GR Yaris Rear Seat Practicality Test! Will Child Seats Fit?

Can you fit child & baby seats in the back of a Toyota GR Yaris. Why did this cars owner swap his Ferrari FF for it?
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[@Ghazibaba6824]

I have genuinely searched the entire KZbin out to see someone is showing how many people can fit at the back, this is only video which contains those details so Thank you very very much, that’s been the last and most important piece of information I needed before I go for one of these GR YARIS my dream car.

[@dadcars]

Amazing! Glad you found us! You’re the reason I make these videos 😅 hope you stick around and check out some of the others 🤙

[@artwoz9997]

A friend of mine fit the 1200mm 4 seater Multimac in the back of his GR, pretty sweet ngl

[@TerryManitoba]

I sold a 993 & an 07 GT3 during Covid - Put a down payment on a GR Corolla Circuit & proceeded to wait 26 months for it!!! 3k kms later - I couldn't be happier with the GR & definitely made the right choice...

[@sportzntouring]

This is the channel I needed about 20 years ago!! So valuable and never covered in regular car reviews! Great job!

[@dadcars]

Thank you, really appreciate this. I’m on a mission to test every exciting car possible for child usability… get to make memories with my little ones along the way ☺️

[@sportzntouring]

@@dadcars they'll cherish those moments! That's one of the reasons we started KZbin. To capture memories! A bit later in life, but better late than never! 😁

[@dadcars]

@@sportzntouring absolutely, I see you guys having a brilliant time. Father son adventures you’ll both treasure 👏

[@farky350]

I've just bought a GR Yaris & I love it. Incredible little car

[@bacho2482]

Just bought one for my nursery run. Sold my BMW 5 series touring family wagon for it. My wife thinks I have lost the plot 😂

[@dadcars]

I think you’ve made a brilliant call 👏 DadCars in most instances don’t actually need to be that big!

[@Ajoyvarghese1986]

Came here looking for rear seats practicality, happy for this great video. Thanks very much.

[@Dj.Ray.Von.]

I'm 6ft3 and not the most slender of build. I was astounded at the sheer amount of room in the 1st gen Yaris when I first drove one. With the seat all the way back I was too far away from the pedals to safely drive, yet in the likes of a Vauxhall Astra... Seat doesn't move back far enough. I've loved these GR's since I first saw one and this video has got me tallying up the toys in my garage that I could part with to actually own one 🤔. Thanks for another great video!

[@dadcars]

I’m not a hot hatch guy… but the GR made me see the light 🙌 it’s a very special little car Des

[@abdulhaffezghafoor]

I have one and done a 220 mile trip with my wife and two adult daughters in it. Did help my wife is only just short of 5ft and one daughter also. They were totally comfy all the way and did approx 42mpg. Gonna keep it for the 10 yrs if I can especially with the warranty

[@dadcars]

You’ve got a special car there 👏 nice to hear another one is being used as a DadCar 😎

[@ToastOnToast]

That Yaris is just too good. It'll be a benchmark reference for the owner for reliability and practicality from now on. Also 14:01 must have been a blast to pull of.

[@dadcars]

It’s a marvellous car 👏 that wasn’t me driving 🤭

[@Barryyuan]

I recently got an GR Yaris, really loved it! Really enjoyed to watch your review! Can't wait to see more videos from you👍👍

[@dadcars]

Thanks Barry 🤗 you have a very cool car well done 👏

[@dasgelbevomei1]

I subbed because you were the first channel that states that there is enough room on the backseats. All other people just hating on them how impractical they are. But you shared my option of them. cheers

[@dadcars]

Rear seats are great!! Put a 911 to shame big time! I love these little cars 🙌

[@Wiwerest]

Wow. Thanks for your work. Such a unique approach. There are so many videos on gr Yaris and yet you are the only one truly showing a person sitting in the back. And getting trapped in the boot was hilarious.

