MINI GP3 Vs GR YARIS 🚗💹 Which is BEST?

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  • čas pƙidĂĄn 4. 06. 2024
  • Really enjoyed this one and it was great to put these two cars head to head... mainly because the GP3 was on my radar when looking to buy the GR! I hope this provided you with a bit of insight in to these two monsters!
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  • @SamWorthReviewing
    @SamWorthReviewing Pƙed 2 lety +13

    GR Yaris all day, everyday. I'm looking forward to this video though Jonny!

  • @gr4ror138
    @gr4ror138 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Love your Yaris gr content! As I’m on the long wait for my one to arrive watching your videos soothe the ache of waiting. All the best and luck with your channel, you deserve it 👍

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Cheers Deany 😀

  • @philmccaul4699
    @philmccaul4699 Pƙed 2 lety

    Enjoy watching your vids, keep it going. I've owned a couple of Evo's 5 & 8 in the (distant!) past and thought the days of such brilliant cars had gone some time ago. Fantastic that a small, new generation of equally involving cars like the GR Yaris and slightly i20N now exist.

  • @grantweller9300
    @grantweller9300 Pƙed 2 lety

    Great video content yet again 👍, what exhaust have you got on your GR Yaris?

  • @timvanrooyen
    @timvanrooyen Pƙed 2 lety

    Fair review. Your car sounds amazing.

  • @WES-GR4PES
    @WES-GR4PES Pƙed 2 lety +11

    GR Yaris is the obvious choice here 👌

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      But the mini has more power? đŸ€”đŸ˜

    • @tsotsi5254
      @tsotsi5254 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      @@JBCTR but it’s so boring

  • @danielabbate9001
    @danielabbate9001 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Both cars are nice but I love the GR wish I could get one, good video

  • @olaf9198
    @olaf9198 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Love the content! Into was nice, had me laugh a little :D

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      Ha, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @NeilCrossley
    @NeilCrossley Pƙed 2 lety

    What exhaust are you running on your Yaris gr4? Thanks Neil

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      It’s a Milltek: czcams.com/video/Vw_HJoc9NBE/video.html

  • @kersa5027
    @kersa5027 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    GP3 is more track orientated, that’s why you don’t get any boot space or back seats for that matter. It’s even automatic only.
    For a fairer comparison Mini John Cooper Works with 6 speed manual would be a better choise in my opinion.
    Great video as always👌

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      They’re both track focused. The GR was designed from the ground up to compete.

    • @James-RJM
      @James-RJM Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@JBCTR Or designed from the Rally car down for various types of roads.....
      GR, even in circuit pack guise, isn't really designed for one dimensional track usage. Yes, it will do a good job but, chances are, it's going to want/need various mods if tracked regularly.

    • @mugenmark
      @mugenmark Pƙed 2 lety

      I’d argue the GP3 isn’t that track focused tbh as has a weird regular auto gearbox and is only 25Kg lighter than the GR and only 5kg lighter than a Fiesta ST so isn’t really a hardcore track weapon. I seriously doubt the side blades even offer an aero.

    • @BullyBoxer
      @BullyBoxer Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      @@mugenmark your clearly not basing your opinion on experience , the Yaris on most tracks in the uk has been considerably slower on times ,even on the nurburgh ring officially its 14 second a lap slower than a gp3 .
      BTW ive owned both , the Yaris drives far better on the road but it feels nowhere near the event it feels like when your in a gp3 tbh.

    • @BullyBoxer
      @BullyBoxer Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      @@JBCTR I had Yaris before the gp3 ,the mini is feels a monster in comparison to the little Yaris.
      The feels so much faster yet more of a handful , I feel you could put your mum in a Yaris and she could drive it fast,ïżŒ takes a good driver to drive a gp3 fast imho.
      I prefer the uniqueness of the Gp3 , not hard to walk past a Yaris in a supermarket as I did and miss it,the little Yaris looks puny in comparison, just like your mother should be driving it!? đŸ˜‚ïżŒ

  • @matthewharrison3908
    @matthewharrison3908 Pƙed 2 lety

    Love the funky intro đŸ€Œ

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      Thanks mate đŸ™ŒđŸŒ

  • @lukapogo
    @lukapogo Pƙed 2 lety

    What exhaust are you running on the Yaris?

