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Toyota GR Yaris v Subaru Impreza WRX STI track test and performance review

CarExpert
2024 ж. 19 Мам.
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The Toyota GR Yaris is the new kid on the block when it comes to performance hatches. But, does it have the goods to take down one of the best known performance hatch/sedans, the Subaru Impreza WRX STI? Former World Rally Championship driver and CarExpert performance tester Chris Atkinston gets behind the wheel to find out which is quickest and best at the track.
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Skip Ahead:
Intro: 00:00
WRX STi Impressions: 00:29
WRX STi Hot lap: 03:19
GR Yaris Impressions 04:42
GR Yaris Hot lap: 08:04
Result and verdict: 09:15
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  • Holy heck you're the only car reviewer I've seen that can actually drive like these machines were built to drive. Keep throwing them around mate :)

    @TheZyzxx@TheZyzxx3 жыл бұрын

    • 😁

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • You'll get that from a former factory Subaru WRC driver haha. Super talented dude

      @ryryrichard5988@ryryrichard59883 жыл бұрын

    • Yup, actual professional rally driver. I followed him on Launch Control.

      @manshellramos1292@manshellramos12923 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed it as much as I did. haha

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • Instant subscribed! He's on point, no lingering moments. + That Bunta no hand steering.

      @JMDrives@JMDrives3 жыл бұрын

  • I love how this guy is driving the shit out of these cars on track and his shifts are still smooth as the cream cheese on your morning bagel

    @kermytpadilla3702@kermytpadilla37022 жыл бұрын

    • Do you know who the driver is lol.

      @MrSCOOBY26@MrSCOOBY262 жыл бұрын

    • @@MrSCOOBY26 I don’t 😅 lol

      @kermytpadilla3702@kermytpadilla3702 Жыл бұрын

    • ​@@kermytpadilla3702he drove in WRC....

      @Bruce_Lee@Bruce_Lee5 ай бұрын

  • Let's see how this STI feels...maybe not the smartest choice of words 🤣

    @bign1667@bign16673 жыл бұрын

    • It doesn’t love the heat 😅

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • @@CarExpertAus I think he meant along the lines of a disease lol

      @The_Animal_Man@The_Animal_Man3 жыл бұрын

    • @@CarExpertAus the heat being a burning sensation...

      @Schweiz17@Schweiz173 жыл бұрын

    • How I know you're younger. anyone over 30 thinks D instead of I....

      @wayward03@wayward032 жыл бұрын

    • 😂😂

      @maxharris4208@maxharris42082 жыл бұрын

  • "Hands off" moment was ace! Fantastic driving skills. Very smooth and calm compared to other testers/journos. Also enjoyed the technical commentry on whats happening with the car.

    @weetbix2083@weetbix20833 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback...

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74312 жыл бұрын

    • Excellent driving skills. Im having a tuf time mastering heel and toe technique, 69 retired, just having fun with my 2006 sti

      @pirihern9329@pirihern93292 жыл бұрын

  • this is how cars should be reviewed, driven on the edge to find their strengths and weaknesses. Very interesting to see that washy-ness in the front end of the Yaris. LSD will make a big difference hopefully and bring it back into line. My biggest gripe with the Sti is when you're leaning on the car in a corner grabbing third gear cleanly is a bit of a struggle. The factory pitch-stop mount sucks!

    @dw2176@dw21762 жыл бұрын

    • Not very convenient Toyota

      @1etergen@1etergen Жыл бұрын

  • Chris you are great presenter. As a past WRX Club member who has driven in anger on track your review brought a smile to my face. I don’t think people m (those who have never driven the 6 speed) realise how good an STI 6 speed is to fling around. Keep up the great work!

    @g6et_wrx177@g6et_wrx1773 жыл бұрын

  • This is the first time on any KZhead that I see someone who actually drives the car aggressively and really puts out the best of it.

    @music-wd4ed@music-wd4ed2 жыл бұрын

    • because he is rally driver

      @AhmadSyihabuddin@AhmadSyihabuddin Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome work Chris! Thanks for the in depth track reviews :) I see a bunch of reviewers say "don't play with dccd you'll break it..." but never explain how / when to use it and what to do / not do. A video on that would be sweet!

    @craigkelly1182@craigkelly11822 жыл бұрын

  • Great review and comparison, nice to see someone that actually knows how to drive.

