NEW Toyota GR Yaris! Incredible Homologation Rally Car

[@AmjidMajeed]

Me (while talking to my missus): "Just popping out in the GR Yaris to grab some bread and milk, and some WAAAAAH!" Missus: "Some what now?" Me: "Some WAAAAAH!, it's all the rage these days, even Sam from Seen Through Glass is grabbing some WAAAAAH!" Missus: "Whatever...."

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha! Yes!! Waaaaaah t shirts coming soon

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[@HoweDoYouDo1999]

Haha what the hell is WAHHHHHHHHH😂

[@wavesequencer]

Need this in the USA.

[@mfalme]

Hahaha i need some waaaah! In my life 😂

[@Mark__A]

I can't believe as a V8 guy, I'm in love with a 3 cylinder. I already have 3 cars, 1 awd, but I really want one. And I should support a manufacturer who have the balls to make a car like this.

[@Thirsty_Fox]

Turbo inline-3 engines sound incredible... wish these would replace inline 4 engines that are so prevalent.

[@smilepermile888]

Every car enthusiast should be grateful that a CEO like Akio Toyoda is leading one of the biggest car companies in the world. He loves motorsports and ever since he took over, Toyota came with the GT86, Supra and now, the GR Yaris. We ought to pay respect to him. He even competed in Mazda's 4 hour endurance race in Tsukuba in the current ND generation MX-5 last year - yes you read that right, search "Bromance between Presidents of Toyota and Mazda runs deep, exchange letters revealed" on google. He even praised Mazda for building the MX-5 in a tough niche market and said that all car companies ought to look at how Mazda develop their products, especially the Roadster.

[@Thirsty_Fox]

@@smilepermile888 Not to mention small victories like Corolla sedan and hatch available in 6-speed manual.

[@smilepermile888]

@@Thirsty_Fox Yes, I agree with you. We should be grateful of that as well!

[@confounded_feline]

@@Thirsty_Fox It's funny everything but the ubiquitous 4 pot sounds more appealing lol

[@TheMadJokerRises]

Never thought I'd be excited by a 3 cylinders hatch ! Well done Toyota ! We need more homologation specials ! Incredible content as always, Thanks Sam !

[@seenthroughglass]

Totally true! Thanks for tuning in

[@split--]

Next video: *Selling my Abarth for a Yaris*

[@Sabroe_ffs]

If he doesn't do that, he's a moron. The Abarth is probably the least desirable hot hatch out there while this is a proper rally homologation!

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha, but I’m excited by my Abarth project

[@Sabroe_ffs]

@@seenthroughglass But the Yaris... Name another car in this size which has BOTH a manual transmission AND 4WD? I think you gotta go all the way back to the Group B homologations, right?

[@magnustan841]

@@Sabroe_ffs I’m sorry?!! As cool as the GR Yaris is, I want an Abarth 595 like what Sam’s got right now! They are SO SWEET AND SO FUN!

[@Don-pk2uy]

@@Sabroe_ffs what? Abarths are amazing

[@joelmammachen]

When Toyota really wants to do it. They blow minds.

[@joaopedroafonsocerqueira1046]

This car was actually R&D Developed in Germany by Gazoo Racing operations. The Head of development is just some guy called Tommy Makinen, an 4 time WRC world Champion!

[@Sabroe_ffs]

Why do I suddenly want a Yaris as my dream daily? How is this me? WHAT HAS THE WORLD COME TO?!

[@seenthroughglass]

I mean, everyone should want THIS Yaris

[@Sabroe_ffs]

@@seenthroughglass Very true!

[@goshitsful]

Same here! Would not think i ever buy a Toyota. But next to my Porsche GT4, its gets the perfect winter car.

[@briandavid4796]

@@goshitsful You will get Japanese reliability for one. It will outlast all your german cars.

[@kaliberoh955]

@@seenthroughglass just out of curiosity, you mentioned its not a competitor to the rs which i get but how does ut drive compared to an rs especially considering the price? I get the feeling its much better, just slower in a straight line. Toyota really do amazing things when they want to.

[@gaminglegend1211]

This has to be the best looking Toyota Yaris I've ever seen.