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      It's a Milltek GPF-back: czcams.com/video/Vw_HJoc9NBE/video.html

  • @GabrielGalvan
    @GabrielGalvan Pƙed 2 lety +4

    With all do respect to the Yaris as I love the car, the MINI GP3 still holds my vote đŸ€ŸđŸ»đŸŽđŸ’š

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      GP3 gets my vote too! (In perfect conditions only đŸ€Ș)

  • @Dave-gl6jb
    @Dave-gl6jb Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Fun Video mate.
    GR all the way. The GP3 should have a manual option I agree. Still both good CARS.😎

  • @philipkeys3638
    @philipkeys3638 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great video but wouldn’t swap my GP3 it’s fantastic.

  • @deepestlight
    @deepestlight Pƙed 2 lety

    If I ever love another car more than my GR Yaris I'll be surprised. 6500 miles in and I'm more in love than ever. Utterly majestic little machine

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yup me too. They really are incredible.

  • @louie1086
    @louie1086 Pƙed 2 lety

    Idk, i grew up driving minis and front wheel drive.
    I know what upsets the car and what it can work with alongside with upgrades.
    I still wanna try and test drive a gp.

  • @graememckee6710
    @graememckee6710 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Which exhaust have you added to that?

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      It's the Milltek

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Yup, Milltek. More info here: czcams.com/video/QEM4WTFWE3E/video.html

  • @gargon5089
    @gargon5089 Pƙed 2 lety

    fun video to watch ! thx ! :O)

  • @adambeaver1749
    @adambeaver1749 Pƙed 2 lety +6

    Always gonna be the GR mate....as we both own one ! As good as the Mini is, Toyota's engineering brilliance is far more superior, as will be the reliability in my opinion!
    I've only had mine a month and I adore it...not much slower mid range than my previous M140i.....I'd take the GR over my previous FK8 Civic Type R (which I found immensely boring)...and my MK7 Fiesta ST, although fun....the GR is leagues above for me.
    I'm keeping my GR for the long term....even forever maybe.....I've never had a car that makes me laugh as much as the little GR does ! Love it ! ❀

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Glad you are enjoying it! Interesting to hear your comments about the 140. I’ve never owned one, but they get rave reviews!

    • @adambeaver1749
      @adambeaver1749 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@JBCTR I loved my M140i.....a fabulous machine, although handling was dubious! The plan was to keep it for a long time. Then I made the mistake of going for a curious test drive in the GR....which sealed its fate! If I could of kept both i would have. No regrets changing over as much as I loved it

  • @pittmotoring
    @pittmotoring Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Awesome video Johnny. The GR Yaris, not much can explain really. Toyota have smashed it out the park with it, and think it will be top as a drivers choice for a long time to come.

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      Yup I agree! Glad you enjoyed it 😄

  • @DanJHayes
    @DanJHayes Pƙed 2 lety

    Have you thought about taking the back seats out of the Yaris and installing a brace? I wonder how much weight it would save.

    • @Dave-gl6jb
      @Dave-gl6jb Pƙed 2 lety +1

      25kg. Plus add a light battery as stock one is 19kg and you can get one as low as 2.6kg but over $1000 aus.

    • @James-RJM
      @James-RJM Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@Dave-gl6jb Or you could not waste your money on pointless minimal weight savings which aren't needed for road use and removes practicality if ever needed, enjoy it stock and eat less piesđŸ˜‰đŸ€ŁđŸ˜‚

    • @Dave-gl6jb
      @Dave-gl6jb Pƙed 2 lety

      I like Aussie pies.😂😂
      Yeah not tounching the GR for ages. Still better to lower the weight than tune it and it breaks.
      My GR has 400hp. Bang. Repair bill as long as your arm.đŸ˜±

    • @James-RJM
      @James-RJM Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@Dave-gl6jb Are they 'roo inside?!
      You have a perfect business plan over there!
      Member of GR Yaris owners club/Facebook etc.
      All GR's over there have no parking sensors, government instigated to help with kangaroo culling😉
      You love a good pie!
      It's set up pie factory time mate😉

