NEW Toyota GR Yaris: DRAG RACE & review!
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Say hello to the all-new Toyota GR Yaris!
Well, we say all new - it’s actually just a mid-life facelift. However, there are so many changes that we think it may as well be an all-new car!
So let’s take a look around and see what’s different. For starters, there are several changes to the exterior. There’s an all-new bumper at the front of the car, with both the shape and design different to the previous version. There are also new vents flanking either side of it. Along the side, you get the same sloping roofline, and around the back, there’s a revised spoiler, while the fake diffuser has also been removed. The car is now also available in a new grey colour.
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Step inside and the changes are a lot more noticeable, with the entire dash having had an overhaul! The analogue dials have been replaced with digital ones, now allowing the driver to see more information on the screen. The infotainment screen has also been lowered and repositioned to now face the driver, which not only makes it easier to use but also improves visibility! Driving mode and stability control buttons have been moved up on the centre console so they’re easier to access, and the seats up front have also been slightly lowered.
Under the bonnet, you’ll find the same 1.6-litre 3-cylinder turbo engine as before. However, the power output has been increased, with 261hp rising to 280hp, and 360Nm bumped up to 390Nm.
But that’s not all, the GR Yaris is no longer available with only manual transmission - you can now also get one as an automatic!
The question is, are all the changes enough to convince Mat to sell his Gen One GR and swap it for the all-new edition? You’ll need to watch this video and find out for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:48 Design
02:15 Interior
05:35 Back Seats
05:46 Boot
06:12 Old GR - Drive
08:04 Chief Engineer Chat
12:57 Engine
13:24 New GR - Manual Drive
16:41 Auto Transmission
20:56 New GR - Auto Drive
22:24 Old v New DRAG RACE
23:23 Old v New 0-60mph & 1/4-mile
26:02 Verdict
Should Mat buy the new GR or do this to his car: kzhead.info/sun/pdNqntpvZIZjZK8/bejne.htmlsi=wfndtBab2Pu7TpBZ
He's getting the new GR Yaris and giving the previous generation to his kid(s).
Don’t care 😂
You should do both mat! Buy a new gr yaris and mod it like the eventuri model bcs both are way nice 😆
mat you have already order one you little liar.........
What we all want to know is are u going to order a new 2024 GR Yaris with Manuel or auto gearbox?
Chairman push the car to its limits, break it, improve it, replay. Respect to Toyota. It's all about passion. Wish other major brands could learn from that.
its limits*
I'm wondering if they have actual test drivers, if the Chairman is the one to break it on track
@@sjorsangevarechairman is a driver himself. He participate in races. And was trained by one of the best drivers from Japan who died in accident when they were making Lexus lfa.
All the more impressive that Toyota took such an approach. They've had a conservative reputation for so long now but it's great to see they can still make a thrilling little car.
Toyota is a big company so yea, profits..I mean "passion"
As a current GR Yaris owner, i find it amazing that Toyota is actually listening to their customers and the boss that destroys them for the sake of improvement 😀😀
That's why the impress & the Evo's were so popular, Car companies have lost they're way
@@pauldavies7251i also miss the Subaru Impreza 555 Livery on the 22B STi as well man.
@@pauldavies7251 every car company can do this...they simply choose not to. They are willing to lose 10-20-30k(maybe) customers than develop such a car. It is a cost vs reward and you can bet all of your money no board of directors would ever approve this type of car in another automotive group. They simply want cars that brings them the best (actual) return on investment. A car like the GRY is a halo car at best, a passion project at worst. I will never be approved by a board of directors of any similar automotive brand like Toyota. (ffs, bmw killed their rwd 1-series years ago, although that was one of the most fun and cheap car of said brands to drive....so, if you cannot expect a company like bmw to care for the less wealthy fans/admirers/clients.., who you could count on doing such projects?, vw?, renault?.., the answer is no one, unfortunately.)
Yeah! And the guy is actually a racing freak. He's not a poser. Looks almost unreal to me, because the story is crazy! Gazoo Racing is the real TRD!
TOYOTA
The chief engeneer is so cool, he came here to argentina, to a car meet, and asked the actual yaris gr owners what they like, what they dont, what would they change, if they tested the car on track, etc. You can see how he is really involved with the project and wants to make a fun car (not really common these days). Big respect for him
im surprise people from argentina can afford it.
