2021 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit Pack

Highlights 

• Supremely capable and engaging supermini

• Factory Circuit package

• Upgraded springs and exhaust

• Excellent main dealer service history

• Low mileage

• Superb condition inside and out

• Long, advisory-free MOT

Overview

It's always exciting when automotive manufacturers produce souped-up versions of their habitually non-spicy cars and it's a trend that harks back to the original Ford/Lotus collab in the '60s and the heady days of the hot hatch wars whereby cars normally reserved for the weekly shop and school run are transformed into legendary, sporty models. BMW did a similar thing with its M cars and these revved-up runabouts never fail to disappoint. 

Case in point? The Toyota GR Yaris. The original Yaris is a good car in the grand scheme of its intended market but it is categorically not a sporty car. That all changed in 2020, however, when Gazoo Racing – Toyota's motorsport arm – got involved to develop a rally version of its sub-compact so that the company could return to competing in the WRC. Oh, and they brought in multiple World Rally Championship winner Tommi Mäkinen to lend a hand too, further bolstering the car's legitimacy as a performance model.

As with all homologation specials a certain amount had to be built for public consumption and in the case of the GR Yaris 2,500 was the magic number and what we got was a 260bhp, all-wheel drive supermini with a 1.6-litre, turbocharged three-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual gearbox that could dispatch 60mph from standstill in just five-and-a-half seconds. Add in a beautifully balanced chassis and tuned suspension for impeccable handling and a legend was born.

This early 2021 example, presented in the rather menacing shade of metallic black, comes to market in superb overall condition and benefits from the addition of H&S suspension springs as well as a Milltek performance exhaust. It’s also replete with the factory “Circuit” package it also features 18” BBS wheels, upgraded brakes and adjustable Bilstein shocks as well as carbon fibre-reinforced plastic rear spoiler, side skirt and front splitter. Having covered a mere 17.5K miles, the car has clearly been well-maintained and comes complete with stamped service book showing three main dealer inspections from new alongside an advisory-free MOT.

History and documentation

• 2021 model year

• V5C present and correct in the vendor's name

• Four former registered keepers

• First registered 15 Sep 2021

• In current ownership since 01 Mar 2026

• Original book pack and wallet

• Two keys

• Main dealer service history with original service book showing inspections at the following intervals: service at 1,596 miles (2023), service at 12,793 miles (2024), service at 15,742 miles (2025)

• Invoices for springs and exhaust

• The vendor informs us that the next service is due now

• Advisory-free MOT until 15 Jan 2027

• HPI clear

• London ULEZ compliant

• 17,553 indicated miles (please note that this may increase slightly before the auction ends)

Interior

• In very good condition throughout

• Wholly original

• No signs of any damage

• Minimal wear and tear with only the carpets displaying some slight fading on the GR branded stitching to note, as reported by the vendor

• Sills and door jams are clean

• No reports of any issues with the electrics, gauges or switchgear

• Door cards present well

• Dashboard remains unmarked

• Boot space is clean and tidy

• Emergency tyre repair kit, towing eye and original Toyota locking wheel nuts present

• The engine bay is clean and the area under the bonnet presents well

Exterior

• The car's bodywork presents very well across all panels

• No evidence of any damage or corrosion

• The factory paint remains in excellent condition with no significant marks or blemishes to report 

• All shut lines appear to be straight

• Vendor reports no previous damage

• All windows and light lenses are free from cracks, marks or fogging

• All GR badging present and correct

• Maxton Design rear spoiler lip

• The factory 18” ten-spoke BBS forged alloy wheels present beautifully with zero signs of any kerb damage

• Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres all round

• The underneath is clean and appears to be in fine condition with only some very light surface rust here and there to mention

Mechanical

• 260bhp, 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• Four-wheel drive

• 0-60mph in 5.5s

• 143mph top speed (electronically limited)

• No mechanical issues to report

• The buyer should budget for a service as the seller reports that one is now due

• The vendor states that the car starts up perfectly, stops perfectly and has a good exhaust noise on cold start

Summary

With just the right amount of swagger that's backed up by legitimate rally pedigree, the Toyota GR Yaris was a hit from the off and it remains an incredibly capable machine to this day. Although still being produced, these original examples are where it all began which carries its own weight of kudos. If you're after a hugely engaging and exciting chuckabout then this particularly lovely, low-mileage and well-maintained example will definitely scratch that particular itch with aplomb. 

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Glasgow, Scotland.