MINI GP3 Vs GR YARIS 🚗💨 Which is BEST?

[@SamWorthReviewing]

GR Yaris all day, everyday. I'm looking forward to this video though Jonny!

[@gr4ror138]

Love your Yaris gr content! As I’m on the long wait for my one to arrive watching your videos soothe the ache of waiting. All the best and luck with your channel, you deserve it 👍

[@JBCTR]

Cheers Deany 😀

[@kersa5027]

GP3 is more track orientated, that’s why you don’t get any boot space or back seats for that matter. It’s even automatic only. For a fairer comparison Mini John Cooper Works with 6 speed manual would be a better choise in my opinion. Great video as always👌

[@JBCTR]

They’re both track focused. The GR was designed from the ground up to compete.

[@James-RJM]

@@JBCTR Or designed from the Rally car down for various types of roads..... GR, even in circuit pack guise, isn't really designed for one dimensional track usage. Yes, it will do a good job but, chances are, it's going to want/need various mods if tracked regularly.

[@mugenmark]

I’d argue the GP3 isn’t that track focused tbh as has a weird regular auto gearbox and is only 25Kg lighter than the GR and only 5kg lighter than a Fiesta ST so isn’t really a hardcore track weapon. I seriously doubt the side blades even offer an aero.

[@BullyBoxer]

@@mugenmark your clearly not basing your opinion on experience , the Yaris on most tracks in the uk has been considerably slower on times ,even on the nurburgh ring officially its 14 second a lap slower than a gp3 . BTW ive owned both , the Yaris drives far better on the road but it feels nowhere near the event it feels like when your in a gp3 tbh.

[@BullyBoxer]

@@JBCTR I had Yaris before the gp3 ,the mini is feels a monster in comparison to the little Yaris. The feels so much faster yet more of a handful , I feel you could put your mum in a Yaris and she could drive it fast, takes a good driver to drive a gp3 fast imho. I prefer the uniqueness of the Gp3 , not hard to walk past a Yaris in a supermarket as I did and miss it,the little Yaris looks puny in comparison, just like your mother should be driving it!? 😂

[@deepestlight]

If I ever love another car more than my GR Yaris I'll be surprised. 6500 miles in and I'm more in love than ever. Utterly majestic little machine

[@JBCTR]

Yup me too. They really are incredible.

[@danielabbate9001]

Both cars are nice but I love the GR wish I could get one, good video

[@WES-GR4PES]

GR Yaris is the obvious choice here 👌

[@JBCTR]

But the mini has more power? 🤔😏

[@tsotsi5254]

@@JBCTR but it’s so boring

[@philmccaul4699]

Enjoy watching your vids, keep it going. I've owned a couple of Evo's 5 & 8 in the (distant!) past and thought the days of such brilliant cars had gone some time ago. Fantastic that a small, new generation of equally involving cars like the GR Yaris and slightly i20N now exist.

[@GabrielGalvan]

With all do respect to the Yaris as I love the car, the MINI GP3 still holds my vote 🤟🏻🏎💨

[@JBCTR]

GP3 gets my vote too! (In perfect conditions only 🤪)

[@itsmetimmee]

Fair review. Your car sounds amazing.

[@philipkeys3638]

Great video but wouldn’t swap my GP3 it’s fantastic.

[@matthewharrison3908]

Love the funky intro 🤌

[@JBCTR]

Thanks mate 🙌🏼

[@adambeaver1749]

Always gonna be the GR mate....as we both own one ! As good as the Mini is, Toyota's engineering brilliance is far more superior, as will be the reliability in my opinion! I've only had mine a month and I adore it...not much slower mid range than my previous M140i.....I'd take the GR over my previous FK8 Civic Type R (which I found immensely boring)...and my MK7 Fiesta ST, although fun....the GR is leagues above for me. I'm keeping my GR for the long term....even forever maybe.....I've never had a car that makes me laugh as much as the little GR does ! Love it ! ❤

[@JBCTR]

Glad you are enjoying it! Interesting to hear your comments about the 140. I’ve never owned one, but they get rave reviews!