    @jamesdanzo2678@jamesdanzo26783 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • Appreciate it mate!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • Il faudrait comparer la Subaru STI avec la version track de la Yaris et non avec la version premium je peux vous assurer au niveau efficacité c’est le jour et la nuit … l’essai a été fait avec la Mitsubishi Evo 8 .. c’est la Yaris qui arrive en tête … donc avec la version track c’est la Yaris qui devrait être devant la sti …!!

      @xaviervidal6141@xaviervidal61412 жыл бұрын

  • So happy to see Chris doing car reviews!

    @hamishbrown1070@hamishbrown10703 жыл бұрын

  • This channel is getting better and better each time. Love the format, the camera work, and the screen layout for the fast laps like that dash view. Would love to see a camera angle for the footwork too. Keep up the good work @CarExpert !

    @k_plax@k_plax3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks a lot! :)

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • @@CarExpertAus foot cam is always a good choice!

      @brother_maleik@brother_maleik3 жыл бұрын

  • Excellent review! Love the format for your performance test - ie. NO BS. And finally a performance review by someone that knows how to drive! Keep it coming.

    @QuackLoud@QuackLoud2 жыл бұрын

  • Excellent coverage and opinion on the cars tested. Keep it up! I would like to see 1/4 mile drag, rolling race and 70mph braking of different car brands.

    @Khg72@Khg723 жыл бұрын

  • hes the best driver ive seen that drives the stock sti the right way

    @gamingseeks3580@gamingseeks35802 жыл бұрын

    • Exactly. Never seen a car journo from anywhere else that drives it exactly the way it should be driven like he does here.

      @shshh-fw9eh@shshh-fw9eh2 жыл бұрын

    • Y'all don't know Chris? He's a freaking subaru factory rally driver 🔥

      @enukapasan@enukapasan2 жыл бұрын

    • @@enukapasan my mind has been completely blown seeing all the people who don't know who Chris is😂

      @lilsubievert@lilsubievert2 жыл бұрын

    • @@lilsubievert do u watch Subaru's launch control series?

      @enukapasan@enukapasan2 жыл бұрын

    • @@enukapasan of course I do! Atko is the man!

      @lilsubievert@lilsubievert2 жыл бұрын

  • Best technical dynamic reviews going!

    @adamdavis9600@adamdavis96003 жыл бұрын

  • If you tested the circuit edition of the Yaris which comes with two limited slip differentials and much better track focused rubber, I'm sure it would have taken the STI.

    @dougmaverick3287@dougmaverick32872 жыл бұрын

    • you mean The GR Rallye? I think Subaru has a Track model up from the STI also.?. I think this was a great and fair apprasal and got down to a "single run", what would best out of three have looked like? and also looking at the wheel cam, there were a few millisecond hiccups with GR. Thats why you have a comparison, if STI handles better it will be reflected in the times.

      @ricglass5782@ricglass57828 ай бұрын

  • Apparently hes the only legit car performance reviewer on track in the whole world on street cars you would trust !!!

    @Zohar-Modifier@Zohar-Modifier3 жыл бұрын

  • Amazing video. I loved hearing feedback on both cars from an actual race driver!

    @dtw1622@dtw16223 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for that! Appreciate it

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • Can’t wait to see more of these reviews completed by an amazing driver!!! Big fan!

    @wojtekp3212@wojtekp32122 жыл бұрын

  • That was a great review of all aspects of performance by a very qualified driver. Much appreciated.👍

    @mechanicjobs@mechanicjobs2 жыл бұрын

  • Excellent review!! I own a 2017 STI, taken mine on track a few times but nowhere near as good as how you push it, enjoyed your video! 🤙🏽

    @ljsummerz7119@ljsummerz71192 жыл бұрын

  • This is EXACTLY how you conduct a performance car review

    @kuhenvelusamy3049@kuhenvelusamy30492 жыл бұрын

    • 😁

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus2 жыл бұрын

  • Great viewing and great to see you still got Subaru close to your heart

    @peterwilson4470@peterwilson44702 жыл бұрын

  • When I see Atko back in a Subaru I know it’s going to be a good video!

    @subaruboy54@subaruboy543 жыл бұрын

  • Great review Chris, and the perfect comparison unlike so many other reviewers comparing "hot" hatches to the GR Yaris. Would love to see a repeat comparison with the Rallye edition.

    @murty4471@murty44713 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Paul, yep we need to do this!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • @@chrisatkinson7431 yes please.

