The best new AWD hot hatch you can buy right now - Golf R vs. Litchfield GR Yaris

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  • čas přidán 29. 04. 2021
  • Volkswagen's new Golf R is more agile and playful than its predecessor, while still being an all round champ. We love it, but is there a more exciting way to spend less than £40k? Step forward Litchfield's tuned GR Yaris, which gets boosted to 302hp, a honed chassis and lower bucket seats. It's a tantalising proposition, meaning Dan's got a tricky decision on his hands...
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  • @BobSmith-ht4hv
    @BobSmith-ht4hv Před 3 lety +281

    Never thought I’d hear someone compare a Yaris to a 911, Toyota did a brilliant job with gr Yaris

    • @alexandremello963
      @alexandremello963 Před 3 lety +7

      litchfield done a great job... the regular gr yaris is waay worse than the golf R

    • @maxmorris4562
      @maxmorris4562 Před 3 lety +28

      @@alexandremello963 golf r is amazing but has issues with electronics. GR Yaris would be a stress free ownership

    • @alexandremello963
      @alexandremello963 Před 3 lety +4

      @@maxmorris4562 ooh come on... I'm talking about performance here!!

    • @mikesa9325
      @mikesa9325 Před 3 lety +19

      Toyota is far better then german machine, better motorisation,i had both Yaris and a golf,and beliveme,toyota all day long,even if the germans made nice cars,the engine quality is not like the ones we had before,on the other side, Toyota is doing a good job

    • @gusgus00001
      @gusgus00001 Před 3 lety +2

      @@mikesa9325 comparing performance . not reliability. Two different things

  • @mathewwhittle10
    @mathewwhittle10 Před 3 lety +119

    Always wanted a Nissan Sunny/Pulsar GTIR. The Yaris GR reminds me so much of that car!

    • @seshelbow336
      @seshelbow336 Před 3 lety +1

      I’ve had a few over the years...should have kept my last one...but ya can’t keep em all....a car that should have been copied long before now.

    • @TheEwanMC
      @TheEwanMC Před 3 lety +5

      The same but with a modern chassis, suspension and brakes ... not to mention safer in a crash.

    • @dannyjatt1989
      @dannyjatt1989 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah they were go karts I had mine stage 3 400bhp was mad but 1 day my brother took it and crashed it😕

    • @pacpacpacpacpac
      @pacpacpacpacpac Před 3 lety +1

      The GR Yaris reminds me only of the Mitsubishi Evo. That's the only reason why I don't get an GR Yaris. 😄

    • @protopigeon
      @protopigeon Před 3 lety +1

      good shout that

  • @ericpisch2732
    @ericpisch2732 Před 3 lety +225

    To all the GR Yaris owners out there, never sell them, they will never make a car like this again. Oh and I hate you lol

    • @ericmarshall9262
      @ericmarshall9262 Před 3 lety +3

      Spent more money on a slower car with less storage and the yaris will cost more in repairs seems like a smart move to me LOL

    • @thatasiandude1351
      @thatasiandude1351 Před 3 lety +6

      @@ericmarshall9262 wdym but it cost more?

    • @adibz959
      @adibz959 Před 3 lety +6

      @@ericmarshall9262 I think you never heard about Golf service cost. Yaris is like your regular car. Golf on the other hand..

    • @tedarcher9120
      @tedarcher9120 Před 3 lety +7

      @@ericmarshall9262 yaris Is Toyota

    • @Famous_Flavours
      @Famous_Flavours Před 2 lety +1

      Have u driven one they’re not that great tbh. Still awesome Toyota made it though..

  • @genzigzag
    @genzigzag Před 3 lety +96

    It's seems Toyota is getting back to making fun and affordable cars. Great review.

    • @ericmarshall9262
      @ericmarshall9262 Před 3 lety +6

      Its slower by 1.3secs... has less storage... and will cost more in repairs... toyota really hit it on the head huh?

    • @YusufGinnah
      @YusufGinnah Před 3 lety +2

      That Toyota isn't stock @Zak

    • @ivandanvervittali3817
      @ivandanvervittali3817 Před 3 lety +12

      @@ericmarshall9262 never heard that from a toyota ownerbefore'' hahaha it seems that u hate it to much???
      the build quality of toyota is really good, I dont think that upgrade puts a lot of stress on the engine by the sound of it, they squeeze more power and but still on a safe side. All I can say is drive one, it might surprise u...ps golf owner here

    • @lilripsta911
      @lilripsta911 Před 3 lety +1

      3 cylinder engine is just too weak

    • @timuryaroshenko3697
      @timuryaroshenko3697 Před 3 lety +1

      @@lilripsta911, and because of this Toyota gaves 5 years of warranty .. of course :D

  • @robertarthur3711
    @robertarthur3711 Před 3 lety +10

    I’ve got a GR and my son has a golf 7.5 he drove my GR and was blown away at the grip the feel and and speed, what people don’t understand is usability the GR usability in all weathers and conditions is astounding, a golf R would struggle to keep up, it’s not about drag races or top speeds anymore it’s about driving the thing!

    • @AmirPomen
      @AmirPomen Před 3 lety

      Totally agree on that.. i bet driving the car with 6mt is far more involving the driving.. hence more fun...

