NEW Toyota GR Yaris: DRAG RACE & review!

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    Say hello to the all-new Toyota GR Yaris!
    Well, we say all new - it’s actually just a mid-life facelift. However, there are so many changes that we think it may as well be an all-new car!
    So let’s take a look around and see what’s different. For starters, there are several changes to the exterior. There’s an all-new bumper at the front of the car, with both the shape and design different to the previous version. There are also new vents flanking either side of it. Along the side, you get the same sloping roofline, and around the back, there’s a revised spoiler, while the fake diffuser has also been removed. The car is now also available in a new grey colour.
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    Step inside and the changes are a lot more noticeable, with the entire dash having had an overhaul! The analogue dials have been replaced with digital ones, now allowing the driver to see more information on the screen. The infotainment screen has also been lowered and repositioned to now face the driver, which not only makes it easier to use but also improves visibility! Driving mode and stability control buttons have been moved up on the centre console so they’re easier to access, and the seats up front have also been slightly lowered.
    Under the bonnet, you’ll find the same 1.6-litre 3-cylinder turbo engine as before. However, the power output has been increased, with 261hp rising to 280hp, and 360Nm bumped up to 390Nm.
    But that’s not all, the GR Yaris is no longer available with only manual transmission - you can now also get one as an automatic!
    The question is, are all the changes enough to convince Mat to sell his Gen One GR and swap it for the all-new edition? You’ll need to watch this video and find out for yourself!
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:48 Design
    02:15 Interior
    05:35 Back Seats
    05:46 Boot
    06:12 Old GR - Drive
    08:04 Chief Engineer Chat
    12:57 Engine
    13:24 New GR - Manual Drive
    16:41 Auto Transmission
    20:56 New GR - Auto Drive
    22:24 Old v New DRAG RACE
    23:23 Old v New 0-60mph & 1/4-mile
    26:02 Verdict
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  • @carwow
    @carwow  Před 3 měsíci +109

    Should Mat buy the new GR or do this to his car: czcams.com/video/ro1nv7-T-1w/video.htmlsi=wfndtBab2Pu7TpBZ

    • @blairbrown4812
      @blairbrown4812 Před 3 měsíci +7

      He's getting the new GR Yaris and giving the previous generation to his kid(s).

    • @colinc7317
      @colinc7317 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Don’t care 😂

    • @muhdafif2855
      @muhdafif2855 Před 3 měsíci +1

      You should do both mat! Buy a new gr yaris and mod it like the eventuri model bcs both are way nice 😆

    • @nickpa10
      @nickpa10 Před 3 měsíci

      mat you have already order one you little liar.........

    • @darrenpullen1037
      @darrenpullen1037 Před 3 měsíci +2

      What we all want to know is are u going to order a new 2024 GR Yaris with Manuel or auto gearbox?

  • @FullTimeGT
    @FullTimeGT Před 3 měsíci +4900

    Chairman push the car to its limits, break it, improve it, replay. Respect to Toyota. It's all about passion. Wish other major brands could learn from that.

    • @jowy4739
      @jowy4739 Před 3 měsíci +30

      its limits*

    • @sjorsangevare
      @sjorsangevare Před 3 měsíci +28

      I'm wondering if they have actual test drivers, if the Chairman is the one to break it on track

    • @boxoffisa
      @boxoffisa Před 3 měsíci +173

      @@sjorsangevarechairman is a driver himself. He participate in races. And was trained by one of the best drivers from Japan who died in accident when they were making Lexus lfa.

    • @JaggedDyldo
      @JaggedDyldo Před 3 měsíci +70

      All the more impressive that Toyota took such an approach. They've had a conservative reputation for so long now but it's great to see they can still make a thrilling little car.

    • @calebwany8422
      @calebwany8422 Před 3 měsíci +21

      Toyota is a big company so yea, profits..I mean "passion"

  • @ericvermeulen9853
    @ericvermeulen9853 Před 3 měsíci +2263

    As a current GR Yaris owner, i find it amazing that Toyota is actually listening to their customers and the boss that destroys them for the sake of improvement 😀😀

    • @pauldavies7251
      @pauldavies7251 Před 3 měsíci +64

      That's why the impress & the Evo's were so popular,
      Car companies have lost they're way

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci +10

      ​@@pauldavies7251i also miss the Subaru Impreza 555 Livery on the 22B STi as well man.

    • @eugenux
      @eugenux Před 3 měsíci

      @@pauldavies7251 every car company can do this...they simply choose not to. They are willing to lose 10-20-30k(maybe) customers than develop such a car. It is a cost vs reward and you can bet all of your money no board of directors would ever approve this type of car in another automotive group. They simply want cars that brings them the best (actual) return on investment. A car like the GRY is a halo car at best, a passion project at worst. I will never be approved by a board of directors of any similar automotive brand like Toyota.
      (ffs, bmw killed their rwd 1-series years ago, although that was one of the most fun and cheap car of said brands to drive....so, if you cannot expect a company like bmw to care for the less wealthy fans/admirers/clients.., who you could count on doing such projects?, vw?, renault?.., the answer is no one, unfortunately.)

    • @JESUSISCALLINGYOU7
      @JESUSISCALLINGYOU7 Před 3 měsíci +24

      Yeah! And the guy is actually a racing freak. He's not a poser. Looks almost unreal to me, because the story is crazy! Gazoo Racing is the real TRD!

    • @sashoxxx
      @sashoxxx Před 3 měsíci +15

      TOYOTA

  • @GamerGius
    @GamerGius Před 3 měsíci +519

    The chief engeneer is so cool, he came here to argentina, to a car meet, and asked the actual yaris gr owners what they like, what they dont, what would they change, if they tested the car on track, etc. You can see how he is really involved with the project and wants to make a fun car (not really common these days).
    Big respect for him

    • @turbojobo
      @turbojobo Před 3 měsíci +4

      im surprise people from argentina can afford it.