Why? Median household income is over 30k USD and cost of living is lower. So in a country of 45mil people, there are definitely enough people who can afford it.@@turbojobo
They cant, they probabaly stole them
They cant, they probabaly stole them
Man making the front bumper in three sections to reduce cost and make life easy…. Give the people who came up with this and approved it a medal!
Absolutely love the way they put the broken pieces on the table, so much respect to Toyota for being willing to do that !
Perhaps its very rare for Toyota to do that.
Kaizen
I love that there’s a test driver going full whistlinDiesel on every part to see what happens
The difference between salesmen and engineers....
I'm a little disappointed in those times. Mat seems to be a little slow and uncoordinated and clunky on the upshifts. I can get through the upshifts in my GR quite a bit quicker and seemingly smoother. Quicker times on Dragy in the old model. PD get a 4.8 second 0-100 kmh time in the old manual. kzhead.info/sun/d92iccuJrqOEiX0/bejne.html Also, I hoped Toyota would have increased the redline to 7,500rpm so that you only have one gear change to 100 kmh rather than having to make the more difficult 2nd to 3rd change at 96 kmh.
Imagine breaking your car engine to find limitations, The level of dedication of Toyota for customers is beyond imagination. Respect.
What if Toyota GR YARIS also has 900bhp engine swap from GR010 HYBRID?
Untill your engine brakes and u need Toyota warranty😅 they will try anything to not give it. And Toyota parts are expensive.
Name one manufacturer that doesnt do that…
@@tjallaballa that's why their level of dedication for customers isn't close to beying beyond imagination, cause they are the same as the others😅
You do understand that most car companies do this in R&D, right?
Saito San is the humblest expert out there. With his abilities he could be sat on a cloud but his feet are still firmly on the ground. His sense of humour is evident and his laughter is very genuine. I'm pleased there are still men like him in the motor industry when bean counters and lawyers are usually dictating the final product. You have my bow Saito San.
Toyota engineers as a whole seem to be like that.
can we agree that toyota is crazy transparent when it comes to car developement? I mean who else literally displays all their broken parts! I love toyota as a company so much because of their integrity on what they are doing.
Porsche does that as well every car launch they show broken cars and parts
yes
Shitty girl
@@AgentBuLLeT7Toyota and Porsche makes the best sports cars, Toyota for the normal consumer and Porsche for the richer people
Except on their emissions and crash test
Nice to see Toyota executives are drivers, and actually working to help improve their cars. Seems like great upgrades for the new gen.
GR Yaris hopefully will never use EV engine configuration as it may ruin the iconic engine sound on it.
Crazy to think the possibilities executives are actually passionate and involved in their industry and not just there for money
@@purwantiallan5089 Why would a manufacturer ignore the many advantages of EV just to preserve "sound"? That's like asking them to stick with the ancient 8 liter engines that only produced 50 horsepower and consumed an ocean of fuel just so they can keep the "sound". And EV's actually sound great in their own way. The sound futuristic and fast.
@angrysocialjusticewarrior first thing that came to my mind was Jay Leno's 1934 Rolls Royce Merlin 😂
@@angrysocialjusticewarrior not for sound, Karen..., for feel!, you need to be a driver, a real driver to really understand it.
I love how Toyota's making the antithesis to Tesla design's philosophy (besides from EV) . Ergonomics driven, makes it tougher, easier to fix, cares for the customers, even if it more difficult for them to do the mass production.
Tesla makes computers on wheels. Toyota makes reliable cars!
Try replacing rear window in a corolla wagon 👌
Exactly. Tesla systematically blame their customers for faulty parts
so you love Toyota and you bring about EV's to the topic? Stick to internal combustion emphasis, because once you join Toyota+BEV you have, VAPORWARE. And it's a KOM in the auto industry ;)
The 3 piece front bumper was the most impressive thing in the whole car, because it's a tiny tiny reduction in waste (money, time, resources) that every car manufacturer should do to improve the longevity and repairability of their vehicles.