  • @philippebeinaerts
    @philippebeinaerts Před 3 lety +137

    I can see why you (all) like the Yaris but people buy Golf R's because they want/need a fun daily car with rear doors and a boot. In which case the Yaris is not even an option, so probably not much cross-shopping between these two

    • @samueldowney2806
      @samueldowney2806 Před 3 lety +24

      I think the video is just demonstrating the difference between a lightly warmed over boring car, and a truly exciting, fun, homologation special. It is a shame that cars like the Golf have failed to acheive a concept that was pretty much already nailed 20 years ago by things like Evos and WRXs.

    • @dejan.
      @dejan. Před 3 lety +11

      I see the Golf R as a compromised hot hatch because it has tried to offer all of what you mentioned whereas the GRY has no compromises and it's up to the owner to make the compromises to make it work as a daily. I'm happy with the sacrifices I have to make in order to enjoy the GRY daily.

    • @jonnyjones1292
      @jonnyjones1292 Před 3 lety +12

      Also bear in mind that most people who comment on here have never driven either car. On Dan’s remit I have no doubt, as a drivers car, the GR seems universally the best (I haven’t driven one) - manual gearbox, purpose built...but as a daily the Golf R all day long (which I do own) - more space, plenty fun for a commute, comfortable, and launch control never gets old 🤣

    • @zakelwe
      @zakelwe Před 3 lety +6

      Golf R is not a fun daily car though, no car can be fun and daily.... it's an oxymoron. You are arguing for a jack of all trades, and that is why people still buy an MX5 to get away from that A to B side....

    • @jonnyjones1292
      @jonnyjones1292 Před 3 lety +10

      @@zakelwe What we’re saying here is living with the compromises... the GR is too small for my needs....would love a go in one for sure... An MX5 is an even greater compromise....It’s probably why James on TH owns an S4 and an MX5 I guess. But people who say a Golf R isn’t a fun daily 🥱 have probably never driven one 😒

  • @PapiAndrey
    @PapiAndrey Před 3 lety +35

    Big fan of the Golf, but this Yaris is something special. It stands out and we likely won’t be getting one like this again. I guess it depends on what you’re after, but I’d love both.
    Yaris will also be worth more down the line and it’s kinda like the 911 Gt3 of the Toyota lineup. I’d take one over a supra.

    • @augustinedennis4865
      @augustinedennis4865 Před 2 lety

      I owned one of the early Supras.I had early serious rust problems

    • @1anre
      @1anre Před rokem

      Why like GT3?

    • @PapiAndrey
      @PapiAndrey Před rokem +3

      @@1anre they’re both homologation cars, they are both more special than anything else in the current lineup. The gt3 has one hell of an engine and one you’re not going to find anywhere else, save for the gt4rs, also a homologation car. The Yaris has an awesome inline 3 that you also won’t find in any other cars. They both aren’t made for straight line speed, but do well in that regard. More importantly, they offer feedback and communication to the driver that most other cars don’t. These are special cars

    • @1anre
      @1anre Před rokem

      @@PapiAndrey ah I got it. For $40K which other brand new cars do you think one can consider in this bracket ?

    • @PapiAndrey
      @PapiAndrey Před rokem

      @@1anre do you mean in the case of homologation cars? Or do you mean similar cars in the sense that they give the driver feedback and communication? That’s mainly what I was referring to. The Yargis GR some other cars like the 400z and older cars like the E92 M3 give you that feedback and connection that most other new cars done give you. It makes you feel connected to the car like you’re the one making the power and moving the car. That connection makes you feel like you’re the one in control and you have a much better time than a car that’s numb like many new BMW’s.

  • @BrendanEvan
    @BrendanEvan Před 3 lety +4

    Great video with an explanation and conclusion that actually describes the differences well. Excellent work chaps!

  • @selldivision
    @selldivision Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks Dan. As always, another top review!

  • @andrelakay4750
    @andrelakay4750 Před 3 lety +42

    Yaris any day, every day. Thank you

    • @Nick-wb2mc
      @Nick-wb2mc Před 3 lety +7

      yeh if ur a midget

    • @ja2688
      @ja2688 Před 3 lety +3

      @@Nick-wb2mc Strange when I sat in one (I'm a 6ft 1 lanky stickman) I fitted perfectly only issue I had (and this is splitting hairs) was the seat a little bit high but even then I still fitted in perfectly fine.

    • @armsoldtoys6278
      @armsoldtoys6278 Před 3 lety +4

      @@Nick-wb2mc what a stupid comment

    • @ericmarshall9262
      @ericmarshall9262 Před 3 lety +1

      Pay more for a slower car, with less storage, and cost more to repair, way to go toyota!

    • @YusufGinnah
      @YusufGinnah Před 3 lety +1

      @@ja2688 With the low mount rear view mirror and high screen the central view across the dash is compromised if you're 6ft.

  • @hasantopcu2213
    @hasantopcu2213 Před 3 lety +3

    Great video guys, thanks 🙏🏼

  • @timhayward6833
    @timhayward6833 Před 3 lety +20

    Another superb video Dan, thanks so much. Would be interested in comparison of the Yaris against your Alpine A110? Very different cars for sure, Alpine only a bit more expensive, but which is more fun and engaging?

    • @Zanpaa
      @Zanpaa Před 3 lety +3

      They are very different, but they appeal to the same people, I think.