[@mtksbctk]

What

[@kevinparker461]

Have a look at one with the Rocket Bunny body kit, makes it look what it is, crazy!!

[@cmw358]

Think it just needs an exhaust then it'll be perfect

[@idzardkruizinga]

And some rally fog lights 😅👌

[@car-enthusiast3141]

Yes it does, like some pops like rally cars does 🤔

[@davemeese6788]

The aftermarket for this car will be wild

[@seenthroughglass]

Could be right

[@cmw358]

I really hope the aftermarket goes wild! But moreso that Toyota actually make more than 25,000 of these

[@marwood9421]

This is the first Japanese car i want to buy since 2009 when the GT-R came out.

[@seenthroughglass]

Makes sense

[@paulcarmi8130]

Not even the evo 9 or 10?

[@DavidMBanes]

1991 ST185/205 was the last for me...

[@thegearknob7161]

I quite like the GT86, but I see what you're saying.

[@smilepermile888]

@@DavidMBanes Don't they have the tendency to understeer a lot from the factory?

[@electrikoptik]

This Yaris is everything the new Supra is not. Like being a REAL Toyota!

[@dannyd7714]

Guess the McLaren F1 isn't a real McLaren then with that BMW engine? Or Aston Martin aren't real Aston Martin with Mercedes engines? Maybe you're just salty because you can't afford one?

[@danI43541]

Oh no but the Supra is based on a very shitty car, right?

[@ulrikberge9061]

@@dannyd7714 its not just the engine, the car is basically a hard top BMW Z4

[@alwaysiyi272]

@@ulrikberge9061 that's wrong but ok

[@pogsee]

@@alwaysiyi272 it’s not wrong at all, if you do some research you’ll find he is 100% correct. It is pretty much a BMW Z4 that’s just been lightly modified and had a different body and wheels put on. Engine is BMW, interior+infotainment is BMW. Suspension components are BMW. Brakes are BMW. BMW stickers all over the thing. Search for “ThatDudeInBlue” for his hands on with the new Supra, he explains it pretty well.

[@lesleydavies2988]

It has had the magic touch of the rally legend Tommi Makkinen 👍

[@MrDavidfball]

no need to drive one in japan sam there racing headquarters are in Cologne, Germany

[@seenthroughglass]

Good point matey

[@MrDavidfball]

@@seenthroughglass no problem mate, rallying has always been 1 of my favorite forms of motorsport after F1 and toyota built that site for its F1 & le mans attacks years ago, great video keep them coming

[@sasiuru]

Actually big part of Yaris GR is developed in Finland in a company run by Tommi Mäkinen. Right place to learn GRs DNA is to come central Finland around Jyväskylä, where Finnish WRC race is held. ;)

[@kartingbutler1]

It not even in Finland anymore, it’s mostly all been moved to Tallinn, Estonia

[@jkken1]

Produced at the Lexus plant in Japan..

[@JMB1891]

My Yaris GRMN says I can’t have one. And I love my GRMN.

[@johnlightfoot1677]

Mine too

[@calindor19]

But Yaris gr is fast :D

[@calindor19]

Never mind is inline4 is better the. 3 colinder

[@raulferro3998]

I hope you enjoy your GRMN for years, keep servicing like you should and you'll have a great car for a long time.

[@frealsolidusauxil5873]

The grmn version of this may come probably not grmn. But there was an article where they were testing an upgraded yaris with 300hp and a big wing at rhe rear

[@matteosiefert846]

I was looking forward to this! In love with the car since they announced it, now let's lay back and enjoy this :D

[@RyanRhysJones]

90s Castrol livery is what it needs 👌🏼

[@jappmayo1220]

Omg yes that would be perfect!

[@johnpatricklim4509]

schmee 150 is doing that....

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Every Yaris should have this engine, maybe then the coffin dodgers who buy them might not drive everywhere 20mph below the limit for no reason.

[@seenthroughglass]

Haha so true

[@thegearknob7161]

They all drive the Honda Jazz. I don't think I've seen a Yaris made after 2007.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

The Gear Knob true, the jazz is the no1 choice of coffin dodgers, but the Yaris is definitely of that ilk.