[@adambeaver1749]

@@JBCTR I loved my M140i.....a fabulous machine, although handling was dubious! The plan was to keep it for a long time. Then I made the mistake of going for a curious test drive in the GR....which sealed its fate! If I could of kept both i would have. No regrets changing over as much as I loved it

[@eurosjones997]

Great video pal. It's going to take something very special to beat the Toyota as an all rounder. Probably the most fun car there's ever been 👍🏻

[@JBCTR]

Yup, I like mine. Maybe I’m biased 🤣

[@onniroy4975]

I have a GR, lambo and an Aston and just bought a lotus Exige 410. The Lotus is insanely good fun superior to the GR in the dry. But in the wet, the GR reigns supreme.

[@ArgyriST_]

If only that GP was equipped with a proper DCT and not that awful automatic, things would weigh a bit towards the mini IMO. Still both cars are splendid

[@olaf9198]

Love the content! Into was nice, had me laugh a little :D

[@JBCTR]

Ha, glad you enjoyed it!

[@pittmotoring]

Awesome video Johnny. The GR Yaris, not much can explain really. Toyota have smashed it out the park with it, and think it will be top as a drivers choice for a long time to come.

[@JBCTR]

Yup I agree! Glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@James-RJM]

GP3 is, possibly, foolproof until the roads are damp, cold, greasy, or are real roads with variations 😉 Auto with paddles🥱 Those bizarre add on arches look perfect for spiders and webs partially hidden behind 😜

[@Dave-gl6jb]

Hi James. GP3 should have a manual option and GR with duel clutch option would have been fun. I'm not talking about beast RS in Japan.😂

[@James-RJM]

@@Dave-gl6jb Deep down, you know and I know that it was the fantastic RS version that you had your eye on mate! You even suggested moving to Japan but your wife was having none of it 😉🤣

[@James-RJM]

@@Dave-gl6jb The regular JCW version is likely the better real world option! Where have I seen that before?! 🤔😉🤭

[@Dave-gl6jb]

Yeah been in a mate's tuned Mini S manual with 255hp. It was low and felt like 500hp. The ride was so bad my bones hurt lol. I said to him how FAST are you going. 80km to 100km. I laughed and said it feels 150km. Then we drove same speed in GR it was just so comfortable and well easy.😎

[@James-RJM]

@@Dave-gl6jb Exactly!😉🙃🙂

[@grantweller9300]

Great video content yet again 👍, what exhaust have you got on your GR Yaris?

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

Milltek

[@JBCTR]

More info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3awZYqKe7x4aac

[@Dave-gl6jb]

Fun Video mate. GR all the way. The GP3 should have a manual option I agree. Still both good CARS.😎

[@louie1086]

Idk, i grew up driving minis and front wheel drive. I know what upsets the car and what it can work with alongside with upgrades. I still wanna try and test drive a gp.

[@DanJHayes]

Have you thought about taking the back seats out of the Yaris and installing a brace? I wonder how much weight it would save.

[@Dave-gl6jb]

25kg. Plus add a light battery as stock one is 19kg and you can get one as low as 2.6kg but over $1000 aus.

[@James-RJM]

@@Dave-gl6jb Or you could not waste your money on pointless minimal weight savings which aren't needed for road use and removes practicality if ever needed, enjoy it stock and eat less pies😉🤣😂

[@Dave-gl6jb]

I like Aussie pies.😂😂 Yeah not tounching the GR for ages. Still better to lower the weight than tune it and it breaks. My GR has 400hp. Bang. Repair bill as long as your arm.😱

[@James-RJM]

@@Dave-gl6jb Are they 'roo inside?! You have a perfect business plan over there! Member of GR Yaris owners club/Facebook etc. All GR's over there have no parking sensors, government instigated to help with kangaroo culling😉 You love a good pie! It's set up pie factory time mate😉

[@Dave-gl6jb]

I have eaten Roo. It's like Streak but more Firm.🦘 PS My nickname for GR is ROO. Red roo. I have toy roo hanging from the mirror. I can't see out anyway so why not a dude.😂

[@yaysyshsuy4825]

Your joking there is no front grip, mine goes sideways when u accelerate.

[@NeilCrossley]

What exhaust are you running on your Yaris gr4? Thanks Neil

[@JBCTR]

It’s a Milltek: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKjCeX2lmJ6BeKc

[@robertosanchez4021]

I used to have a 2020 JCW, traded it for the GR...No comparison..., love the GR Y

[@graememckee6710]

Which exhaust have you added to that?

