Toyota GR Yaris

[bhmax]

You guys need to stop posting all these videos! I’ve watched way too many of them considering we can’t get it in the USA. Might do some traveling in Europe at some point, hoping there might be a specialty rental outfit that might have one.

[beltax90]

henry catchpole, the only auto journalist who matters!

[gymratter]

[JD001]

Originally Posted by bhmax

You guys need to stop posting all these videos! I’ve watched way too many of them considering we can’t get it in the USA. Might do some traveling in Europe at some point, hoping there might be a specialty rental outfit that might have one.

I suggest you come over, buy one for your travels, then sneak into the US under "piece of art or museum artifact"..

[gymratter]

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by gymratter

lol beat ya already

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

It’s hard to say how well they would sell here if they were actually priced in the 40s. That’s a lot of money for a Yaris when you consider what kind of car you can get here for that money.

Look at the STI Type RA. People were crying and moaning for almost two decades that we never got the hot STIs here and they were strictly for JP/EU markets only, knowing damn well they were 45-60k or more over there too. Then we finally get one her and the overwhelming majority of people say “lol I can build a way better STI for 50k”. And it was even worse with the S209 lol. Some of the dealers that got them had them sitting for months before they moved.

Granted the GR Yaris is waaayyyy different to the base model, but it’s easy for people to arm chair from behind a computer and say “man I’d totally buy that if it was sold here” because there’s no commitment associated with it. It’s just talk. Out of all the people saying they’d buy, how many could ACTUALLY afford to buy? And of those, how many actually would?

IF it ever came here, it’d almost certainly be a very limited/low production vehicle. But that’s just my opinion.

All good points, but I think the GR Yaris would sell in the states. It might take a little longer to sell each one, but they would sell. I think it’s been the same with every special model of a performance car. A buddy of mine bought an Integra TypeR new that had been sitting at the Acura dealership for months. He paid pretty close to asking price. And all the while it was drawing people in to look at it, or want to test drive it. Which thankfully they didn’t let anyone test drive it. They also had an NSX that was in their showroom for a long time. I’m not sure if they eventually sold it to someone, or maybe the dealership owner bought it. I guess what I’m saying is these types of cars bring people in to dealerships, and maybe they will end up buying something else. And one of us crazy people will actually buy a GR Yaris.


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[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Ok, Ok, I need to stop posting, but damn I love this car!

I've already had two Yarii already, with my last one being a 3-door hatch. If Toyota sold the GR4 here, I would get it!

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by JesseG

All good points, but I think the GR Yaris would sell in the states. It might take a little longer to sell each one, but they would sell. I think it’s been the same with every special model of a performance car. A buddy of mine bought an Integra TypeR new that had been sitting at the Acura dealership for months. He paid pretty close to asking price. And all the while it was drawing people in to look at it, or want to test drive it. Which thankfully they didn’t let anyone test drive it. They also had an NSX that was in their showroom for a long time. I’m not sure if they eventually sold it to someone, or maybe the dealership owner bought it. I guess what I’m saying is these types of cars bring people in to dealerships, and maybe they will end up buying something else. And one of us crazy people will actually buy a GR Yaris.


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Another thing that would aid in selling the GR Yaris here, is that there is no other model than the base. And that is a Mazda-sourced car. I could see people saying they would buy X car, but that's with any car. I'm sure plenty said that with the CTR.

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Another thing that would aid in selling the GR Yaris here, is that there is no other model than the base. And that is a Mazda-sourced car. I could see people saying they would buy X car, but that's with any car. I'm sure plenty said that with the CTR.

It would stand out in the Toyota lineup for sure! Not that most people pay attention to actual cool cars, but word gets around. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that the GR86 will bring something different than the BRZ. I’m still buying a 2nd gen BRZ anyway.


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[Galerion]

After a few hiccups mine is finally here
I just couldn't stop grinning today and the car attracted quite a few interested looks and compliments.

I also must say that the pearl white is quite an interesting color. Sometimes it looks like a normal white but when I parked the car in the garage I really thought. Wow what a stunning paint job. It really depends a lot on the lighting. I guess in the summer it will really get to shine.

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by beltax90

henry catchpole, the only auto journalist who matters!

How about Chris Harris when he is being himself and not a Top Gear muppet?

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

How about Chris Harris when he is being himself and not a Top Gear muppet?

Agreed.

I don’t agree with him on everything, but I always find his commentary enjoyable. It is a tangent from this thread, but this interview of him and some of his cars was insightful and enjoying. The recent Citroen race is worth watching too.

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Agreed.

I don’t agree with him on everything, but I always find his commentary enjoyable......

Thanks for the clip. I had not seen that before.