Toyota Yaris GR Sport - Sporty Style and Efficiency Combined ! | 4K

[@ianedwards26]

we bought this a few months ago pre facelift great car and pretty nippy too ,not expensive on insurance either,wife went through breast cancer last year and decided she deserved a new car ,cant fault it ,great looking car ,seats very comfortable city pack is worth having , great review again

[@pintsizedbiker]

Hope all is well with your wife Ian How is the mpg on the motorway, we hear alot about city but very little info on motorway journey

[@mardymarvin8441]

I have seen so many people review this car and moan its not fast enough or does not handle like a hot hatch and this is the first one I have seen that is actually reviewing the car for what its aimed at. You seem to have realised that its not a sports car but a nippy car for round town that is fun to drive when on the open road. Nice review and nice to see you seem to have grasped the market it is aimed at.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@Camrocok]

The standard Yaris is plenty quick and handles brilliantly. This version undermines the target market and purpose. This car is about safe easy driving and getting 80mpg. It is loaded with safety kit. It does not need fake badges and sports ride

[@marioantoniazzi2265]

II think you are pretty much spot on with your report. I have one and would agree with what you have said, although it can be a little too stiff and “crashy” at times for our roads in this country. Having previously owned a GR Yaris, it could easily be considered as a warm version of the GR Yaris and for a lot of people, a more sensible choice. The mpg of the car is quite exceptional, usually 60mpg plus most of the time, even with some brisk driving! It is equally at home on the motorway or city driving. It certainly surprised me.

[@DarrenJMHughes]

This GR Sport Yaris reminds me a little of the Yaris T Sport (1.5 vvti) that was on sale during the early and mid 2000’s. It looks a great little car - all the looks, good performance and lots of rely.

[@ElleyElley-et4ky]

These cars are fantastic. Best small car on the road. We're onto our 4th Toyota/Lexus hybrid currently a 12 monyh old ash grey GR Hybrid, havent had under 65mpg yet. 65 always average over fuel tank full. I've worked the garage trade on tools since 1986, Toyota build the best dependable mass produced cars globally. Good video.

[@cinematographytrev]

Brilliant review, and as always your editing and presentation is just next level. A joy to watch.

[@PetrolPed]

Much appreciated!

[@toninocars]

Thanks for sharing. The screens in Toyota cars are pointing the other way to prevent glare in sunny days In the world where people drive on the other side the screens points opposite direction. Designed with mind

[@Murtayafourfun]

I’m liking it mate, as a GRY owner I like the styling and GR touches.

[@davidsands351]

Nice. My wife would absolutely love this car. We have to have an estate car because of dogs. But she would love a small sporty looking car. But not one that’s ballistic fast. As long as it looks sporty and attractive. This looks almost perfect.

[@jonmorris1999]

Wow 29k looks okay bit cheap on the inside, it wasn't that long ago that was golf gti focus st i30n money. Crazy how much cars cost nowadays can't imagine them selling a lot at that price

[@Tristanbirdyt]

Good evening petrol pad how are you? Been looking forward to this video keep up the great work thank you very much. Have a great week all absolutely love the wheel design and I think it looks fantastic looking small car well done Toyota and it will last centuries

[@pillred5974]

Petrol pad? lol is that a kind of sanitary towel?

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@jamesmitchell4905]

Picking mine up today thanks for the review

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@terancepreston5269]

Really good review , nice car . I pick up a Yaris Hybrid on Monday , it’s the Design spec . I am looking forward to it

[@PetrolPed]

Good choice!

[@francoisg3500]

Evening all! Hope everyone is doing well and have a great week.

[@PetrolPed]

You too!

[@yodagoat]

My missus is about to push the button on one of these so we found your video useful! Thanks for a good, honest review.

[@PetrolPed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Camrocok]

Don't buy the GR. Buy an Excel if you want the toys. Avoid the Icon because too basic. The standard tyres across all models are very noisy so I change them for Michelins

[@yodagoat]

@@Camrocok she preferred the handling and looks of the GR line. The only real difference was the Excel had wireless phone charging.

[@Camrocok]

@@yodagoat trust me don't buy the GR. I am on my third Yaris and it is not a performance car. It is a painless cheap to run and fun to drive car that does everything very well. I get 80mpg out of mine. The hybrid was never meant to be a performance car but it is very nippy and you will never want for more power in normal driving. I have five other cars which are proper performance cars and I still use the Yaris more than any of them. The Toyota trim levels are bonkers. Avoid the Premium and the GR and the basic Icon. Design is ok but seats are a bit naff.

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Great review👍

[@74amills]

My wife has one, fantastic and it won't go wrong.