[@calindor19]

This should be the Yaris for daily

[@isleofauto]

@@thegearknob7161 believe it or not, Honda Jazz, or Fit in China, is a symbol of grassroot Motorsport in China. Because it has the top power-to-weight ratio in its class 131hp/1050kg. It's the opposite to what you just mentioned, a boring car for old people. Specifically people use GK5, the code of 3rd-gen Fit to address the car. They are widely used as a track car in China.

[@kingsleyformflipper2458]

Wow.. It's Amazing Moments for Drive..!!

[@kawoutster]

I think this is the start of a new benchmark...

[@savagegtalks5912]

best drivers car made to date by human race. No debate needed, as Subaru and Mitsubishi ain't in the same league anymore. Turbo, AWD, StickShift... a true drivers car. The speed you can have in corners with this car is beyond anything else. IMO this in a league of it's own now.

[@danbnz]

Love this car! Great summary of it. I’d change the exhaust if possible, but that’s about it. I want one so bad now.

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks mate! Such a cool little car

[@danbnz]

@@seenthroughglass I’m so keen to go take one for a test drive, once they become available that is here in Australia. The first small batch sold out in just 7 days.

[@alessandroduoccio2894]

What a pleasure to read all these enthusiastic comments from real car enthusiasts. In the Italian videos are full of blah blah who criticize and don't understand anything and they have a five hundred in their garage and talk like professionals in the sector, engineers of the Sunday ... Anyway, fantastic car, it must be bought!

[@Dieene1234]

Waiting for the podcast to hear Tony's opinion

[@Glen-89]

Let me guess he's going to say its shit, like with every car 😂

[@Stigs722]

He will say it’s a pile of shit lol

[@Glen-89]

@@Stigs722 he even said an R8 v10 manual is shit

[@S147]

Yes Toyota! Everyone who can afford one, would you please buy one. We need to let them know we want more cars like this.

[@bigwillie719]

Of course we dont get this in America.

[@kasio22B]

It will come in a bigger body with similar power train, probably in a year or so...

[@PLK123]

y'all got like chargers and novas

[@alwaystwoam]

@@kasio22B We want the smaller body and chassis. I’m so sad it’s not available in the states.

[@chriskelvin248]

Not so fast, share this: chng.it/fnx68LB7zs

[@ILCapo-mo5jj]

We must all buy a Yaris Gazoo in order to celebrate Mr Toyoda for his brave spearheading. I own many super cars and I am now going to buy my own little Yarrie Gazoooooo!!

[@zaynesworlds]

Notification squad here all the way from South Florida

[@seenthroughglass]

Legend

[@thesophisticatedtarzan1797]

I'm I ever gonna buy this car? No. But do I need to see this full review? Yes!

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

I’m not sure but I think Sam quite likes it.

[@seenthroughglass]

Sort of

[@protrackwheels3546]

The perfect base for a track weapon. This Friday we had one of the first cars in Germany in our workshop and fitted our 9.5x18 wheels with 255/35-18 semi slicks. What can I say...fits plug and play and lift the car on another level. The first laps on Northloop are already done. 👍

[@GyroPyro121212]

Toyota not bringing this to the US is a big fail. I don’t want a GR Corolla, I want this!

[@mattres9173]

Agreed! But I'd still go for a Corolla hatch with this powertrain and widebody treatment. But if they do a GR C-HR, then forget it. Definitely don't want that.

[@GyroPyro121212]

@@mattres9173 The Corolla being 400 lbs heavier is a huge turn away. I would much rather have a Golf R or Focus RS if I’m going to purchase a 3k+ lb hot hatch. Either car would be way faster and more capable than the GR Corolla.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@@GyroPyro121212 a Yaris will not sell in the U.S. as Americans hate B segment small hatchbacks, they just announced to discontinue the North American spec Mazda-based Yaris by the end of 2020 as it's not selling very well, Americans like big SUVs

[@GyroPyro121212]

@@ryadhasanahmed5443 I think the base Yaris would not sell well as non car enthusiasts only want mindless crossovers. However, the GR Yaris is a niche hot hatch and I think it would sell just as well as any other sport focused vehicle here.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@@GyroPyro121212 Realistically I don't think a 3 cylinder hot hatch will appeal to many American car enthusiasts, especially if it's gonna cost around $45,000 if Toyota does decide to sell it in the U.S. plus they don't hold a WRC stage in the U.S. so there won't be any huge appeal for one

[@888mf4]

Your excitement at the start says it all - nice review Sam

[@anupkrishna2723]

Surprised you didn't go to get some coffee in this😂😂

[@dudley7540]

Sounds like he's had his coffee already!

