Toyota launched its stunning 200kW GR Yaris, in November 2020, a pure performance car with deep motorsport roots.
The new super-hot hatch is already a sales success with the first run completely sold out with some special driveaway pricing.
GR Yaris performance comes from a new 200kW/370Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine – the world’s most powerful mass-produced three-cylinder engine.
Along with an all-new platform, unique three-door body, aerodynamic styling and a new GR-FOUR permanent all-wheel drive system, GR Yaris has an impressive power-to-weight ratio of 156kW/tonne and sprints from 0-100 km/h in 5.2 seconds.
Driving the GR Yaris is an experience, it has a fairly heavy clutch as you would expect, but it also seems to have an abundance of power available in all gears and seems to scream at the driver to go and go faster.
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In a world that is increasingly homogenised with boring cars, the GR Yaris priced from $49,500 plus the usual costs, oozes personality and is a welcome breath of fresh air for true motoring enthusiasts.
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I’m Rob Fraser
What is good?
- Performance
- Steering responsiveness
- AWD handling
What is not so good?
- Heavy clutch
- Interior a bit plastic
- Toyota Bluetooth clarity a bit poor
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Model | 2021 Toyota GR Yaris AWD |
| Model Price | $49,500 MLP* |
| Engine | 1.6L 3 Cyl Turbo petrol |
| Drivetrain | GR AWD 6 speed MT |
| Power | 200kW at 6,500rpm |
| Torque | 370 Nm @ 3,000-4,600rpm |
| Safety | TBA |
| CO2 Emissions | 172 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 7.6 L/100km |
| 0-100kmh | 5.2 secs |
| Top Speed | 230 kmh |
| Servicing | 12mths/ 15000km Capped Price |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km with 5 Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating | 85/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 8 |
| Comfort | 8 |
| Equipment | 8 |
| Performance | 9 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 7 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| Street Appeal | 9 |
| Fun Factor | 9 |
| Value for Money | 9 |
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Overall Rating Toyota GR Yaris AWD
- Behind the Wheel - 8/108/10
- Comfort - 8/108/10
- Equipment - 8/108/10
- Performance - 9/109/10
- Ride and Handling - 9/109/10
- Practicality - 7/107/10
- Fit for Purpose - 9/109/10
- Street Appeal - 9/109/10
- Fun Factor - 9/109/10
- Value for Money - 9/109/10
Summary
In a world that is increasingly homogenised with boring cars, the GR Yaris priced from $49,500 plus the usual costs, oozes personality and is a welcome breath of fresh air for true motoring enthusiasts.