I love it when a manufacturer makes changes "BECAUSE IT IS BETTER" instead of "BECAUSE IT IS CHEAPER to make" Well done Toyota
The fact that they did such good improvements and that they listen to their costumers, make them such an amazing company and car manufaturer. If I had the money it would be the first car I would buy in my life
Toyota are just the best
costumers?
True, happy owner of an old Lexus here
Very bad idea for a first car though.
Mat: 'I'm going to lift the auto box and hurt myself' Polite Toyota Engineer: 'Please no Mat'
If they do it could be a major problem.
Matt's bit weird . Just usually watch for the cars honestly. Car wow doesn't fail to bring the latest cars honestly.
The new dash is awesome. At first glance it feels very old school retro feeling, but then knowing that it’s designed for driver focus and mimicking actual rally car dash, now it feels super hardcore! Also I like how Saito san explain the reason they build automatic transmission is to let “people like me” who only has automatic license to enjoy the fun. This completely speaks to my mind ❤ Thanks you carwow for this interview!
Saab did it for years 😎 but yes i agree, it might look odd in the beginning, but it is really nice when you drive to have everything easy to reach and adjust when you're the driver👌 and the gr Yaris is really cool
Hate the 80’s Buick dash
Looks like garbage. 3:16
@@jdcarguy1242 hey! Now you say this, I actually hope that many many potential buyers being turned off by this garbage dash so that I have better chance to get one 😂 Rumor says the place I live will only be no more than a dozen available in the first release.
It reminds me of the consoles of a bus.
This is just incredible- So much respect for what Toyota are doing at the moment . A GR revolution
Matt is literally any Japanese persons worst nightmare 😂
No thats you're mom
@@Bertha076 'your' 🤦♂
@@JoeJacksonGT3 also: *Mat
@@Bertha076 oh, your american humour.
yeah, he so expansive and extroverted in his videos...he "kills" them inside :))))))
I never thought this car would get an update but it did, Toyota is incredible
I bet they will keep upgrading it
What an amazing manufacturer, to actually show a table of failures to show they are always improving, kaizen started at Toyota and they are still the masters. Thank you Toyota, your customers appreciate all your innovation and dedication.
Nothing can come near to Japanese engineering, the amount work/ attention to detail and refinement is just mind-blowing
Wow, these guys actually listen to customers and iterate faster. Much respect to Toyota Racing team. I would buy the face lift in an instant.
Castrol supra 1997 to GR YARIS: Finally a worthy opponent arrived.
Now if only they fixed the gr86 left turns...
@@PidgeonOnAHardtail he who doesn't work, doesn't make mistakes. But staying on topic of Yaris GR, the fact that the CEO drives it to destruction and during the facelift the team makes mechanical upgrades - that means commitment in a real way, not in the sense of "we added heated seats" because we can upsell it. I hope I experience this car soon, I'm excited!
@@SerbanTV yeah... but I wish they did the same for the gr86 which does absolutely need it because the engine seizes on long lefts
@@PidgeonOnAHardtail My guess is that because it's a collab between Toyota and Subaru, it doesn't get the same priority in focus. Also there's Supra, although that is premium compared to GR86. I'm from EU so it's kinda hard to find a GT86 let alone GR version. What you mention is like a serious warranty issue. Isn't GR86 a very new launched car?
Morizo might be the coolest CEO of any car brand right now. Dude is just out there testing the sh*t out of the cars himself knowing damn well that one wrong move and he could get seriously hurt or worse, but he still does it bcs he's genuinely passionate about driving and he wants his cars to be the best they can be. Toyota got blessed when he stepped in.
He's not the CEO anymore. He's chairman of the board. He stepped down as CEO a few years ago.
@@j4259 Even then Koji Sato, the current CEO, was the head of GR so he still carries Akio's vision.
..and to think this all started because a senior Toyota test driver bash Akio for not understand anything about cars (or something in those areas) back then and decided to train and made him the gear head who loves cars as we know now.
The changes they've made are insane!! And the fact they want to make a great car even better is pretty cool
Toyota is the only brand who is trying to make the passion survive
Ever heard of Porsche?
