NEW Toyota GR Yaris! Incredible Homologation Rally Car

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I feel like I've been waiting to experience the Toyota GR Yaris ever since rumours of the car started to circulate a few years ago. Thanks to Toyota UK, I finally got my chance.

When Toyota announced its return to the World Rally Championship in 2015, the concept of building a rally-inspired sports car was part of the plan. The vision was to take technical knowledge and experience from the highest level of international competition and apply them to a new road car that is also suitable for competition driving, and an affordable proposition
for customers.

GR Yaris is built on a unique platform, combining Toyota’s new GA-B platform (which debuted on the new generation Yaris hatchback) and a rear section adapted from the GA-C platform used for the Corolla and C-HR models. The rally team emphasised the importance of light weight and this is reflected in the use of aluminium body panels and a forged carbon
composite roof in the body structure, and scrutiny of how weight could be reduced in parts throughout the car.

The engine is also all-new, a 1.6-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged unit. It is the world’s most powerful three-cylinder engine and also the smallest and lightest 1.6 turbo. Producing 257bhp/192kW and 360 Nm of torque, it complies with WRC2 technical regulations and can launch GR Yaris from rest to 62mph in just 5.5 seconds, and on to an electronically limited
top speed of 143mph. Its construction makes use of features derived directly from motor sport, including a ball bearing turbocharger, large-diameter exhaust valves and multi-jet oil piston cooling.

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Me (while talking to my missus): "Just popping out in the GR Yaris to grab some bread and milk, and some
Missus: "Some what now?"
Me: "Some it's all the rage these days, even Sam from Seen Through Glass is grabbing some
Missus: "Whatever...."

AmjidMajeed
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I can't believe as a V8 guy, I'm in love with a 3 cylinder. I already have 3 cars, 1 awd, but I really want one. And I should support a manufacturer who have the balls to make a car like this.

Mark__A
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Never thought I'd be excited by a 3 cylinders hatch ! Well done Toyota ! We need more homologation specials ! Incredible content as always, Thanks Sam !

TheMadJokerRises
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Next video: *Selling my Abarth for a Yaris*

split--
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When Toyota really wants to do it. They blow minds.

joelmammachen
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This has to be the best looking Toyota Yaris I've ever seen.

gaminglegend
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This car was actually R&D Developed in Germany by Gazoo Racing operations. The Head of development is just some guy called Tommy Makinen, an 4 time WRC world Champion!

joaopedroafonsocerqueira
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Why do I suddenly want a Yaris as my dream daily? How is this me? WHAT HAS THE WORLD COME TO?!

Sabroe_ffs
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This Yaris is everything the new Supra is not. Like being a REAL Toyota!

electrikoptik
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Think it just needs an exhaust then it'll be perfect

cmw
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This is the first Japanese car i want to buy since 2009 when the GT-R came out.

marwood
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I was looking forward to this!
In love with the car since they announced it, now let's lay back and enjoy this :D

matteosiefert
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It has had the magic touch of the rally legend Tommi Makkinen 👍

lesleydavies
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My Yaris GRMN says I can’t have one. And I love my GRMN.

JMB
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no need to drive one in japan sam there racing headquarters are in Cologne, Germany

MrDavidfball
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Wow.. It's Amazing Moments for Drive..!!

kingsleyformflipper
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Every Yaris should have this engine, maybe then the coffin dodgers who buy them might not drive everywhere 20mph below the limit for no reason.

Jabber-igiw
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Your excitement at the start says it all - nice review Sam

mf
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90s Castrol livery is what it needs 👌🏼

RyanRhysJones
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Sam, your enthusiasm is palpable. Having now driven the car i felt the same way. Fortunately I don't have to give it back!

tommygola