    • @SinanTrance
      @SinanTrance Před 3 měsíci

      Why? Median household income is over 30k USD and cost of living is lower. So in a country of 45mil people, there are definitely enough people who can afford it.@@turbojobo

    • @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi
      @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi Před 3 měsíci +7

      They cant, they probabaly stole them

    • @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi
      @Steve211Ucdhihifvshi Před 3 měsíci +1

      They cant, they probabaly stole them

  • @kamata93
    @kamata93 Před 3 měsíci +147

    Man making the front bumper in three sections to reduce cost and make life easy…. Give the people who came up with this and approved it a medal!

  • @mehdi4704
    @mehdi4704 Před 3 měsíci +2299

    Absolutely love the way they put the broken pieces on the table, so much respect to Toyota for being willing to do that !

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci +12

      Perhaps its very rare for Toyota to do that.

    • @donttouchthewatch645
      @donttouchthewatch645 Před 3 měsíci +32

      Kaizen

    • @nmart1538
      @nmart1538 Před 3 měsíci +5

      I love that there’s a test driver going full whistlinDiesel on every part to see what happens

    • @Trig0r
      @Trig0r Před 3 měsíci +18

      The difference between salesmen and engineers....

    • @simonmiller5118
      @simonmiller5118 Před 3 měsíci +7

      I'm a little disappointed in those times. Mat seems to be a little slow and uncoordinated and clunky on the upshifts. I can get through the upshifts in my GR quite a bit quicker and seemingly smoother. Quicker times on Dragy in the old model. PD get a 4.8 second 0-100 kmh time in the old manual.
      czcams.com/video/DyiAgQwqNVE/video.html
      Also, I hoped Toyota would have increased the redline to 7,500rpm so that you only have one gear change to 100 kmh rather than having to make the more difficult 2nd to 3rd change at 96 kmh.

  • @MdAminulIslam-un3pi
    @MdAminulIslam-un3pi Před 3 měsíci +876

    Imagine breaking your car engine to find limitations, The level of dedication of Toyota for customers is beyond imagination. Respect.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci +5

      What if Toyota GR YARIS also has 900bhp engine swap from GR010 HYBRID?

    • @TheTechnoaddict
      @TheTechnoaddict Před 3 měsíci +6

      Untill your engine brakes and u need Toyota warranty😅 they will try anything to not give it. And Toyota parts are expensive.

    • @tjallaballa
      @tjallaballa Před 3 měsíci +27

      Name one manufacturer that doesnt do that…

    • @TheTechnoaddict
      @TheTechnoaddict Před 3 měsíci

      @@tjallaballa that's why their level of dedication for customers isn't close to beying beyond imagination, cause they are the same as the others😅

    • @rustler08
      @rustler08 Před 3 měsíci +20

      You do understand that most car companies do this in R&D, right?

  • @longlowdog
    @longlowdog Před 3 měsíci +272

    Saito San is the humblest expert out there. With his abilities he could be sat on a cloud but his feet are still firmly on the ground. His sense of humour is evident and his laughter is very genuine. I'm pleased there are still men like him in the motor industry when bean counters and lawyers are usually dictating the final product. You have my bow Saito San.

  • @Mili__Single__again
    @Mili__Single__again Před 3 měsíci +1464

    can we agree that toyota is crazy transparent when it comes to car developement? I mean who else literally displays all their broken parts! I love toyota as a company so much because of their integrity on what they are doing.

    • @AgentBuLLeT7
      @AgentBuLLeT7 Před 3 měsíci +63

      Porsche does that as well every car launch they show broken cars and parts

    • @p.ashukkur4613
      @p.ashukkur4613 Před 3 měsíci +7

      yes

    • @Matriarchy_Feminism
      @Matriarchy_Feminism Před 3 měsíci

      Shitty girl

    • @Jallu555
      @Jallu555 Před 3 měsíci +55

      ​@@AgentBuLLeT7Toyota and Porsche makes the best sports cars, Toyota for the normal consumer and Porsche for the richer people

    • @jasonw98
      @jasonw98 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Except on their emissions and crash test

  • @machidaman
    @machidaman Před 3 měsíci +939

    Matt is literally any Japanese persons worst nightmare 😂

    • @Bertha076
      @Bertha076 Před 3 měsíci +6

      No thats you're mom

    • @JoeJacksonGT3
      @JoeJacksonGT3 Před 3 měsíci +129

      @@Bertha076 'your' 🤦‍♂

    • @_rlb
      @_rlb Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@JoeJacksonGT3 also: *Mat

    • @machidaman
      @machidaman Před 3 měsíci +18

      @@Bertha076 oh, your american humour.

    • @eugenux
      @eugenux Před 3 měsíci +36

      yeah, he so expansive and extroverted in his videos...he "kills" them inside :))))))

  • @krrk6337
    @krrk6337 Před 3 měsíci +375

    I love how Toyota's making the antithesis to Tesla design's philosophy (besides from EV) . Ergonomics driven, makes it tougher, easier to fix, cares for the customers, even if it more difficult for them to do the mass production.

    • @kimochi33
      @kimochi33 Před 3 měsíci +61

      Tesla makes computers on wheels.
      Toyota makes reliable cars!