  • @johnmorrison27
    @johnmorrison27 Před 3 lety +57

    Yep GR Yaris all day long 👍👍

  • @chargeheadsuk
    @chargeheadsuk Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome! As an X Daihatsu Charade GTti owner and having had a couple of Golf R's as demo cars this was an exciting video to watch. Great content 💪💪💪

  • @dougmaverick3287
    @dougmaverick3287 Před 2 lety +2

    How does the suspension on the Litchfield compared to the Ford Focus RS?
    I had an RS for 8 months and had to get rid of it because the suspension was way too firm.

  • @mariobotti1952
    @mariobotti1952 Před 3 lety +39

    I bought a Yaris circuit pack for 39.900 euros. A Golf R in italy is almost 60k

    • @davidbrady1551
      @davidbrady1551 Před 3 lety +2

      €57k euro in Ireland and a spec'd R is €70k

    • @mariobotti1952
      @mariobotti1952 Před 3 lety +6

      @@davidbrady1551 Absolutely too much

    • @gunterification
      @gunterification Před 3 lety +6

      @@mariobotti1952 You can thank your governments for those high taxes.

    • @tedt7991
      @tedt7991 Před 3 lety +4

      that seems the other way round, in uk and germany people buy Golf Rs like hotcakes as they are very cheap to lease, but even the list price isnt much higher, the Yaris is sold out and can only be bought for about 10k more than the list price

    • @davidbrady1551
      @davidbrady1551 Před 3 lety

      @@tedt7991 yaris too expensive here like all cars. Niche market here for the R now since vrt changes but has more of a chance the the GR due to its practically

  • @johndearn9457
    @johndearn9457 Před 3 lety +26

    I’ll keep my R, just because I’m biased

    • @augustinedennis4865
      @augustinedennis4865 Před 2 lety +1

      I’m keeping my R7,and eagerly awaiting delivery of R8.

    • @mickd4610
      @mickd4610 Před 2 lety +1

      Agree mate. Will keep mine. Does everything well, fast, great on the highway and comfortable around town.

    • @UTubeSL
      @UTubeSL Před 2 lety +1

      Haha fair play, it's a fantastic car!

  • @leonk5793
    @leonk5793 Před 2 lety +8

    I like the R - seems like a very good, if somewhat conservative hot hatch but would take a GR Yaris every single day - probably because I own one...

  • @backseatdriver8902
    @backseatdriver8902 Před 3 lety +9

    CARWOW tested the mk8 Golf R 1/4 mile at 12.3 and thus tuned Yaris @ 12.9. So the mk8 R is 0.6 seconds quicker in the qtr mile.

    • @timuryaroshenko3697
      @timuryaroshenko3697 Před 3 lety +2

      Wow, cool. Take the Golf R to rally :DD

    • @mattsamuels3607
      @mattsamuels3607 Před 2 lety

      @@timuryaroshenko3697 wow cool. The Yaris isn’t In the same league as the golf r

    • @samo0golf
      @samo0golf Před 2 lety

      12.3 modded golfR not stock

    • @pauldavies7251
      @pauldavies7251 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mattsamuels3607 the golf is flat out boring & I own one
      Ye it can go quick in a straight line but round the bends it's not exciting

    • @qwertz4035
      @qwertz4035 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mattsamuels3607 Yeah the Yaris just way better in so many points lol

  • @milesfathi
    @milesfathi Před 3 lety +5

    This guy's singlehandedly done half of the new golf r reviews on youtube!

  • @DrNitin14
    @DrNitin14 Před 3 lety

    Will you guys be reviewing the Cupra Leon anytime soon? The 300hp one preferably.

  • @DanJHayes
    @DanJHayes Před 3 lety +21

    GR Yaris has a manual gearbox, that makes it a winner in this comparison from the point of view of being a driver's car. I considered the GR, but bought a Golf R manual mk7.5 instead as I need the space for my daughter and my dog.

    • @erocksproduct
      @erocksproduct Před 2 lety +1

      Dam PlayStation and Xbox generation how don’t know how to use a clutch is making manual car becoming extinct.

    • @BM8C7
      @BM8C7 Před 2 lety

      Leave your manuals ffs

  • @waveman1500
    @waveman1500 Před 3 lety

    Is it legal to change the seats in the UK?
    The standard seats have side airbags and I assume that the aftermarket seats don't.

  • @Karl-me4mh
    @Karl-me4mh Před rokem +1

    He's absolutely right. The Yaris is no fun driven slowly. When I am having fun on public roads I usually find myself driving in the middle of the night, no traffic, way above the speed limit on curvy country roads here in germany, or drifting up serpentines. It is just too grippy and stable. Driving fast on the Autobahn is a bit of fun, but it isn't where this car really shines.

  • @carpcruzin1970
    @carpcruzin1970 Před 2 lety +1

    Stunning little car. My partner has an old VVTI and that is fun. This must be an absolute rocket.