@TheDrizzzle422 accessible for 0.0001% for the population? Yeah I heard
This comment will only get 1 likes
And Porsche actually all the rest has lost the plot
@@ilyasclarkson2556r-tard
The Japanese are just so meticulous and precise, their engineering is second to none and Japanese cars are simply the best. Best engineers around, they really think of everything. Loved watching the Japanese master describe his work and the kaizen approach engineering.
Agreed
Japanese and german engineering is the best on the planet
It's becoming an old tale of the past now 😂. The world has moved on. EVs are the way forward 😅
@@billywakwabi4758is that why there are literal seas of unsold evs in America now. It will be the same here this year with the governments stupid mandate of x percent need to roll off your production line. Pure stupidity.
@@CansislolGerman engineering is not what it was. I'd say Japanese and Korean are the ones making decent cars at the moment.
What a brilliant car and what a brilliant video. Greatly informative, no one better than matt to go through everything this well
My current GR Yaris had its first MOT last year done 40k miles on it having owned escort Cosworth, focus rs mk1/3, Evo 6,7,8,9 Yaris beats them all and of course I’m ordering the new one in March These modern day rally cars are just so good
Would you choose manual or auto in the new one?
As it’s my daily I drive 50 miles a day on back roads I’m looking forward to getting the automatic
I love that. "Here are all the parts we managed to break by hammering it mercilessly for ages - now we made them even better". That says a lot. Impressive they are happy to show what others would cover up.
I like that the boss has turned the car into into his own personal racing team. In the end every customer will feel like a dedicated team worked on improving their car. Buying a GR Yaris is like being a member of the GR team. You'd have to pay millions to get the same attention and dedication from another company.
GR Yaris in my opinion costed only as low as the R34GTR.
@@purwantiallan5089what?
Hyundai N hold yearly festivals that Albert Biermann personally attends in Australia
yeah, irony that Akio Toyoda is modern day Soichiro Honda.
As a German (and Porsche Owner for decades) I have to admit that GR is building fun cars like no other brand nowadays. Respect 🫡
One of your best videos! I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned some new things about Toyota nowadays which has me surprisingly impressed.
wow that interior is a massive step up. Love the retro futuristic aesthetic, functional to!
I'm liking that early 1980s square dash! It's weird but easy on the eyes!😅
Race car like
@@MrB590it also has the similar engine sound to 1997 Castrol Toms Supra GT500. 🤔
I hate that its from bus or truck flat and sticking out of frame soo much:)
Looks like KITT from Knightrider 🤣
@@adiohead Yes exactly:):)
Toyota continues to stay on top of the game. Loved watching this.
This is just 1 car. The rest are a bland as white bread with nothing on it.
@@CyAn-Sokay Koreaboo
@@jxxxxx44 koreaboo what? What does what i wrote have to do with korea fanaticism
@@jxxxxx44Toyota, much like TommyKaira always stepped up their game a lot.
@@CyAn-S go and praise that electric overweight, overpowered, SUV sized and shaped of a "sports" car, your beloved korean manufacturer just shipped out into the market.
progress is astounding
Thank you for your wonderful content every time. Well, I think the new 2024 GR Yaris is wonderful. DMT is also innovative, and of course the performance is guaranteed down to the smallest detail. However, the true merits of Japanese cars do not end there. The most important thing is what the situation will be like five or ten years from now. I bought my Toyota car 17 years ago, and its condition is not that different from when it was new. Of course, it has never stopped due to a malfunction.
That "Oh, yes. Please." after Matt offers to do some more destructive testing. 😂
Matt gonna do a crash test like Williams F1 did in 2019.
He is like modern J.Clarkson:)
@@joe125ful In fact, Matt kinda is, by now is the biggest and more entertaining car reviewer/journalist/enthusiast guy, he knows what he talka about and is fun all the time, a younger J. Clarkson
I’ve loved the GR Yaris ever since it came out initially and this review blends my enthusiasm for this car with some great laughs! Awesome job, Mat!
Seeing a GR Yaris available as an auto has just made my day! Time to buy more lottery tickets. It's also very impressive on the part of Toyota, both in terms of listening, and the overall development of an already iconic car.
That’s a real review of a sports car!!! Old VS new one Circuit drag race and differences explain by the ingeneer who built the car That’s great thanks MATT
The way this brick wall of a dash made me fall in love with the interior.