    • @tomm6952
      @tomm6952 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Try replacing rear window in a corolla wagon 👌

    • @alfredsaalo1441
      @alfredsaalo1441 Před 3 měsíci +7

      Exactly. Tesla systematically blame their customers for faulty parts

    • @ALCLCFVIS
      @ALCLCFVIS Před 3 měsíci +2

      so you love Toyota and you bring about EV's to the topic? Stick to internal combustion emphasis, because once you join Toyota+BEV you have, VAPORWARE. And it's a KOM in the auto industry ;)

    • @Rollin8.0
      @Rollin8.0 Před 3 měsíci +8

      The 3 piece front bumper was the most impressive thing in the whole car, because it's a tiny tiny reduction in waste (money, time, resources) that every car manufacturer should do to improve the longevity and repairability of their vehicles.

  • @cristiancristi9384
    @cristiancristi9384 Před 3 měsíci +20

    I love it when a manufacturer makes changes "BECAUSE IT IS BETTER" instead of "BECAUSE IT IS CHEAPER to make"
    Well done Toyota

  • @Red6er
    @Red6er Před 3 měsíci +653

    Nice to see Toyota executives are drivers, and actually working to help improve their cars. Seems like great upgrades for the new gen.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci +1

      GR Yaris hopefully will never use EV engine configuration as it may ruin the iconic engine sound on it.

    • @alphonsusho8962
      @alphonsusho8962 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Crazy to think the possibilities executives are actually passionate and involved in their industry and not just there for money

    • @angrysocialjusticewarrior
      @angrysocialjusticewarrior Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@purwantiallan5089 Why would a manufacturer ignore the many advantages of EV just to preserve "sound"? That's like asking them to stick with the ancient 8 liter engines that only produced 50 horsepower and consumed an ocean of fuel just so they can keep the "sound".
      And EV's actually sound great in their own way. The sound futuristic and fast.

    • @17an28
      @17an28 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@angrysocialjusticewarrior first thing that came to my mind was Jay Leno's 1934 Rolls Royce Merlin 😂

    • @eugenux
      @eugenux Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@angrysocialjusticewarrior not for sound, Karen..., for feel!, you need to be a driver, a real driver to really understand it.

  • @ilmangiamandragole7857
    @ilmangiamandragole7857 Před 3 měsíci +415

    The fact that they did such good improvements and that they listen to their costumers, make them such an amazing company and car manufaturer. If I had the money it would be the first car I would buy in my life

    • @tbrowniscool
      @tbrowniscool Před 3 měsíci +12

      Toyota are just the best

    • @DCTag
      @DCTag Před 3 měsíci

      costumers?

    • @Hellacop6
      @Hellacop6 Před 2 měsíci +1

      True, happy owner of an old Lexus here

    • @lord_flashheart
      @lord_flashheart Před měsícem

      Very bad idea for a first car though.

  • @spicysugar1986
    @spicysugar1986 Před 3 měsíci +112

    The new dash is awesome. At first glance it feels very old school retro feeling, but then knowing that it’s designed for driver focus and mimicking actual rally car dash, now it feels super hardcore!
    Also I like how Saito san explain the reason they build automatic transmission is to let “people like me” who only has automatic license to enjoy the fun. This completely speaks to my mind ❤
    Thanks you carwow for this interview!

    • @hugomyllykangas8442
      @hugomyllykangas8442 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Saab did it for years 😎 but yes i agree, it might look odd in the beginning, but it is really nice when you drive to have everything easy to reach and adjust when you're the driver👌 and the gr Yaris is really cool

    • @shawnhorton2000
      @shawnhorton2000 Před 3 měsíci +7

      Hate the 80’s Buick dash

    • @jdcarguy1242
      @jdcarguy1242 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Looks like garbage. 3:16

    • @spicysugar1986
      @spicysugar1986 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@jdcarguy1242 hey! Now you say this, I actually hope that many many potential buyers being turned off by this garbage dash so that I have better chance to get one 😂
      Rumor says the place I live will only be no more than a dozen available in the first release.

    • @MetalheadAndNerd
      @MetalheadAndNerd Před měsícem

      It reminds me of the consoles of a bus.

  • @robertarmstrong4028
    @robertarmstrong4028 Před 3 měsíci +42

    This is just incredible- So much respect for what Toyota are doing at the moment . A GR revolution

  • @carsaregood911
    @carsaregood911 Před 3 měsíci +185

    I never thought this car would get an update but it did, Toyota is incredible

    • @alexandrgr
      @alexandrgr Před 3 měsíci +5

      I bet they will keep upgrading it

  • @johnnyresistance
    @johnnyresistance Před 3 měsíci +282

    Mat: 'I'm going to lift the auto box and hurt myself'
    Polite Toyota Engineer: 'Please no Mat'

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci

      If they do it could be a major problem.

    • @saddammalima8458
      @saddammalima8458 Před 3 měsíci

      Matt's bit weird . Just usually watch for the cars honestly. Car wow doesn't fail to bring the latest cars honestly.

  • @josephkelly4893
    @josephkelly4893 Před 3 měsíci +20

    What an amazing manufacturer, to actually show a table of failures to show they are always improving, kaizen started at Toyota and they are still the masters. Thank you Toyota, your customers appreciate all your innovation and dedication.

  • @Fucking_Legend
    @Fucking_Legend Před 3 měsíci +6

    Nothing can come near to Japanese engineering, the amount work/ attention to detail and refinement is just mind-blowing

  • @SerbanTV
    @SerbanTV Před 3 měsíci +467

    Wow, these guys actually listen to customers and iterate faster. Much respect to Toyota Racing team. I would buy the face lift in an instant.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Castrol supra 1997 to GR YARIS: Finally a worthy opponent arrived.

    • @PidgeonOnAHardtail
      @PidgeonOnAHardtail Před 3 měsíci

      Now if only they fixed the gr86 left turns...