  • @user-xl7yf7pc7k
    @user-xl7yf7pc7k Před 3 lety +52

    Golf R for me, I know the GR Yaris is not really a Yaris, but still...also couldn’t fit the kids in the back as easily as the R, so overall just feel the R is the more complete package...courses for horses

    • @adamkhan5274
      @adamkhan5274 Před 3 lety +3

      Me too. If was without kids...different story 🤣

    • @PeterGal987
      @PeterGal987 Před 3 lety +5

      Plus you can take it to a proper Stage 1 remap (cost about £1000) and it is pushing 400BHP. I've seen a video somewhere, that Golf was 398BHP on the roller. 🙂

    • @mctend9108
      @mctend9108 Před 3 lety +6

      I'll suggest you buy a Golf Diesel. Is also more fuel efficient.

    • @ericmarshall9262
      @ericmarshall9262 Před 3 lety +8

      Golf R is cheaper, bigger, easier to maintain, ALOT faster and it dosnt look like a girls car, also a quick 600-1000$ tune and your near 400HP

    • @mctend9108
      @mctend9108 Před 3 lety +10

      @@ericmarshall9262 Pobably didn't see the smile on his face while driving the Yaris. That s what it is all about...

  • @sparkgsparks1736
    @sparkgsparks1736 Před 3 lety

    Great review!

  • @michaelshum2081
    @michaelshum2081 Před 3 lety

    The road looks amazing where is that in wales?

  • @dylanharrington395
    @dylanharrington395 Před 3 lety

    Anyone know what model those Corbeau seats are?

  • @thamilawrence8468
    @thamilawrence8468 Před 3 lety +2

    Makes so much sense. I predicted this outcome before watching the video.

  • @chrisneed_for_speed851

    Can you write which corbeau seats are in this Yaris GR. please? Any link for it?

  • @obrianwilliams692
    @obrianwilliams692 Před 3 lety

    What is the name of the background song in the video? Otherwise a great video

  • @Reiches85
    @Reiches85 Před 3 lety +27

    As fast as a Carrera S...must be proven ;)

    • @zakelwe
      @zakelwe Před 3 lety +2

      Depends on the road and driver. Most people buying a Yaris GR will be younger and prepared to spank it, the older Porsche blue rinse brigade less so.
      When you get older you get more money, but then slow down driving wise. I know from experience.

    • @ericmarshall9262
      @ericmarshall9262 Před 3 lety +5

      Its not, the guy who posted the video is on crack, a golf R is 1.3 sec faster then the 5.3 second yaris, buddy is just blowing smoke out his ass and the noncar guys are eating it up

    • @YusufGinnah
      @YusufGinnah Před 3 lety +1

      Nowhere close.
      Even with all the mods and losing the warranty, the Yaris isn't gonna be anywhere close to the Golf R

    • @Zanpaa
      @Zanpaa Před 3 lety

      @@ericmarshall9262 There's more to life than 0-60 times, my friend.

    • @Zanpaa
      @Zanpaa Před 3 lety

      @@YusufGinnah Not on a small winding road.

  • @hakimdridah1711
    @hakimdridah1711 Před 3 lety +1

    Does the corbeau seat keeps the heating option and are they still easily ajustable? (Do you need some tools to set it?)
    After that video I am really hesitating to take just the seats for my yaris😬

    • @yeahmateyeah
      @yeahmateyeah Před 3 lety +4

      Legalities of no airbags will make it unroad worthy in probably 99%of country's. Very stupid advice

    • @hakimdridah1711
      @hakimdridah1711 Před 3 lety

      @@yeahmateyeah good point... surely it will be in Switzerland...

    • @CYMRU619
      @CYMRU619 Před 3 lety

      Pretty sure it's legal in the UK if the seatbelts still work with the seat, you just take the risk that if you crash the airbags won't be there. Also I think Corbeau makes a heated version.

  • @CosminCraiova
    @CosminCraiova Před 3 lety +26

    the Yaris needs a exaust upgrade. But it looks like a fun little car :)

    • @v4skunk739
      @v4skunk739 Před 3 lety +2

      It needs fake sounds turning off.

    • @andrxito
      @andrxito Před 3 lety

      the issue is the OPF filter. lookup videos of OPF deleted Gr's. It's beautiful

    • @v8_sami
      @v8_sami Před 2 lety

      @@andrxito that’s due to European rules?

  • @maxdellalable
    @maxdellalable Před 3 lety

    does the litchfield tuned yaris come with an updated exhaust?

    • @portland573
      @portland573 Před 3 lety

      Not present here, but they can also do a Milltek resonated and non resonated systems with the map to take account of them. I'll be running mine stock for a while before heading down to Gloucestershire.

  • @kerpoise
    @kerpoise Před 3 lety +14

    The next question is, what if you tuned and modded the Golf R as much as the Yaris from the GR base model?

    • @user-xl7yf7pc7k
      @user-xl7yf7pc7k Před 3 lety +3

      Exactly, ever a stage 1 would really waken up the R. Cost is the R biggest weakness, €70k here in Ireland, madness. So here, it would be Clubsport or GR Yaris

    • @armsoldtoys6278
      @armsoldtoys6278 Před 3 lety +4

      Then it would even cost more than it already does..... wake up

    • @user-xl7yf7pc7k
      @user-xl7yf7pc7k Před 3 lety +4

      @@armsoldtoys6278 true if you’re price sensitive, but stock versus stock, the R would take it...not saying the Yaris isn’t better value

    • @armsoldtoys6278
      @armsoldtoys6278 Před 3 lety +2

      In straight line not disputing that..