    • @Dave-gl6jb
      @Dave-gl6jb Pƙed 2 lety

      I have eaten Roo. It's like Streak but more Firm.🩘
      PS My nickname for GR is ROO. Red roo.
      I have toy roo hanging from the mirror. I can't see out anyway so why not a dude.😂

  • @eurosjones997
    @eurosjones997 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Great video pal.
    It's going to take something very special to beat the Toyota as an all rounder. Probably the most fun car there's ever been đŸ‘đŸ»

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      Yup, I like mine. Maybe I’m biased đŸ€Ł

    • @onniroy4975
      @onniroy4975 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I have a GR, lambo and an Aston and just bought a lotus Exige 410. The Lotus is insanely good fun superior to the GR in the dry. But in the wet, the GR reigns supreme.

  • @ArgyriST_
    @ArgyriST_ Pƙed 2 lety +1

    If only that GP was equipped with a proper DCT and not that awful automatic, things would weigh a bit towards the mini IMO.
    Still both cars are splendid

  • @robertosanchez4021
    @robertosanchez4021 Pƙed 2 lety

    I used to have a 2020 JCW, traded it for the GR...No comparison..., love the GR Y

  • @James-RJM
    @James-RJM Pƙed 2 lety +2

    GP3 is, possibly, foolproof until the roads are damp, cold, greasy, or are real roads with variations 😉
    Auto with paddlesđŸ„±
    Those bizarre add on arches look perfect for spiders and webs partially hidden behind 😜

    • @Dave-gl6jb
      @Dave-gl6jb Pƙed 2 lety

      Hi James. GP3 should have a manual option and GR with duel clutch option would have been fun. I'm not talking about beast RS in Japan.😂

    • @James-RJM
      @James-RJM Pƙed 2 lety

      @@Dave-gl6jb Deep down, you know and I know that it was the fantastic RS version that you had your eye on mate!
      You even suggested moving to Japan but your wife was having none of it đŸ˜‰đŸ€Ł

    • @James-RJM
      @James-RJM Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@Dave-gl6jb The regular JCW version is likely the better real world option!
      Where have I seen that before?! đŸ€”đŸ˜‰đŸ€­

    • @Dave-gl6jb
      @Dave-gl6jb Pƙed 2 lety

      Yeah been in a mate's tuned Mini S manual with 255hp. It was low and felt like 500hp. The ride was so bad my bones hurt lol.
      I said to him how FAST are you going. 80km to 100km. I laughed and said it feels 150km.
      Then we drove same speed in GR it was just so comfortable and well easy.😎

    • @James-RJM
      @James-RJM Pƙed 2 lety

      @@Dave-gl6jb Exactly!😉🙃🙂

  • @mikem2652
    @mikem2652 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    A fair assessment of the two cars 
. The Toyota is a masterpiece simply because it is a bespoke model. Door mirrors, lights and badges off the original model and that’s it. It’s like the making of a Frankenstein
.. half Yaris half Corolla
. but it’s no horror movie! 👍👏👏

  • @markrhoden68
    @markrhoden68 Pƙed 2 lety

    Im not in the market fir either but all i can say is if i were in the market for a hardcore ficused little hot hatchback then the Yaris wins all the time.
    Usability more of the time is more important than a handful of days where the road condition are perfect

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      Yup exactly. Both are insane tbf, so its a tough choice!

  • @yaysyshsuy4825
    @yaysyshsuy4825 Pƙed 23 dny

    Your joking there is no front grip, mine goes sideways when u accelerate.

  • @mugenmark
    @mugenmark Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Love my GR. Especially with its HKS exhaust and DTUK tuning box pushing out over 300bhp it really upsets a lot of owners of considerably more powerful and expensive cars and that’s in the summer months. Can’t wait until the roads turn colder and greasier in the autumn months.

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Imagine a FWD Auto Mini owner thinking he can keep up with a GR 😀

    • @mugenmark
      @mugenmark Pƙed 2 lety

      @@relentlesspursuit6894 Very odd car. I see it only got average reviews in most magazines as can’t make its mind up of what it’s set out to achieve. It’s not a hardcore track weapon as isn’t that light (5kg lighter than a regular Fiesta ST and only 25kg lighter than an AWD GR) despite the lack of rear seats and has a weird gearbox. Kind of a mash up of BMW parts. The side winglets aren’t even functional either.