    • @SerbanTV
      @SerbanTV Před 3 měsíci

      @@PidgeonOnAHardtail he who doesn't work, doesn't make mistakes. But staying on topic of Yaris GR, the fact that the CEO drives it to destruction and during the facelift the team makes mechanical upgrades - that means commitment in a real way, not in the sense of "we added heated seats" because we can upsell it. I hope I experience this car soon, I'm excited!

    • @PidgeonOnAHardtail
      @PidgeonOnAHardtail Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@SerbanTV yeah... but I wish they did the same for the gr86 which does absolutely need it because the engine seizes on long lefts

    • @SerbanTV
      @SerbanTV Před 3 měsíci

      @@PidgeonOnAHardtail My guess is that because it's a collab between Toyota and Subaru, it doesn't get the same priority in focus. Also there's Supra, although that is premium compared to GR86. I'm from EU so it's kinda hard to find a GT86 let alone GR version. What you mention is like a serious warranty issue. Isn't GR86 a very new launched car?

  • @TheBlueCreeper-
    @TheBlueCreeper- Před 3 měsíci +85

    Morizo might be the coolest CEO of any car brand right now. Dude is just out there testing the sh*t out of the cars himself knowing damn well that one wrong move and he could get seriously hurt or worse, but he still does it bcs he's genuinely passionate about driving and he wants his cars to be the best they can be.
    Toyota got blessed when he stepped in.

    • @j4259
      @j4259 Před 3 měsíci +7

      He's not the CEO anymore. He's chairman of the board. He stepped down as CEO a few years ago.

    • @AbrahamArthemius
      @AbrahamArthemius Před 3 měsíci +7

      ​@@j4259 Even then Koji Sato, the current CEO, was the head of GR so he still carries Akio's vision.

    • @AbrahamArthemius
      @AbrahamArthemius Před 3 měsíci +5

      ..and to think this all started because a senior Toyota test driver bash Akio for not understand anything about cars (or something in those areas) back then and decided to train and made him the gear head who loves cars as we know now.

  • @b18crlxi
    @b18crlxi Před 3 měsíci +20

    The changes they've made are insane!! And the fact they want to make a great car even better is pretty cool

  • @take_den_openfoam
    @take_den_openfoam Před 3 měsíci +20

    Thank you for your wonderful content every time.
    Well, I think the new 2024 GR Yaris is wonderful. DMT is also innovative, and of course the performance is guaranteed down to the smallest detail.
    However, the true merits of Japanese cars do not end there. The most important thing is what the situation will be like five or ten years from now.
    I bought my Toyota car 17 years ago, and its condition is not that different from when it was new. Of course, it has never stopped due to a malfunction.

  • @ilyasclarkson2556
    @ilyasclarkson2556 Před 3 měsíci +673

    Toyota is the only brand who is trying to make the passion survive

    • @Freddy_Confetti
      @Freddy_Confetti Před 3 měsíci +65

      Ever heard of Porsche?

    • @ilyasclarkson2556
      @ilyasclarkson2556 Před 3 měsíci +141

      @TheDrizzzle422 accessible for 0.0001% for the population? Yeah I heard

    • @user-sk9oc1nt9v
      @user-sk9oc1nt9v Před 3 měsíci +6

      This comment will only get 1 likes

    • @Abaidavid
      @Abaidavid Před 3 měsíci +3

      And Porsche actually all the rest has lost the plot

    • @ballshd6356
      @ballshd6356 Před 3 měsíci

      @@ilyasclarkson2556r-tard

  • @siraff4461
    @siraff4461 Před 3 měsíci +61

    I love that.
    "Here are all the parts we managed to break by hammering it mercilessly for ages - now we made them even better".
    That says a lot. Impressive they are happy to show what others would cover up.

  • @noandrewhere
    @noandrewhere Před 3 měsíci +11

    As a German (and Porsche Owner for decades) I have to admit that GR is building fun cars like no other brand nowadays. Respect 🫡

  • @ActionManXVI
    @ActionManXVI Před 3 měsíci +4

    What a brilliant car and what a brilliant video. Greatly informative, no one better than matt to go through everything this well

  • @Sakratic
    @Sakratic Před 3 měsíci +2

    One of your best videos! I thoroughly enjoyed it and learned some new things about Toyota nowadays which has me surprisingly impressed.

  • @teea3085
    @teea3085 Před 3 měsíci +170

    The Japanese are just so meticulous and precise, their engineering is second to none and Japanese cars are simply the best. Best engineers around, they really think of everything. Loved watching the Japanese master describe his work and the kaizen approach engineering.

    • @jdmguy44
      @jdmguy44 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Agreed

    • @Cansislol
      @Cansislol Před 3 měsíci +11

      Japanese and german engineering is the best on the planet

    • @billywakwabi4758
      @billywakwabi4758 Před 3 měsíci +1

      It's becoming an old tale of the past now 😂. The world has moved on. EVs are the way forward 😅

    • @StephenButlerOne
      @StephenButlerOne Před 3 měsíci +8

      ​@@billywakwabi4758is that why there are literal seas of unsold evs in America now. It will be the same here this year with the governments stupid mandate of x percent need to roll off your production line. Pure stupidity.

    • @StephenButlerOne
      @StephenButlerOne Před 3 měsíci +8

      ​@@CansislolGerman engineering is not what it was. I'd say Japanese and Korean are the ones making decent cars at the moment.

  • @luxelist
    @luxelist Před 3 měsíci +340

    Toyota continues to stay on top of the game. Loved watching this.

    • @CyAn-S
      @CyAn-S Před 3 měsíci +4

      This is just 1 car. The rest are a bland as white bread with nothing on it.