Yeah, takes you down memory lane too (sorry, I am an old fart)
This is the coolest thing Toyota have done this year (so far) Harkens back to the Old supra/celica interiors ❤
Looks like an old Supra.
Exactly, it's interesting..then the more you look at it the more appealing it gets. Love it 😍
I think it's terrible
The amount of technical and mechanical changes are more akin to a new generation model rather than a mid-life refresh. The thoroughness of this update is Porsche-like (think 996 to 997, 991 to 992), so it's remarkable that a non-premium volume manufacturer has done this. Fair play Toyota. And this latest GR Yaris must be a candidate for being the finest performance hatch/saloon currently available.
I may actually get this as my next car. I’ve always had a manual, but I’ll seriously consider the auto. I drive on the track occasionally, and as Matt points out, it would be great to only have to focus on corners and braking points without having to worry about shifting. The roads are getting noticeably busier in my area too, plus it means my partner can drive the car if ever necessary, since she can’t drive stick.
unless you're tracking for lap times, wouldn't a manual just make track days more fun? Also, teach her stick!
The explanation of how they improved the insides is so cool.
I really didn't expect this car to get an update. I thought it would be a one off limited production run
Same Here- Hope in Austria we get the Facelift Version
Might have to do with high demand. It’s really an incredible engine. Not much compares to it.
Toyoda Akio is a real life Batman. 🦇 Chairman during the day, racing driver at night with the Morizo alias, I fkin love that!! 💪 The car industry needs more passionate chairmen like him. Much respect for his and all the team's work! 😍
Amazing work coming from GR Toyota. Hope we see other car manufacturers hit back. Got to keep motorsports alive!!!!
Me alegra verte en España, circuito del Jarama. Gran trabajo , enhorabuena!!
Toyota showing broken parts of their older car is only something Toyota would do. Their dedication to quality is unrivalled
the dashboard is so cool like a proper rallycar! i like it
It reminded me of KITT from the 80's Knight Rider TV show 😄
But the square shape matches neither the gauges and items attached to it, nor the rest of the interior. Or even the body of the car! I'm all about Retro style but it has to flow
I wish to hw this interior on every toyota and specialy in the sedan where i think will be sweet to have rwd 😂🤣👌💪🏿
@@rci-9160 Yea but imo dashes have gotten way too minimal, and these huge ipads on the dash imo ruin the look way more than any "not-enough-flow integrated" dashes
@@TheLaualampI love the minimal dashboard. especially because there is no tacky carbon or glossy BS going around. the screen isnt thrusted into your field of view and i think it has a nice and clean look to it.
One of your best videos Matt!!! I learned and of course laughed a lot
Toyota is really going above and beyond with this little 3 cylinders 1.6 litre engine and their is still room for improvements I love it ❤👍👍
This is why I love Toyota. Cannot wait to buy the new one with a proper manual. Brilliant car
I love how they put a 90's racing arcade cabin on the dash. For a minute I though that was a placeholder cap to hide the original dash design before release.
That new dash looks really sweet, streamlined and well integrated...
I still hope it's a placeholder lol
Very informative and enjoyable review. Thanks Mat !
Great, informative video. Enjoyed the nerdy bits too. Thanks!
Dear Mr. Watson, in my opinion … this is the best Video you've ever made in your carrier.
The dashboard may be polarising imo it suits the car quite well. It's overall less distracting than the old interior and the view out is indeed so much better. I actually really want this car now considering the changes, and the fact they now have an auto option.
please edit this and replace the last comma with a period, and delete everything else afterwards.
@@CaptainAlex69 Let's be reasonable here lol. Yes to get perhaps a more 'authentic' experience the manual is the better option. However if I am going to purchase this vehicle to use as a daily driver / commuter, I have no qualms going with the auto. It is indeed a preference thing, and if you still wish to castigate me, or anyone else, for going for an auto, I'm in no position to stop you.
@@CaptainAlex69 why the hate on the auto lmao? This why we dont deserve new things cuz everytime we nitpick here and everything else
At least the screen is integrated with the dash compared to other Toyotas where they stuck it up like an afterthought…
people who gatekeep your level of car enthusiasm based on if you drive manual or auto are stupid… and that’s from someone who’s only owned manual cars lol
This was a nice surprise, very cool that they decided to make a new version!