    • @kerpoise
      @kerpoise Před 3 lety +1

      @@armsoldtoys6278 lol. Of course it would. Modding it isn't gonna make it cheaper. Lol.

  • @mulleygraves
    @mulleygraves Před 3 lety

    why would you want lower mounted seats in the Yaris? Is visibility not cool? Better to have the beltline and dash at eye level to look cool and lower your center of gravity?

  • @BOOSTEDDUDE
    @BOOSTEDDUDE Před 3 lety +5

    The GR Yaris sounds amazing! That's a ton of HP per cylinder @ 100 hp per cylinder! Too bad it's not coming to America but apparently some form of Gazoo racing Corolla will debut in the US.

    • @1anre
      @1anre Před rokem

      What does that look like?

  • @t1000eg
    @t1000eg Před 2 lety +1

    got a test drive in the morning, i can't wait

  • @AUDIDOIT
    @AUDIDOIT Před 2 lety

    Superb video Dan. Great to know the Litchfield package is a winner.

    • @1anre
      @1anre Před rokem

      Are there other tuners that’ve done the upgrades as well as Litchfield?

  • @ollie-t7862
    @ollie-t7862 Před 3 lety +26

    If you’re a petrol head the GR Yaris is the winner, no questions asked.

    • @johnnyng8527
      @johnnyng8527 Před 3 lety +8

      Car enthusiast, not exactly is a speed enthusiast

    • @ollie-t7862
      @ollie-t7862 Před 3 lety +3

      @@johnnyng8527 Exactly, and that’s why these electric cars are so unappealing at the moment. They may be quick but I doubt there driving dynamics is anywhere near ICE sports cars

    • @ericmarshall9262
      @ericmarshall9262 Před 3 lety +2

      Golf R 1.3 SECs quicker and cheaper then a toyota... yea seems like a win huh? LOL

    • @TassieLorenzo
      @TassieLorenzo Před 3 lety +2

      @@ericmarshall9262 Point confirmed. 0-62mph has little relation to how fun a car is...

  • @marcoscoronado4531
    @marcoscoronado4531 Před 3 lety +15

    Put the Michelin PS4S on the golf and you’re gonna have a amazing grip also...

    • @iagher
      @iagher Před 2 lety +1

      put a semislick on it and you'll experience the true meaning of body roll. The suspension just can't cope with higher levels of grip.

    • @South4153
      @South4153 Před 2 lety

      it‘s a golf. it‘s never gonna have a chance against the yaris

  • @unenthusiast
    @unenthusiast Před 3 lety +17

    Drift mode should be useful on the way to school.

    • @backseatdriver8902
      @backseatdriver8902 Před 3 lety

      Absolutely will be!

    • @StephenHENDERSON1
      @StephenHENDERSON1 Před 3 lety

      @@backseatdriver8902 especially when doing fast handbrake turn to get to an empty car park space out front of the school

    • @zknarc
      @zknarc Před 3 lety

      Tarquin and Henrietta and going to love it.

    • @doloresberry3144
      @doloresberry3144 Před 2 lety

      All the freshman girls will love it!!

  • @davidbrady1551
    @davidbrady1551 Před 3 lety +8

    Both cracking cars but the yaris is only applicable to people with no friends or family or as a second car for the lucky few. All I know is my R with PP is coming in July 😎

  • @joshgodber63
    @joshgodber63 Před 3 lety +1

    Good stuff 👍

  • @lbarbato6425
    @lbarbato6425 Před 3 lety

    One of the best cars Toyota has made oh and the 10 year long LFA project that didn’t sell too well due to price! They tried with the Lexus RCFs etc but failed however, I’ll have the all round, very refined R thanks.

  • @jeremyhill3837
    @jeremyhill3837 Před 3 lety +1

    Love your work! Tough choice between these. Very head vs heart ❤️

  • @VampirusX
    @VampirusX Před 2 lety +3

    I drove the Yaris for 1 day and it was IMPOSSIBLE to drive slow... it is such a sweaty (for real) drive!

    • @1anre
      @1anre Před rokem +1

      “Sweaty” meaning uncomfortable?

    • @VampirusX
      @VampirusX Před rokem +1

      @@1anre More like "supprised".
      I had to get used to the response and power.
      My "quickest" car I drove was my Corolla Touring Sport GR 2.0l.
      It was, due to the EV support, quite snappy. But very linear and not aggressive.
      The very quick response of the turbo of the Yaris is another story.
      I had the Yaris for 1 day and after 1h or so I drove 160 MPH on the very rainy Autobahn.
      The stiff chasis, AWD etc makes the car extremly controllable and boosts your confidance.
      I drove around 10min on the Autobahn and entered back roads to enjoy the movability of the car.
      Unbelievable expierence.
      When my job goal is at it's peek, I will buy my a Lexus GS450h or the Yaris for sure.
      The Yaris CAN be a daily. The problem is, that you don't want to drive slowly or "normal" with the Yaris.
      The Lexus on the other hand is luxurious can more for the soul If you know what I mean.