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@mugenmark BMW parts bin special - whilst I'm not a fan of the M135, I'd much rather have that over the Mini, offering the same running gear, yet a far more versatile car, not to mention quicker in all conditions too!
      Mini can't even sell out the 575 UK examples which peaks volumes, vs the GR which has sold 2500 units with buyers left disappointed having missed out.

    • @Dave-gl6jb
      @Dave-gl6jb Pƙed 2 lety +1

      I have made few V8 or large cars pissed off so I slow down and they give me EVIL eye.
      They look at you like your cheating. It's unfair you can launch it full throttle plus light as F--k.
      Haha so much fun.😎😎

    • @binskee677
      @binskee677 Pƙed 2 lety

      Well they made the 1M out of their parts bin ^^

  • @pigeonpoo1823
    @pigeonpoo1823 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Enjoyed that. Thanks
    I'll have a fiesta ST

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety

      😀 because you cannot afford either of these. To be fair, I'd rather have a Fiesta over a Mini - and thats saying something

    • @pigeonpoo1823
      @pigeonpoo1823 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@relentlesspursuit6894 what a dumb thing to say. Of course I can afford one. Just pop down to copart and pick up a wrecked one for a few k. But I need a car that works, so I'll stick with my Fiesta

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@pigeonpoo1823 haha, a Ford Fiesta - the pinnacle of reliability! It's a Ford Fiesta van with a body kit and a bit more power - snoooze

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@pigeonpoo1823 but you cant afford one can you - pop out and drop 33G on one

    • @ronniepickering2335
      @ronniepickering2335 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      @@pigeonpoo1823how’s the ecopoop life

  • @SKODA20V
    @SKODA20V Pƙed 2 lety +2

    GR Yaris all day long

  • @SUMOCAT86
    @SUMOCAT86 Pƙed 2 lety

    Fwd in snowy roads is absolute shit. Every winter I wanted to just drive my Fiesta ST into the ditch and set it on fire.

  • @jayczyzyk9707
    @jayczyzyk9707 Pƙed 2 lety

    nucereveiw the gr isa more reliable and sophistactedthan the mini but i dont likesmall displacement the 2.0 ismore gutsy

  • @maxmorris4562
    @maxmorris4562 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    GR Yaris

  • @relentlesspursuit6894
    @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    The GR is in a totally different league to any Mini, always will be. @Andy seems to have dissapeared back to dreamland having realised how special the GR really is. Bye bye @Andy 👋👋

    • @johnj6348
      @johnj6348 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Clearly a Yaris fan boy, avatar says it all. Trash talks every other car with no experience in any of them. laughable really 😂

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@johnj6348 perhaps you could share your extensive knowledge of both cars with us JJ?

    • @johnj6348
      @johnj6348 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Or here’s an idea, maybe you should drive both or all of the cars you have slated before commenting then you would have a base of a good argument and a better reputation as a result

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@johnj6348 I've done exactly that! Perhaps you could share with us why you feel the Mini is a better car than the GR and how it is special

    • @johnj6348
      @johnj6348 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@relentlesspursuit6894 because it’s a better more engaging drive, simple as that. Can’t base a cars excellence on what is bolted to it. The GP is far more special as they are very limited. I doubt you will ever see one on the roads. I’ve seen many yaris since it’s launch

  • @BullyBoxer
    @BullyBoxer Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +2

    The Yaris I had was great , I felt my mother could drive it fast , in comparison my GP3 is a beast , takes a good drive to drive it fast on the road so I can understand why some drivers/ reviewers much like (JB CTR) felt intimidated by driving it .
    When I drive the GP3 in comparison to the Yaris I find it more exciting more of a challenge ,is that cause it's faster ? more powerful ? or because the Yaris is just more civilised on the road ? I cant say but the mini for me is the brute, or the Angry Mule as one journalist called it.
    Also the mini seems and looks more special , its get more attention , ive walked pass my Yaris before in a supermarket and missed it ,is that because the Yaris looks like something your mum would drive !?
    đŸ€”lol
    Their both great cars ,but some of these comparisons are so based on what the blogger owns rather than truth .