    • @jxxxxx44
      @jxxxxx44 Před 3 měsíci +15

      ​@@CyAn-Sokay Koreaboo

    • @CyAn-S
      @CyAn-S Před 3 měsíci

      @@jxxxxx44 koreaboo what? What does what i wrote have to do with korea fanaticism

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@jxxxxx44Toyota, much like TommyKaira always stepped up their game a lot.

    • @eugenux
      @eugenux Před 3 měsíci +8

      @@CyAn-S go and praise that electric overweight, overpowered, SUV sized and shaped of a "sports" car, your beloved korean manufacturer just shipped out into the market.

  • @jacobbeattie650
    @jacobbeattie650 Před 3 měsíci +16

    I may actually get this as my next car. I’ve always had a manual, but I’ll seriously consider the auto. I drive on the track occasionally, and as Matt points out, it would be great to only have to focus on corners and braking points without having to worry about shifting. The roads are getting noticeably busier in my area too, plus it means my partner can drive the car if ever necessary, since she can’t drive stick.

    • @gwot
      @gwot Před 3 měsíci +2

      unless you're tracking for lap times, wouldn't a manual just make track days more fun? Also, teach her stick!

  • @mochabear88
    @mochabear88 Před 3 měsíci +2

    progress is astounding

  • @stephen-boddy
    @stephen-boddy Před 3 měsíci +130

    That "Oh, yes. Please." after Matt offers to do some more destructive testing. 😂

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci

      Matt gonna do a crash test like Williams F1 did in 2019.

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před 3 měsíci

      He is like modern J.Clarkson:)

    • @Sebas_Mendez_Kinoman
      @Sebas_Mendez_Kinoman Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@joe125ful In fact, Matt kinda is, by now is the biggest and more entertaining car reviewer/journalist/enthusiast guy, he knows what he talka about and is fun all the time, a younger J. Clarkson

  • @dhanu_4539
    @dhanu_4539 Před 3 měsíci +187

    I like that the boss has turned the car into into his own personal racing team. In the end every customer will feel like a dedicated team worked on improving their car. Buying a GR Yaris is like being a member of the GR team. You'd have to pay millions to get the same attention and dedication from another company.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci +5

      GR Yaris in my opinion costed only as low as the R34GTR.

    • @nightraven5760
      @nightraven5760 Před 3 měsíci

      @@purwantiallan5089what?

    • @paulklp8262
      @paulklp8262 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Hyundai N hold yearly festivals that Albert Biermann personally attends in Australia

    • @krrk6337
      @krrk6337 Před 3 měsíci +5

      yeah, irony that Akio Toyoda is modern day Soichiro Honda.

  • @piedralito
    @piedralito Před 3 měsíci +5

    Me alegra verte en España, circuito del Jarama. Gran trabajo , enhorabuena!!

  • @JohnWicksdogwalker
    @JohnWicksdogwalker Před 3 měsíci +8

    Seeing a GR Yaris available as an auto has just made my day! Time to buy more lottery tickets. It's also very impressive on the part of Toyota, both in terms of listening, and the overall development of an already iconic car.

  • @BeBarnee
    @BeBarnee Před 3 měsíci +59

    Toyoda Akio is a real life Batman. 🦇
    Chairman during the day, racing driver at night with the Morizo alias, I fkin love that!! 💪
    The car industry needs more passionate chairmen like him. Much respect for his and all the team's work! 😍

  • @JESUSISCALLINGYOU7
    @JESUSISCALLINGYOU7 Před 3 měsíci +147

    I'm liking that early 1980s square dash! It's weird but easy on the eyes!😅

    • @MrB590
      @MrB590 Před 3 měsíci +10

      Race car like

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@MrB590it also has the similar engine sound to 1997 Castrol Toms Supra GT500. 🤔

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před 3 měsíci +1

      I hate that its from bus or truck flat and sticking out of frame soo much:)

    • @adiohead
      @adiohead Před 3 měsíci +1

      Looks like KITT from Knightrider 🤣

    • @joe125ful
      @joe125ful Před 3 měsíci

      @@adiohead Yes exactly:):)

  • @mikecopros79
    @mikecopros79 Před 3 měsíci +1

    One of your best videos Matt!!! I learned and of course laughed a lot

  • @daveyb110
    @daveyb110 Před 3 měsíci +6

    My current GR Yaris had its first MOT last year done 40k miles on it having owned escort Cosworth, focus rs mk1/3, Evo 6,7,8,9 Yaris beats them all and of course I’m ordering the new one in March
    These modern day rally cars are just so good

    • @mrhaiz9812
      @mrhaiz9812 Před 3 měsíci

      Would you choose manual or auto in the new one?

    • @daveyb110
      @daveyb110 Před 3 měsíci +2

      As it’s my daily I drive 50 miles a day on back roads I’m looking forward to getting the automatic

  • @jamesbouvet7521
    @jamesbouvet7521 Před 3 měsíci +142

    I’ve loved the GR Yaris ever since it came out initially and this review blends my enthusiasm for this car with some great laughs! Awesome job, Mat!

  • @gibseeey7889
    @gibseeey7889 Před 3 měsíci +116

    I really didn't expect this car to get an update. I thought it would be a one off limited production run

    • @E-MAT-sz3sg
      @E-MAT-sz3sg Před 3 měsíci +3

      Same Here- Hope in Austria we get the Facelift Version

    • @DropIt56
      @DropIt56 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Might have to do with high demand. It’s really an incredible engine. Not much compares to it.

  • @MrBlackbower
    @MrBlackbower Před 3 měsíci

    Very informative and enjoyable review. Thanks Mat !