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

It's the Milltek

[@JBCTR]

Yup, Milltek. More info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3awZYqKe7x4aac

[@markrhoden68]

Im not in the market fir either but all i can say is if i were in the market for a hardcore ficused little hot hatchback then the Yaris wins all the time. Usability more of the time is more important than a handful of days where the road condition are perfect

[@JBCTR]

Yup exactly. Both are insane tbf, so its a tough choice!

[@lukapogo]

What exhaust are you running on the Yaris?

[@JBCTR]

It's a Milltek GPF-back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKjCeX2lmJ6BeKc

[@mikem2652]

A fair assessment of the two cars …. The Toyota is a masterpiece simply because it is a bespoke model. Door mirrors, lights and badges off the original model and that’s it. It’s like the making of a Frankenstein….. half Yaris half Corolla…. but it’s no horror movie! 👍👏👏

[@mugenmark]

Love my GR. Especially with its HKS exhaust and DTUK tuning box pushing out over 300bhp it really upsets a lot of owners of considerably more powerful and expensive cars and that’s in the summer months. Can’t wait until the roads turn colder and greasier in the autumn months.

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

Imagine a FWD Auto Mini owner thinking he can keep up with a GR 😀

[@mugenmark]

@@relentlesspursuit6894 Very odd car. I see it only got average reviews in most magazines as can’t make its mind up of what it’s set out to achieve. It’s not a hardcore track weapon as isn’t that light (5kg lighter than a regular Fiesta ST and only 25kg lighter than an AWD GR) despite the lack of rear seats and has a weird gearbox. Kind of a mash up of BMW parts. The side winglets aren’t even functional either.

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@mugenmark BMW parts bin special - whilst I'm not a fan of the M135, I'd much rather have that over the Mini, offering the same running gear, yet a far more versatile car, not to mention quicker in all conditions too! Mini can't even sell out the 575 UK examples which peaks volumes, vs the GR which has sold 2500 units with buyers left disappointed having missed out.

[@Dave-gl6jb]

I have made few V8 or large cars pissed off so I slow down and they give me EVIL eye. They look at you like your cheating. It's unfair you can launch it full throttle plus light as F--k. Haha so much fun.😎😎

[@binskee677]

Well they made the 1M out of their parts bin ^^

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

The GR is in a totally different league to any Mini, always will be. @Andy seems to have dissapeared back to dreamland having realised how special the GR really is. Bye bye @Andy 👋👋

[@johnj6348]

Clearly a Yaris fan boy, avatar says it all. Trash talks every other car with no experience in any of them. laughable really 😂

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@johnj6348 perhaps you could share your extensive knowledge of both cars with us JJ?

[@johnj6348]

Or here’s an idea, maybe you should drive both or all of the cars you have slated before commenting then you would have a base of a good argument and a better reputation as a result

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@johnj6348 I've done exactly that! Perhaps you could share with us why you feel the Mini is a better car than the GR and how it is special

[@johnj6348]

@@relentlesspursuit6894 because it’s a better more engaging drive, simple as that. Can’t base a cars excellence on what is bolted to it. The GP is far more special as they are very limited. I doubt you will ever see one on the roads. I’ve seen many yaris since it’s launch

[@SKODA20V]

GR Yaris all day long

[@gargon5089]

fun video to watch ! thx ! :O)

[@SUMOCAT86]

Fwd in snowy roads is absolute shit. Every winter I wanted to just drive my Fiesta ST into the ditch and set it on fire.

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Enjoyed that. Thanks I'll have a fiesta ST

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

😀 because you cannot afford either of these. To be fair, I'd rather have a Fiesta over a Mini - and thats saying something

[@pigeonpoo1823]

@@relentlesspursuit6894 what a dumb thing to say. Of course I can afford one. Just pop down to copart and pick up a wrecked one for a few k. But I need a car that works, so I'll stick with my Fiesta

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@pigeonpoo1823 haha, a Ford Fiesta - the pinnacle of reliability! It's a Ford Fiesta van with a body kit and a bit more power - snoooze

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@pigeonpoo1823 but you cant afford one can you - pop out and drop 33G on one

[@ronniepickering2335]

@@pigeonpoo1823how’s the ecopoop life

[@patrickbateman7122]

Before watching this i bet he thinks his GRY is better becuase it's the best car in the world and no one can say a bad word about it even though after driving it myself it's one of the most overrated cars i've ever heard about..