      @Archie997@Archie9972 жыл бұрын

  • I love seeing you full send these stock vehicles to see what they are capable of right out of the factory. I have always been an sti fan boy, however the gr yaris looks like more fun.

    @dgnwd@dgnwd2 жыл бұрын

  • Mate no fluff and straight into it. Love it

    @atb12312@atb123122 жыл бұрын

  • hot laps and comparisons between cars are always best

    @Alecks1990@Alecks19902 жыл бұрын

  • I’m loving this bloke. Massive thumbs up👍 Paul to do the everyday side and Atko in the hot seat

    @Hutchy86@Hutchy863 жыл бұрын

    • Atko is a legend!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate, great to hear.

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • @@chrisatkinson7431 Chris can you get your hands on a Civic Type R before the new model comes? Can’t wait to see Electric hand brake in action😂

      @Hutchy86@Hutchy863 жыл бұрын

  • Chris, thanks for the demo of how to drive these cars how they've been built for. I'm a big Subaru fan since late 90's - early 2000, big Subaru WRT fan up until Subaru withdraw from WRC. I have had a few of them, Impreza WRX and WRX STi but now being a recent GR Yaris owner ("Track Pack" in France = "Rallye Edition" in Oz with the two LSD) I must say that I feel the Yaris to be equivalent to the Subaru (especially the 2007 STi), even maybe a little more nimble through the left-right or right-left tighter corners. The 2012 STi I had felt heavier and clumsier even though it had Suretrac diffs. Let's see the same comparison with the GR Yaris "Rallye Edition" ! Thanks again !

    @micsub@micsub2 жыл бұрын

  • Did not know, Atko had a YT acct. Just subbed, as I've been a fan since his days with Subaru WRC along side Petter.. Great work on these two different but yet so similar vehicles, Chris..

    @Kiss__Kiss@Kiss__Kiss2 жыл бұрын

  • This is my favorite WRX video ever

    @canadaperson@canadaperson2 жыл бұрын

  • 2:57 this made me chuckle and immediately click like

    @Waanie@Waanie3 жыл бұрын

    • Bunta mode

      @TomYourmombadil@TomYourmombadil3 жыл бұрын

    • Hands off the wheel mid slide is so phenomenal.....idk if people realize how wild that is.

      @badstiwrx@badstiwrx2 жыл бұрын

  • Big thumbs on the format. It seems the Impreza's still got it.

    @wasdwasdwwasd@wasdwasdwwasd3 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for that! More to come. To be honest, it surprised me as well.

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • Uhh, you compared a car with a rally package to a car without one on track. So... no, the Impreza don't still got it.

      @sunrisesunset1734@sunrisesunset17343 жыл бұрын

    • What do you mean by Rally package on the Subaru? And why shouldn't the GR Yaris complete with the STI? It has a better power to weight ratio and it's 6 years newer and the Impreza was still quicker.

      @wasdwasdwwasd@wasdwasdwwasd3 жыл бұрын

    • @@wasdwasdwwasd Sorry, I didn't think I needed to bother to check to see if the WRX STI tag on the car actually meant something. Furthermore, the GR Yaris has a 3 cylinder engine and is not even in the same class as this Subaru. Do you think power to weight means something when the other car has more engine cylinders? Wake up.

      @sunrisesunset1734@sunrisesunset17343 жыл бұрын

  • This is the kind of car reviewer that i am looking for. Now every car will be reviewed fairly 'cause he can put out every car's full potential👌

    @bossgwebos1277@bossgwebos12772 жыл бұрын

  • the first time i saw this channel, the way he drives is super amazing i did remember chris harris style of reviewing but maybe better wow! subscribe

    @hasanalothman27@hasanalothman272 жыл бұрын

  • Amazing video great to see the technical insights from a professional rally driver

    @RSADYNAMICS@RSADYNAMICS3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks for watching!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback.

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • @@chrisatkinson7431 haha i got a reply from a pro WRC driver .You made my day😀😀 .i have a question for you Chris i watched that documentary on discovery channel called "engineering the World rally" and in that series there was an underlying techincal issue with the Hawkeye STI you raced that was causing the handling to be unpredictable on the limit. Did you ever resolve the issue ? And what was its cause ? Was it the gearbox oil pump and the front LSD. I ask as i have the same car .Thanks for reading my messege😂😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏👏

      @RSADYNAMICS@RSADYNAMICS3 жыл бұрын

  • Great video mate, I'm glad to see the STI still have it. Got one myself, a 2016 series.hyperblue, I can't drive like you but I enjoy it a lot. Glad to see what the EJ can do at the hands of a PRO.

