GR Yaris - How to Drive it properly 💪

🇯🇵 GR Yaris - we all want to drive it and lot of people claim it is the best car in the recent years. Performance tuners make a lot of money of off it and Toyota can't really keep up with the demand. Yes, this little fella became a living legend pretty fast and kick-started the amazing trajectory of the newly established Gazoo Racing sports division. With a car this famous, many myths about its' driving come as well. How should you drive it properly?
We wrote a whole blog post about it (CZ only: www.corners.cz..., but it mainly comes down to: high speed entry, full throttle throughout the corner and handbrake in every hairpin!
⚠️ Filmed on a closed road! Drive and train safe!

[@mariusvlad2090]

The rear-view mirror is perfectly positioned for optimal view.

[@thewaldfe9763]

That's a problem on many modern cars: the pillar on the left is positioned in a way that you cannot see where you are going on left turns (okay, unless you are drifting 😜) and the mirror is positioned in a way that you can hardly see anything on right turns. Really stupid, how this is legal. You need to have all kind of airbags, etc. to get a good safety rating, but being able to look outside of the car doesn't seem to be a consideration at all.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

@@thewaldfe9763 because humans are ignorant

[@shadmansudipto7287]

@@thewaldfe9763 bruh

[@itsELRe]

But how will he be able to see the BMW flashing its beams behind him?

[@mattcee7113]

Maybe he’s trying to hide his face

[@DopravniPoradce]

That is what I call a precision driving. No BS, just perfect control over the car. Kudos!

[@DopravniPoradce]

Cywe já si až teď na upozornění kamaráda všim, že jste Češi... já se tak zahleděl na tu jízdu, že jsem neviděl ani značky, ani SPZ... 😀

[@imad6734]

that 180 was insane

[@geralt36]

For a sec I thought he spun out but no. That was intentional. 😂🔥

[@MaxMax-th7uz]

180 is easy !

[@patrick.771]

Wondered a while if it was intentional 😅

[@Toymonkeyjr]

@@patrick.771 why else would he pull his handbrake

[@comeberza]

@@MaxMax-th7uz there always that idiot in the KZbin comments: open heart life saving surgery is easy!

[@acoitheadventurer1001]

Real men drive manual. Truly a professional.

[@tss996gt3]

Holy shit. I don't see how the GR Corolla can come close to this. Absolutely amazing display of driver skill and the cars' ability

[@mitchellsteindler]

It's exactly the same car with slightly longer wheelbase and more power. It will drive the same lol

[@tss996gt3]

@mitchellsteindler7124 It's the same technology but it's 400lbs heavier, that will make a difference with every input. I bet it'll be great, just can't imagine it being as special to drive as its little brother looks here, I hope I'm wrong as I have a deposit on one

[@mitchellsteindler]

@TSS996GT they actually took a deposit from you? I only got put on a list, second position, no deposit. Hopefully for you that means you're likely to actually get one!

[@tss996gt3]

@mitchellsteindler7124 I'm kind of in the same position as you, my dealer wouldn't put anyone on the list without a small deposit. I think I'm 3rd on the list, and I put mine down before the car was announced. Fingers crossed for both of us!

[@parenthlete]

Is the Corolla going to really be as good the Yaris was a special one off production run, smaller , lighter and with a chassis half Yaris half Corolla and extra weld points and glue

[@alpanex21]

Tommi Mäkinen, like everyone else involved in the R&D of this car, would be proud watching you driving that way. As many other people who commented here, these are some awesome skills. A foot cam would have indeed helped a lot in enhancing our understanding as to how this car should be driven/"abused" properly :)

[@efemji]

didn't know that, i thought a bit weird i saw him a lot with a TGR shirt. That clears up a lot and why this car is amazing

[@midnightpurple555]

TM was involved in its RnD? Makes me love the car even more!

[@alpanex21]

@@midnightpurple555 Of course he was :) Check this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYS3g5lvjtSMr6M

[@abenas40]

@@efemji he is Toyota's rally team's principal when this car was built.So he's involved as well in the RnD.

[@ilkkak3065]

I need to mention test driver Lasse Lampi too. He is the man who was involved developing Audi Quattro, Mitsubishi Evos and Toyota Yaris...

[@JoshSmith93]

How I feel driving mine... but absolutely not in practice... This was an EPIC display. Love it

[@skynet1.044]

Unfortunately most people who buy a GR Yaris won’t drive it like a sports car and instead itl be a trophy piece,this was phenomenal driving well done!

