Toyota GR Yaris

[why?]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

+1 Toyota dealers suck, they just want to sell Prius and Camry off the lot to whoever wanders in and can pass a credit check then just do overpriced oil changes and tire rotations until they die.

That being said, I'm warming up to the idea of a warmed over Corolla, if they can get ~260 hp into it, a torsen diff, tweak the suspension with better damping, get the price <$29k I think they have a viable FoST replacement that would be an Si/GTI/WRX/Veloster N fighter. Doubt I'd buy it, but I'd be interested in driving it and appreciative of it's existence. Moreso with the I3 but a tune on the 8AR would probably be fine and more sensible for US markets.

I don't think they could make the Corolla a ~$35k TypeR/STI/GolfR fighter, maybe if they could crank the hp to >300 and get the AWD in there and keep it under 3,300 lbs but that's a tall order. And for my money I'd take the lighter Yaris any day of the week.

If it is reasonably non diluted I might seriously think of buying it as a second car. I just don't trust Toyota USA because I know what their idea of sporty is.

[mazeroni]

Originally Posted by why?

I just don't trust Toyota USA because I know what their idea of sporty is.

RAV4 Prime

Fun to drive

"Wide-open roads. Sweeping bends. Thrilling corners. RAV4 Prime gives you the agility you crave, while still delivering a smooth, confortable ride."

Also paddle shifters!

Yea, I wouldn't get my hopes up for more than a warmed over Corrolla. It'll be a little more powerful, but it will likely just be an appearance package with 18" wheels, a larger motor and open diffs.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by why?

If it is reasonably non diluted I might seriously think of buying it as a second car. I just don't trust Toyota USA because I know what their idea of sporty is.

I have a theory that you can make any fwd car fun with lsd and a quarter inch of toe out in the rear.

Please point me to your grant applications so I can perform this research for the greater good of society.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

I have a theory that you can make any fwd car fun with lsd and a quarter inch of toe out in the rear.

Please point me to your grant applications so I can perform this research for the greater good of society.

Chrysler Pacifica.


But you don't really need the toe out, it just needs to be a small lightweight car, preferably with a stick. My 08 hyundai accent (manual) was a blast on back roads.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

"I'm glad I took the plunge too, as within the first day, 560 of the 1000 launch cars had been ordered in total. In fact, a quarter of the volume that Toyota initially conceded to likely last 12-18 months, sold in just 30 minutes."

So which colour and spec?

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by JD001

So which colour and spec?

Huh? I was quoting from the article in the link.

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

+1 Toyota dealers suck, they just want to sell Prius and Camry off the lot to whoever wanders in and can pass a credit check then just do overpriced oil changes and tire rotations until they die.

That being said, I'm warming up to the idea of a warmed over Corolla, if they can get ~260 hp into it, a torsen diff, tweak the suspension with better damping, get the price <$29k I think they have a viable FoST replacement that would be an Si/GTI/WRX/Veloster N fighter. Doubt I'd buy it, but I'd be interested in driving it and appreciative of it's existence. Moreso with the I3 but a tune on the 8AR would probably be fine and more sensible for US markets.

I don't think they could make the Corolla a ~$35k TypeR/STI/GolfR fighter, maybe if they could crank the hp to >300 and get the AWD in there and keep it under 3,300 lbs but that's a tall order. And for my money I'd take the lighter Yaris any day of the week.

Why get this when you could get a 86 or boost an 86? More/roomier seats? Taller cargo area?

[Dirty Harry]

Well that’s the first 1000 of them sold out here. In under a week too.

https://www.caradvice.com.au/888057/...aris-sold-out/

[Galerion]

Here is a video of a Japanese fellow who already got his GR Yaris delivered and he immediately got a lot of GR parts installed. The video does have some English subtitles.

I guess it won't be much longer until the first owner reviews will come in.

[weederr33]

I love that exhaust

[weederr33]

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by Galerion

Here is a video of a Japanese fellow who already got his GR Yaris delivered and he immediately got a lot of GR parts installed. The video does have some English subtitles.

I guess it won't be much longer until the first owner reviews will come in.

IT looks surprisingly huge next to the 86......
Could just be cuz its taller and has a blockier front fascia though.

[Galerion]

For all the curious. The UK configurator for the GR Yaris is now live. Since a few people complained about it they seem to have added now a third model. The convenience pack which includes stuff like the HUD, parking sensors, Blind spot monitoring, etc. Adaptive cruise control and lane assist are standard on every model though.


https://www.toyota.co.uk/new-cars/gr-yaris/build

[JD001]

Another video that I haven't seen before..