Thats one hell of alot of changes ! I Love his philosophy of pushing the car in testing to find its weak points and limits and Then, improving on them once exposed... if only ALL car makers thought like that.
if i said to myself 3 years ago that i would like an auto yaris gr i wouldnt have believed it. looks really great. I love all of the changes they made, the cockpit is magnificent, looks just like a racecar dash
Thank you for doing this with Matt Toyota. I really appreciate explaining the process of testing your cars for weak points so you can improve them. I also much more enjoy hearing about the process from a true manufacturing employee not some media trained cfo who doesn't know anything about manufacturing and engineering. Makes me feel more confident in my stage 2 gr supra holding up from my abuse.
El tío más simpático e inteligente de internet. Enhorabuena por su muy buen trabajo
Respect to Toyota. Push it to the limit, break it, improve it but also listening to feedback back from journalists and current owners. I talked myself out of the first one but I feel I may have to get one of these! 😂
Toyota is doing all the right things , kudos to Akio Toyoda for being the best CEO for a car company possible 😍 and yes I want a GR Yaris too gotta check out the nearest dealer
He is not the ceo of toyota anymore. But he is the head of gr department.
Nice, he's now head of the fun department @@yog3n599
@@yog3n599 Yeah, LEXUS ceo Sato Koji filled his position as head of Toyota
Congratulations Toyota for updating this. I dont have a GR but like millions of others i have a regular Toyota. Hope the money earned from them will keep GR alive for a long time.
Great in-depth review and props the Toyota for their honesty and openness! Great car! ✌️😍
At least the hazard warning lights button is a nice big red button in a good place - seen far too many cars recently where they've tried to style it into the dash and placed it in an awkward place to quickly reach it...
Exactly, in my bmw f31 i have to look for a tiny ass button that is akward to reach.. Wish more did it like this. Simple and quick if you need it.
Yup I was in a Mercedes rental car recently and needed them and couldn't find the damn button whilst navigating the end of a traffic jam
Oh yeah true My Golf 7 had a really easy hazard button to reach big and visible up top When I moved to the Golf mk8 it became the exact opposite, the button is hidden very low down and very close to 4 touch buttons around it that change the screen (and take away the android map while at it) which is super annoying
Watching all the interior changes for visibility and ride height a few days after watching Matt review his own Yaris from years ago, they really addressed a lot of his complaints. Also, i love the explanation for having an auto transmission, sure it might mean more people buy it, but the notion of sharing the experience with people who only drive auto is kovely.
The Interior of GR YARIS kinda reminded me a lot to Altezza 280T.
Astonishing what Toyota has done to upgrade this car! Thanks Morizo.
You always manage to amuse the audience and your reviews are both funny and informative! I drive toyota and i love it! Great video! It’s obvious that your are improving your channel from day to day and I wish you all the best!
I really love this new GR Yaris . Really hope Supra and 86 get a new gr updated
This!
The way Mat reviews this car we can tell he loves it 😍
Great video! And even better upgrades on the new GR Yaris! 👌🏻
I could listen to that engineer for hours man. He knows his stuff!
Toyota are doing a great job and this car is absolutely phenomenal. I wish I could afford one!
I love the interior, how they have the new tech but in a really classic looking squared off dash, the digital speedometer in its little squared off section and same with the infotainment screen almost looking like it’s a crtv with the boxy dash around it. It really reminds me of a 90s Japanese dash but brought really well into current times.
Hey Mat that is a very nice gesture with your bow down at first, (in the name of all us car enthusiasts) to the chief engineer. Thanks you for that! 🙏
Another great video, thanks to everyone included 😉
Love the fact that Toyota put so much effort and imagination into making this car, reminds me of the glory days when the Supra Turbo and Celica GT-Four were forces to be reckoned with. That dashboard is awful though, I hope it looks a bit more integrated on the production version.