[@thatcopenguy]

I just noticed how nice the intake noise of the 3 cylinder is. Exhaust is probably going to sound like crap but the intake noise is like a mini 6 cylinder and I love it.

[@carlcoolamon7146]

"A tad over excited", ya reckon? I thought you'd done a few lines.

[@saxongroove5898]

Somebody finally made a car that's actually fun to drive on real roads at normal road speeds! Congratulations Toyota. I want one

[@santizx244]

It was not developed in Japan, rather in germany, in the toyota motor motorsport facilities.

[@belikof747]

So happy about the shot you did and the excitement you got to test drive it. I watch your videos for few years and this one is on my podium ! I own an Audi S1 and I’m so excited about this car, I’m pretty sure this will replace my pocket rocket 🚀 So good for swiss alps

[@nonameyet2205]

Really amazing car unfortunately because of some regulation the EU version of this car isn't as powerful as the Japanese version i believe the japanese version has 272hp

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

No that's only the first edition models that were only sold in Japan, they have 268hp (272ps) and a signature from the CEO himself on the driver's side of the windscreen, the "standard" GR Yaris which is being sold in Japan and other countries have 257hp

[@nonameyet2205]

@@ryadhasanahmed5443 PS = Metric Horsepower No, in japan and australia all model actually have 200kw or 272hp (268hp if using mechanical horspower) you can directly check the AU and JPN toyota website

[@maciejszyszko7430]

The world needs more cars like this!

[@nieks.4586]

Cheeky dorifto 0:47

[@lexuslfa4739]

I absolutely adore this car, I hope they use that AWD system on more of their FWD based AWDs and hope they can stitch two of those 3cyl to form a near 550 hp v6 engine

[@Looknobook]

Yes. In a Camry!

[@alanmay7929]

Toyota already have a 3.5l twin turbo engine and a 3.5l supercharged engine all v6

[@lexuslfa4739]

@@alanmay7929 they already have spent time with this 1.6 this it’s upto toyota reliability standards, thus making a v6 out of the two banks of 3 will be easier than retuning the 3.5 to 500bhp

[@marcogiulivi7595]

Sorry to curb any enthusiasm but this is not an homologation special; WRC regulations don`t require that manufacturers homologate a road version of their WRC cars...this is simply an exercise in engineering

[@michaeleaton5053]

This must be something special because the reactions its getting are amazing! This channel, Carwow, and The Late Brake Show's videos all show the driver with a huge grin on their face, its intoxicating! I've ordered one; thanks for giving me the final nudge I needed. :-)

[@forpersonalusa4830]

Smart Investors: WE NEED TO BUY THESE GRs AS MANY AS WE CAN 😂🤫

[@joaoaoj100]

Yh, in my country toyota opened reservations and in like a week they had no more cars available here 😔 guess I'll have to try and import one...

[@cmpillred277]

they are only planning to making 25,000 but I bet they end up making a lot more than that.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@@cmpillred277 Akio Toyoda said if there's more demand for these he'll make more than 25,000 of these if need be, I hope the demand for these increase I want this to be a mass produced car 🙌

[@cmpillred277]

@@ryadhasanahmed5443 I reckon there is a good chance that will happen, all the testers are raving about it there is no way Toyota will not want to make as many as they can to cope with demand.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

@@cmpillred277 plus they made an entirely new production line JUST for the GR Yaris alone, it will go to waste if they discontinue it after surpassing 25,000 units

[@ebw16256]

I want one. Take my money now. It’s slower than what I have but I want one super bad. It’s not even what I planned on. Money here please let me buy one. I want it now.

[@philbertlovely7724]

I'm in the United States, so seeing this is like taunting me with a forbidden fruit. Oh well, back to my Fiesta ST.