    @tonyvargas4517@tonyvargas45173 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • Sti.. rubbish car. Golf r craps all over it

      @davothegreat9990@davothegreat9990 Жыл бұрын

  • This guy can drive.!!! So glad to see a real driver on KZhead. Awesome vidz

    @kennymayfield467@kennymayfield4672 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Kenny!!!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74312 жыл бұрын

  • When I saw that downshift into 8k on the 3 cylinder - "oh my god" Mental mate!

    @lewisanth4986@lewisanth49862 жыл бұрын

  • imagine u got a dad driving, talking casual like this while sliding all the way to your school.

    @MyMomSayNoDota@MyMomSayNoDota3 жыл бұрын

    • I’m that type of dad ..

      @josevalarezo2987@josevalarezo29873 жыл бұрын

    • Bunta moment

      @leonardlomotan6023@leonardlomotan60232 жыл бұрын

    • @@josevalarezo2987 you wish

      @sepg5084@sepg50842 жыл бұрын

  • Both great cars but I'm glad I bought the STi.. it's a great daily driver with the family onboard and an absolute hoot in the hills :)

    @seanmac3666@seanmac36663 жыл бұрын

    • I was ready to buy one myself but running costs were a bit crazy on the STi. Ended up ordering the GR instead but if money wasn’t an issue, I’d have both 😆

      @Agent.Michael_Scarn@Agent.Michael_Scarn2 жыл бұрын

    • @@Agent.Michael_Scarn gimme one if you get bored

      @iceendra@iceendra2 жыл бұрын

    • @@Agent.Michael_Scarnin my experience “rally” toyotas tend to be a lot less reliable than, say, a 2zz

      @VolvosandHondas@VolvosandHondas9 ай бұрын

  • Brilliant video, i wish all car features were like this. Well done Car Expert and Chris Atkinson. Excellent driving & communication.

    @PazzaAE86@PazzaAE863 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback....

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • Yeah bloody great video. The layout and things covered/ explained keep them coming 🤙🏼

    @matt87888@matt878883 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Matt! Will do...

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • For track performance I'd go with the lighter car. Suspension and tires are relatively basic upgrades, weightloss upgrades tend to either be expensive or require ergonomic compromises like buying carbon/titanium parts or removing creature comforts like sound deadening.

    @sepg5084@sepg50842 жыл бұрын

    • The yaris has almost as much power and 300 lbs less. Also the engine will likely last longer than that archaic heap EJ25

      @derekgardin1512@derekgardin15122 жыл бұрын

    • @@derekgardin1512 KILOGRAMS, that's 660 pounds!

      @fokjohnpainkiller@fokjohnpainkiller2 жыл бұрын

    • Your logic is flawless.

      @mechanicjobs@mechanicjobs2 жыл бұрын

    • Tires aren't even an upgrade, they're a consumable. Testing cars with different tires when the same tire is available is lazy bullshit.

      @aluisious@aluisious2 жыл бұрын

    • I agree with this. I'm facing the same issue right now trying to lose some weight on my GR STi 😔

      @8828RR@8828RR2 жыл бұрын

  • Great video, loving the comparisons and prodiction quality!

    @MASSHOOVY@MASSHOOVY3 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • Now this is a proper fuckin review dude, better than any other KZheadr tbh

    @ageagile1047@ageagile1047 Жыл бұрын

    • Would like yo see a GR Corolla instead of a Yaris tho

      @ageagile1047@ageagile1047 Жыл бұрын

  • I love how you demonstrate the understeer

    @loganlewis500@loganlewis500 Жыл бұрын

  • This is the best driving review and tips on how to drive the Sti. Most ppl reviewing this car don't know how to handle it. Great job!!! Subscribed...👍 Toyota and Subaru my two favourite brand of cars

    @Flex030@Flex0303 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate, I agree with that!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74312 жыл бұрын

    • @@chrisatkinson7431 Hi Chris. Good piloting here. I had a question on your preferred diff settings for play driving. I know you were trying to set a fast time here, but I’d love to hear what settings would you recommend for sliding around on tarmac. Such as linking slides, donuts, etc. For donuts, I have found that "Auto-" works well because the diff is more open initially to help the car kick out but then locks up to help pull the front end around after you break traction. For drifting, I've been using full open or 1click up. (Dry tarmac). Stock power and sticky tires. If it's wet or slick I tighten up the diff more. I'd love to hear what you use! Cheers

      @flatspin2@flatspin28 күн бұрын

  • driving these hows how they were meant to be driven, great vid

    @stanley6440@stanley64403 жыл бұрын

  • yoooo i was not expecting this video to be this awesome. i hope i can become an amazing driver like you. immediately subscribed!