[@dadcars]

Ah thanks man glad you enjoyed it! 😊 you’ll like my channel if you enjoyed this

[@morph_combat]

Nice! I was a little like “why is he looking at a Yaris” to start with, but you changed my mind by the end. Stuck in the boot again 🙈

[@dadcars]

I know… so silly, going to do it with the owner watching from now on 🙈

[@morph_combat]

@@dadcars hahaha

[@yaboiyosef7640]

Really entertaining to listen to, you've got a Chris Harris kind of style. Can't wait to see this channel grow 👍

[@dadcars]

Wow that’s high praise! I’ve a long way to go but really enjoying the journey! Thank you for the kind comment ☺️

[@artwoz9997]

Just so everyone knows who may be interested, a friend of mine fit the 1200mm 4 seater Multimac in the back of his GR, didnt have to remove any seats or anything to install it. Pretty sweet little family car ngl

[@dadcars]

That’s awesome!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@JonWhitworth]

Another cracking review mate. Good job you’re not scared of the dark, with all your boot issues 😂😂

[@dadcars]

Thanks Jonny, yep the boot test is becoming a bit of a pain 🙈

[@charity3998]

I love learning about all these cars. Nice bloopers too.

[@dadcars]

I glad you enjoy them :) often so many little things that make me laugh in the edit that I cut out

[@snoopdutt1985]

I think it was Evolve Automotive that were working on after market seat runners to drastically lower the driving position as this was one of the biggest criticisms at launch.

[@dadcars]

I think that would be great, I felt like I was hunched over a little at times to get my head in a lower position, I am rather long bodied though

[@olegkupeev2466]

Great channel, great content! Keep it up! Father of 3 from Sweden here, driving Dodge Challenger ScatPack 2018, seems like a good dad car to me :)

[@dadcars]

A scatpack! Fantastic! Well done sir I’ve driven a slower model Challenger years ago and really loved it, can’t wait to get one on the channel but they are very rare in the UK

[@olegkupeev2466]

@@dadcars Hope you'll find one for review :) Or if you ever in Sweden - i'll be happy to borrow it for review.

[@dadcars]

@@olegkupeev2466 me too! And thank you 😊 if I get enough in one place over time I could always do a family holiday 😅

[@adamtaylor6358]

Fantastic videos - I’m looking for a new dad car to replace a Mk5 GTI and sit alongside the family wagon and it’s like you’ve seen my Autotrader searches…! A 997 is top of the list, which also includes Mustang and GR Yaris (would love a Granturismo or DB9, but terrified of running costs). I’d love to see a video on a 996 (preferably C4S) to compare with the 997, along with an F82 M4, if you can wangle them please 😊 Keep up the excellent work - you deserve far more subscribers🤟

[@dadcars]

Thanks Adam, I’m very much looking forward to doing a 996 C4S, as soon as one is offered I’ll be on it :)

[@KN-jw7ts]

State side here, Currently owning an R8 and a bronco raptor……I also recently picked up a gr Corolla (obviously Yaris not available here). I should also mention I’ve had varying types of vehicles including m3/m4s….dating back to an e46. And I have to say, this gr reminds of that e46 more than anything else. Not the fastest but the driving dynamics made me fall in love w driving again. A part of that being, it feels like a car from a simpler time, durable, reliable and easy to maintain/service. If you having pulled the trigger yet, go w the yaris. You’ll have just as much fun, if not more than than all of the cars you mentioned.

[@adamtaylor6358]

Thanks for the reply - it’s great when the car community connects. I did pull the trigger… on a 996 C4S and it’s wonderful (other than the drive belt snapping in the middle of remote North Wales 2 miles away from the roads I went there specifically to drive!). My friend had a GR Yaris and was underwhelmed, but he’s a) very hard to please and b) fortunate enough to be able to dip into and out of cars if they’re not quite what he’s looking for! He’s since found exactly what he was looking for… a 992 C2S!

[@jackjones4996]

Great video Ben! I love these cars, right little hooligans and it appeals to me 😂

[@dadcars]

Oh it’s brilliant fun!

[@ViperWCUEYT]

Great content mate. The GR Yaris looks really exciting in a market of competent, fast and boring new cars.

[@dadcars]

I agree, It’s a properly exciting little car and affordable!

