Re : Toyota GR Yaris - official!
Discussion
Beedub said:
... anyone ordered, got the car and felt like underwhelmed with it?.....
I initially was a little underwhelmed mainly due to the lack of real engine noise and not being able to use the full Rev range. It also feels a bit ordinary at low speed. Once on the move though it is sensational and it’s only when you jump out of it into something else you realise there is absolutely no slack anywhere. If I get into our A6 after driving the Yaris it feels like there is something wrong with the steering. Even my STi feels loose in comparison. Visibility between dash and mirror is no issue for me it never really was an issue but after 2,000 miles I’ve just got used to it.
As with the poster above it feels a bit ordinary just on the commute however that can be an advantage on longer journeys and you get quite a few looks and dropped jaws from pedestrians and motorists that remind you the car might be a bit special but as soon as you open it up on a country road that’s when it comes into its own and you realise that you’ve made the right decision.
As with the poster above it feels a bit ordinary just on the commute however that can be an advantage on longer journeys and you get quite a few looks and dropped jaws from pedestrians and motorists that remind you the car might be a bit special but as soon as you open it up on a country road that’s when it comes into its own and you realise that you’ve made the right decision.
cowboyengineer said:
I really think the lack of visibility between the mirror and the dash spoils it. Both of those can now be sorted for a cost
It’s very safe, some people might find that boring and therefore underwhelming
I pivoted that other joint (at the base of the mirror arm) to lift the mirror up this morning and found it lifted the mirror up that much higher that I didn't have to constantly look around the mirror when looking out the front at around the ten o'clock position. It does mean that the the view is a bit restricted out the back window when accelerating but it's okay when at constant throttle or braking. The screen isn't in the way - it's proximity to field of view makes it seem a bit strange but you get used to it. But that's all with my torso length so your mileage may vary!It’s very safe, some people might find that boring and therefore underwhelming
rodericb said:
I pivoted that other joint (at the base of the mirror arm) to lift the mirror up this morning and found it lifted the mirror up that much higher that I didn't have to constantly look around the mirror when looking out the front at around the ten o'clock position. It does mean that the the view is a bit restricted out the back window when accelerating but it's okay when at constant throttle or braking. The screen isn't in the way - it's proximity to field of view makes it seem a bit strange but you get used to it. But that's all with my torso length so your mileage may vary!
I wish there was a plug in type replacement thats just a smaller version of that mirror.
Torqu3steer said:
The Seat GT next to it is pretty impressive looking. TramWrecker said:
rodericb said:
I pivoted that other joint (at the base of the mirror arm) to lift the mirror up this morning and found it lifted the mirror up that much higher that I didn't have to constantly look around the mirror when looking out the front at around the ten o'clock position. It does mean that the the view is a bit restricted out the back window when accelerating but it's okay when at constant throttle or braking. The screen isn't in the way - it's proximity to field of view makes it seem a bit strange but you get used to it. But that's all with my torso length so your mileage may vary!
I wish there was a plug in type replacement thats just a smaller version of that mirror.You can now buy a stubby arm for the mirror which lifts it up a couple of inches and seat rails (and nee seats) to lower the driver seat. Both of which I will buy for my new one!
ecsrobin said:
As with the poster above it feels a bit ordinary just on the commute however that can be an advantage on longer journeys and you get quite a few looks and dropped jaws from pedestrians and motorists that remind you the car might be a bit special but as soon as you open it up on a country road that’s when it comes into its own and you realise that you’ve made the right decision.
I reckon feeling ordinary on the commute is actually a strength of the car because this is where a compromise is usually made.Dropped jaws from pedestrians is probably overstretching a bit because the majority will view it as any other 3 door hatchback.
I am simply calling a spade a spade here, but not disrespecting the car in any way.
Nice collection you have there.Ron240 said:
ecsrobin said:
As with the poster above it feels a bit ordinary just on the commute however that can be an advantage on longer journeys and you get quite a few looks and dropped jaws from pedestrians and motorists that remind you the car might be a bit special but as soon as you open it up on a country road that’s when it comes into its own and you realise that you’ve made the right decision.
I reckon feeling ordinary on the commute is actually a strength of the car because this is where a compromise is usually made.Dropped jaws from pedestrians is probably overstretching a bit because the majority will view it as any other 3 door hatchback.
I am simply calling a spade a spade here, but not disrespecting the car in any way.
ecsrobin said:
Hence “a few” which are clearly people who know.
The looks weren't the issue, just the "dropped jaws".There will be people who know what cars they are looking at, but the overall majority will only recognise a colour as the distinguishing feature..
Again I must stress that I am not disrespecting the car in any way.
Ron240 said:
he looks weren't the issue, just the "dropped jaws".
There will be people who know what cars they are looking at, but the overall majority will only recognise a colour as the distinguishing feature..
Again I must stress that I am not disrespecting the car in any way.
Maybe if/when you get one you’ll realise what I’m on about. I’m not here to bullsThere will be people who know what cars they are looking at, but the overall majority will only recognise a colour as the distinguishing feature..
Again I must stress that I am not disrespecting the car in any way.
t, the best one yet was a mid 30’s chap in his Hyundai Ioniq think his jaw fell out of the window and touched the floor. 
dotty said:
Looks like white ones are faster than black ones (all things being equal!) !!!!!!!!!Gassing Station | Toyota | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff