Toyota's powerfully compact, rally-inspired hot hatch is a ball of fizzy energy!
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@leonk57933 жыл бұрын
As a GR owner I can say it is absolutely awesome. The grip this has for such a small car is amazing - literally tears the road surface off as it drives over...
@lukiejames2 жыл бұрын
I remember watching Vicki when I was in my very early teens and was hooked when I saw her passion and enthusiasm. Her talent and skill on the track is outstanding, I dont think many of the guys could even keep up with her! Ten years ago seeing her slide BMW's & Ferarri's around a track still gives me at 26 as much joy as it did as a teen. Then just recently I came across her electric series on Fifth gear and it was overwhelming happy nostalgia. To find out she has her own KZfaq is been AMAZING. 10/10 driver, 10/10 presenter. I couldn't be more stoked! Thank you Vicki for your videos and putting a smile on my face!
@stephenrowell9373 Жыл бұрын
Yes she is a very good driver and a great and enthusiastic presenter as well , and beautiful as well !!!.
@markcady68823 жыл бұрын
Class as always, I’m still not tired of seeing and hearing about the GR Yaris....
@akatsiou3 жыл бұрын
From day 1 every day I am following the news about the car, I hope one day I will be a owner of one, In Love with it...
@smilepermile81653 жыл бұрын
Exciting video Vicki! I really like that you delved into the technical details/trivia that most other GR Yaris reviews have missed. Hope more people will see this car over its 'Yaris' badge. Just commenting and pressing the 'like' button to help youtube promote this video with their algorithm! Keep up the great work :D
@robertsaca3512 Жыл бұрын
I'll never forget being so impressed watching you drift a 500SEC in the late 80's and enjoyed watching you ever since
@rishisunak20243 жыл бұрын
I saw my first one 'in the flesh' this weekend...being driven my a gent who looked 60-something-years-old. "Fair play", I said. "Fair play"...
@Justin2253 жыл бұрын
I so want one of these but my girlfriend just doesn’t get it: “You’re thinking of trading in your BMW [430d m-sport] for a Toyota Yaris!?” 🤷🏻♂️ It’s not about the badge, it’s about the driving experience IMO. 😎😊
@adambeaver17493 жыл бұрын
As much as I love my M140i....its making way for the GR ! I've never laughed so much in 30 years of driving 🤣
@Leonidae3 жыл бұрын
You need to trade your gf too.
@D4VE262 жыл бұрын
Ditch the b.. n GRab the GR
@nadasaba2 жыл бұрын
Just swapped m235cc Yaris is ten times the car
@9unslin9er Жыл бұрын
You should explain to your GF, you've decided to become a more responsible chap, and thus have decided to trade in your dumpster fire BMW for a reliable Toyota.
@cadenguyen87783 жыл бұрын
you were always my favourite presenter on Fifth Gear..love the new channel...no nonsense review....SUBSCRIBED
@HQBProductions3 жыл бұрын
How good to see you again!! Free of Fifth Gear and we know that you can certainly drive and review with authority. You deserve far more subscribers so I am looking forward to your forthcoming films!! 😃😃😃
@chrissyb853 жыл бұрын
Excellent, what a little tool!! Great to have you on your own channel too, keep ‘em coming!
@Ronstar12663 жыл бұрын
Simply put.... a very informative & impressive review as usual, thank you, VBH 👍
@mvmallinson3 жыл бұрын
Really good review Vicky, better than all the others by those that can’t even drive let alone make informed comparisons. Keep up the good work.
@iorgostamatelos61573 жыл бұрын
Great test and really enjoying the way you communicate your passion!!!Keep going on!
@limited1003 жыл бұрын
An instant icon. Simply superb production quality Vicki, we'd expect nothing less :) Can't wait to see more!
@mariapires71703 жыл бұрын
Great little car, and great review and explnation about it! Congratulations and very welcome to the channel! Stay safe!
@rs3tuber4253 жыл бұрын
I clicked on the video and subscribed instantly. I followed your videos and your shows for so many years. The difference between you and many youtubers is that you are knowledgeable, legit and genuinely talented.
@IngramCars3 жыл бұрын
Only thinking recently how much I missed Vicki, here she is!
@HaggisNHorsepower3 жыл бұрын
Such a cracking little machine. Really want one along side my Abarth. Another great review Vicki!
@pl60953 жыл бұрын
Great to see you Vicki back on cars after Fifth gear!
@johnnumbat97823 жыл бұрын
Great to see you presenting Vicki after all those Fifth Gear stories years ago - we in Australia also love our performance cars of which I’ve owned a Subaru WRX GC98 and XT Turbo Forester STI - Toyota have done a remarkable job and given us rocket with their typical reliability - Subaru have a legitimate competitor to measure against now and I’d be more than happy with the Yaris as my daily fun driver - John in SA
@craigtrigg42883 жыл бұрын
love your reviews vicky great see the gr yaris
@ianbradley98383 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very interesting review. Madingley and Granchester are pretty places to film ! 👍
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Vicky! I just found your channel 😊..and subscribed...you and Tiff made 5th Gear for me! Much success 💖
@Qufilms3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!!! 👌🚀🏎 Great work VBH!!!