[@CelicaSainz]

Wait for the Corolla gr

[@tommygola]

Sam, your enthusiasm is palpable. Having now driven the car i felt the same way. Fortunately I don't have to give it back!

[@njp3729]

All fiesta ST owners be like: 👀👀👀

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

I want Ford to make a Fiesta RS with AWD and a forged 3 cylinder engine 👌

[@njp3729]

@@ryadhasanahmed5443 They won’t because of emissions!

[@snowandlightsmusic]

I am... And I was! 😂

[@bap1420]

...be like, why does this toyota sound like a vacuum cleaner?

[@BloodTrauma23]

Wish we got more cars like this in the US. I get my hot hatch fix with my civic type r, but more fun options like this would be great!

[@maddog4390]

Type r is amazing

[@pearce9853]

Nice little car! But 30k for a Yaris, imagine explaining that to the wife

[@pearce9853]

@LM AO so? Still financing a 30k Yaris won’t be cheap, when you look at other cars you get for 30k

[@neilmcmahon]

You're one of those guys that refers to HIS wife as.... "THE" wife... like she is just some sort object. Sounds like you have zero respect for her. I hate when I hear guys saying this.

[@BugLifeZA]

Blame it on import taxes. It's just a Yaris after all 😉

[@butchmeister80]

35 k over 36 months is like 970 quid a month madness.

[@butchmeister80]

@LM AO what on a two year pcp not actually to buy and own.

[@berca76]

This dude would be brilliant in Top Gear with Chris Harris, Jethro Bowingdon or maybe Henry Catchpole, Dickie Meaden, Steve Sutcliffe. I just love Sam's enthusiasm!

[@deltaecho8968]

Notification squad!!! Feel so sad we dont get cars like these in India!!

[@Mexxx65]

Not missing a lot, you will see hardly any of these on the roads, most of them will be snapped up, and garaged never used, in the hopes they will become Homologated and thus worth more in years to come.

[@seenthroughglass]

Thanks for tuning in

[@wackyrc1394]

Thank you Sam, lovely, smitten with this one, you take the GR Yaris on Snow Tour 2021, perhaps even, a 'gaggle' of GR's!

[@ktmidol]

Bit expensive though

[@Vinaykumar-cn1iq]

Incredibly helpful to know what does it take care of the money from the strongest team

[@Dev1nci]

Do NOT buy a second hand one of these a few years later 😂😂

[@dirkvantroyen9170]

Why not?

[@MrRusTeeZ]

@@dirkvantroyen9170 people will have fun with it pal

[@dirkvantroyen9170]

@@MrRusTeeZ Damn that was my plan :)

[@Dev1nci]

@@dirkvantroyen9170 HAHAHA yeah man the only people who will buy it is young people who will thrash it.

[@dirkvantroyen9170]

@@Dev1nci Do young people have that much cash to spare? I think most buyers will be in their 40's. Who will trash it nonetheless :)

[@IDF4TW3501]

Mines due for arrival in March, can't wait.

[@sputnikalgrim]

Holy hell we’re getting this in America. Finally.. seems like every cool hot hatch you guys get we never see.

[@madpadi]

Ur excitement is totally justified Sam It's just what is petrol heads and rally fans need 👍

[@anweshbhowmick4411]

WTFFFF!!!!!! is this little thing!!!....Im genuinely impressed and amazed by the GR YARIS....Its ridiculously capable...speechless...Kudos Sam for such a wholesome review with pure non-journalistic driving impressions..WAAAAHHHH!!!!...Love from India :) :D

[@stevewalsh-balshaw1727]

Top car well done Toyota hope you sell millions!

[@markopolo9559]

I absolutely love this little weapon. Amazing to have this adjustable 4wd system for a car costing 23k, I would like to see this off roading.

[@broccoli_highkicks1]

Prices start at 30k.

[@neilpatching7443]

Sam your enthusiasm is very infectious. Watching this a bit later than i normally would for some reason it didn't come up in my notifications but i am so glad that i did. Cheers mate 👍

[@Joolz1982]

Love the power slide out of that first corner. By all accounts an incredible car.