[@stiglinneberg751]

Thanks for a very enjoyable review! The environmental footprint of the GR-Yaris is way less than a 2+ton Electric car. One reason is weight with everyday footprint on the road, secondly, infrastructural new electric charging stations to be build, but most importantly, reparing an EV is almost impossible! It will become scrap, subconsequently replacing it with a new car. Would be interesting to compare the two in an EPD. (Environmental Product Declaration)

[@dadcars]

😓… seems crazy doesn’t it

[@fn2_gr]

GR Yaris owner here, love the review! Any chance you know what exhaust that was? New to the channel, came from the DB9 Jay Emm review. :)

[@cryptorich2317]

Excellent video! As per previous conversation, still torn between this and the Mustang - test drives will decide... Either way, gonna keep watching, and looking forward to the next one! Happy New Year mate! 😁

[@dadcars]

What a cool coincidence though that this was my next video when you commented 😜 let me know which way you go 👏

[@GRfourfun]

Loved this, I’ve got one, and a 2 year old and a 9 month old boy. Neither have been in the back yet and my wife doesn’t think it’s possible, do I show her this lol (Mines a weekend warrior) Oh and I’m 5 10 and I’ve been on track, helmet just fits.

[@dadcars]

Oh there’s plenty of space for childseats behind in these 😅 I’ve a long body so have this issue even in the DB9

[@GRfourfun]

@@dadcars …also getting trapped in boots! 😂😉

[@maokee]

Awesome channel. Awesome host. Great audience targeting. I'm gonna use the term "dad car" from now on in a totally different way. I got my GR Yaris just this week and I love it's discrete look that turns only the other "petroldads" heads. I'm not going to pick up any random chicks in front of a bar I guess :).

[@dadcars]

Ah that’s awesome! My mission is to review every exciting DadCar and you’ve got a special one in the GR Yaris 👏

[@FRFRANKIE]

Hi Ben. Happy New Year. That is one very cool Toyota Yaris. I think that car is as quick as my 1987 Buick Skyhawk T-Type Turbo, maybe. One cool Toyota. Stay safe and take care.

[@dadcars]

Happy new year, loved this one

[@dadcars]

Happy new year, your car sounds awesome!

[@FRFRANKIE]

@@dadcars Thank You.

[@footbollpro]

Thank you for this review, every single car review I’ve watched say the rear seats are unusable which put me off getting this car. Now I see that they are useable.

[@dadcars]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Honestly for kids the rear seats are perfect! I literally just released a video of an even smaller hatch than this 😅

[@corroded]

One absolutely serious baby, that's for sure. I reckon as long as it's not a top speed track, the Yaris would handle even the Supra

[@dadcars]

It’s amazing how Toyota managed to make a Yaris considerably more desirable than the new “supra” 🤷‍♂️

[@James-RJM]

A fun and good review mate. Just found your channel and I like your vibe. And I'm not even a dad, to my knowledge at least 😉 I chose the standard GR Yaris, but with the Convenience pack. It's my one car does all. The suspension is better for the road, especially harsh surfaces, and the added Convenience pack extras lift the bland Japanese cabin, just enough, along with making it a more pleasurable daily. The circuit pack is only beneficial for 9 and 10 tenths driving, arguably irrelevant unless tracking and/or driving it with all driving aids disabled. Everyone prefers bareback, but it's, arguably, not particularly safe unless you truly know your subject!😃 I've driven the circuit pack 5 times, 3 b4 choosing my spec and back to back, and the standard set up, but with better rubber, is all that's needed. Currently running asymmetric 6's. If you get the chance, try a standard GR Yaris, with or without the Convenience pack to compare. Unfortunately it might still have the standard dunlops 🤮 As far as aural pleasure is concerned. The 5 cylinders + is where the drama and pleasure is at. Your Maserati Granturismo video reminded me of the start up sound when my late father bought one in Swindon. THUNDER ❤❤ Long live the I.C.E 😊

[@dadcars]

My man! It’s always really positive when non parents still enjoy the content 👏 you’ve got an awesome car my man, I really loved these

[@James-RJM]

@@dadcars Thanks. I'm slowly going through all your videos. I loved your DB9 revving where your kids got all giggly, lol... But, as in your comments for the Granturismo S. That Maserati noise is SOOOOooooo beautiful. Not Barry boy chavy, like many aftermarket exhausts. Exotic and, arguably, slightly erotic!😉 Keep up the good work!!