    @adamwg6559@adamwg65593 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks and welcome!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

  • Great to see Chris fire the cars about like ther supose to be 🤙💯 Been along time since you started rallying Chris and where doing rallys in Ireland in a Wrc Focus 🤙💯💚💙🇮🇪

    @Barry.ONeill@Barry.ONeill2 жыл бұрын

  • I've never seen someone talk so casually pushing a car so hard

    @josipbalaban783@josipbalaban7833 жыл бұрын

    • you didn't see so much video on internet do you? :D

      @r.s.overland6134@r.s.overland61342 жыл бұрын

    • @@r.s.overland6134 no u :D

      @sepg5084@sepg50842 жыл бұрын

    • @@sepg5084 i whish. But before you were born ready saw too much 😅

      @r.s.overland6134@r.s.overland61342 жыл бұрын

    • He's a former WRC driver, he is used to being an inch of getting killed hitting a tree or falling off a cliff!

      @MrYoumitube@MrYoumitube2 жыл бұрын

    • @@MrYoumitube Yeah driving around a standard track for him full speed is like us driving down a straight road with no traffic.

      @tdsdogsquad4284@tdsdogsquad42842 жыл бұрын

  • Love the new format :)

    @nickwild532@nickwild5323 жыл бұрын

    • Thank you!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Nick, great to hear.

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • Awesome driving. 👏👏👏👏 Anyone born before 2000 will really have appreciated this. And I hope many born after then as well.

    @BionicRusty@BionicRusty2 жыл бұрын

  • Happy to see you put the sti in full lock. I don’t see that as often as I’d like.

    @mybrokengoldwing@mybrokengoldwing3 жыл бұрын

  • Imprezas are built for dirt/snow, that's why they come with so much understeer. With the right suspension mods tho it becomes a proper track car.

    @Ruben98RaptoR@Ruben98RaptoR3 жыл бұрын

  • Great content Atko. Good on ya! I’m sure you’re on it, but a rematch with the Rallye would be great to see. It would also be great to see a flying lap with a standard WRX (FA20) compared to the STI (EJ25). A kind of “new vs old” tech comparo. Having FA20 would be great content and interesting lap times to have on the board for when the MY22 WRX with FA24 is announced and can be tested.

    @Gavsta1401@Gavsta14013 жыл бұрын

    • 😁

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate! Love all the suggestions... I actually had the Yaris at the track on 2 separate days, and did identical times. The STI only had one go.

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • @@CarExpertAus would be epic to see an FA20 WRX on track to compare them all, the WRX is very capable on track and would think it might match the STI with Chris at the wheel.

      @Pax-Christi@Pax-Christi3 жыл бұрын

    • The FA20 is a good motor, especially if you get a JDM spec WRX or Levorg which use the 221kw version and match the WRX STI. I have the JDM Levorg myself, and really enjoy it. The 221kw engine matched to the CVT actually works well, and the 0-100 time is actually the same as the manual STI as well plus it gives surprisingly good economy the rest of the time when you are driving sensibly so it is very easy to live with as a daily driver.

      @gavinwolfe3238@gavinwolfe32383 жыл бұрын

  • I think I went for a drive with this guy at a WRX track day after i bought my WRX .... even with a full car he was an insane driver !

    @pablorages1241@pablorages12413 жыл бұрын

  • Maybe the best car reviewer on KZhead. Great skills as a driver and clear descriptions of what the car is doing devoid of hype and BS.

    @Grant_Ferstat@Grant_Ferstat3 жыл бұрын

    • Appreciate that mate.... Just starting out in this game!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74312 жыл бұрын

  • Wow....just wow, never thought this little runt would hold its own against the STI! I knew the VW GTI would be more it's competition, but it was mere milliseconds behind the GTI and just 1/8th off the STI. Definitely would love to see a review of the upgraded spec'd variant you mentioned towards the end.

    @Rad1oD3mon@Rad1oD3mon2 жыл бұрын

    • The GTI doesn't have AWD.

