared to what I am hearing from UK, Germany and Austria. Would appreciate some insight from you, because then I might change garages. I am currently with Emil Frey. Thanks! @@carswithluke

[@partyonsam]

Hi Luke - I have a similar GR Yaris , I have done the evanturi and most recently stuck the full Akra system on it … your right about the sound as mine does feel a little bit obnoxious with the link pipe 😂 Are you going to remap it ? I’m thinking bigger intercooler and cams and then remap as priority over the suspension. Could you let me know what the actual model of the suspension you went for ? Cheers - also I need a good exhaust for my gt4 would you go JCR?

[@carswithluke]

There is only 1 Ohlins :) and no remap, I don’t like playing around with electronics personally and for what it is I think it’s plenty fast enough especially now with intake, exhaust and downpipe.

[@a12com]

Luke, I slightly confused about not been able to fit mtb bike inside. I've specifically googled this and saw quite a lot of photos with bike inside of yaris GR. What kind of mtb you can't put in?

[@carswithluke]

Downhill bike, If you remove both wheels you can, it’s just not practical and after trying it once it also caused scratches inside. For me anyway if you have to remove both wheels on a bike to fit it in then it doesn’t work. It’s just very small inside.

[@a12com]

@@carswithluke Oh. I assume it is impossible to fit DH bike with just one wheel removed into anything smaller then Focus/Golf/Megan or even bigger cars. I recently had bad luck with missing cup on lefty wheel hub and drove with front wheel pretty much on the top of my head :) Anyway, thanks for clarification.

[@_PaperbagGhost]

which exhaust did you end up installing on this :o i too am looking for something that makes this sound nicer but not antisocial levels of loud.

[@carswithluke]

Miltek, it’s all on another video if you search it

[@AVMD83]

Does any body know if Toyota fixed the known issues on the engine valve springs and general engine problems that a lot of owners talk about in forums and videos? Thank you.

[@kevinkuusik]

Regarding mountain bike, did you try with both wheels removed also?

[@_AG_63]

I love hot hatches. Just fun to drive.

[@carswithluke]

100%

[@thiennhannguyen369]

song plsss

[@shahirramlall4562]

Hi, which exhaust did you put on your Yaris? Is it road legal for CH?

[@lefthandwave]

Can you list your upgrade list with Links. Is it drone inside the cabin ??

[@carswithluke]

If you look on the previous video with my Yaris I listed the upgrades in the description. And I have no drone inside, totally fine.

[@thomaschatton592]

Hi Luke! Could you find a way to homologate the Eventuri intake here in Switzerland?

[@hrdcr9847]

Follow, I'd like to know too.