[@dadcars]

@@James-RJM the gran Turismo standard sound is just perfection… as loud as you can get without being obnoxious and that V8 is sublime… makes my Aston sounds too muted at low rpm

[@James-RJM]

@@dadcars Just a word of note. I noticed your adoration for that Maser 😉 My dad initially had a 4.2 Quattroporte from new and it had significant electrical problems with the gearbox, from new!!! It had to be recovered. I think that was around a 2009 plate!? The Granturismo 2011 wasn't used for long enough to gauge reliability. I personally would probably go for an R8 awd for the German better reliability, amongst others, especially re electrics! But the Alfa romeo giulia quadrifoglio almost got my attention recently. If it was Q4 I'd have test driven it for sure 😒 Heavy and auto 🥱🥱🥱 vs the GR4, but that engine is a peach. I'm half Italian and love "proper" Italian food, wine, architecture, weather, women and cars, lol.... As a teenager, I wanted a fiat strada abarth 130tc 😍 I'd still love to drive one now. I love hot hatches. A friend had one. Twin webers 🥰 Unfortunately they're virtually all rusted away 😪 The integrale is gorgeous externally, but I wouldn't be trusting it on a long journey. That's another benefit of the GR Yaris. A modern Integrale with better reliability and technology, albeit far less sexy visually 😏

[@dadcars]

@@James-RJM sadly the R8 doesn’t have enough seats! 😅

[@JBsC6]

Cant exactly say id swap a ferrari for a toyota Yaris GR ...although i was in my audi etron last night and lo and behold there was a yaris GR which did sound and look like a fun ride. Hate to brake this to yaris GR owners or fans the upcoming ev revolution will offer superior performance, handling, braking and passenger compartment. Zero to 60 mph in upcoming electric economy cars will often out accelerate the little ICE cute hot hatch... Same for many other iconic ICE icons. That said the Yaris GR is a cool hot hatch although other than insane running costs of the ferrari ff and repair costs I cant say Id sell a ferrari for a yaris GR unless the owner in the video just said enough to ridiculous costs and large size to use as a daily driver to park in the city.

[@dadcars]

I bet that Etron is special 👏 I think those fortunate enough to be able to will have a modern car and an old ICE or two… that’s my hope anyway 😅

[@deaks25]

I get the impression Ben is not a fan of the new Supra. Not sure where I get that idea from... The GR Yaris is a reminder of why the Hot Hatch as a type has been so successful; a halo model at the top of what is usually a hum-drum model range that excites as much as a sports car or super car and yet can still do the family-hauler jobs that the base car is designed for. Hot hatches are the OG Dad Car type...

[@dadcars]

Lol what gave you that idea?! I moan about it in the celica gt-four video as well 😝

[@STRmw2]

It’s a great car but I can’t recommend it for a family of any size. I don’t have kids but two older parents and 2 doors is a no go! Definitely worth having this as a second car if you can afford it, it’s so good to drive

[@danjackson140]

5 adults in mine just before Xmas, for a few miles. I have to move further forward, I’m 6’3, but we managed ok.

[@STRmw2]

@@danjackson140 Seat position/leg room was fine for me, I'm only 5'10 but just older people having to get in and out of the back was cumbersome.

[@dadcars]

It’s not a family wagon but a brilliant DadCar… to be fair elderly family members is a different criteria altogether, they would struggle getting in the front passenger seat of my DB9 🥲

[@dadcars]

Interior space puts a 911 and mustang to shame

[@jonlyons1033]

Most so called developed countries such as the UK and here in NZ have woeful road maintenance. The effects of heavier vehicles will be a rapid deterioration in the road infrastructure.