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

Sounds like you are still jealous! Now sold out until 2023, if they even make anymore. Look's like your one of very few pple who dont rate the GR.

[@deanowarrior]

Every top driver says its amazing but Ayrton Patrick hahahaha

[@patrickbateman7122]

Not that i don't rate it, I've said before its got very capable handling. Just didn't give me the fizz..

[@BullyBoxer]

The Yaris I had was great , I felt my mother could drive it fast , in comparison my GP3 is a beast , takes a good drive to drive it fast on the road so I can understand why some drivers/ reviewers much like (JB CTR) felt intimidated by driving it . When I drive the GP3 in comparison to the Yaris I find it more exciting more of a challenge ,is that cause it's faster ? more powerful ? or because the Yaris is just more civilised on the road ? I cant say but the mini for me is the brute, or the Angry Mule as one journalist called it. Also the mini seems and looks more special , its get more attention , ive walked pass my Yaris before in a supermarket and missed it ,is that because the Yaris looks like something your mum would drive !? 🤔lol Their both great cars ,but some of these comparisons are so based on what the blogger owns rather than truth .

[@maxmorris4562]

GR Yaris

[@UziGR6642]

All new Yaris Hybrid Has left the chat

[@JBCTR]

The Mazda 2?

[@UziGR6642]

@@JBCTR No! a Yaris 😦

[@JBCTR]

@@UziGR6642 the new Mazda 2 is the Yaris hybrid with a Mazda badge ;)

[@UziGR6642]

@@JBCTR in 2022 mazda Will be. can you do GR Yaris vs all new Yaris hybrid drag race.

[@jayczyzyk9707]

nucereveiw the gr isa more reliable and sophistactedthan the mini but i dont likesmall displacement the 2.0 ismore gutsy

[@UziGR6642]

Gr thats not factory colour.

[@JBCTR]

Nope. Wrapped by my fair hands ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mnf2Bnpt96Y9k

[@martinmalone6324]

@@JBCTR nice job, how long?

[@fredericberthou]

La seule mini extraordinaire était la mini GP2 , celle ci est ratée complètement 😂🤮

[@dogodogo2144]

I take bmw ALL DAY

[@whatsmining9917]

Mini is the worst thing ever 🤮

[@jamieplumtree5138]

good content but the music is so annoying

[@JBCTR]

Which bit is annoying?

[@jamieplumtree5138]

@@JBCTR all the over powering music. Your contact is good just the music is way over powering the video

[@TG-pd3ft]

On looks alone it's over before it's even begun. That mini is just repulsive and absurd

[@NeilCrossley]

Nahh, mini is quirky but it also stands out. Gr4 is the same I guess

[@rubenq93]

Mini👎

[@jamieplumtree5138]

neither are worth the price tag. but the Yaris defo isn't as the interior is crap quality compared to the mini

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

The interior on such a car is utterly irrelevant. Consider the interior of Evo's, Scooby's etc etc - it's an homologation drivers car. If you want a jazzy interior go buy a Merc A Class for 50k, if you want a proper drivers car and future classic the GR is the one

[@giorgosk466]

Gp3 all day

[@mickcundall4036]

Mini is much faster

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

Not in the real world it's not!

[@MS-bw7yt]

No it is not

[@relentlesspursuit6894]

@@MS-bw7yt I'm afraid it is! Plus it's not just a suped up Mini

[@JBCTR]

Having driven both… the GR is faster in poor conditions. In good conditions, the GP3 is likely faster but in England we rarely have good conditions!

[@mickcundall4036]

@@JBCTR apologies for being wrong. I was just going on the Carwow test when the GP absolutely wiped the floor with the GR even in the wet.

[@babylon5mh]

No comparison....... the pretend Mini is a German piece of junk and looks absolutely rediculous

[@ΓιαννηςΠαπας-κ9τ]

Gp3 ALL DAY