5 things I LOVE & HATE about my Toyota GR Yaris

This week on Buckle Up, Rob talks us through the 5 things he loves and hates about his GR Yaris after 10 months of ownership.

Do you agree with Rob's assessment? Let us know your opinion in the comments down below...
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[connorpimmphotography]

I'd like to add another thing I hate: the fact I do not own this car

[mrmorizofan]

I love that it doesn't have any unnecessary stuff like rear wiper.

[NigelsModellingBench]

I just got my GRY in November, after an 18 month wait. So glad I didn't cancel. The seat height doesn't bother me, and I'm 5'11", Mirror could be higher up, Naked carbon roof looks like a kitchen work top, rear camera is fine for me, I love the fact it is a homologation special, I love the two piece discs, the forged BBS wheels, PS4 tyres, 270 odd HP, huge torque, hard ride, stiff suspension, very nice seats, choice of central display in dash and aluminium doors, bonnet and tailgate. I don't love the 6 month service intervals, cost of said service intervals and every bloody traffic light stop turning into the latest drag race with every other hot hatch out there lol.

[robertsheppard]

Great video - in all honesty, the rear view mirror 'obstruction' has never been a problem for me. Agree that it needs a rear wiper, but the biggest 'hate' if I had to choose one, is that the front seats don't go back to their original position when you fold them down to get people in and out of the back. And then it's only the passenger seat that actually folds down. So that's awkward, but lets be honest, it's forgotten about when you're driving the thing - it's epic! And I kinda like that there are a few compromises hear and there.

[Slojammed]

Thanks for this review. YouTube is full of reviewers obsessed with track battles and hype. Yes we know it's good to drive but what is it like to actually live with.

[victordoris]

Dope video! The Voice and Attitude for me 😂

[quokkapirquish]

I love the seat height- its better for visibility. Agree with the rear visibility comments, I love how strong the car feels, its rigid and handles like no other car I've ever had, going round corners feels so good. My only gripes are the noise - no soundproofing in the car, road noise is loud, and the speakers sound like something from the 1970s.

[woznaldo]

I’m 6’ 2” and the seat height, rear view mirror and rear visibility are an issue and interrelated. I’ve fitted a ‘mirror riser’ (improves front vis, degrades rear). The sloping roofline is why the mirror is so low in the first place. A lower front seat height would reduce the need to raise the mirror but, still not a great fix. The best solution I’ve seen so far is the mirror monitor with front and dash cam integrated. The rear camera just behind the roof antenna isn’t affected by reverse airflow rain and dirt either. A future mod on my car for sure.

[johnpaterson]

Good review, thanks. I cant make my mind up, saw one local dealer, black with bronze wheels, or try and find pearl white one, decisions. Guess the black is rarer, most for sale seem to be the white.

[arda_]

Great video liked and subbed. Waiting for my GR Yaris to arrive! It’s been 7 months since my order and apparently another 7-8 months until it arrives :(

[PKraemer]

I love that is do not have a ugly unused rear wiper. Never use rear wiper on any of my car's. (Live in Sweden so same as your lovely whether)

[ryanbaxter]

I’m 6, 5ft I love the gr Yaris and am considering getting one, will I be able to fit in the car comfortably without getting a lowering kit for the seat?

[Luke-ruvu]

Great Review! I love my Audi S1 and have been looking at going for the GR Yaris. Was a S1 a consideration when you brought one?

[nbro]

The only reasons why I didn't (yet) buy a GR Yaris are the defects that you mentioned: rearview mirror and no rear wiper. That's unacceptable because I want a sports car but I also want something that is comfortable enough. I really like the design of the car and the fact that it's 4-wheel drive, has a lot of power, it's a rally homologation, but damn that rearview mirror position and size sucks. Moreover, the fact that you can't have both the comfort and circuit pack really sucks. These are the stupid decisions that make the company lose some clients, like me.

[jamnope]

As of American this video made me happy we're getting the Corolla version

[kalaitzisjohn]

Nice video. I'm going buy a gr and I would like to ask you, what has to do with a 6 feet tall driver. is it comfortable?

[enlbeul]

How tall are you? Im 6'3 (191cm) and seriously considering this but I'm afraid I won't fit

[amaetfacquodvis]

Haha, i like ur rev. style! Keep it going :)

[MrRoskoPeko]

For all the things Toyota do so right, they always fall over with interior, tech and ergonomics.

[solefreak]

Only problem is, Toyota are no longer offering the 0% finance option and are unlikely to when the next round of cars are produced.. Wish I'd bought one now!