    • @1anre
      @1anre Před rokem +1

      @@VampirusX thanks for breaking it down.
      For a first brand new car; the M2, MkV Supra, Yaris GR are all topping my list, but still trying to think of if these are the best I can get for $40K max

    • @VampirusX
      @VampirusX Před rokem +1

      @@1anre Get the Yaris!
      The Supra is a BMW as the M2 is ... and both are more expensive than the Yaris (even with the performance pack).
      You buy a serious car with the Toyota reliability.
      Or wait for the new 2.4l GR86.
      Not the same performance ... but a better transmission than the Yaris and a sports car (beautiful handling, shifting etc) instead of a track car like the Yaris.
      The Yaris is a street warrior you will never get with a Supra or M2 (IMO)

  • @shindigfreak5277
    @shindigfreak5277 Před 2 lety

    So, I have a GTI and want a second car as the fun car. Would the GR Yaris or the GR86 will be an amazing car?
    I am not a Toyata fan in particular, but I just want a sports car that has plenty of option for aftermarket parts, and a hand brake for motor sports.
    Hope anyone is kind enough to asnwer my question lol.

    • @loganamurray64
      @loganamurray64 Před 2 lety +1

      I know I’m 8 months late but I’d take the Yaris over a 86 without batting an eye. Sure the 86 is fun in the corners and all but you have to bag the piss out of it and they’re still quite slow, especially compared to your GTI. I think you’d be disappointed in the GR86, the Yaris is just a better car. Still amazing in the corners, faster in the straights, a really nice manual gearbox and far more unique. And now with the GR Corolla being released within the year here I think we’ll be seeing much more aftermarket for these cars

  • @maxheather9059
    @maxheather9059 Před 3 lety

    Where was this filmed?

  • @wiseguyrob2005
    @wiseguyrob2005 Před 3 lety

    Would you have the GR Yaris over your A110 Dan?

    • @pigeonpoo1823
      @pigeonpoo1823 Před 3 lety

      He's been saying he's considering buying a...... Fiesta ST to replace the A110.
      High praise indeed

  • @josemontano7767
    @josemontano7767 Před 3 lety

    Nurburgring Setting sounds so exciting

  • @pmrrmm
    @pmrrmm Před 3 lety

    What is the model of this seats?

  • @johnyjohny2728
    @johnyjohny2728 Před rokem

    What are the model of seats ??

    • @gaycha6589
      @gaycha6589 Před 7 měsíci

      Corbeau but they don’t really match the rest of the interior.

  • @fuhrerpolizei86
    @fuhrerpolizei86 Před 3 lety +2

    Golf R flashy interior ? Erm...
    Great video nonetheless!! Thanks

  • @hatakashi1900
    @hatakashi1900 Před 2 lety +1

    When my Evo 9 finally dies, I'll get this GR Yaris, it looks mint and tough as hell

  • @HotHatchTV
    @HotHatchTV Před 3 lety +4

    Golf R during the week, Yaris for weekends/Trackdays ;)

    • @achilleconte4385
      @achilleconte4385 Před 3 lety

      But why spend so much gas tho? In this case, is better to have a diesel for the week and a sports car for the weekend.

    • @HotHatchTV
      @HotHatchTV Před 3 lety

      @@achilleconte4385 to have some fun during the week? ;) Diesel is boring

    • @achilleconte4385
      @achilleconte4385 Před 3 lety

      @@HotHatchTV an Alpina D3 is not boring 😉

  • @dingluo1203
    @dingluo1203 Před 3 lety +4

    A lot of people like GR Yaris on paper but bought Golf in reality.

  • @shrewsnose1
    @shrewsnose1 Před 3 lety +1

    Agree 👍🏻

  • @kleinbottled79
    @kleinbottled79 Před 3 lety +5

    No Yaris GR in the US if I'm not mistaken. We never get anything small and good. 😥

    • @Leviathan1216
      @Leviathan1216 Před 2 lety

      Ikr, my Mazda 2 is turning 10 this year and probably only has around 2 years left, and I am actually panicking over what car I’m going to get next. Everything is big and stupid

    • @v8_sami
      @v8_sami Před 2 lety

      @@Leviathan1216 yes they even killed the Honda Fit, and Yaris. So honestly not much to choose from brand new.

  • @stopspin
    @stopspin Před 3 lety +1

    Yep the yaris is that good. Great job.

  • @augustortiz
    @augustortiz Před 3 lety +28

    Yaris by a mile.

  • @andrewmontague2636
    @andrewmontague2636 Před 3 lety +11

    Fair review. I think it’s agreed the Yaris is more fun but that the Golf has more all-round ability. More practical and when you’re not in the mood, it’ll be a more refined comfortable car.

    • @lucienpetrus9432
      @lucienpetrus9432 Před 2 lety

      Jealous maybe

    • @Warsheep2k6
      @Warsheep2k6 Před rokem

      @@lucienpetrus9432 no one is jealous on a yaris... or on a golf for that matter unless the yaris is your second car for track days and for the price you can get a used exige which actually creates jealous and has a lot more road presence not to mention is a fun car to drive

  • @1986dc
    @1986dc Před 3 lety +1

    Does the Litchfield pack void warranty on the GR Yaris?

