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

Frozennova said:
Any hints at delivery dates as yet? I may also have a potentially somewhat cheeky ask at some stage too
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September, if it is sooner we shall just leave it at dealership if it is just weeks so it arrives on newer plate.

One of the first reviews in from Europe:


Just got back from testing the new GR Yaris in Lyon on road & track.
Drove the manual, auto and the rovanpera special edition (manual).
WHAT. A. CAR.
Some subtle differences, clearly toyota has listened to owner feedback… seats lowered, more rigid body, new dual mass flywheel, stronger suspension…
30+ nm torque increase is noticeable… it sounds angrier too… from inside anyway as EU law means it still sounds like gardening equipment from outside. Meh.
I liked the suspension upgrades, feels firmer & ride quality has improved. It now feels less like a plastic sled on a rough road
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The clutch has been tuned and clutch position adapted but the change feels marginal and it’s still a stinker if you don’t get it right. (If that’s you- consider auto
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Took the auto to a rally stage, lots of hairpins and the Yaris just comes alive on twisty roads… some lag when asking for a gear change though, which is more pronounced on track. But for everyday driving or B road bashing - it won’t disappoint.
Both the manual and the auto feel much more fun than the current Yaris on track. I prefer the new Yaris vs my own (2022 circuit pack). It’s much more playful in a corner.
Features-wise some much needed upgrades for the UK, we got the absolute dregs when it comes to features. Sat nav is decent, heated seats and steering wheel are welcome additions - just not in 32 degree heat.
Overall: the changes are welcome… a great car is now even better. Auto box needs a tweak though for track use, hopefully they sort that out.
If I had £60k lying about I’d be getting a special edition.
Toyota have done it again.



Will be interesting to see how I find it as my take away from the MK1 one for how good it was there was a few niggles that annoyed me:
- Boring at low speeds, to enjoy it you had to drive like a moron, suspect MK2 won't improve this.
- A nervous feeling at times at high speed long sweepers, car could feel nervous (alignment, tyres all spot on)
- Seating position too high
- No Apple Carplay and a frankly poor infotainment system
- Did need a little extra oooomph in a straight line


Shall see, I personally feel the MK1 was a bargain at 33k with 0% finance whereas the MK2 is 45k at 8.9% finance is a bit of a joke.

I am annoyed the special edition grey one is matt paint, otherwise I would plucked up 60k for it as I like the fact it has JBL sound along with the other aesthetic tweaks, but I really dislike matt paint jobs and yes 45k is too much, 60k is just daft as I am under no illusion it is just a very fancy Yaris and no matter how good the MK2 is the A110S will still wipe the floor with it on a circuit and is more fun to drive but I guess in fairness A110S do start at like 60k plus, ours would cost 85k, so glad we paid 50k for it.

MK2 I can see down to 30k pretty quick if they ship 1k plus into UK through 2025/2026 as I will be shocked if numbers stay low, if they do its probably a safe buy.

We sold our MK1 for 25k, lad got a bargain but it was an easy private sale and after 3.5yr ownership and 20k miles depreciation of 8k I feel is not so bad for a new car.
 
Thank you @Gibbo

Trying to get my hands on an ECU for the MK2 as soon as feasibly possible so that gives me some indication at when that should be possible.

Also reminds me I really should get out and drive our one out and drive it on the road and not the dyno
 
adam cool dude said:
That is absolutely stonking value for the money. £190 a month will get you pretty much nothing these days.
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Especially now that used car prices have somewhat calmed down from the Covid madness, very happy with it as like you say for £190 (depreciation) a month we got to enjoy one of the best hot hatches of recent times for over three years. Servicing was peanuts as was insurance and it was pretty fuel efficient and it never let us down. :)
 
It's been a while since I dropped by .... so just catching up. When the Mk2 was announced I was quite tempted, thinking perhaps, maybe a trade and upgrade could be done for around 12K. Sadly that number grew and what we at now 20K to change? So I didn't even even both to enter the ballot. 20K would get a nice additional car rather than a tweaked, non WRC Mk2 GRY. The Mk1 will be the only WRC endorsed version, think it will remain the classic collectors car.
Then the special editions for 60K .... seriously!!!!
3 years on still have mine, 12K miles, camber bolts and aligned geometry, power base speakers and tuning box makes a nice more affordable upgrade.
 
jeffspuds said:
Over 46k on a Toyota.cmon really
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They will sell maybe a 1000-1500 tops and these will hold values like a rock. In 3-4 years time when you come to move on you will have lost very little.

If I had 46k to spare I would get one in a heartbeat. This is like buying the special Porches for the middle classes that are actually accessible. You will lose very little over a 3-4 period in depreciation and get to enjoy a brand new car with warranty etc.

If you view it like a lease and the capital to put up front it is a no brainer. Hell even if you were to keep it long term it will always be a special car anyway.

When I ordered my GR86 on the 26 June it was on my driveway by the 9th of September so Toyota do not mess around getting cars shipped over. Although mine was built in a Subaru factory anyway!
 
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