Toyota GR Yaris

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Yes, it could be sold as a homologation special only. If so, I could see the price going as high as they want, potentially into the stratosphere.

There is obvious appeal to having a light weight car, but that appeal won’t enhance the price, when that weight reduction was at the cost of comfort, luxuries, potential, size, etc. We aren’t talking about the type of weight management that makes the M3 lighter than the smaller M2, which is one reason why the M3 costs more than the M2. We are talking about having less stuff of value.

I could see the price maybe getting into the low $30’s, but higher and now you are talking about competing with the STI and Civic Type R. Let’s put it this way, the Fiesta ST has a 1.5L turbocharged i3 engine, and it starts at $21.5k. What is the addition of the AWD/LSDs and the extra twist on the boost controller worth? $10k? $15k? AWD as an option is $1500 on many cars. LSDs might be a grand. Just saying.

I've read somewhere that they're building 24,000 units... Seems an awfully high number for homologation requirements.. and that about 2000 units earmarked for the UK. Where are the rest going??

[Guru Woodman]

It seems that the petition to get in to North America is getting traction (+16k signatures)

It is even grabbing some attention on social media. Toyota USA is on Twitter asking about the GR Yaris.

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Guru Woodman

It seems that the petition to get in to North America is getting traction (+16k signatures)

It is even grabbing some attention on social media. Toyota USA is on Twitter asking about the GR Yaris.

Good to know my signature was not in vein

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Guru Woodman

It seems that the petition to get in to North America is getting traction (+16k signatures)

It is even grabbing some attention on social media. Toyota USA is on Twitter asking about the GR Yaris.

16000 signatures,, let's assume that the 16000 interests turn to sales, 2000 units for the UK, leaving 6000 for the ROW... Sounds about right...

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by JD001

I've read somewhere that they're building 24,000 units... Seems an awfully high number for homologation requirements.. and that about 2000 units earmarked for the UK. Where are the rest going??

Thank you. That gives more credence to the possibility that Toyota would price the GR Yaris reasonable if it came to the US, not like how Subaru priced the special edition S209 for the 209 units that were sold in America.

[HaXx]

can we keep talking about this car. its absolutely amazing.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by HaXx

can we keep talking about this car. its absolutely amazing.

I have been waiting for Toyota GB to update me... Just ole stuff doing the rounds at the moment therefore Covid-19 is distracting/amusing me..

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by HaXx

can we keep talking about this car. its absolutely amazing.

I was just watching some vids on the new McLaren 765LT. Looks impressive but I thought it's just another stupidly fast car.

I got a lot more excited when I saw there was a new post in this thread.
Admittedly I was hoping for some news but I find this car much more interesting than the McLaren.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

I was just watching some vids on the new McLaren 765LT. Looks impressive but I thought it's just another stupidly fast car.

I got a lot more excited when I saw there was a new post in this thread.
Admittedly I was hoping for some news but I find this car much more interesting than the McLaren.

It's attainable, the performance is manageable and useable. IMHO supercars have lost their magic, too many stupidly fast cars in the wrong hands!!

Have you been on Toyota's Japanese site, it has a good section about the GR4 as the order books are open there?

[JD001]

Just read that Toyota UK has opened its order books, the car will cost from £29,995. The uprated Circuit Pack will be £33,495.

What amazes me is that I registered interest in the car via Toyota GB but not heard from them but instead picked up the news via other means.. Anyway, I will contact a dealer to check time lines etc.

[TheRoadWarrior]

Originally Posted by JD001

Just read that Toyota UK has opened its order books, the car will cost from £29,995. The uprated Circuit Pack will be £33,495.

What amazes me is that I registered interest in the car via Toyota GB but not heard from them but instead picked up the news via other means.. Anyway, I will contact a dealer to check time lines etc.

Apparently not, it seems Pistonheads have been rather careless with their news headline. Reports so far are that the car cannot yet be ordered from Toyota, it's not clear when orders can be placed, but some dealers (Including one I spoke to in person) suggested orders were likely from April with delivery late this year. There are other reports suggesting deliveries will not start until 2021.

[JD001]

Originally Posted by TheRoadWarrior

Apparently not, it seems Pistonheads have been rather careless with their news headline. Reports so far are that the car cannot yet be ordered from Toyota, it's not clear when orders can be placed, but some dealers (Including one I spoke to in person) suggested orders were likely from April with delivery late this year. There are other reports suggesting deliveries will not start until 2021.

Late yesterday I received an email from Toyota GB, outlining prices, specs and colours... Less pressure if the order books open later this year...

[Kodename47]

Originally Posted by JD001

Late yesterday I received an email from Toyota GB, outlining prices, specs and colours... Less pressure if the order books open later this year...

If we are expected to get those numbers in the UK, I'd not be concerned with them selling out but more about missing potential discounts by getting orders in early. £500 non-refundable deposit gets you a build slot apparently if you pop and see a dealer. Personally I need to see the car 1st, demonstrators due in October time. The fact there are going to be demo cars suggests they don't think they'll sell out.

I expect that this will be like the GT86 in the UK, no early discounts as expectations will be high, then it will reduce to sell the numbers. The Supra isn't currently being reduced and it's clear there's still original stock in the network, so either they'll hold out in hope or reduce them eventually. There isn't the market here IMO for a car that's not made in limited numbers.

I do like the red though:
Scarlett Flare


Pure White or Platinum White Pearl (both pics look the same)


Precious Black:

[JD001]

I think either Pure White or Precious Black for me. The thing that I don't like is the rear hips.. a bit droopy but I'm sure can get used to them... Do I sell my BRZ???