@gkalisa12 жыл бұрын
I subscribed right away soon as I recognized Vicki from the fifth gear. Your reputation precedes you. Fantastic work.
@thecargirlvickibutler-hend28342 жыл бұрын
What lovely words for me to read. Thank you!
@adityabmenon3 жыл бұрын
Yay Yaris yay 👍😀 nicely done VBH.. wish you all the best in your new endeavour... 🙏
@josesousa33 жыл бұрын
Love this channel!
@JasonV8S5503 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you back on our screens VBH. Great review, just like we remember.
@rad1euro2 жыл бұрын
one of my favourite car reviewer..Vicky!!
@yongwd3 жыл бұрын
Lovely! We need more cars like this
@andrewslattery21453 жыл бұрын
Great review
@andreasskjoldhammer64933 жыл бұрын
Really good writing, lovely video!
@sambelmonte97977 ай бұрын
Hi Vicki Awesome seeing you back reviewing cars .again. Love your Unique & always Entertaining videos. Could you please Review the new 2023 Honda Civic Type R . Subscribed 👍
@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain3 жыл бұрын
Great review Vikki, if I had the cash this would be sitting on my driveway.
@KOL6303 жыл бұрын
Vicky still looking great and making interesting and captivating car content. Great work. That garage is epic too! I saw one of these Yaris’s on the road recently and they look awesome in the flesh.
@jeremyrigden92003 жыл бұрын
Now that car should be in your garage, I remember kiting you out with bike leathers at Bike stop ten years plus ago, all the best.
@sodazman3 жыл бұрын
Great review Vicki!
@christopheromahony55263 жыл бұрын
Just found the channel, so have a few to catch up on. Maybe if I string a few of Tiff and Johnny's vids together too, it'll be like watching the perfect car show or something. Hope you guys do a few guest appearances together, a great way to let all the fans know of all the different projects you're doing.
@hristohristov87873 жыл бұрын
Another new subscriber for you Vicky! Amazing content 👌
@stuartbaker44793 жыл бұрын
One of my favourite car reviewer, reviewing the car of the moment...brilliant and keep em coming...🤘
@thecargirlvickibutler-hend28343 жыл бұрын
I will do my best!
@barbieandbellaadventuresby91343 жыл бұрын
Excellent production and execution. The whole team on this have obviously worked hard to deliver Vicki at her best, well done all. Now the car, oh yes this is an excellent pocket rocket 🚀 I think it’s def going to stand the test of time. Future classic written all over it. I love a triple too, my Yamaha XSR900 is a triple and with a decat straight through pipe sounds naughty. Great torque on a triple with a nice top end too. Out of interest what lump has the rally chaps get in their Yaris?
@ikeforever153 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the awesome review Vicky. This car is for petrol heads. It seems to have the right appeal. I love the way it distributes power through the wheels with the different modes.
@Bob-Maplethorpe3 жыл бұрын
Hey, it's Vicky from Fifth Gear! Subscribed!
@ghost.driversuk3 жыл бұрын
Still looking good Vicky, on and off the roads, hope Charlie is doing well. 😉👍🏻
@OrangeManStan3 жыл бұрын
Great video as always 👍
@smetlitzky3 жыл бұрын
Well done Vicki 😊
@iangibson60153 жыл бұрын
You're the only reviewer of this car that I've seen who has made this car slide. If memory serves you were a pro (rally?) driver before you became a reviewer. There are a fair few stultifying reviews of this car (looking at you What Car), I like that you brought it alive with your genuine enthusiasm.
@jimwebb33462 жыл бұрын
Have a look for the Chris Harris video
@robertlloyd74933 жыл бұрын
Great work Vicky Broadbean Harvester 👍
@Richard-xw8jt3 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of the front and rear LSD and a proper handbrake although the lsd is a bit of a pricey extra, the weight saving is good too, even with a respectable HP output and a light small car to start off with a 3 cyl engine will have to work hard to pull the car along. The only thing i dont like is what a lot of manufacturers seem to be doing & feeding the engine sound into the car, i like most of the options but that can get in the bin. It looks to be a great car, hopefully some people who buy them will look after them rather than thrash it & run out of talent on a public road.
@steffydog3 жыл бұрын
Looks a real giggle, if only I could. Thanks VHB
@tomoday44503 жыл бұрын
Nice job Vicky 👍🏻
@DrivingDistilled3 жыл бұрын
It's got the bark of a Chihuahua but the *drool* of a St Bernard. 😊
@ca99683 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the South African Toyota Conquest RSi from the 90`s, a little hatch that punched way above its weight!
@donaldw60493 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! Just found Your Channel. Subscribed. 👍🏼
@steffydog Жыл бұрын
Love it, cheers VHB 👍🏁
@jpracingph6 ай бұрын
Its VBH you heathen. 😊
@IvermectinFTW3 жыл бұрын
The car is great but it was Vicki's return that really made this video great!
@atdakore3 жыл бұрын
Please keep smashing that glass ceiling! u rock!!! i think you might be in the top 3 of best automotive reviewers on youtube. Congratulations. Subscriptions and views incoming. TRUST the algorithm and keep pumping these out. Great video work and editing too. You're going to smash it!!!!
