I think it’s partially disguised according to the Autocar write up.
Toyota Yaris GR4 4x4 Rally going into production.....
After taking a demo out of the Yaris GR a month of so ago I felt like it was a never meet your heroes situation. I just didn’t like it…thought it would be everything I wanted but just didn’t enjoy my time with it. Much preferred the GR86.
I’m am intrigued again now there is a new facelift version. Will keep an eye out!
I’m am intrigued again now there is a new facelift version. Will keep an eye out!
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What didn't you enjoy about it? And was this a dealer demo, I assume it was? I just didn't think they'd still have demo's available by this time.
I either had a test drive booked when they first landed or was awaiting one but it didn't happen due to COVID 19. Dealer expected me to order anyway but I decided to hold off.
I either had a test drive booked when they first landed or was awaiting one but it didn't happen due to COVID 19. Dealer expected me to order anyway but I decided to hold off.
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GR86 and Yaris are both available with Lane assist and Auto braking though.
I was under the impression it was frontal height and pedestrian safety that was the nail in the coffin the GR86
GR86 and Yaris are both available with Lane assist and Auto braking though.
I was under the impression it was frontal height and pedestrian safety that was the nail in the coffin the GR86
I found this with the Golf R - really wanted to love it and then drove it, gutted.
Loving my MX5 at the moment but really feel like I need to try this!
i really liked the original GR Yaris, test drove it, couldnt quite get the deal i wanted as i was selling a mint Hawkeye sti, when i sold that the Yaris had sold (and i wasnt prepared to pay over) ended up going in another direction, however also interested in the face lift.
I thought the original one was hilarious though, similar to the scooby it wanted playing with to get the best out of it
I thought the original one was hilarious though, similar to the scooby it wanted playing with to get the best out of it
I'm undecided. The gen 1 will always hold a special spot. The Autocar article is incorrect. They got hold of the fact there was a new GR (gen 2) and (incorrectly) have declared that the GE Yaris is now a staple model. Classic Autocar misinterpretation, sensationalist journalism. Gen 2 will be limited too. If it did by some miracle become a staple in the Toyota line up, that would immediately devalue all models and make them no more special than say, the GR86.
I personally don't think the gen 2 is special enough over the gen 1 to consider the cost.
I personally don't think the gen 2 is special enough over the gen 1 to consider the cost.
It's a nice evolution, like the GR86, no need to reinvest the wheel, just targeted refinement, best way.
I liked the GRY when I test drove it but my head was in the roof, looks like they have addressed that and the pill box view.
I liked the GRY when I test drove it but my head was in the roof, looks like they have addressed that and the pill box view.
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Soldato
The dash of the new Yaris reminds me of early 2000s Mustangs with their wheelie bin grade plastic dash, like a 2005 Mustang, Just had a google to confirm and giggled at how similar it looks 
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No, was 2nd hand car. Looked to have been sat for a while as the brakes were corroded and didn't give any feel which you wouldn't expect.
I just felt it was too focused for the roads in Cornwall. Felt very hard, square and felt short geared. I most likely didn't give it a fair shake. I probably went in with an apprehension over 3 cylinders and accompanying flywheels. I felt it didn't rev out that much either. Due to is being a GR the salesmen had to come for the ride.
Soldato
These look pretty cool - WRC editions.
www.pistonheads.com
New Yaris GR gets WRC special editions
Rovanpera and Ogier editions get special drive modes and new liveries
www.pistonheads.com
These look pretty cool - WRC editions.
New Yaris GR gets WRC special editions
Rovanpera and Ogier editions get special drive modes and new liveries
Hopefully this will mean the new GR is not so short and the rumour of only 300 cars was these limited editions, so fingers crossed can get the new model.
Soldato
Toyota | Réservez dès maintenant votre GR Yaris
Toyota | Réservez votre nouvelle Toyota Yaris GR dès maintenant et profitez d'un plaisir de conduite sans précédent
www.toyota.fr
€46-51k in France for the new Yaris
Toyota | Réservez dès maintenant votre GR Yaris
Toyota | Réservez votre nouvelle Toyota Yaris GR dès maintenant et profitez d'un plaisir de conduite sans précédent
€46-51k in France for the new Yaris
I think base manual with be £39,500 plus options and 43-44k fully loaded for a manual and upto 46k for an auto with all options.
Shall be pre ordering the moment they go live.
Hi there
So as the base price on the manual is expected to be just under the 40k bracket, when it comes to road tax does the government take the cars base price or with options price when it comes to road tax?
I don't mind paying the 39-42k for the car but won't be happy about paying £600 in road tax per year for it, pay less for the McLaren.....
So as the base price on the manual is expected to be just under the 40k bracket, when it comes to road tax does the government take the cars base price or with options price when it comes to road tax?
I don't mind paying the 39-42k for the car but won't be happy about paying £600 in road tax per year for it, pay less for the McLaren.....
Don
Trim levels and options are included when they make the calculation
Even if you haggle the purchase price down to below the £40k threshold e.g. a £42k car down to £39999 then it is still also charged on list price for the purposes of tax.
Car tax 2024: how does UK VED road tax work and how much will it cost you? | Auto Express
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Soldato
Apparently prices are out, so much for being sub-£40k!
New GR Yaris Manual
£44,250
New GR Yaris (DAT) Direct Automatic Transmission
£45,750
New GR Yaris Manual
£44,250
New GR Yaris (DAT) Direct Automatic Transmission
£45,750
Got a link please?
Toyota announces pricing and sales process for the new GR Yaris - Toyota Media Site
Toyota announces pricing and sales process for the new GR Yaris
media.toyota.co.uk
£60,000 if you want one of the name editions...