RE: 2021 Toyota GR Yaris | UK Review

[cib24]

Yup, small turbo and restrictive exhaust so torque starts to fall off quite quickly after 5000 RPM but it looks like the fuel cut rev limit is 7200-7300 RPM, so open up the exhausts little a optimise the tune and I bet you can arrest the aggressive torque decline in the upper RPMs.

Wait until someone bolts on a EFR turbo to let it really breathe up high!

[MiseryStreak]

275 bhp in 1,280 kg, no wonder the thing shifts. That’s similar figures to an Impreza P1, or lots of other 90s Jap rally reps.

[Captain Obvious]

MiseryStreak said:

275 bhp in 1,280 kg, no wonder the thing shifts. That’s similar figures to an Impreza P1, or lots of other 90s Jap rally reps.

Yeah, my test drive confirmed it was every bit as fast as my Evo 9 in stock form (calibrated butt dyno)

[Leon R]

Where did you test drive? I can't find a dealer that has one.

[cib24]

Captain Obvious said:

Yeah, my test drive confirmed it was every bit as fast as my Evo 9 in stock form (calibrated butt dyno)

It's similar to most of the 90s Japanese stuff that was limited to 280ps or 276hp of the era due to the gentleman's agreement, and most of those cars did 0-60 in 4.9-5.5 seconds as well.

Edited by cib24 on Wednesday 18th November 23:28

[BurtonLazars]

Captain Obvious said:

Yeah, my test drive confirmed it was every bit as fast as my Evo 9 in stock form (calibrated butt dyno)

Calibrated yet unacceptably cold

[rodericb]

BurtonLazars said:

Captain Obvious said:

Yeah, my test drive confirmed it was every bit as fast as my Evo 9 in stock form (calibrated butt dyno)

Calibrated yet unacceptably cold

New Zealand cars have heated seats....

[ukfxx]

Hi all,

New to the forum, but felt I needed to join having just ordered one - a Circuit Pack in white.

Too many good reviews and something so different from Toyota that it was a no brainer, although I do accept it's not cheap for a small car, but when will we next see something similar to this again from any manufacturer?

Mine's coming in March and I plan to keep it long term - can't wait!

[Prohibiting]

ukfxx said:

Hi all,

New to the forum, but felt I needed to join having just ordered one - a Circuit Pack in white.

Too many good reviews and something so different from Toyota that it was a no brainer, although I do accept it's not cheap for a small car, but when will we next see something similar to this again from any manufacturer?

Mine's coming in March and I plan to keep it long term - can't wait!

Welcome to the forum. Great to see that a brand new car is able to bring new members to PistonHeads. When was the last time that happened?

[Kevin_Birth]

cib24 said:

First Dyno of a Yaris in Italy on 98 RON fuel.

278 hp and 271 lb ft.

UK cars are rated at 257 hp and 265 lb ft.

Japanese cars are rated on 100 RON and are 268hp and 273 lb ft.

Its the torque dip fiasco all over again!!

pack it in boys, this thing is literally undrivable.

[cib24]

Kevin_Birth said:

Its the torque dip fiasco all over again!!

pack it in boys, this thing is literally undrivable.

Lol. I wonder if it could also be the switchover point from port to direct injection, and the factory tune just isn't optimised enough to tune that out?

[Terminator X]

cib24 said:

Kevin_Birth said:

Its the torque dip fiasco all over again!!

pack it in boys, this thing is literally undrivable.

Lol. I wonder if it could also be the switchover point from port to direct injection, and the factory tune just isn't optimised enough to tune that out?

Remap will smooth it out

TX.

[Laurence-9l455]

Wow, what a well-written review. I can't remember the last time I read a review that felt like I was actually experiencing the car. The reviewer must have thought the car was extra special given how it was written.

[pittsy1]

So looking forward to my circuit pack Yaris GR being delivered in the new year. Don’t think there will be too many around initially,so looking to have some fun in the winter weather before summer track days.
Will keep you all posted on how I’m getting on with it 👍

[ecsrobin]

pittsy1 said:

So looking forward to my circuit pack Yaris GR being delivered in the new year. Don’t think there will be too many around initially,so looking to have some fun in the winter weather before summer track days.
Will keep you all posted on how I’m getting on with it ??

Saw 2 today. Common as muck.

[Hothatch1977]

Test drive booked for next Saturday can’t wait, red circuit pack!
Ordering if like it...probably white though.

[shalmaneser]

MiseryStreak said:

275 bhp in 1,280 kg, no wonder the thing shifts. That’s similar figures to an Impreza P1, or lots of other 90s Jap rally reps.

Those power and weight figures are very very similar to my 996! Incredible progress really.

[ChrisW.]

s m said:

They’re loving it in the Best Drivers’ Car 2020 in Autocar today
Track and road evaluation

Look at the consolidated road outcome ... the best by a margin ... and better then a 992 911 on track ?

Edited by ChrisW. on Friday 4th December 20:40

[Bispal]

ChrisW. said:

s m said:

They’re loving it in the Best Drivers’ Car 2020 in Autocar today
Track and road evaluation

Look at the consolidated road outcome ... the best by a margin ... and better then a 992 911 on track ?

Edited by ChrisW. on Friday 4th December 20:40

Strange EVO (ECOTY) just placed the M2CS 1st and 765LT 2nd. This Yaris was 4th overall.

[ecsrobin]

Different testers different opinions. What is consistent is the mclaren and the Toyota and there’s 1 of them I can afford.