  • @SWatchik
    @SWatchik Před 3 měsíci +3

    wow that interior is a massive step up. Love the retro futuristic aesthetic, functional to!

  • @rabellogp
    @rabellogp Před 3 měsíci +135

    I love how they put a 90's racing arcade cabin on the dash. For a minute I though that was a placeholder cap to hide the original dash design before release.

    • @skip741x3
      @skip741x3 Před 3 měsíci +6

      That new dash looks really sweet, streamlined and well integrated...

    • @f00lxpl
      @f00lxpl Před 3 měsíci +11

      I still hope it's a placeholder lol

  • @fuzzynutter8344
    @fuzzynutter8344 Před 3 měsíci +65

    The amount of technical and mechanical changes are more akin to a new generation model rather than a mid-life refresh. The thoroughness of this update is Porsche-like (think 996 to 997, 991 to 992), so it's remarkable that a non-premium volume manufacturer has done this. Fair play Toyota.
    And this latest GR Yaris must be a candidate for being the finest performance hatch/saloon currently available.

  • @RenoveAutoService
    @RenoveAutoService Před 3 měsíci +2

    That’s a real review of a sports car!!!
    Old VS new one
    Circuit drag race and differences explain by the ingeneer who built the car
    That’s great thanks MATT

  • @kevinwall795
    @kevinwall795 Před 3 měsíci

    Great, informative video. Enjoyed the nerdy bits too.
    Thanks!

  • @BlixBCR
    @BlixBCR Před 3 měsíci +430

    The dashboard may be polarising imo it suits the car quite well. It's overall less distracting than the old interior and the view out is indeed so much better. I actually really want this car now considering the changes, and the fact they now have an auto option.

    • @CaptainAlex69
      @CaptainAlex69 Před 3 měsíci +37

      please edit this and replace the last comma with a period, and delete everything else afterwards.

    • @BlixBCR
      @BlixBCR Před 3 měsíci +71

      @@CaptainAlex69 Let's be reasonable here lol. Yes to get perhaps a more 'authentic' experience the manual is the better option. However if I am going to purchase this vehicle to use as a daily driver / commuter, I have no qualms going with the auto. It is indeed a preference thing, and if you still wish to castigate me, or anyone else, for going for an auto, I'm in no position to stop you.

    • @marcuz_tay
      @marcuz_tay Před 3 měsíci +37

      ​@@CaptainAlex69 why the hate on the auto lmao? This why we dont deserve new things cuz everytime we nitpick here and everything else

    • @BigAltimaEnergy719
      @BigAltimaEnergy719 Před 3 měsíci +4

      At least the screen is integrated with the dash compared to other Toyotas where they stuck it up like an afterthought…

    • @OLOYism
      @OLOYism Před 3 měsíci +35

      people who gatekeep your level of car enthusiasm based on if you drive manual or auto are stupid… and that’s from someone who’s only owned manual cars lol

  • @XboX360fan199
    @XboX360fan199 Před 3 měsíci +125

    The way this brick wall of a dash made me fall in love with the interior.

    • @planbparadise2046
      @planbparadise2046 Před 3 měsíci +9

      Yeah, takes you down memory lane too (sorry, I am an old fart)

    • @AKK5I
      @AKK5I Před 3 měsíci +15

      This is the coolest thing Toyota have done this year (so far)
      Harkens back to the Old supra/celica interiors ❤

    • @musguelha14
      @musguelha14 Před 3 měsíci +9

      Looks like an old Supra.

    • @warboyrb
      @warboyrb Před 3 měsíci +3

      Exactly, it's interesting..then the more you look at it the more appealing it gets. Love it 😍

    • @4039byrne
      @4039byrne Před 3 měsíci +2

      I think it's terrible

  • @oliveryork992
    @oliveryork992 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! And even better upgrades on the new GR Yaris! 👌🏻

  • @hyper8545
    @hyper8545 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Amazing work coming from GR Toyota. Hope we see other car manufacturers hit back. Got to keep motorsports alive!!!!

  • @Seti12345
    @Seti12345 Před 3 měsíci +22

    Toyota showing broken parts of their older car is only something Toyota would do. Their dedication to quality is unrivalled

  • @SLiX-thatguy11m-
    @SLiX-thatguy11m- Před 3 měsíci +77

    Watching all the interior changes for visibility and ride height a few days after watching Matt review his own Yaris from years ago, they really addressed a lot of his complaints.
    Also, i love the explanation for having an auto transmission, sure it might mean more people buy it, but the notion of sharing the experience with people who only drive auto is kovely.

    • @purwantiallan5089
      @purwantiallan5089 Před 3 měsíci

      The Interior of GR YARIS kinda reminded me a lot to Altezza 280T.

  • @LucifersTear
    @LucifersTear Před 3 měsíci

    Great in-depth review and props the Toyota for their honesty and openness! Great car! ✌️😍

  • @tomassanchezjimenez1790
    @tomassanchezjimenez1790 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Welcome to Madrid, Matt 😉, Hope you enjoyed driving that great car in Jarama circuit

  • @aircommandslipperz
    @aircommandslipperz Před 3 měsíci +66

    the dashboard is so cool like a proper rallycar! i like it

    • @SPQRTempus
      @SPQRTempus Před 3 měsíci +9

      It reminded me of KITT from the 80's Knight Rider TV show 😄

    • @rci-9160
      @rci-9160 Před 3 měsíci +13

      But the square shape matches neither the gauges and items attached to it, nor the rest of the interior. Or even the body of the car! I'm all about Retro style but it has to flow

    • @jakubroszka1021
      @jakubroszka1021 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I wish to hw this interior on every toyota and specialy in the sedan where i think will be sweet to have rwd 😂🤣👌💪🏿

    • @TheLaualamp
      @TheLaualamp Před 3 měsíci

      @@rci-9160 Yea but imo dashes have gotten way too minimal, and these huge ipads on the dash imo ruin the look way more than any "not-enough-flow integrated" dashes

    • @cube_2593
      @cube_2593 Před měsícem

      @@TheLaualampI love the minimal dashboard. especially because there is no tacky carbon or glossy BS going around. the screen isnt thrusted into your field of view and i think it has a nice and clean look to it.