[@louis-geoffroydesmarais9834]

Finally something following the GT-Four greatness !!! And I love how they winked at it with the way the GR-FOUR badge look !!! You should try to find a good example to compare them

[@amitchalke2535]

Incredible performance

[@KRANKiT]

I never thought I’d say that a Yaris is on my dream car list... But damn

[@PIFDUDE]

As soon as I saw a picture of this thing Ioved the way it looks and were so intrigued to hear how it drives. Looks so much fun.

[@hakimdridah1711]

The need is so intense now after watching the car wow review and your video😱

[@Butts0hboi]

Really hope we get something like this in the US

[@mnls7878]

For two weeks now I have been watching all the tests of gr on the Japanese channels. The Japanese are expressionless For two days now I have been watching the European channels. Everyone has been surprised, but you made me want to buy it

[@praveenkumar-tu8iu]

Wow amazing one..fantastic design and look...awosome

[@tomhirschel8524]

It looks better in white! Like your puppy!

[@SerbMarius]

Stop searching for a class rival. There isn't. Nothing compares to it. It is a special rally bred car that manufacturers now are not making anymore. Well played Toyota!

[@arunbensla5623]

Just that slide out of the intro spot made it sold to me. Just wish I was older and had the money to buy it and it was available in 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@michaelw2263]

This is the first car I've felt excited for since I first saw Toyota teasing the 86 back in 2009

[@adamivell]

This car is brilliant.

[@alwaystwoam]

We would kill for this car in the states!

[@bbpleg]

This is the most exciting car for me of 2020! Sell a Cayman to buy a Yaris? Hm....

[@paulhoang9820]

Ive got the same dilemma, i have a 987s and thinking about selling for this..

[@bbpleg]

@@paulhoang9820 I’d love to know if it has rev hang between gear shifts... I find that a lot of modern 3 cylinder cars have that issue

[@RajaKishorePatnaik]

Awesome vehicle need to try

[@mattws5784]

Never thought I would say I like the look of a Toyota

[@bondy284]

1. Watched your video review this morning Sam👍. 2/ Did some online research. 3/. Rang my local dealer to see if they had a demo car to test drive ( Yes it was awesome for the limited time I had ). 4/. Paid the deposit. 5/. Delivery in 2021. Having had a couple of rally inspired vehicles in the past it was time.....SOLD🇦🇺

[@normanparthiban4383]

I’ve been waiting to buy my first car for years and it’s finally possible. I graduated through the pandemic and got a job and I’m ready to make some poor automotive financial decisions. I love hot hatches and the only awd drive ones in the USA are the focus rs and golf r. I would buy this new no doubt

[@jaferkhan4108]

That shot of you skidding was beautiful. Superb presentation. Superb content. Loved it!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

It gives me the same feeling of when i first saw the Subaru Impreza Turbo in the mid 1990's.

[@Jimleekins]

Please upload in 4k, your content deserves it.

[@williamrogercummings9607]

Thanks for great content, and very creative visual appeal. The still shots, staged in amazing surroundings and very appealing B-Roll adds another dimension. congratulations on your new atelier HQ.

[@encoreartz1028]

AE86 spiritual successor

[@che7wins614]

How true the sign at 7:49

[@DIZZYDAZZLER2011]

Great to see a 4WD hot hatch with a nice manual transmission. DSG is good but it simply takes all the fun of driving away!!!

[@sachinchauhan1131]

Can't wait to drive

[@WillyBears33]

very nice review ... can't wait to get mine. Videos like this get you extremly hungry and excited.

[@yordyiam]

Great video to return to the channel after many months away 👍. What a scorcher of a car 👌😍

[@MRVSKIN]

I love this little pocket rocket. It looks Like a whole lot of fun

[@rdrgaming6526]

Superb design

[@omp365]

3:45 this face sums this car up.

[@Leonidae]

Gran Turismo Sport has this car. I think it's the only game at the moment that has it. And it's just as fun in game as it is in the real life

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Sound like my old 1988 Diahatsu Charade 1 litre 3 cylinder twincam 12 valve turbo, foking brilliant little car...

[@ashishkumarranjan6504]

What a great speed of this car