  • @UziGR6642
    @UziGR6642 Pƙed 2 lety

    All new Yaris Hybrid
    Has left the chat

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      The Mazda 2?

    • @UziGR6642
      @UziGR6642 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@JBCTR No! a Yaris 😩

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      @@UziGR6642 the new Mazda 2 is the Yaris hybrid with a Mazda badge ;)

    • @UziGR6642
      @UziGR6642 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@JBCTR in 2022 mazda Will be.
      can you do GR Yaris vs all new Yaris hybrid drag race.

  • @dogodogo2144
    @dogodogo2144 Pƙed 2 lety

    I take bmw ALL DAY

  • @UziGR6642
    @UziGR6642 Pƙed 2 lety

    Gr thats not factory colour.

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Nope. Wrapped by my fair hands ;)
      czcams.com/video/UhDN-1qzG-w/video.html

    • @martinmalone6324
      @martinmalone6324 Pƙed rokem

      @@JBCTR nice job, how long?

  • @jamieplumtree5138
    @jamieplumtree5138 Pƙed 2 lety

    good content but the music is so annoying

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety

      Which bit is annoying?

    • @jamieplumtree5138
      @jamieplumtree5138 Pƙed 2 lety

      @@JBCTR all the over powering music. Your contact is good just the music is way over powering the video

  • @patrickbateman7122
    @patrickbateman7122 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Before watching this i bet he thinks his GRY is better becuase it's the best car in the world and no one can say a bad word about it even though after driving it myself it's one of the most overrated cars i've ever heard about..

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety

      Sounds like you are still jealous! Now sold out until 2023, if they even make anymore. Look's like your one of very few pple who dont rate the GR.

    • @deanowarrior
      @deanowarrior Pƙed 2 lety

      Every top driver says its amazing but Ayrton Patrick hahahaha

    • @patrickbateman7122
      @patrickbateman7122 Pƙed 2 lety

      Not that i don't rate it, I've said before its got very capable handling. Just didn't give me the fizz..

  • @fredericberthou
    @fredericberthou Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

    La seule mini extraordinaire Ă©tait la mini GP2 , celle ci est ratĂ©e complĂštement đŸ˜‚đŸ€ź

  • @whatsmining9917
    @whatsmining9917 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Mini is the worst thing ever đŸ€ź

  • @giorgosk466
    @giorgosk466 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Gp3 all day

  • @rubenq93
    @rubenq93 Pƙed 2 lety

    Mini👎

  • @TG-pd3ft
    @TG-pd3ft Pƙed 2 lety +1

    On looks alone it's over before it's even begun.
    That mini is just repulsive and absurd

    • @NeilCrossley
      @NeilCrossley Pƙed 2 lety

      Nahh, mini is quirky but it also stands out. Gr4 is the same I guess

  • @jamieplumtree5138
    @jamieplumtree5138 Pƙed 2 lety

    neither are worth the price tag. but the Yaris defo isn't as the interior is crap quality compared to the mini

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      The interior on such a car is utterly irrelevant. Consider the interior of Evo's, Scooby's etc etc - it's an homologation drivers car. If you want a jazzy interior go buy a Merc A Class for 50k, if you want a proper drivers car and future classic the GR is the one

  • @mickcundall4036
    @mickcundall4036 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    Mini is much faster

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Not in the real world it's not!

    • @MS-bw7yt
      @MS-bw7yt Pƙed 2 lety

      No it is not

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      @@MS-bw7yt I'm afraid it is! Plus it's not just a suped up Mini

    • @JBCTR
      @JBCTR  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Having driven both
 the GR is faster in poor conditions. In good conditions, the GP3 is likely faster but in England we rarely have good conditions!

    • @mickcundall4036
      @mickcundall4036 Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@JBCTR apologies for being wrong. I was just going on the Carwow test when the GP absolutely wiped the floor with the GR even in the wet.

  • @user-zc8fd8mn9t
    @user-zc8fd8mn9t Pƙed rokem +3

    Gp3 ALL DAY

  • @babylon5mh
    @babylon5mh Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    No comparison....... the pretend Mini is a German piece of junk and looks absolutely rediculous