RE: New Toyota GR Yaris revealed with 280hp

[BIRMA]

I think I might have to order one for the wife, I already have the current model which is a fantastic car. My wife drives a Yaris hybrid which we are going to replace fairly soon but she likes auto's so this will fit the bill.

[redroadster]

How would a used audi ttrs for similar money compare? And if bought cheap enough some better suspension etc fitted thoughts ?

[TameRacingDriver]

redroadster said:

How would a used audi ttrs for similar money compare? And if bought cheap enough some better suspension etc fitted thoughts ?

That would be a tough one! I reckon the Yaris would likely be the better car to thread down a country road, but the engine and performance of the TTRS is on another level, although I imagine it'll be far more costly to run too.

All in theory as I've driven neither

[topgunkos]

Skaben said:

MattsCar said:

In terms of future collectability, years down the line...

Will people want the original and pure manual original version, or the possibly better to drive, quicker (lets call it the) MK2 version?

Worth thinking about if you are uhming and ahing about swapping an original for the newer version, with the intention of them being "keepers".

Edited by MattsCar on Friday 12th January 10:31

Bit like the Clio V6, original raw version or slightly refined 2nd edition

Isn't a manual an option though? As far as I understand it's not been completely phased out.

[sledge68]

But its not a Yaris, its like me selling my integrale because i cant get over it being a Delta.

KD1992 said:

I had the Gen 1, enjoyed it for 2 years but could never get over the fact it was a Yaris!

Here's to all the flippers that will have already bought these and sell on for more

[itcaptainslow]

_Rodders_ said:

The Carwow video is an interesting watch. Toyota listening to their customers and acting on feedback.

Simple things but it makes me love them as a brand.

Don’t get too excited - the online sales process and customer support for the GR86 was a complete joke.

[Klippie]

Toyota should offer them to existing owners first, as someone has already said they just took delivery of their car after waiting two years for it...so why do others expect just to walk in and buy one, not really fair is it.

I like that Toyota have listened to the grumbles of current owners and made improvements to the new car...but is it just me or does the new dash layout look oddly shaped, its driver focused definitely but I'am not sure if I like it or not, best to wait till a car is available to have a poke at.



Will I change mine for one, I doubt it...all its little foibles says chatacter to me and I love the fact that its a bit compromised, there hasn't been one time while out driving I've thought this thing is a pain in the arse because of this and that, plus I'am a big fan of needle speedo and tacho gauges in a dashboard...and I've just spent £800 having the roof done.

Edited by Klippie on Friday 12th January 11:24

[Mackofthejungle]

I thought the interior of the pre-facelift was awful - like proper cheap little st-heap awful. That much money for something with a worse interior than a base spec Fiat 500?... Come off it.

This looks like a different kind of awful. I don't care about mechanical changes, it was already fine and I've already forgotten what the changes are, but why not actually put a nice interior in it?

[911Spanker]

BIRMA said:

I think I might have to order one for the wife, I already have the current model which is a fantastic car. My wife drives a Yaris hybrid which we are going to replace fairly soon but she likes auto's so this will fit the bill.

That's my thinking at the moment. Buy an auto version for the wife.

[SweptVolume]

Shouldn't you wait until middle age before you start messing around with facelifts? The GR Yaris only came out about 5 minutes ago (or am I so old I've lost track of the passage of time?)

[Wab1974uk]

Klippie said:

Toyota should offer them to existing owners first, as someone has already said they just took delivery of their car after waiting two years for it...so why do others expect just to walk in and buy one, not really fair is it.

Edited by Klippie on Friday 12th January 11:24

But then if all original owners (I'm one of them) took up all the allocation for the MK2, then those who missed out on the MK1 won't stand a chance of getting a MK2 either. Not really fair on them is it.

If you really want a MK2 get onto your dealer now and place a deposit.

[C70R]

There are currently around 140 Yaris GRs for sale on Autotrader. Does that not strike anyone as quite a lot, given that this was originally a high-demand/halo product?

Are we seeing the signs of people who were speculating on values against cheap finances deals trying to get out?

[fantheman80]

I know the people waiting for their cars had the inkling the refresh was coming, but must grate a bit seeing a objectively 'better' one coming out

I was eagerly awaiting the FL5 though, but the price announcement gave my screen a tea wash so kept the Fk8. Will be very interesting to see the price of the new one as like the civic the OG was a proper bargain.

If you dont have your GR yet, and Toyota gave you a bell asking to swap to a build slot and its £39,999 watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do when they come for you?

[loudlashadjuster]

SweptVolume said:

Shouldn't you wait until middle age before you start messing around with facelifts? The GR Yaris only came out about 5 minutes ago (or am I so old I've lost track of the passage of time?)

Launched Q4 2020, so over three years now. Perfect time for a mid-life facelift/LCI/whatever.

[ThomW]

SweptVolume said:

Shouldn't you wait until middle age before you start messing around with facelifts? The GR Yaris only came out about 5 minutes ago (or am I so old I've lost track of the passage of time?)

3.5yrs since it went on sale in Japan, totally normal lifecycle.

[fantheman80]

SweptVolume said:

Shouldn't you wait until middle age before you start messing around with facelifts? The GR Yaris only came out about 5 minutes ago (or am I so old I've lost track of the passage of time?)

2020 so in line with the refresh....Its burned on my mind as the now legendary 'fk it I am getting one to' thread of a gazzilion pages

[Klippie]

Wab1974uk said:

But then if all original owners (I'm one of them) took up all the allocation for the MK2, then those who missed out on the MK1 won't stand a chance of getting a MK2 either. Not really fair on them is it.

If you really want a MK2 get onto your dealer now and place a deposit.

Go and try that reasoning at a Ferrari dealers.

[bobj42]

> the floor has been adjusted so the front seat can be lowered by 25mm and the steering wheel adjusted accordingly.

by far the most important change.

i don't like the new dash, but maybe it looks better in the flesh.

[Klippie]

C70R said:

There are currently around 140 Yaris GRs for sale on Autotrader. Does that not strike anyone as quite a lot, given that this was originally a high-demand/halo product?

Are we seeing the signs of people who were speculating on values against cheap finances deals trying to get out?

Lots of cars for sale...must have right now attitudes but can't afford to buy one outright ...people moaning about waiting times, save-up you pennies like people had to do in the past and get you dream car.

[911Spanker]

sgtbash said:

I've missed out on the GR Yaris and GR86... how on earth do I get my mitts on this one? Wait for an email again?

It was easy to get a GR86 if you wanted one.