Toyota Yaris GR4 4x4 Rally going into production.....

Yaayuh! · 11 Nov 2020 at 16:20

Gibbo said:
Just put £1000 deposit down for one, test drive should happen in December and if I like it, which I am sure I will then I will take a circuit pack edition

NOICE!

Love the look of these, they look like a lot of fun.

Stu999 · 11 Nov 2020 at 16:30

Love this car:

What colour are you going for Gibbo? Shame there are only four choices and two of them are white! Will you get it wrapped? I imagine the value will hold since they are only producing a set amount, definite future classic I think.

Del Lardo · 11 Nov 2020 at 16:40

It looks awesome and I'm sorely tempted but as I don't really need a car at the moment at all it's hard to justify and even harder as it's too small to replace 5GT and Vantage isn't going anywhere!

Jester* · 11 Nov 2020 at 17:16

Massive love and want for one of these. Will take one for a test drive, I am after something special for a third car and this or an Alfa 4c is strangely alluring.

But as I am hearing production isn't going to be limited I can wait until I've moved house and then decide.

Smokey26 · 11 Nov 2020 at 18:22

Jester* said:
, I am after something special for a third car and this or an Alfa 4c is strangely alluring.

Hmm as good as it looks, not sure id be having one over a 4c.

dacads · 11 Nov 2020 at 18:27

Stu999 · 11 Nov 2020 at 19:48

Jester* · 11 Nov 2020 at 21:01

Smokey26 said:
Hmm as good as it looks, not sure id be having one over a 4c.

I do have a massive soft spot for JDM though!

Lashout_UK · 11 Nov 2020 at 21:08

It's much better car than a 4C, I can tell you that.

neocon · 11 Nov 2020 at 23:40

Would this be tail happy if you set the 4 wheel drive on a rear bias?

melchy · 12 Nov 2020 at 00:19

Three UK reviews above, all positive :cool:

I really want one, seems like a perfect car for UK roads. Given I'm not using my current cars at all at the moment. It would seem a bit daft to throw money at this, as much as I may want one.

hurfdurf · 12 Nov 2020 at 02:42

I really really like that Toyota have been brave enough to do this and I hope its a massive success.

I also really hope these Youtube bloggers aren't being paid to say great things and it is genuinely good, advertising disclosure is the wild west on the internet and call me paranoid, but a lot of stuff is being reviewed positively based on track days or actual cash being given out.

Akagi · 12 Nov 2020 at 02:48

Looking forward to buying one for £3K in 15 years.

Their first hot hatch since the Corolla T-Sport. :cool:

sovietspybob · 12 Nov 2020 at 09:15

I'd not really followed this but watched the review by Jonny Smith yesterday and i was mega impressed.

I had a MK1 Yaris and i loved that car so much, more so than my Impreza so something like this looks amazing.

I'm sure i'll never own one but it's right up there on the wish list if i ever suddenly become rich

DarrenM343 · 12 Nov 2020 at 09:18

Gibbo said:
Just put £1000 deposit down for one, test drive should happen in December and if I like it, which I am sure I will then I will take a circuit pack edition on the basis I get one as dealership said there is only 2500 units, not sure on truth of this though?

I've been tempted and by the 0% finance deal and I hate finance usually. I read the first year cars are nearly sold out already but have not found clarity on this, inc when and how many in second year and how long total production for. Would probably replace the MX-5 RF I bought new last year if I do but that's a great car too, just not sure I want to run two nice cars -currently have an old banger as a runabout.
Left an enquiry with a local dealer and said they'll have a demonstrator in next month or two. Asked me if I would make up my mind by looking around a std Yaris

. I can understand why as I mentioned the boot space a few times and I think they got the impression that was the only thing I was concerned about - but it does need to fit my brompton folded, something the MX-5 cannot do. I want to be sure it's a long term keeper however so would want to check one out before deciding.

Should hold it's value well IMO. Very rare breed of car.
Red or pearlescent white & circuit pack would be my choice.

Chris1712 · 12 Nov 2020 at 10:07

Sort of want one aswell, perfect little runabout. The pearlescent looks great.

Stu999 · 12 Nov 2020 at 10:25

DarrenM343 said:
Asked me if I would make up my mind by looking around a std Yaris . I can understand why as I mentioned the boot space a few times and I think they got the impression that was the only thing I was concerned about - but it does need to fit my brompton folded

Keep in mind that the boot space is different in the GR versus the standard Yaris. It’s discussed in the Carwow video.

Meaker · 12 Nov 2020 at 10:26

Get similar performance from my 1.6 4 cylinder (bit less at the high end, bit more at the low end due to turbo sizing) and it's a fun amount of power.

DarrenM343 · 12 Nov 2020 at 13:01

Stu999 said:
Keep in mind that the boot space is different in the GR versus the standard Yaris. It’s discussed in the Carwow video.

I picked up on that yesterday when I watched that review. It's quite a bit smaller but I think depth to the rear seats is about the same so I think will be fine. Need it under the cover so scallywags cannot peer inside and see the bike which might give them ideas.
Only thing I dislike atm is that plastic engine cover. Mazda did away with that **** on the MX-5 even though the engine is based on one that has a plastic cover in others models in the Mazda range and such a car deserves the same treatment. Just looks naff

Rroff · 12 Nov 2020 at 13:05

Dunno why but I just can't get excited about a small engine even putting out decent amounts of HP and torque - something about a V6, even in a small car, the sound and feel of the power delivery that just scratches a certain itch.