Yes I worked for Toyota in the days they had the 3.0L turbo supras and the gt4 celica’s
One of your best videos to date Matt. Informative, funny, well edited. Toyoda guys are solid AF. Well done sir
love the way the engerneer explans how they improved the car proves that they listen to customers complants and actually make the car better styling may not have changed much witch i like its still a yaris but it not. just faster looks alot of fun and really rare that they kept the same engine and gearbox as before and for a hot hatch too its actually a good look car. the broken pieces on table is brillent and knowing they got it from the rally car and the way they drive them into ground make the guys want to impove it even more you know your getting a car that gonna outlive most of us as it a toyota. then again there rep for the older drivers its nice to see something for us younger drivers to enjoy too dam i wish i could afford one cos they look loads of fun too.
I first learnt to drive manual in 2001 in a Toyota Echo/Yaris/Vitz.... After some spirited driving as a young chap around the mountain roads I flipped the car and rolled down the side of the mountain and eventually stopped finding myself pinned to a tree, I walked out from the yaris without a scratch. After that I cycled through many sporty Euro and Japanese cars but found my way back to a Yaris GR and wow how times have changed, you get a lot of car in a small package. P.S the horrendous body roll that the Yaris was typically known for back in the day is no longer haha.
It's great to see Toyota creating these types of cars again.
Absolutely loved this review, hearing from the engineers on how they have improved and why they did it is what sets this channel apart. Love the Yaris GR used one for a NC500 trip with a tentbox on top 😂 was a really fun trip so will deffo have to try the new one out when it comes out
I am very, very tempted by one of these with the new auto box. I current have a manual Porsche, manual TVR and auto Giulia Quadrifoglio and honestly I just prefer paddle shifts these days. What I really want is a GT3 R/S version with fixed buckets, half cage etc for that ultimate homologation special feeling
Legend of a machine. Thank you Toyota
I do appreciate the automatic version. It's quite the performer. There are many people that don't need/want the involvement with the car like manual needs. I like the hassle free driving experience, don't have to mess with the stick, especially in the city streets.
But manual is still more engaging
I have a left leg that has nerve damage & the auto would be right up my street ... quickly!!! . Had a few years with RS Cosworths but as the leg got worse i gave up the gears. The auto may be my route back to fun driving.
@@Nickoboss29yep. MT gearbox always yield faster times.
@@purwantiallan5089 Did you watch the video? Especially the part where it says that a pro driver was 1 second faster around Fuji with the auto version? 😉
Hope they make a special edition with sequential and hydro e-brake from the factory. It would be a banger.
Man that torque converter gear change is fast. And bringing the dash closer to the driver is so helpful for us "small and short" asians. There are tons of GR yaris here in Malaysia already.
1993 CHevy 454 SS vibes inside. I absolutely adore the dash. I love how awkward it is. Imagine being an Uber driver and people giggling in the back. Love it.
so good to see the the tablet style sat nav infotainment screens being put back where they belong, in the dash!!!
I am glad that your carwow starter travels with you everywhere :) Props to Toyota. They listen to customers, thay improve what is important, they are transparent about what went wrong and market it right way thus GR is starting to become worldwide Lovebrand. Forget EV cars or luxury brands, this is what i want, excitement packed with engineering.
...or at least the voice dubbed in!
I hope you’re joking I realise a long time ago, no matter where this guy is, it’s exactly the same recording for that start.
They did really well to improve it over the previous one (which is great in its own right!) Not too sure about the squarey interior design but maybe it's more function over form!
What a privilege to speak to the chief engineer of such an incredible car. The Japanese never cease to amaze!
Such a pocket rocket! Love the new dashboard design, irresistibly cool in a retro style, would like to see more car companies have the guts come up with this sort of retro designs. Kudos to Toyota!
One of your best reviews Matt, thoroughly enjoyed this!
the revolution in Toyota in last 10 years or a bit more is just astonishing. Gotta love the approach, and what a great car it is.
Welcome to Madrid, Matt 😉, Hope you enjoyed driving that great car in Jarama circuit
These are the things that win car owners over. It's the fact that they listen and are transparent about their program is big in my opinion. I hope they bring the Yaris version to the US. This would be such a fun car to drive in the summer and some of the winter.
I really like Toyota, it's one of the few solid car manufacturers left on our planet. They still have Honor and actually want to create a great cars.