Toyota GR Yaris

[nikitopo]

I had the first generation A-class which had the revolutionary for its time sandwich concept. Rear passenger knee space was on par with the S-class of the time. Then they switched for cost cutting purposes to the current A-class platform (AMG A45 S) which is nothing more than a premium GTI. Nothing impressive on my side about these 3 cars (Fiesta ST, AMG A45, GR Yaris). Yaris will just get the hot-hatch trophies as the newest in the category and having massive amounts of promotion.

[why?]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Ugm, I do because the 95% of the time I'm not driving it like I stole it, I still have to look at it and live with the fact I'm driving it.

To be fair, there is nothing about a hot hatch ,except maybe the way it drives, I've ever liked, so excuse me while my bias shows...

That explains it then. I love the WRC look, and have always loved small hatchbacks. I cannot overstate how much I am angry at Toyota for not bringing the GR Yaris to the USA.

Originally Posted by nikitopo

I had the first generation A-class which had the revolutionary for its time sandwich concept. Rear passenger knee space was on par with the S-class of the time. Then they switched for cost cutting purposes to the current A-class platform (AMG A45 S) which is nothing more than a premium GTI. Nothing impressive on my side about these 3 cars (Fiesta ST, AMG A45, GR Yaris). Yaris will just get the hot-hatch trophies as the newest in the category and having massive amounts of promotion.

Have you driven a Fiesta ST? There's a reason everyone all over the world said it was one of the best driving cars out there. It's the only Ford car I wish they would still sell in the USA.

And tell me how many 2 door all wheel drive cars even exist any more? Extremely rare is an understatement. I'd buy a GR Yaris just for that if I could.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by why?

That explains it then. I love the WRC look, and have always loved small hatchbacks. I cannot overstate how much I am angry at Toyota for not bringing the GR Yaris to the USA.



Have you driven a Fiesta ST? There's a reason everyone all over the world said it was one of the best driving cars out there. It's the only Ford car I wish they would still sell in the USA.

And tell me how many 2 door all wheel drive cars even exist any more? Extremely rare is an understatement. I'd buy a GR Yaris just for that if I could.

Well let's see.. ah yes: 918, NSX, GTR, Huracan, R8, RS5, etc....

I think the problem is 2dr AWD isn't really priced for the average consumer. Does it really need to be 2dr? It's not like the GR Yaris is even good looking, it's like the Bugatti affect, desirable stats, ugly as sin.

[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by JD001

I only like the C63 Station Wagon.. or C63 Estate as we like to call them.. but it'll soon move to a 4 cylinder engine.. and it's the big engine that is so appealing...

The 6.3 or the 4.0?

Either way, I will never stop being angry that MB won't sell the C63 wagon in the US.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

The 6.3 or the 4.0?

Either way, I will never stop being angry that MB won't sell the C63 wagon in the US.

C63 Estate (either engine), yummeeeeee!! Love the metallic blue.. let's check Autotrader!!

[nikitopo]

Subaru WRX STI: 60.73
Toyota GR Yaris: 61.53

[nikitopo]

OMG!

[spike021]

Originally Posted by nikitopo

OMG!

RIP

Looks like he oversteered, overcorrected, and lost it?

[jflogerzi]

but why did it roll like that. Its like it hit the gravel which caused the roll

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by jflogerzi

but why did it roll like that. Its like it hit the gravel which caused the roll

Tires dug into the soft mud/dirt/gravel, extremely common, I saw it happen at Laguna with a Miata many years ago.

It's why when you go to the track instructors should be teaching you to keep the wheel straight and gradually return to the tarmac instead of trying to be a hero and getting the car back on the pavement too aggressively. Not that it would have helped that Yaris, it was too far gone after the second snap, he might have been able to save it if he gave up on the first rotation and locked the car down at the apex but sometimes things just don't go your way.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Tires dug into the soft mud/dirt/gravel, extremely common, I saw it happen at Laguna with a Miata many years ago.

It's why when you go to the track instructors should be teaching you to keep the wheel straight and gradually return to the tarmac instead of trying to be a hero and getting the car back on the pavement too aggressively. Not that it would have helped that Yaris, it was too far gone after the second snap, he might have been able to save it if he gave up on the first rotation and locked the car down at the apex but sometimes things just don't go your way.

You should literally learn that when you begin driving period. My driving instructor taught me that, which likely ended up saving me a ton of damage from my first time going off track.

[MrSkubi]

I'm collecting mine today so it Was super interesting video to me

[MrSkubi]

Originally Posted by beltax90

post pics if you can! are you getting it in red, black, or white?

super jealous!

Got black with optional sport pack of course (suspension, tires, wheels, front and back torsen diffs)
Will post some pics once it's collected

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by MrSkubi

Got black with optional sport pack of course (suspension, tires, wheels, front and back torsen diffs)
Will post some pics once it's collected

It should only come in this trim imo.