  • @billshoe22191
    @billshoe22191 Před 3 měsíci +59

    This is why I love Toyota. Cannot wait to buy the new one with a proper manual. Brilliant car

  • @stefantsankov8457
    @stefantsankov8457 Před 3 měsíci

    You always manage to amuse the audience and your reviews are both funny and informative! I drive toyota and i love it! Great video! It’s obvious that your are improving your channel from day to day and I wish you all the best!

  • @tasseiviews2947
    @tasseiviews2947 Před 3 měsíci

    The explanation of how they improved the insides is so cool.

  • @tarekdarkalt6480
    @tarekdarkalt6480 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Dear Mr. Watson, in my opinion … this is the best Video you've ever made in your carrier.

  • @skip741x3
    @skip741x3 Před 3 měsíci +46

    Thats one hell of alot of changes ! I Love his philosophy of pushing the car in testing to find its weak points and limits and Then, improving on them once exposed... if only ALL car makers thought like that.

  • @wadeerasmus7464
    @wadeerasmus7464 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The parcel tray cover is a windscreen sunvisor too

  • @Rroff2
    @Rroff2 Před 3 měsíci +69

    At least the hazard warning lights button is a nice big red button in a good place - seen far too many cars recently where they've tried to style it into the dash and placed it in an awkward place to quickly reach it...

    • @bravosava
      @bravosava Před 3 měsíci

      Exactly, in my bmw f31 i have to look for a tiny ass button that is akward to reach.. Wish more did it like this. Simple and quick if you need it.

    • @1Motorbreath1
      @1Motorbreath1 Před 3 měsíci

      Yup I was in a Mercedes rental car recently and needed them and couldn't find the damn button whilst navigating the end of a traffic jam

    • @MrTARIQSs
      @MrTARIQSs Před 3 měsíci

      Oh yeah true
      My Golf 7 had a really easy hazard button to reach big and visible up top
      When I moved to the Golf mk8 it became the exact opposite, the button is hidden very low down and very close to 4 touch buttons around it that change the screen (and take away the android map while at it) which is super annoying

  • @lumntoob999
    @lumntoob999 Před 3 měsíci +40

    I love the interior, how they have the new tech but in a really classic looking squared off dash, the digital speedometer in its little squared off section and same with the infotainment screen almost looking like it’s a crtv with the boxy dash around it. It really reminds me of a 90s Japanese dash but brought really well into current times.

  • @etbadaboum
    @etbadaboum Před 3 měsíci +2

    Astonishing what Toyota has done to upgrade this car! Thanks Morizo.

  • @SpeedSeekerMoto
    @SpeedSeekerMoto Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for doing this with Matt Toyota. I really appreciate explaining the process of testing your cars for weak points so you can improve them. I also much more enjoy hearing about the process from a true manufacturing employee not some media trained cfo who doesn't know anything about manufacturing and engineering. Makes me feel more confident in my stage 2 gr supra holding up from my abuse.

  • @TechBaffle
    @TechBaffle Před 3 měsíci +56

    They did really well to improve it over the previous one (which is great in its own right!)
    Not too sure about the squarey interior design but maybe it's more function over form!

  • @Jedinger95
    @Jedinger95 Před 3 měsíci +25

    if i said to myself 3 years ago that i would like an auto yaris gr i wouldnt have believed it. looks really great. I love all of the changes they made, the cockpit is magnificent, looks just like a racecar dash

  • @joenkjeld8321
    @joenkjeld8321 Před 3 měsíci

    Another great video, thanks to everyone included 😉

  • @KurumaDesigns
    @KurumaDesigns Před 3 měsíci

    This was a nice surprise, very cool that they decided to make a new version!

  • @JBFlytography
    @JBFlytography Před 3 měsíci +18

    Respect to Toyota. Push it to the limit, break it, improve it but also listening to feedback back from journalists and current owners. I talked myself out of the first one but I feel I may have to get one of these! 😂

  • @shtopfl5247
    @shtopfl5247 Před 3 měsíci +31

    Toyota is doing all the right things , kudos to Akio Toyoda for being the best CEO for a car company possible 😍 and yes I want a GR Yaris too gotta check out the nearest dealer

    • @yog3n599
      @yog3n599 Před 3 měsíci +3

      He is not the ceo of toyota anymore. But he is the head of gr department.

    • @izzdin6228
      @izzdin6228 Před 3 měsíci

      Nice, he's now head of the fun department ​@@yog3n599

    • @keiming2277
      @keiming2277 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@yog3n599 Yeah, LEXUS ceo Sato Koji filled his position as head of Toyota

  • @JoseMorales-ld6er
    @JoseMorales-ld6er Před 3 měsíci +2

    El tío más simpático e inteligente de internet. Enhorabuena por su muy buen trabajo

  • @charleschin2612
    @charleschin2612 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Toyota is really going above and beyond with this little 3 cylinders 1.6 litre engine and their is still room for improvements I love it ❤👍👍

  • @P4TR1C3508
    @P4TR1C3508 Před 3 měsíci +15

    14:23 love how the manual car changed to one with flappy paddles.. very subtle editing 😅

  • @stephencollins7714
    @stephencollins7714 Před 3 měsíci +42

    Love the fact that Toyota put so much effort and imagination into making this car, reminds me of the glory days when the Supra Turbo and Celica GT-Four were forces to be reckoned with. That dashboard is awful though, I hope it looks a bit more integrated on the production version.