      @Kev27RS@Kev27RS2 жыл бұрын

  • I love sti ❤️

    @blackie.w1800@blackie.w18003 жыл бұрын

  • Man I love watching Chris drive! It's so nice to see a review done by a pro!

    @DanVal4@DanVal43 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate! appreciate it...

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • I miss seeing Atko and the whole team in rallycross sports and actions. Didn't know he's now a part of a car review show. Way to go Atko!

    @buraionline@buraionline2 жыл бұрын

  • I am so glad you are doing review Chris. Finally a real expert. I do have one question and anyone please enlighten me. I always thought that locking the diffs on smooth surfaces like tarmac was a no-no?? I was under the impression that was only advised to do on gravel or other loose surfaces?

    @TheMigangel77@TheMigangel773 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it! As long as you have some slip across the axles then it should be fine. You just don't want to be driving round on normal roads like this, or at a slower speed. It had been a little damp that morning, and the grip was a bit lower as well, thats why it worked better in that setting. Normally I would run it more open on tarmac.

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • This only makes me appreciate how much ahead of the game the old STI and the evo9 were. In my opinion the subie had, and still has understear, I believe that the yaris is a good car, but can't see it coming ahead of the competition, if the sales are low I don't think it will be around for a long time. If you want to point it in and out of corners, than jump in the EVO Thanks for the upload.

    @pittassavvas7512@pittassavvas75123 жыл бұрын

    • You can adjust the center diff and make the STI more rear biased. Trust me it doesn't understeer then.

      @HapCollins23@HapCollins232 жыл бұрын

  • Love this format, and what a driver

    @ffh2303@ffh23032 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74312 жыл бұрын

  • Awesome comparison Atko! Love that you're on the channel. Australia now has its own Tiff Needell 😁 Would love to see you get your hands on an A110, M2, Megane or new M3. Cheers, Dane

    @DBSMotorsport@DBSMotorsport3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks guys! We have just filmed the new M4 vs C63...

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74312 жыл бұрын

    • @@chrisatkinson7431 Just watched it. Most informative review on the M3/M4 I've seen. Thanks mate!

      @DBSMotorsport@DBSMotorsport2 жыл бұрын

  • Good comparison. The STi still punching but in rally the GR is dominating.

    @kalsaumesatungiamata9066@kalsaumesatungiamata90663 жыл бұрын

    • Factory street cars don't even resemble WRC cars.

      @tbone5654@tbone56542 жыл бұрын

    • Search up Subaru rally team USA. They are dominating in their class

      @dathenfahey9291@dathenfahey92917 ай бұрын

  • Love this format. I always learn so much from your reviews. Great job! That 300kg weigh difference seems huge but the STI overcomes it for the win. The sound of the STI is also quite a lovely thing

    @swanblake@swanblake3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate, I really thought the weight advantage would really push it in the Yaris's favour.

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • 5 star safety rating and stiffer chassis than Tesla in small overall crash test. You get more car with the sti. Wrx sti is like a family car on steroids, yaris gr is a shopping cart with turbo. I got a yaris a Subaru levorg. The stuff I can store in a yaris boot nearly fits under the floor in my Subaru.

      @thor_4017@thor_40172 жыл бұрын

    • @@chrisatkinson7431 The "Rally" version is much more a tracktool with better tyres than this standard version that is more for road fun. Maybe u just get the wrong GR Yaris for this

      @THE8END0fDARKNESS999@THE8END0fDARKNESS9992 жыл бұрын

    • No lsd in the yaris?? Blasphemy

      @mengx94@mengx94 Жыл бұрын

    • @@thor_4017 get a focus rs before a crappy slow sti

      @davothegreat9990@davothegreat9990 Жыл бұрын

  • Great review. Looking forward to a review of the proper version.

    @markhunt7218@markhunt72182 жыл бұрын

  • Just subscribed. Great to see tests by a top competition driver.

    @mosca3289@mosca32892 жыл бұрын

    • We have plenty of other tests by Atko on the channel and more to come!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus2 жыл бұрын

  • this guy know how to drive tho😎 greetings from malaysia bro 🇲🇾

    @yes0011@yes00113 жыл бұрын

  • When are we seeing the fair comparison? 'Toyota GR Yaris Rallye v Subaru Impreza WRX STI '. wanted so long that the STi left the chat...