[@VeliRajasaar]

Hard disagree - it's a very popular car here in Estonia and I don't know a single one that doesn't get (ab)used on track and ice driving competitions. The modifying scene also caught up real quick and the main modifications done here are for rally purposes.

[@shortfattoad7317]

I agree, if I bought one I would not be able to do it justice, for one thing, the second I broke the wheels loose on a bend, I would lose my license. And we have some of the best bends here (20+ passes)...

[@krinos1]

I saw one a couple weeks ago covered in dirt and mud i think it got used

[@harrisons62]

It's not expensive enough, why wouldn't you use it? Not exactly a rare car.

[@wykydytron]

@@VeliRajasaar good for you guys, meanwhile in my country it's used as shopping cart. 95% of GRs will never see track. My friend got one, used it for like week and then never even turned it on, why? Because he daily drives 911 turbo s and just like majority of people that bought it he did it because he could, not because he cared about having it as it's just small little addiction to his collection.

[@KostasRWD]

amazing driving skills. Smooth drifting without drama.

[@imyourboss45]

This is this dude’s road. He probably drives it all the time. Knowing a road like that is such a sick feeling. That e-brake pull to do it reverse was sooooooooo satisfying.

[@schmoosmith]

It’s not an e-brake, it’s a manual handbrake.

[@imyourboss45]

@@schmoosmith hope youre taking the piss

[@coupleodevs]

@@schmoosmith i hope thats a joke 😂

[@Bumholioh]

@@schmoosmith u must be very young or dumb. Or both 🤣

[@schmoosmith]

@@jstMir What emergency brake?

[@Utterlyabeast]

This is the type of car reviews we all want, but not everybody has the skills and the balls of this guy

[@chips7049]

at launch i was like "yeah it exists" and a few months ago i realized this might be the most fun car to drive ever.

[@koplja213]

Am I the only one who is getting goosebumps while watching it?! Btw, this guy has some serious driving skills!

[@KarrasBastomi]

From watching the video, can confirm, he can drive.

[@Aglai76]

I'm getting cortisol because I want one but Toyota won't sell it in the US

[@ikelaiho]

This video should win and Oscar.

[@volvouser2165-somedoriTO]

0:40 😬 Bro that scared me. That Angle tho! Mad skills

[@jedr.3494]

Crazy how your shoving that thing in first gear so hard! Thats how you drive a car right there. On the edge fully at the safe slower speeds. Being,on the edge going 100 on public roads is a viper waiting to strike but 1st, 2nd, or 3rd geared corners whilst sideways is always a fun, moderately safe way to thrash a car. I love it

[@editingandtutorials]

That's some god level driving skills I only got my driving license last week I'm learning

[@sonyx5332]

This video and the road reminds me of the video that Keichii Tsuchiya did driving his AE86 in the touge before he became a professional racer. Such a lovely fun car. So disappointed that I can't buy it in the U.S.

[@immortalocelot]

Is self organised import problematic?

[@confusedredditor1660]

pluspy? yes

[@loganonamac7]

@@immortalocelot Actually, yes. It is. You can't do that before 25 years.

[@The_Superior_Self]

These slides are so clean and mostly handbreake and countersteer, maybe light throttle inputs. What a fun little hatchback.

[@gamvlogs9134]

Not gunna lie, this is my first time ever seeing or hearing about this car… and I love it

[@memsybabe]

So cool to see one of these special little cars in the hands of someone who can actually drive it the way it deserves to be driven. My hat's off to you sir... You earned the Sub.

[@BobSmith-ht4hv]

That was beautiful

[@Quagigitymire]

Dude's either done this road countless times or is one absolute beast of a driver. Made those hairpin drifts look like there's nothing to it.

[@allseeingeye1]

Not insane driving skills. However, very competent. Not an insult to this driver, rather a reminder to so many of the commenters that they have not seen that many race drivers who ARE actually 'INSANE'. Great chassis. Just the right conditions to highlight its potential. All round, a very enjoyable video. Subbed.

[@poppachoppa8956]

Oh you are so correct, a driver in the 99th percentile sure is not insanely good.

[@yipperdipper3189]

No, your coping because he’s a better driver then you.

[@NeillWylie]

I love watching when people actually drive their higher end cars. Props.

