Re : Toyota GR Yaris - official!

Re : Toyota GR Yaris - official!

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TommoAE86

2,812 posts

142 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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rare6499 said:
Well played Toyota this looks absolutely fantastic.
Agreed!

BogBeast

1,144 posts

278 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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To echo many comments on this thread - great job Toyota

My 4x4 Cosworth was one of the most entertaining A>B cars I ever had. This looks to be a modern take on one.

This is going to get a test drive from me... (might even tempt be out of my Model 3 Performance)

scottygib553

711 posts

110 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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I'll likely never own one but I'm so happy it exists. Maybe if I win the lotto, it can be my running to the shops car.

nickfrog

22,752 posts

232 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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Rsx Boy said:
I have roads at my disposal where I can use 350bhp in the GR.
Do you use all that power past 3rd gear and use all the lateral grip? Or are those roads private?

Dave Hedgehog

14,919 posts

219 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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BogBeast said:
This is going to get a test drive from me... (might even tempt be out of my Model 3 Performance)
I have been looking for a weekend toy to sit beside my M3, and on paper it ticks all the boxes


5harp3y

1,964 posts

214 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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fk YES TOYOTA

fk YES

so much want for this

on a set of TE37 wheels

croyde

24,738 posts

245 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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It'll be the most nicked with insurance to add.

I do like it though.

breadvan

2,077 posts

183 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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To pick a random comparator (from my back catalogue), this has a better power/weight than a RB5 (PPP) Impreza. 203 v 195 bhp per ton.

Well done Toyota, I bet it’ll be a riot.

housen

2,366 posts

207 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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thats really really special

bangerhoarder

659 posts

83 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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croyde said:
It'll be the most nicked with insurance to add.

I do like it though.
Not such a theft magnet for the ram-raid/robbery/scrote crews due to being three door. I suspect they'll be fairly rare too.

J4CKO

44,308 posts

215 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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bangerhoarder said:
croyde said:
It'll be the most nicked with insurance to add.

I do like it though.
Not such a theft magnet for the ram-raid/robbery/scrote crews due to being three door. I suspect they'll be fairly rare too.
Indeed, and the bits wont fit a regular Yaris I expect, it isnt German either so much less of a worry than the 4wd turbo VAG stuff, anything fast can go walkies but see this as a less risky purchase from the theft angle.

nickfrog

22,752 posts

232 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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DD3566 said:
£27,700 according to Autocar
That's the converted Japan market price. Add 10% duty, logistics, UK mark up, perhaps differing taxation etc etc.

It might start at £29,995 though, you never know.

Superdavros

240 posts

247 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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Rsx Boy said:
Is it powerful enough?????
Maths time (and I may have this wrong).

BHP per tonne is what is appropriate here.

1260Kg divided by 1.26 = 1 tonne
260BHP divided by 1.26 = 206BHP per tonne

Same as:
2012 Cayman 2.7
1951 Jaguar C Type
2016 BMW M140 X-Drive
1997 Honda NS-X
1994 Lancer Evo II

I'd wager its powerful enough for the average keyboard warrior.

I wonder how the Toyota dealer will respond to an intergalactic mileage 997 in part-ex....

Krikkit

27,405 posts

196 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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breadvan said:
To pick a random comparator (from my back catalogue), this has a better power/weight than a RB5 (PPP) Impreza. 203 v 195 bhp per ton.
Great comparison - turbo, AWD rally hero converted for the road.

The 3-pot should sound pretty fantastic as well. I don't think I'd want anything more than that amount of power.

DanielSan

19,429 posts

182 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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It's unlikely I'll be able to afford a new one when they're released. A 3 year old one on the other hand will be very much on my next car list

Dave Hedgehog

14,919 posts

219 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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housen said:
thats really really special
and that's a worry, reading more its a very limited number run proper old school Homologation special

the ahole flippers will be out in force trying to get 80k for them no doubt ...




swanny71

3,139 posts

224 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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Yes please Toyota.

Shappers24

919 posts

101 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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Also 5 year warranty from new, so even a 4-5 year car would be a pretty safe bet in a few years time...

Much excitement.

hughcam

432 posts

180 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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Dave Hedgehog said:
and that's a worry, reading more its a very limited number run proper old school Homologation special

the ahole flippers will be out in force trying to get 80k for them no doubt ...
Where did you read that? Hopefully its not as I will buy one!

spikyone

1,738 posts

115 months

Friday 10th January 2020
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croyde said:
It'll be the most nicked with insurance to add.

I do like it though.
It doesn't have a badge that would appeal to your average score. I think you'd be fine.

Looks bloody awesome though, doesn't it? I can't remember the last time the PH forum was so unanimous in its praise of a newly-announced car!
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