    @Archie997@Archie9972 жыл бұрын

  • This guy pulling the e brake drifting the corner and taking his hands off the wheel 😂 I love it

    @BuckingFeast@BuckingFeast3 жыл бұрын

  • Wonderfully enlightened comparison , great driving!

    @bobsmiley9582@bobsmiley95823 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Bob

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74312 жыл бұрын

  • Suspect the GR Yaris Rallye on this tight track would easily be faster than the STi. But kudos to the Subaru, looks and feels ancient, but still has some tricks up its sleeve.

    @rotoehu9266@rotoehu92663 жыл бұрын

    • At least 2/3 second less then the standard GR

      @mariobotti1952@mariobotti19523 жыл бұрын

    • @@sonofdemigod yeah and the STi looks like shit on wheels

      @ilovechocolatebutihategrapes@ilovechocolatebutihategrapes2 жыл бұрын

    • @@ilovechocolatebutihategrapes nop

      @mariot.5178@mariot.51782 жыл бұрын

    • Too bad this generation of the STI didn't come with a Spec C variant.

      @8828RR@8828RR2 жыл бұрын

  • Can't wait to see the STi vs Rallye edition!

    @gwoodford1@gwoodford13 жыл бұрын

    • 😁

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • Would be a fairer comparison for 'bang for buck'

      @jacquemaclmont9805@jacquemaclmont98053 жыл бұрын

    • Yes... We need to do this

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • Rallye will be quicker by quite a margin,there's a reason no one as really bought anything other than the Circuit pack GR here in the UK.

      @grahamhaynes7658@grahamhaynes76583 жыл бұрын

    • @@layne4376 3.4 seconds faster over a short 1.4km course is one example of a Circuit pack or 'Rallye' over a standard gr Yaris.

      @grahamhaynes7658@grahamhaynes76583 жыл бұрын

  • Awesome review and a big fan of Chris👌👌👌

    @thierrycollard1974@thierrycollard1974 Жыл бұрын

  • Awesome format!!! 🤘🏻🔥

    @jorgequeipul@jorgequeipul3 жыл бұрын

    • Appreciate it!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74312 жыл бұрын

  • 8000rpm over rev on YaGR lap lol

    @minimumtrade@minimumtrade3 жыл бұрын

    • A couple close shaves on the sti one too

      @benjaminmcintosh857@benjaminmcintosh8573 жыл бұрын

    • Redline is just a suggestion lol

      @ethansean2920@ethansean29202 жыл бұрын

    • car owner will remember him in a while when he's doing his first service,.. dealer: unfortunately we have to replace the engine, tell me how you drive this car? dude: Well this is a long story

      @Rodrigo8@Rodrigo82 жыл бұрын

    • He definitely damaged the engine on the 4-3 shift at the beginning of the hot lap

      @maximehebert5233@maximehebert52332 жыл бұрын

  • Good to see an honest review. Most of the media in the UK have automatically decided the Yaris is amazing and the STI is crap

    @sallyt6216@sallyt62163 жыл бұрын

    • Yeah but the STI has really fallen behind with interior styling and imo exterior aswell. They just dont look like the rally monster they used to.

      @renderyours510@renderyours5103 жыл бұрын

    • I mean the yaris is cheaper and is more reliable

      @patrikarnic@patrikarnic3 жыл бұрын

    • You mean Evo magazine?

      @8828RR@8828RR2 жыл бұрын

  • As a club circuit racer, I really appreciated the "on-and-over-the-limit" shenanigans to demonstrate what the true limits of the cars are and then how that was backed off a tad for the fast laps. I'll reiterate the multitude of others that commented that this is one of the best and ballsiest reviews I've watched!

    @totalvet@totalvet2 жыл бұрын

  • I like the driver's review and driving. Thumbs up for coolness

    @kaisvlog7208@kaisvlog72082 жыл бұрын

  • In the hotlap, the definitely looked more loose. The WRX is just so stable, guess that saved the time it needed to win that head to head.

    @Yoshimatsu414@Yoshimatsu4143 жыл бұрын

    • Yeah Yaris needs coilovers and that stabilises it massively

      @izzy031096@izzy0310962 жыл бұрын

  • Being in North America, the STI still remains the only pick. Wish I could test drive the GR Yaris however

    @Trades46@Trades463 жыл бұрын

  • Great stuff Atko and team. Really enjoyable

    @smythiegato@smythiegato3 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks mate, great to hear!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • great video. love to see a video with a yaris gr4 on better rubber and also vs the rallye!

