RE: 2021 Toyota GR Yaris | UK Review

[LucyP]

Exactly. The interior has the same nasty plastics as a 1980s Toyota. Even a Dacia has a better interior.

[ChrisCh86]

Leftfootwonder said:

Article said "it's a wonder that Toyota doesn't allow you to sit lower in the GR. Instead, it has raised the gear level by 50mm"

If they were going to make this as bespoke as they have, why don't they pay attention to the absolute basics! Infuriating.

The interior looks utter pants - it looks like I made those pedals - and my OCD could not live with the wonky gear stick surround.

I'm out.

Who cares?

If you want an interior, go buy an Audi or the Mercedes A-Class. The money has been spent elsewhere - where it really counts.

[ate one too]

Article says:

In fact, anyone searching for similarities between the GR and the base model will do so largely in vein.

Different bloodline then ???

[Richard A]

This is the first new car in what seems like ages that I actually want to buy.

[cerb4.5lee]

HazzaT said:

cerb4.5lee said:

Obviously as enthusiasts we absolutely love this, but do we actually think that it will sell well to the wider audience? Or will the sales to the enthusiasts be enough for Toyota.

I don't think it'll sell to mainstream buyers. People buying new at this price point are usually buying as a couple or for a daily/family hack and I don't think they'll go for this over a C Segment hot hatch that has more practicality and better standard equipment plus more nameplate recognition in that segment.

People who get one will be people who really want one.

Agree.

[kingswood]

be like the S1 this, seems to expensive now but as everyone buts the ST or R-type the few that buy these will be rewarded with a lot less depreciation and be strong money in the used car market.

[re33]

Leftfootwonder said:

Article said "it's a wonder that Toyota doesn't allow you to sit lower in the GR. Instead, it has raised the gear level by 50mm"

If they were going to make this as bespoke as they have, why don't they pay attention to the absolute basics! Infuriating.

The interior looks utter pants - it looks like I made those pedals - and my OCD could not live with the wonky gear stick surround.

I'm out.

I assume its due to the crash test and seat height being for the slower (japan only) models.

I don't get the weird obsession with interiors on a forum for car driving enthusiasts but each to their own.

This is a mad car in so many ways, I'm amazed Toyota have put so much money into its development, just to get a shell for the WRC. They should have put as much into the Supra!

[jason61c]

what an amazing thing for toyota to do.

its surely a class or two above a fiesta.

Why would you even consider a fiesta over this? Given the quality, residuals, warranty and totally bespoke nature, its amazing really.

[MyV10BarksAndBites]

Well done Toyota!!!

[Leftfootwonder]

ChrisCh86 said:

Leftfootwonder said:

Article said "it's a wonder that Toyota doesn't allow you to sit lower in the GR. Instead, it has raised the gear level by 50mm"

If they were going to make this as bespoke as they have, why don't they pay attention to the absolute basics! Infuriating.

The interior looks utter pants - it looks like I made those pedals - and my OCD could not live with the wonky gear stick surround.

I'm out.

Who cares?

If you want an interior, go buy an Audi or the Mercedes A-Class. The money has been spent elsewhere - where it really counts.

It really counts if I am tipping out of the chair at every bend because I am perched up on the seat! I don't particularly care about the perceived quality of plastics etc but I want to be ensconced in the car and for the contact points to be set up for driving. It's one thing putting a more powerful engine in a shopping trolley but if they equipped said shopping trolley with a low seating position, a nice tactile gear knob (aluminium for example, not plastic) and a steering wheel that isn't too fat and angled like a minibus, then I'd be happy.

Edited by Leftfootwonder on Tuesday 10th November 12:01

[Court_S]

I’m a bit divided on this...

On one hand I think it’s brilliant that Toyota have out so much into engineering something like this especially with ICE cars coming to an end at some point. It sounds like a great little car to drive and will no doubt be pretty rare.

But on the I can’t see beyond the price but I’m guessing I’m probably not really the target audience for one. I wonder how much the initial excitement is helping the journalists etc gloss over short comings like the interior.

Overall, I’m glad it exists.

[Ultrafunkula]

Good effort by the sound of things. I'd still get a Focus RS and pocket the difference, but maybe Toyota will do this to something bigger in future.

[Jasey_]

Ultrafunkula said:

Good effort by the sound of things. I'd still get a Focus RS and pocket the difference, but maybe Toyota will do this to something bigger in future.

GR Corolla in 2 years time apparently.

[davyvee]

Wonder how much it will cost to end my fiesta pcp?

[jason61c]

Court_S said:

I’m a bit divided on this...

On one hand I think it’s brilliant that Toyota have out so much into engineering something like this especially with ICE cars coming to an end at some point. It sounds like a great little car to drive and will no doubt be pretty rare.

But on the I can’t see beyond the price but I’m guessing I’m probably not really the target audience for one. I wonder how much the initial excitement is helping the journalists etc gloss over short comings like the interior.

Overall, I’m glad it exists.

Its not a short coming, the seat/gear position ratio is bespoke, dash position is bespoke. Its made to be lightweight.

Try chasing this down a UK A-B road in a focus rs etc.

[Save Ferris]

tighnamara said:

Just spoke to a dealer and been advised that you have to order on line and the car will be delivered to your local dealer.
In addition he said numbers are going to be limited in UK, surely limited numbers will only be on the first batch.

Anyone had similar info from dealer or is this incorrect.

Not strictly correct, there are 54 GR dealers, so I suspect they are not one of them.
You can order online, or via a dealer, I have sold a number to PH members.

There is no limit on the numbers at the moment, Deliveries are showing Feb '21 for orders now.

(Toyota Salesman at a GR centre)

[miike1]

Save Ferris said:

Not strictly correct, there are 54 GR dealers, so I suspect they are not one of them.
You can order online, or via a dealer, I have sold a number to PH members.

There is no limit on the numbers at the moment, Deliveries are showing Feb '21 for orders now.

(Toyota Salesman at a GR centre)

Are there any better finance deals available by going through a GR dealer instead of online?

[jason61c]

Save Ferris said:

Not strictly correct, there are 54 GR dealers, so I suspect they are not one of them.
You can order online, or via a dealer, I have sold a number to PH members.

There is no limit on the numbers at the moment, Deliveries are showing Feb '21 for orders now.

(Toyota Salesman at a GR centre)

how much discount can you offer

[kalexan273]

I've noticed some Toyota dealers are doing 0% PCP deals over 24 months.

'*0% APR Representative only available on new retail orders of GR Yaris between 1st October 2020 and 15th December 2020 and registered and financed through Toyota Financial Services by 31st March 2021 on a 24 month Toyota AccessFlex (PCP) plan with 0%-35% deposit.'

[HazzaT]

jason61c said:

what an amazing thing for toyota to do.

its surely a class or two above a fiesta.

Why would you even consider a fiesta over this? Given the quality, residuals, warranty and totally bespoke nature, its amazing really.

On paper I agree, but you can get a new Fiesta ST PP for near enough 20k with more standard kit and with a map from a reputable tuner like Revo or Mountune you'll get similar power figures and rolling performance with a great-handling chassis.

Obviously the GR is an entirely different and much more interesting beast but considering you're likely not getting any discounts it's between 10-15k more depending on options. If someone gave me the option or money to chop my Fiesta in for this I would but it's not quite that simple.