    • @Stevegrande1
      @Stevegrande1 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes I worked for Toyota in the days they had the 3.0L turbo supras and the gt4 celica’s

  • @stopspin
    @stopspin Před 3 měsíci

    Keep doing this with Toyota you have convinced me great job.

  • @geksii
    @geksii Před 3 měsíci +3

    I first learnt to drive manual in 2001 in a Toyota Echo/Yaris/Vitz.... After some spirited driving as a young chap around the mountain roads I flipped the car and rolled down the side of the mountain and eventually stopped finding myself pinned to a tree, I walked out from the yaris without a scratch. After that I cycled through many sporty Euro and Japanese cars but found my way back to a Yaris GR and wow how times have changed, you get a lot of car in a small package. P.S the horrendous body roll that the Yaris was typically known for back in the day is no longer haha.

  • @Shambles7698
    @Shambles7698 Před 3 měsíci +32

    I really love this new GR Yaris . Really hope Supra and 86 get a new gr updated

  • @panosvougiou
    @panosvougiou Před 3 měsíci +34

    Toyota are doing a great job and this car is absolutely phenomenal. I wish I could afford one!

  • @motaz1975
    @motaz1975 Před 3 měsíci +2

    so good to see the the tablet style sat nav infotainment screens being put back where they belong, in the dash!!!

  • @aegean_444
    @aegean_444 Před 3 měsíci

    Great review thx

  • @paulchibesa4243
    @paulchibesa4243 Před 3 měsíci +25

    The way Mat reviews this car we can tell he loves it 😍

  • @wanakaphoto
    @wanakaphoto Před 3 měsíci +9

    One of your best videos to date Matt. Informative, funny, well edited. Toyoda guys are solid AF. Well done sir

  • @MattiusMaximus
    @MattiusMaximus Před 3 měsíci +1

    I am very, very tempted by one of these with the new auto box. I current have a manual Porsche, manual TVR and auto Giulia Quadrifoglio and honestly I just prefer paddle shifts these days. What I really want is a GT3 R/S version with fixed buckets, half cage etc for that ultimate homologation special feeling

  • @thespochanal2
    @thespochanal2 Před 3 měsíci +1

    love the way the engerneer explans how they improved the car proves that they listen to customers complants and actually make the car better styling may not have changed much witch i like its still a yaris but it not. just faster looks alot of fun and really rare that they kept the same engine and gearbox as before and for a hot hatch too its actually a good look car.
    the broken pieces on table is brillent and knowing they got it from the rally car and the way they drive them into ground make the guys want to impove it even more you know your getting a car that gonna outlive most of us as it a toyota. then again there rep for the older drivers its nice to see something for us younger drivers to enjoy too dam i wish i could afford one cos they look loads of fun too.

  • @maXXik1337
    @maXXik1337 Před 3 měsíci +41

    I am glad that your carwow starter travels with you everywhere :)
    Props to Toyota. They listen to customers, thay improve what is important, they are transparent about what went wrong and market it right way thus GR is starting to become worldwide Lovebrand. Forget EV cars or luxury brands, this is what i want, excitement packed with engineering.

    • @TucsonDude
      @TucsonDude Před 3 měsíci

      ...or at least the voice dubbed in!

    • @alyoshapearce5985
      @alyoshapearce5985 Před 3 měsíci

      I hope you’re joking I realise a long time ago, no matter where this guy is, it’s exactly the same recording for that start.

  • @irfanj
    @irfanj Před 3 měsíci +12

    Man that torque converter gear change is fast. And bringing the dash closer to the driver is so helpful for us "small and short" asians. There are tons of GR yaris here in Malaysia already.

  • @jjhkm
    @jjhkm Před 3 měsíci +3

    Legend of a machine. Thank you Toyota

  • @ISITWORTHITUK
    @ISITWORTHITUK Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’ve fallen in love with the GR Yaris all over again! Can’t wait to review it on the channel 😜

  • @JingoLoBa57
    @JingoLoBa57 Před 3 měsíci +9

    One of your best reviews Matt, thoroughly enjoyed this!

  • @xGscRoxio
    @xGscRoxio Před 3 měsíci +8

    Absolutely loved this review, hearing from the engineers on how they have improved and why they did it is what sets this channel apart. Love the Yaris GR used one for a NC500 trip with a tentbox on top 😂 was a really fun trip so will deffo have to try the new one out when it comes out

  • @houssamk777
    @houssamk777 Před 3 měsíci

    Great review

  • @jos1515
    @jos1515 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Congratulations Toyota for updating this. I dont have a GR but like millions of others i have a regular Toyota. Hope the money earned from them will keep GR alive for a long time.

  • @RadBunny2269
    @RadBunny2269 Před 3 měsíci +5

    That stint about the chairman being a tester is some great PR insight. Someone needs a bonus there. Also, auto makes sense.

  • @Babun448
    @Babun448 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I really like Toyota, it's one of the few solid car manufacturers left on our planet. They still have Honor and actually want to create a great cars.

  • @klauskdk4125
    @klauskdk4125 Před 3 měsíci

    Interior now got strong Supra MK IV-Vibes! As an Model 3 Performance Driver, this is one of the few cars that really catches me after all of the things i know now about fast cars :D

  • @xiaoyu88
    @xiaoyu88 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great review. I would like them to keep the analog gauges, but alright :)