    @0bts0@0bts03 жыл бұрын

  • Subaru rules, the look , handling, sound, I own a Subaru XV and I love it , runs on all kind of roads as a king

    @Hesho1962@Hesho19622 жыл бұрын

    • you mean XT?

      @alexreche9710@alexreche97102 жыл бұрын

    • @@alexreche9710 No ,XV , crosstrek

      @Hesho1962@Hesho19622 жыл бұрын

  • awesome test

    @outlandyishrig2557@outlandyishrig25573 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • Nicely done Chris.. and not one mention of litres per 100 kms!! Awesome..!

    @davidstubbs3544@davidstubbs35442 жыл бұрын

    • Haha, it was not great, that's all I know!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74312 жыл бұрын

  • Nice driving! Great video, thanks!

    @johnreese3762@johnreese37622 жыл бұрын

  • Yaris is a little box of fun!

    @grouchyblackman@grouchyblackman3 жыл бұрын

  • Love the new format, great video. I had no idea you could get an AWD car to drift like that on asphalt, very impressive Atko!!!

    @tobybrowne7906@tobybrowne79063 жыл бұрын

    • 😁 Atko = legend!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • @@CarExpertAus agreed!

      @tobybrowne7906@tobybrowne79063 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Toby, you just got to commit.. nearly anything will drift! haha

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • Nice driving guys. Respect from the UK, subbed

    @RichyJam2011@RichyJam20112 жыл бұрын

    • Much appreciated!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus2 жыл бұрын

  • The STi is doing well given it's a pretty old car now...

    @kampferpl7759@kampferpl77593 жыл бұрын

    • Agreed!

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • I think people write it off just because it hasn't changed much, but it is still pretty solid. But I want to see more from them as much as everyone else.

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • LSD is a great start!

      @minimumtrade@minimumtrade3 жыл бұрын

    • @@bombardierrecreationalprod1023 did you watch the video ? They didn’t Have rallye version yet ! Also the Subaru is 300 kilo heavier yet faster and it also has rubbish tyres stock. The rally Edition Yaris will be faster but not by much.

      @gengiz@gengiz3 жыл бұрын

    • @@bombardierrecreationalprod1023 I don't disagree with the first point! That was the only version we had available at the time of filming, as I mentioned earlier. Just to help you a little, here is a list of Manufactures I have been paid to raced for over the past 20 years, so you can call me out every time I test one of them. 1. Suzuki 2. Mitsubishi 3. Subaru 4. Citroen 5. Proton 6. Ford 7. VW 8. Skoda 9. Mini Thanks for watching!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

  • Great vid. I didn’t think you were supposed to put the STI diffs on “lock” on tarmac though?

    @philiphutton9422@philiphutton94223 жыл бұрын

    • Rally drivers are the exception to the rule.

      @CarExpertAus@CarExpertAus3 жыл бұрын

    • Haha, that’s not me then! Ive locked the diffs in snow and gravel roads before. Otherwise I normally go manual and rear biased as much as the setting allows. I’ve got an MY16 STI with a 3 inch turbo back Q300 Invidia exhaust and a 3 map EcuTek tune, selectable via the Idrive system. The car really comes alive with that work done with a few subtle pops and bang theatrics in the higher boost S# setting as well. Otherwise it’s great just to cruise in and sit back and enjoy the rumble, old school :-)

      @philiphutton9422@philiphutton94223 жыл бұрын

    • Thanks Philip, the track was a little greasy and had a bit of dirt down in places, so it just kept the car a bit more in balance. Normally you would run them open, but it actually was quicker in this case with it locked, and I tried both. But I wouldn't drive around normally with it locked!

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • @@philiphutton9422 The Auto mode actually works pretty well, and I use this when doing donuts, hahaha

      @chrisatkinson7431@chrisatkinson74313 жыл бұрын

    • I'm surprised most people even knows what the settings do. 😅 My sti friends that own them don't even have pro tunes but ots after they spent 10 k on parts.

      @TheDealer6373@TheDealer63733 жыл бұрын

  • I'm impressed of the way u r driving Such a legend 👏

    @370_customs@370_customs2 жыл бұрын

  • Very cool, really liked the presentation.

    @mark-qi6di@mark-qi6di3 жыл бұрын

  • Hearing the words, “Raceway” and “Yaris” in the same sentence made me laugh. 😂

    @bobkloth57@bobkloth572 жыл бұрын
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