[@niallchurch2679]

The wife or the car??

[@davidroberts7442]

Have one and love it

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👌

[@tomashley5869]

Was waiting for this one, Pete! 😊👍🏻 It is a sensible car, that will do a great job of getting you around economically for years and years without the slightest problem. No, they don’t come cheap, but like most other small cars its size. Thank you 🙏 Cheers, Tom

[@PetrolPed]

Very true!

[@PeteAnda]

Wish UK roads had these on them and not massive ego driven suvs blocking B roads. Great review of a realistic and good car, thanks.

[@nealstreet1956]

Very Helpful. Picking my red one up tomorrow.

[@PetrolPed]

Enjoy it 👍

[@ffotograffydd]

The screen thing is a bit weird given Japan drives on the left too.

[@timphillips4147]

Lovely scenery too as weather Pete 🎉

[@PetrolPed]

Many thanks

[@JamesSmith-mz5qw]

Always great to see your videos. I think I would of liked to see what the fuel consumption was, you should have had it for longer. Thank you your views are always honest......keep it up

[@stevenjervis1184]

Car prices are still over the top compared too the hourly rate of pay of most normal people. I'm lucky I can spend more on my cars .but the lower payed people struggle with a car today

[@strangerdanger8462]

Used cars are affordable. The real headache is insurance costs. Here in the US, they've increased so much it's ridiculous. Kids will be off to college in 2 years, and I can't wait to clear out my garage and downsize to the cheapest used electric mini I can find.

[@paulfastbikes361]

We bought one, because of the London Mayor's robbing ulez. Get 60mpg great little car, got decent saving on the book price

[@stevensumner3146]

Interesting vid thanks for sharing. The Yaris Cross GR Sport feels more roomy if that’s an issue. Such a great car, well built and specified, probably why the Yaris has sold 10M since 1999.

[@beachamgroup2482]

Great presentation. Just subscribed.

[@PetrolPed]

Welcome aboard and thanks for the Sub 🙏🏻👍

[@philipparkes5682]

Hi Ped Found this to be informative & interesting. Mrs P has a Fiat 500C which she loves, and meets the brief for a city runabout and shorter/medium mileage runs. However looking ahead I think this would be a serious contender. You have fulfilled your brief in keeping us up to date with the changing market place.🤗

[@pjbaker4041]

That's where we are at Philip !. Our 500 lounge had a slight knock which the insurance company then said was an uneconomical repair !! Got a fair payout 👍🏽, just paid for a 1 year old GR Sport and pick it up next week 👍🏽. My partners daily driver to and from work (15 mile round trip) with the occasional trip down to her mum's in Devon. Happy with the choice we made 👍🏽.

[@robh9207]

Looking forward to your 2024 Prius review 😊

[@paulbetesta]

Like it ped another great review 👍👏👏👏

[@timwattison4419]

I owned a Dynamic version of the pre face-lift version, that was a nice little driver and looked the part. Only had 115bhp but was nippy and very economical. I'd like to see a 3 door version of this, but say having a 150 - 170 bhp none turbo version of the 1600, 3 cylinder. For some the GR Yaris is a little wild so maybe a detuned version would sell very well 🤔

[@jimcabezola3051]

Ah... That CVT moaning sound. Reminds me of my 2001 Prius. I liked that car, and I suspect I'd like this one even more. The EV range is literally leagues better in this; my car literally couldn't travel ONE league before the ICE had to start up. Here on O'ahu, it would be possible to get all one's daily commuting chores done without needing to awaken the ICE. Nice!

[@riccccccardo]

Why do I suspect you have a heavy foot? As the saying goes.

[@jimcabezola3051]

@@riccccccardo I can say I do have heavy feet on my pedal bike...having broken a pedal AND a crank in my time. Been car-free over a decade now. Driving on this island is pretty pointless...

[@ferencdinnyes5527]

7:47 The mainland Europe version (left hand drive) has the same problem (just brought it home from an official dealership in Hungary). Screen looks like it was designed to fit right hand drive.

[@stevezodiac491]

ridiculous price for a small city car ?

[@mikelodge1957]

Nice car Ped, I had a C-HR hire car when my F40 135i was stollen and could not get on with the CVT transmission, thought the clutch was slipping, not for me 😀

[@Stevenspielburger]

You get used to it after a few drives. Works really well unless you ask for a lot of power. It gives it but with noise. Gradual acceleration it's smooth and quiet

[@jamescharlton924]

Can’t beat James May taking the original out the card board box on you tube! lol

[@mauricewatton9130]

Another enjoyable video. We had old Yaris from 2003 where legroom was poor and I’m 6’3”. Think I might fit in that one better. 🙂👍

[@PetrolPed]

Good choice!