[@freddievermeulen5853]

the "beep beep beep" at 0:30 is to inform you that you are now in 1st place

[@sizishan619]

Brother must have had all the mysteries of life figured out already.. Salute 🫡

[@tzukima]

0:55 omg what a fucking beast

[@MotorHeadGarage]

元々ラリーカーとして開発されているのだから、本当は、こういう道でこそ本領が発揮できるサイズとパフォーマンスの車だという事を端的に表している。

[@Gosho4]

This is what this car is made for 💪👌👏

[@unknownvinnumber]

Really enjoyed watching. Nice driving!

[@chasinglimits]

Amazing driver skills and the car just does what it does best! GR Yaris is a beast, hopefully the GR Corolla can live up to this!

[@sunrisesunset1734]

The GR Corolla is the exact same vehicle. Haven't people been paying attention?

[@chasinglimits]

@@sunrisesunset1734 yes similar drivetrain with more HP, but also weighs more and bigger overall so dynamics won’t be as nimble as the Yaris. Still will be a thrill of a ride.

[@sunrisesunset1734]

@@chasinglimits That tiny bit of extra weight changes absolutely nothing.

[@martinnovak4356]

I love this little slippier conditions, little play with the clutch - squeaky squeak.

[@gorkemcosgun]

we need roads like these

[@AliasHSW]

Wrong! - we need more cars like these from all brands!

[@gorkemcosgun]

@@AliasHSW that would be great but without the fun roads those cars won't be useful. With the roads we can get any car from 80-90's and we'll be close

[@lkg1014]

I've to say this GR Yaris is lucky because it met a person who can drive it properly

[@tarushdei]

This is pro-rally car driving. God-tier. Many race car drivers wouldn't attempt this in clear conditions, but there's moisture on the pavement and snow on the ground. That means it's wet and possibly icy. Could catch you out at any point, but you stay in control. Incredible.

[@chrisharris4223]

Wow! I have one and drive it like an OAP in comparison. The Yaris is a really special car though, the speed you can ‘comfortably’ drive at down small bumpy country B roads is truly astonishing

[@jugboxtdi]

Mec tu es un pilote de oufff !!! Incroyable talent !!! J'hallucine !!😮😮

[@sandersassen]

Brilliant, that's some excellent driving!

[@petrmiskerik]

to je PAN RIDIC, respekt... nadherne zvladnute ovladani auta, styl podobny Muldixovi, ten ma taky neuveritelnou uroven

[@ToeCreature]

this is art of driving... I enjoyed watching it so much ! thanks

[@salvadorbattocoli9736]

Para los que no saben, el espejo retrovisor se posiciona de ese manera para mejorar el drift.

[@trickfinger555]

de verdad??? me podrías explicar por favor

[@Youtubax]

@@trickfinger555 Al doblar el espejo se consigue un mejor reparto de pesos entre los dos ejes. De nada.

[@leonardocapriodi1130]

Didn't knew Alaskan log cabin builder can drive like that. That was nice to watch. Awesome skills👍

[@MiataND3]

Make another with GR86😍

[@azzam8906]

man this video brought the largest smile onto my face.

[@NMJ01]

This deserves a foot camera

[@kylenmitchum2205]

Savage driving. The engineers didn't test it the way this seemingly normal lumberjack did..seemslikenso much fun to drive.

[@vasek987]

pěkně povodil 👍 jen doufám, že jste měli ošéfovanou silnici, aby nic nejelo😉

[@matijaristic1114]

Bro made better commercial than any manufacturer ever

[@b08m4rt1n]

Good to hear that it is supposed to make that huge bang when yanking the handbrake. Every time mine does it I poo a little, worried that it is destroying the rear diff.

[@danielsoto_toronto]

Hi can you do a video like this but with the GR86 next?! ❤

[@chrisandshazza01]

Lmfao - 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 so let’s just say the Yarris is way more capable than most of us! That’s insane, absolute freak🤣 awesome to watch, thanks for posting🤘🤘

[@hoomanAdnan]

00:56 smooth as butter 🙌🏼🔥❤️

[@bliking4573]

ok, I need one . This is the perfect car ad

[@iamyourfan9729]

I Organize touge races in Switzerland (eastern part). We usually close down roads completely at night in order to do stuff like this. How do you handle traffic? Or do you just rely on luck that nobody shows up?