[@dadcars]

Yet they pay no Road tax at the mo 🤷‍♂️

[@Vanilla.coke1234]

We demand the uncut version of you stuck in the boot

[@dadcars]

🤣 that would be a boring 15 minute video! May lose subscribers 🙈 the 28 minute video of being stuck in the Taycan Turbo S would be worse as the mic wasn’t working 🥵

[@Vanilla.coke1234]

@@dadcars Only one way to find out, I guess

[@Henryng3381]

Good video! My wife and I are about 176cm with 2 kids around 110-125cm (4yo and 6yo). Do you think the new GR Yaris 2025 will fit as a weekender for our family? We tried the GR86 today, the leg room is worse than my 992 Carrera 😢

[@gavinrussell1338]

That the best car you had 😏👍

[@dadcars]

😜

[@paullangley1332]

I’m selling my RS6 to get a red GR Yaris after test driving one. What exhaust is that?

[@dadcars]

It’s a HKS super turbo muffler, if you message me on Instagram Dadcars88 I’ll send you a link to it

[@paullangley1332]

@@dadcars I know the one, they do a few but that was in my shortlist as the others are quieter.

[@robertlloyd7493]

👍

[@dadcars]

First 😎

[@jonlyons1033]

So, judging by the boot capacity, Its capable of being a family car. As in mafia.

[@dadcars]

🙈 it’s not very scientific… but it’s become the way I measure it, I couldn’t fit in the Evora

[@DataGear-q5z]

How tall are you? 5ft 4? or there about? I am 5ft11 (178cm) @ 75kg and I cannot sit in the back seats of a GR Yaris. My head rubs on the ceiling, I have to position my head on an angle, I cannot lean my head back, or look around, My knees are deep in the front seats.. so uncomfortable!. video is cap...

[@DiscoticUK]

Do you know what exhaust was on this Ben? Seriously considering a GR Yaris as my official Dadcar come due date

[@dadcars]

HKS Super Turbo muffler exhaust system I believe 🫡

[@DiscoticUK]

@@dadcars cheers mate!

[@normancrighton7622]

Do you know what the exhaust was?

[@redhotrocketuk]

4:39 any idea what car seats these are? I’d be very interested to know for replacing the huge ones we have at present for when I change my car to something fun 😊

[@dadcars]

I think it’s kinderkraft, I’ve emailed them but yet to hear a reply, would love to get hands on with their seats.

[@redhotrocketuk]

@@dadcars thanks, but what about the other one you tried with the Green details?

[@dadcars]

@@redhotrocketuk Just added a link in the description. That’s a urban Kanga wallaroo folding booster seat, if you buy on Amazon use promo code: Dadcars88 to save £10

[@redhotrocketuk]

@@dadcars great thanks!

[@joeyzhang876]

i need this for my wife

[@remyche8768]

They just need a 4 cylinder version of the yairs engine innthe gt86, and a 6 cylinder version in the supra and Toyota would take over the world

[@LeafyLumens]

exhaust name ?

[@R-Tap]

Those O.Z.'s are controversial on anything other then fast Ford's.

[@dadcars]

I’m no expert on hot hatches… but they looked great to me 🤷‍♂️

[@gaycha6589]

Great wheels in grey against the GR Pearl white. That white is wrong shade.

[@barba1787]

I'm looking for an excuse to buy the car. I have a 2y old boy, and after this video I'm like crazy checking online who can take my actual car to buy this one.

[@dadcars]

I highly recommend it 👏 what do you drive currently?

[@barba1787]

​@@dadcars Kia Proceed GT, 204cv automatic. Toootally different car. But we bought this one because the plan was having two kids, but now we decided to just have one. So.. It's the perfect excuse.

[@kernoleary1394]

How tall are you?

[@dadcars]

5 11

[@gtrlife2941]

Lol i have baby seat in my 32 gtr

[@dadcars]

🤙 you’ve found the right channel! 🙌😎

[@danjackson140]

lol, kids not happy with acceleration 🤣

[@dadcars]

She was miserable on this one… if you watch the 997 CSR one you’ll see her when she’s happy 😅

[@johncaterify]

Drive what you want, but even the least efficient EV getting power from the worst coal plant will eventually outpace the carbon production of even a Prius. Teslas tend to dip in to carbon negatives around 17K miles.

[@dadcars]

Sounds a lot better than I thought it was 👏