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Great video interested vehicle from Toyota 👍👍👍

[@Stevenspielburger]

60-80 mph is easily achievable with these. I think the design spec is the sweet spot. Looks good, ride is softer and quite a bit cheaper to buy. You get adaptive cruise, climate control and all the gadgets too

[@PetrolPed]

Totally agree

[@alvininuk7492]

in the future, they can make a real hybrid GR with 400 hp and able to switch between gr mode and e mode in town

[@chrisabbott683]

That price is nuts. Try the Renault Clio hybrid. Cheaper, more power and much nicer inside and out.

[@PhilbyFavourites]

But not as reliable……….

[@chrisabbott683]

@@PhilbyFavourites I’ll soon find out, we collect one this month.

[@allanmackinnon60]

It's a Renault!!

[@L0v0lup]

14:35 German here. What is a "speed limit"? Never heard of it haha

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@kuukeli]

thank you for the video

[@PetrolPed]

You're welcome

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. My favourite Yaris Trim 😊

[@PetrolPed]

Mine too!

[@alexharkettsimracing]

You can get a buggy (with the wheels detached) in the boot of the Yaris for those who want to know that 😂 The problem arises when you’re trying to then get the kids into their seats in the back because the rear doors don’t open wide enough 🤣

[@robmorgan3348]

Looks good,...missed a trick not hiding the rear door handles in the pillar to give it an even closer GR 3 door feel. CVT gearboxes are just horrible...if they ditch that they will sell more.

[@bumblebee9288]

At LAST a review of a NORMAL car 🎉xxxx

[@PetrolPed]

😜😂

[@dirkvantroyen9170]

Good thing is, you don't have to worry about unexpected repairs for another 10 years, if you don't crash it that is

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Good review as always.How is the ectv when you want to overtake?

[@davidbabic6803]

There is no problem with the acceleration in Fourth or fifth gear trouble-free toyota 1.5 vvti works perfectly if you want a comfortable city Ride Or if you want to have fun on B roads its a great entry for a spotry fast "rally" driveable car but this is lets say city car... I have plenty of fun driving it on curvy roads testing its possibilities and im still not sure where is the limit because it wont let grip go 😂 in this gr sport version You get a tougher suspension and a little Harder bodywork ... Basically not to write essays now feel free to ask what you want to know because I already drive the same car a year and I've traveled 10,000 kilometers

[@davidbennetto9667]

Nice car. Will you be bringing Petrol ped. merchandise on Saturday to buy

[@PetrolPed]

Sadly not as it’s only made to order to avoid paying for and holding stock but look forward to seeing you there 👍

[@robh9207]

I have the original version of this car. The suspension is stiffer than standard (as GR biased), so the ride is firm, but you gain better handling.

[@markrobinson1458]

It's a very nice car, I've recently looked at a Suzuki Swift Sport, and for the price I feel it is a better option, after all they're basically a shopping or short commuting car. 👍

[@DavidHernandez-oz4me]

ive read the manual transmission has a problem on the second gear on some cars.

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Nice little car 🚙 is coming to Australia 🇦🇺?

[@joffbrown]

The light yes well , my dad has a Yaris one offside led driving light failed the other day, that’s ok you would think just change led part of it oh but no can’t do that, had to have a hole new headlight not covered by warranty? And had to pay £500 for said headlight just for an led driving light, him not happy. Anyway back to a great looking car and video

[@mykiman5955]

Great review!!!! I had the new GR Corolla as a courtesy car a few months ago for about a 3 weeks and I found the CVT gearbox to be horrific............it has put me off Toyota and probably Lexus

[@nickvlaanderen]

Hello Pete. Can you compare it with a Suzuki Swift Sport or didn't you drive a Swift Sport yet? Last weekend i did a short drive in a Swift Sport, a version with 140HP, no Hybrid. The road holding was fantastic, even much better than my Mini F56 JCW Y2015 with DDC suspension from Mini. But the Swift i drove has KW V3 suspension and Michelin Cup2 tyres . Maybe not honest to compare.... On a B road the Swift that i drove was a lot of fun, i think you don't need more. Mini call their cars a go-kart, my R53 GP that i had was but the F56 is much less go-kart as the R53 or a Swift Sport. Greetings from the Netherlands. 😊

[@davidbabic6803]