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Před 3 lety +1

      Only the parts of the car which it has changed

    • @YusufGinnah
      @YusufGinnah Před 3 lety

      Motor warranty is void

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Před 3 lety

      @@YusufGinnah remove the tuning box 😎

    • @YusufGinnah
      @YusufGinnah Před 3 lety +3

      @@relentlesspursuit6894
      Depends on who your trying to hide it from I guess...
      - Insurance company - find an insurer who doesn't mind or you won't be paid out in an accident, cos you won't be able to 'remove' the box.
      - Car maker - You mod it then you take the risk of failures because vehicles nowadays have performance logs up to 30 days long.
      If your car is only meant to boost at 0.5bar max and your car has been boosting at 1.1bar in the last 30 days, you'd be caught out.
      *_Try being as honest with others as you would want them to be with you_*

    • @rabbitenjoyer6320
      @rabbitenjoyer6320 Před 3 lety +1

      @@YusufGinnah well said. Wish more people would do their due diligence and accept the risks and responsibility instead of trying to sneak around. If your remap blows the turbo, own up to it. If you remap and your water pump dies odds are the manufacturer will honor their drivetrain warranty. That's been my experience.

  • @thestig4408
    @thestig4408 Před 2 lety

    Where's the VS part?

  • @bushmaster4481
    @bushmaster4481 Před 3 lety +5

    I’d keep it stock and for decades if I had one.

  • @edwardfletcher7790
    @edwardfletcher7790 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video, but, your audio level is really low.

  • @johnnyandersson5622
    @johnnyandersson5622 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm in a position that I can have the GR Yaris as a daily driver for free, however I drove it one weekend and realized that I must have nine lives on my driving license for it to work.

  • @jamiebagala1897
    @jamiebagala1897 Před 3 lety

    So if I was 40mm shorter than Dan the standard seats would be fine for me?

  • @boogboog8097
    @boogboog8097 Před 2 lety

    So why was the golf not remapped...

  • @mosca3289
    @mosca3289 Před 3 lety +2

    The in to the cabin filming is cool.

  • @tomoday4450
    @tomoday4450 Před 3 lety +4

    Forget the BMW Supra
    This is Toyota’s GOAT 👍🏻

    • @VampirusX
      @VampirusX Před 2 lety

      The supra is OK... tho combining the reliability of Toyota with the BMW's lack of reliability was just DUMB.
      The should have learned from the GT86 head gasket desaster... the Supra is ugly too... it has NOTHING to do with the original.

  • @Joe-eg7ml
    @Joe-eg7ml Před 3 lety +4

    I wonder if the yaris just feels fast but actually is not (mx5 effect) than the mk8r. It would be nice is they went against each other in a circuit.

    • @CYMRU619
      @CYMRU619 Před 3 lety

      The Yaris will feel faster because it is faster.. it's nearly 270kg's lighter and in this state of tune has pretty much the same power as the Golf.

    • @nonameyet2205
      @nonameyet2205 Před 3 lety

      Lightness is very important, on paper the Golf has a bit more power but the litchfield Yaris has a superior power to weight ratio of 0.2327hp/kg vs the Golf 0.2035hp/kg. For comparison a 911 Carrera S has power to weight ratio of 0.2786hp/kg which is still far superior than the Yaris but the Yaris does have similar power to weight ratio as a 718 cayman S which has a power to weight ratio of 0.2364hp/kg

    • @randomman1050
      @randomman1050 Před rokem

      czcams.com/video/drlN2nqq92c/video.html stock yaris, stock R

  • @benjaminrhodes9582
    @benjaminrhodes9582 Před 3 lety +6

    Presumably the Lichfield remap will void the warranty for any drivetrain related claims on the Yaris?

    • @cib2413
      @cib2413 Před 3 lety +5

      Yes, definitely.

    • @richiebtime489
      @richiebtime489 Před 3 lety +2

      Would it void the warranty on everything?

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Před 3 lety +1

      It's a tuning box, not a map! Any engine modification risks the drive train warranty, just like every 7.5R being mapped

    • @garethod1634
      @garethod1634 Před 3 lety +1

      Just remove the tuning box if you have a problem, then book it into the dealer.

  • @KainSwiss
    @KainSwiss Před 2 lety +1

    Nice comparison! Personally I would take the Golf R, The Yaris is a bit of a youngsters car! But I can imagine how fun that Yaris is though

    • @roodoff2411
      @roodoff2411 Před 2 lety +2

      I don't know, I think the Yaris is more of a 'special' car that older folk can get away with owning, because of what it is. I'm in my 40's and kick about in an Audi A8 and I want one! I think the Golf R has the boy racer vibe more than the GR Yaris.

    • @KainSwiss
      @KainSwiss Před 2 lety

      @@roodoff2411 As a second car that’s totally fine! I would take one also

  • @brendan1048
    @brendan1048 Před 2 lety

    Llangynydyr to Ebbw Vale over the mountain ✌️ great little road, mind the sheep 👀

  • @simbayihamaundu3616
    @simbayihamaundu3616 Před 3 lety

    I go for the little 300hp GR Yaris. for the Golf R, its a beautiful car but GR Yaris carries the day for me

  • @pheoix
    @pheoix Před 3 lety

    Not a fair comparison but probably the closest there is. Yaris gr is a homologation car. The only one in the market. It was made for wrc and then for the public. It's a beast and might just be the last of its kind.

  • @MrDrivingFaster
    @MrDrivingFaster Před 2 lety +1

    Just mentioning 911 in a GR Yaris is sacrilegious, but I do get it.