[@josephkennedy1212]

they said in another vid that the road was closed due to construction in the village, and they had spotters at each end

[@iamyourfan9729]

@@josephkennedy1212 aah, smart

[@grantbattle4911]

Giving it death an rear view mirrors on opposite lock aswell absolute DRIVERRR

[@lokisrw]

Not a clickbait for sure!!! Congrats!

[@donaldolucianolopez]

by faaaaaar the best ads ive ever seen!!

[@winner200playz3]

Finally someone who knows how to drive

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

A few factors are here: the driver (his intelligence and his skill), the car and the stick, including the love for it. Oh, yeah - the road has to be empty and its path known of by heart, too. Which leads to a winning combo. Every.Single.Time. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

The orange hat and flannel makes you look like a young John Frusciante! Other than that, outstanding driving. That 180 was not expected 🤯

[@thetruth3322]

Thank you brother for showing the techniques.

[@FietsenRek]

Have my driving exam this friday gonna pass it for sure after this video, Thanks!

[@skogpekka]

A wee bit sped up, but good entertainment none the less. Thx for spanking it for us. =)

[@Denver1976Man]

People do not realize how well the regular Yaris handles. I drive one on West Virginia mountain roads like I stole it. Very fun and economical. Would love to have a GR.

[@__m-a-x__]

excellent car control in beautiful scenery. what could be better

[@Giuseppe_De_Bellis]

One of the few driving it the way it can be driven(or has to be driven!) 👌🏻

[@markaurelius3119]

I enjoyed Jacques Cousteau's riding skills very much 👍

[@TheCluelessEnthusiast]

great driving skills. beautiful to watch

[@stewartclyde504]

What a road! Nice to see the hand brake being put to proper use.

[@doitTD]

This is a work of art. BEAUTIFUL

[@chris8949]

Great driving skill and fun to watch !

[@michalviktorin6758]

I play racing simulators for ages. My first real car was old RWD and I could drift rightaway while doing transitions from one drift to another. But AWD is different, It took me some practice in Dirt Rally, before I could drift AWD rally car, I was too used to RWD. But once you get used to it, this becomes natural. I can do it too.

[@develer816]

god i love this channel, the driver is top tier

[@timurrozyyew1804]

Impressive skills, the driver is a beast!

[@renatinn]

that 180 was insane

[@dndsmith1ify]

Chapeaux. I'd be off the minute I tried anything like that.

[@wedystory]

Anjrit keren abis. Gak percuma beli mobil mahal kalau cara nyetirnya gini. MANTAP!

[@benjurmind1318]

I was ready for this to be videogame racing but this was so much cooler lolol

[@dannvoss725]

Absolutes top Zusammenspiel von Mensch & Maschine, das macht Spaß, ein technisch ausgewogener Gr Yaris ,was nutzen 400PS Wenn die größe des Autos nicht auf unsere Straßen passt ,

[@sierradelta07]

Gave my thumbs up on the corner power slide.

[@deanscorpio]

Now that’s skilled driving, fantastic.

[@ErhuRocker]

so smooth!

[@experiment54]

These play station games are getting very realistic nowadays the graphics are amazing

[@lcgiv4u]

All the engine lights cheering him on

[@grzib]

This is absolutely crazy

[@asalouros]

Friggin maniac! Nice driving mate!

[@planetstar524]

Mind Blown 🤯

[@pablolobo6560]

Great driving and what a delightful little toy that Yaris is!!

[@ericdurand3191]

👏👏👏Amazing demonstration !

[@thatcandont]

At first I thought it was shift lock which is badass. Then I realized it was handbrake and auto rev matching. Still impressive tho

[@themrmarkprior]

Had one as rental for a while whilst GR Supra was in for service. Really miss that gritty transmission growl when it's on boost, such a tenacious little beastie on the road.

[@Vourn-75]

Super intense driving in a Yaris GR

[@VargpinM]

Such a pleasure to my eyes and ears. Thank you. Good luck there.

[@octavianpopa3339]

Bro really trusts that car on icy roads impressive

[@darkovasic4310]

The gearbox is strong af, shifting to 1st gear while going 60 km/h is crazyyy

[@pixelundspaetzle]

Must be the funnest little car right now!

[@htowndct832]

this channel doesn’t disappoint

[@WBenzSEL]

Only car I’ve seen that looks as fun as a motorbike tbh

[@sangramthombre5973]

That's some mad control