I have this one but without hybrid....Pretty fast on B roads... The suspension is even a little too hard if you think this is just driving around town on pothole roads.. But roadholding, among accelerations, and manual transmission make this car really fun to drive.. Sometimes I think that a real GR has to be good and brutal if this one Pretty fast on B roads... The suspension is even a little too hard if you think this is just driving around town on pothole roads.. But roadholding, among accelerations, and manual transmission make this car really fun to drive.. Sometimes I think that a real GR must be good and brutal if this one from 130 He's this sick... And as for the open expressway... The car is comfortable, fast fuel-efficient... Travel He's this sick... And as for the open expressway... The car is comfortable, fast fuel-efficient... Travel from 500 km All day without feeling... Basically if you are constantly in the car and use it as a daily car and you do not want it to consume a lot of fuel but you love "rally" driving I definitely recommend Gr sport... To enter a higher sports car league and get used to a slightly more dynamic 130 hp driving and more than enough

[@stevenjervis1184]

I really find these prices car companies are asking are shocking I see many people talk about £25000 for a car I know many people could never afford with the cost of living .I'm lucky for the cars I have but I feel sorry for the average working person too have a home car and a life at the prices car company's want

[@dutchflyfisher]

Hello Pete, Nice vid about this car. I'm thinking to buy this one. Just a question about the fuel consumption. When I drive from Amsterdam to Paris, (555 km) my son lives and work there, I will drive 100km./hour. (65mph) constant speed, what wille be the fuel consumption? Do you know the size of the fuel tank in liters / gallons? I've red consumption about 4,6 liter for 100 km. Is it possible to drive this car on the highway at that speed of 65 mph so th e consumption 100 km. is low? Well I hope someone can give me an answer. Greetings from The Netherlands

[@erikatodorova5068]

Not France, but Nottingham and my Yaris does around 60mpg (not the most sensible driver). The fuel tank is around 36 litres

[@dutchflyfisher]

ok thank you for your info . Are you dancing in the number black Bacardi? greetings from The Netherlands@@erikatodorova5068

[@davidplumb2007]

Another amazingly reliable car from Toyota..

[@Luciano-IL]

how you figure that? did you drive one? you check if it's reliable in 3-4 years not when is new or with 1000 miles........

[@EverythingElectricCar]

Pretty little car!

[@andysteggals2745]

Try the GRMN Yaris, that’s so much fun.

[@MrEggyman99]

I've toyed with the idea of getting one of these for a year or 2 now, but ceased looking when Toyota removed the hire purchase option as I like to own my vehicles outright

[@erikatodorova5068]

Speak with a dealer. PCP and HP are standard finance options. Also, with PCP the end payment (GFV/ballon payment) can be re-financed

[@miked8623]

The price is £30010 for the two tone and the safety pack which isn't standard ,

[@Camrocok]

I own a 2024 Yaris which is my third. The GR is a total waste. It has larger wheels and harder suspension. I saw a granny in one the other day and there is no way she told the dealer I want a Yaris with a harder and noisier ride. The standard car is the one to go for with smaller wheels

[@maurizioragazzi6070]

Wonderful car ....

[@PetrolPed]

Yes indeed!

[@briangriffiths114]

Good all-rounder, but that version seems a bit pricey and would be interesting to compare it with the Renault Clio E-tech which is of similar size and performance but a lot cheaper. Enjoy this kind of bread and butter road test, regardless of the means of propulsion!

[@r12004rewy]

Looks pretty good for what it is, however what was that annoying bleep and can it be turned off? It would drive me mad

[@PetrolPed]

Speed limit warning…VERY annoying 😂

[@r12004rewy]

Do you know if it can be disengaged?

[@aliasbeats308]

@@r12004rewyit Can

[@stefanochimienti8374]

Is there JBL audio in that version?

[@ray4spurs1]

No comments about the 12v battery! Has it been upgraded to a 44AH version? It’s just there are always adverse comments about it.

[@ohyesitsme]

I don't think it's a good looking car but how you say it's reasonable value at nearly £30000 for a small city car is beyond me. I think you need a reality check though I appreciate that this is your livelyhood and you need the support of the manufacturers. Haveing driven e- CVT cars I can say it would drive me insane listening to the crazy revving each time you put your foot down.

[@klasseact6663]

Typical for a successful KZbinr🤔

[@PetrolPed]

I don’t dictate the market. It am comparing with other cars out there. It is a crazy world we live in but £22-29k is about the range for this type and quality of car. I don’t ’support the manufacturers’ I say it as I see it. Look back at my videos on eCVT and you will see I’m not a huge fan of the noise but appreciate the good job it does.

[@PetrolPed]

What is that supposed to mean 🤷‍♂️

[@grahamhaynes7658]

One word INFLATION.your money as been devalued substantially over the last few years.Toyota offer better value than most manufacturers given their warranty.