  • @swanblake
    @swanblake Před 3 lety +3

    Great job on this Dan as always! Driving bits aside, the VW Golf R is off my list no matter what as the interior and its awful tech interface has me running to the Yaris GR. I'd much rather have a down spec interior that functions.

    • @user-qq2mo1ek2r
      @user-qq2mo1ek2r Před 2 lety +1

      So true on the tech interface on the golf. I've heard even VW dealers aren't happy with it. My colleagues daughter bought a new golf, drives them mad trying to work it out.

  • @jd-it4on
    @jd-it4on Před 2 lety

    I would pick the yaris but swap the interior from the vw in to the yaris.

  • @anthonymendoza9478
    @anthonymendoza9478 Před 2 lety

    Availability, availability, availability. Enough said. Good luck getting a hold of the GR Yaris.

  • @JustMe-pq7je
    @JustMe-pq7je Před 2 lety

    Lol! All i did was add a tuning box now running 330hp. I stick to my Golf R 7.5... Why spend money on a mk8?
    Just as much fun.

  • @nswgb69
    @nswgb69 Před 3 lety +2

    All this GR needs is the exhaust that Shmee has just had fitted & it's done!

  • @PandorusFightStick
    @PandorusFightStick Před 2 lety

    i am a pure VW head , but i would go for the yaris GR

  • @Holmseyboy0104
    @Holmseyboy0104 Před 3 lety

    At 6ft 5, is sitting 4cm lower going to really make all that difference?

    • @leonk5793
      @leonk5793 Před 3 lety +1

      Not a car really designed for such a tall driver...

    • @Holmseyboy0104
      @Holmseyboy0104 Před 3 lety

      @@leonk5793 I've driven it and got one arriving in 3 weeks, I fit in fine just the visibility is the issue

    • @benhallgwa4676
      @benhallgwa4676 Před 3 lety

      Just 40mm

  • @ericvermeulen9853
    @ericvermeulen9853 Před rokem

    Golf is dull,Yaris GR is the Hott in the Hot hatch segment, thanks for the video, my GR track pack is on its way 👏🏻👏🏻 can’t wait

  • @Splitscreen83
    @Splitscreen83 Před měsícem

    Thank the lord for Toyota having the balls in the first place to actually go ahead and produce this road going rally car. Absolutely incredible 👍

  • @robertlawrence2748
    @robertlawrence2748 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The Golf disqualifies itself with that woeful touchscreen disguised as the driver interface.

  • @savagegtalks5912
    @savagegtalks5912 Před 2 lety

    oh the new Golf R awd system can't compare with the GR Yaris Thorsen diff's front and rear.
    IMO the GR Yaris is in a league of it's own.

  • @MrRonan3
    @MrRonan3 Před 3 lety +6

    I have had VW Golf's since 1990. i just sold my golf R.stage 2 i don't think that yaris would have got anywhere near it.
    but i understand.the yaris looks fun. standard form it would probably not be so cut and dry. a bit silly.i would not under
    any circumstances be throwing 40.000 on a yaris. but i hate this new golf R it looks like its had too many pies.
    so my answer i purchased one of the last GTI TCR's and it feels special!,

    • @v4skunk739
      @v4skunk739 Před 3 lety

      Go look at how much a used GY Yaris is.
      It holds its money way more than a fucking VW.

    • @vwgti3414
      @vwgti3414 Před 3 lety

      @@v4skunk739 because nobody buys a toyota for 40k....

    • @v4skunk739
      @v4skunk739 Před 3 lety +3

      @@vwgti3414 Yeah that's why the GR Yaris is sold out and selling used above retail.

    • @vwgti3414
      @vwgti3414 Před 3 lety

      @@v4skunk739 i don't give a fck...🥳🥳🥳

    • @relentlesspursuit6894
      @relentlesspursuit6894 Před 3 lety

      @@vwgti3414 although you realise they are 33k new - ofcourse if you want a used on itl cost you 36k+, they go up in value unlike a Golf which gets discounted even from new

  • @andymiller8877
    @andymiller8877 Před 3 lety +15

    GR for me no doubt or question.

  • @easyerc2226
    @easyerc2226 Před 3 lety +1

    All well and good but i couldn't pay 40k for a yaris

  • @tyraithomasxiii
    @tyraithomasxiii Před 2 lety

    atlesst I know my kids will have fun cars as there first cars in the future, GR brought back driving

  • @bign3ck
    @bign3ck Před 3 lety

    Get a golf r32 and use the rest of the 40k to turbo, and chassis mods

  • @johnsimon8457
    @johnsimon8457 Před 3 lety +1

    Oh, it’s a tuner car like Dinan for BMW or Brabus for Benz. Golf R is a spicier Audi S3, nice, and easier to live with than Lichfield’s Yaris.

  • @leehughes2615
    @leehughes2615 Před rokem

    Al ok if you got 40grand and the finance would be like a months rent every pcm. so some of us can only wish others can buy with ease way life goes but saying that both cracking cars . I would have the yaris cause it's more special in a way

  • @jimmyjt16
    @jimmyjt16 Před 3 lety

    I reckon he stacked it at 4:50

  • @jimmydgrant
    @jimmydgrant Před 3 lety +1

    I guess I have to vote for the VW since...I can actually purchase one.