[@cliftonmcintosh6193]

Nice little car pp😊i would get one for my wife 😅

[@johnbrown3951]

Good evening. That is an interesting car, not for me but if I had still been working and commuting and parking in city streets or multi storey car parks it would probably fit the bill being small, nimble and have the sporty looks. I would probably regret buying it if I ever did and not buying the full fat GR Yaris which certainly seems like the full package.

[@ericanthony3396]

The u.s is missing out this would be perfect for a first car

[@aliasbeats308]

Im thinking of buying this as my first im in denmark its like 20000€

[@wales34part]

Whilst Yaris spec names are different the top spec ZR hybrid sells for equiv. Of £19k drive away in Australia. Please ask your friends at Toyota why it sells for 50% more in the UK. Aussie new car taxes are hardly what you'd call low.

[@RayWilliams-ui7gw]

It does seem an excessive price for the U.K. I wonder why??

[@dirkvantroyen9170]

Is there less interior space compared to the older versions? The car has grown, I would expect the interior space to have done too. I can easily fit 4 people in my '09 Yaris, and folding the seats down I can just fit a bike.

[@paulwilson7234]

I like it.

[@chubbybrown4real]

May 22 my Black GR cost 35,500 it's well worth the 6k more and the display faces nobody either way and can do 40mpg if you want it to. That screen looks naff and is different to the GR yaris which is also Naff

[@RobertBaird-xr5sw]

City or town run about. 🙂

[@masonandmotors]

I like the exterior styling of these but If that screen is pointing the wrong way that would be a deal breaker for me. How annoying.

[@Tim-Colouredman]

Enjoyed the review, but I wonder sometimes when viewing small cars which have sporty looks or aspirations whether comparisons might help. For example its clear that this looks sporty, and you say its not a sports car, just a nippy city car etc. Whilst I completely get that, heres food for thought. A current ND Mazda RF or MX5 1.5 is a sports car in yours and mine and most peoples eyes, whilst this is not and is not considered fast. Yet are you aware that theres only a tiny negligible difference in 0 to 62 between this (9.70) and the Mazda (8.70)Wouldnt something like that be a useful comparison for those who might want it for its sportiness; it gives context. Only a 1 second difference between this and an acknowledged dedicated sports car, CVT / Hybrid notwithstanding.

[@PetrolPed]

Agreed but that is just one metric. Brakes, suspension, geometry, form factor all make the MX5 a sports car. This is ‘nippy’ which relays more to speed 👍

[@mikejoseph425]

What would be a real in between GR Yaris and the Sport would be to incorporate the plug in with perhaps AWD if you don’t like wheel spin

[@Glyn69]

Looks a great car and it's a Toyota so reliability should be good. Styling looks good

[@alandavies2122]

I had one for a week. Very good on fuel. And enough room for 6ft plus.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@advancedwindowandguttercle685]

Nice car! Toyota have made 10m Yaris's.....or is it Yari??

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@gavjlewis]

They could have put a small spacer in for the screen to angle it correctly for the UK market. It would have cost pennies. I'm sure some enterprising person could 3d print them and sell them.

[@gearhead9828]

If the GR Yaris is a homologation special, where are the homologation specials of the other cars competing in WRC? 🤔

[@stevie007]

Hi Peds

[@PetrolPed]

Hi 👋

[@mrmorizofan7001]

Is this faster on B-road than mk1 GR Yaris?

[@PetrolPed]

Definitely not 😂

[@markday5797]

Nice as a city car, grocery getter. Perhaps. To bad we in North America probably never get it. People get upset with gasoline at $4.50 a gallon for Shell premium.

[@robsx4280]

Nice looking car but whats that annoying bonging noise?

[@gavjlewis]

The back would have more legroom if you adjusted the seat angle. You are wasting half the seat! 😂

[@Baconfish]

I quite like the look of the current Yaris, but I've never understood why Toyota don't offer it with the option of a manual gearbox in the UK. You can get one in a lot of places in mainland europe, so it can't be an emissions thing, and you can get them in Japan too so it can't be a RHD thing either. Bizarre.

[@wordreet]

It is quite big. That's what my ex said. But that was when I drove a Mk1 Ford Escort.

[@neiltaylor513]

Be good if you could test drive the Clio hybrid to compare

[@peterhardwick4939]

Good to see bread and butter cars revived. Do you know what engine and how many cylinders. Good review Peter!

[@MartinLloyd-w1u]

How tall are you ??

[@PetrolPed]

6’3” 👍

[@dangreasley7934]

Looks like a cracking little City run around. Toyota's and cracking cars, just not massively exciting unless you go for the sports models.