@tonyb12233 жыл бұрын
This is where Subaru should have been going instead of making heavy weight cars (we know they can do it, the 2003 STi Spec C 17 inch was only 35kg heavier at 1350kg than a CP GR Yaris at 1315kg).. The GRY has a lot going for it, a fairly limited run, its engine has overcone some of the issues of Direct Injection (mainly carbon build up behind the valves), a decent, compact AWD system and a decent price (for example, a Golf GTi is pushing £40k and a Cupra 300 is £36k) and the 5 year warranty. What I don't like, sound being fed through the speakers, poor front visibility due to console and mirror positioning, the "modes", 3 settings rather than fully adaptive (considering who Toyota owns, they could have done better). Now, the biggest issue I see with the GRY is none of the above, but the hype its been given by those reviewers, the flocks of younger drivers with not much experience of different drivetrains, shown how the super handling and grip will stop you flying off the road in all weathers, its a bit of a myth. AWD will bite the unaware hard (several yt vids prove this already), and for an 8k deposit plus £300 a month, its going to tempt the (poor) rally drivers to believe they are better than they really are. This isn't Toyota's fault in the main, but the reviewers only talking about the positives. This is a great car for an experienced driver, but it could be an expensive mistake for a novice who has fallen for the AWD (and torque split) hype.
@relentlesspursuit68943 жыл бұрын
Will be even more limited numbers if these get written off. It is however quite hard to get it wrong in a GR, you've got to be doing something pretty stupid to end up in trouble
@philipjamesparsons3 жыл бұрын
Good review by someone who can really drive and has driven many cars. I mostly dismiss these hot hatches out of hand as they are simply too complex to make a sane buy for the long run. But, this one is a Toyota, a real one, not a rebadged Subaru or BMW. Real Toyota’s, even the fast ones are well engineered and durable. This is how I like my cars to be but not how most cars are. I think it probably is worth 30k.
@VisionAssoc3 жыл бұрын
Love the channel Vicki. I bumped into you on press day at the NEC many a year ago while filming for JLR. 😊 Any chance of you doing some stuff with fast Fords 🔵 from the mid to late 80s?....If only I could go back in time 😊👍
@jamesclayton70363 жыл бұрын
let's have more soon Vicki thanks you are one hell of a driver
@michaelteret47633 жыл бұрын
Vicki is the best! More, please.
@global_nomad.3 жыл бұрын
subscribed....happy to see you on your own channel where your enthusiasm can flourish
@playwme33 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure which one turns me on more. I was already convinced about the car, hopefully sometime this year i’ll get one. Great review too. Learned a couple things that the other 50 reviews didn’t point out.
@maxharris42083 жыл бұрын
Hope you ordered it last year...I ordered mine in January and hope to take delivery in January 2022. The wait is frustrating but will be worth it.
@playwme33 жыл бұрын
@@maxharris4208 , I’m in Australia. Of the 1500 or so sold here there are currently 63 available for sale with less than 1000km on the odo. Toyota did a special deal here and a lot were bought purely by flippers. They’re now finding that they weren’t the only ones with that idea, so they’re gonna have to either wait or lower their prices. Won’t be too hard to get one, and it’ll still be a good bit less than the current RRP.
@hoomee76053 жыл бұрын
When in 1st set my eyes on this car .. immediately fell in love wt it. Looks and its technical bits. Placed a booking way back in nov 2020 even when toyota malaysia hadnt announced it was importing any. Finally they did. I was one of the early ones to get it. And it hasnt disappointed at all. Always enjoyed watching vicki in a car from top gear days. Only female car journalist id watch and listen to. Subscribed ! 👌
@leevincent15913 жыл бұрын
Hi, Bro, Hoo Mee. Hopefully once day we shall met up with our GR yaris here in Malaysi..haha . Like you I am one of the 127 very lucky GR owner! Vincent is my name 😉 Stay safe and the very best of health !
@Al8lack3 жыл бұрын
How did I not know that VBH had her own KZfaq channel...? Subscribed!
@philgreen53163 жыл бұрын
I have one of these Vicki, it's wonderful! I have the Convenience pack version and it's fun, fun, fun!! 👍
@stephenpeacock26273 жыл бұрын
Why the hell did you get the convenience pack, circuit pack is the only option, you’ve missed out on a big part of the car
@philgreen53163 жыл бұрын
@@stephenpeacock2627 do you own one then? In real world, road driving, it's just as much fun but also more comfortable, has HUD, sat Nav, parking sensors and a couple of other bits. Most people don't have the driving ability, skill or opportunity on the road to truly gain any real benefit from the Circuit pack - although many, mistakenly, think they do! 🤣
@James-RJM3 жыл бұрын
Great choice Phil 😉👍
@tracktimevideos51643 жыл бұрын
Good review and a welcome new channel 👍
@joaoluistavares60463 жыл бұрын
Great to know that there are no automated options. The manual gearbox and roll.
@duncanorr59263 жыл бұрын
Love the ducati monster in the background 😍
@Android-vk8yh3 жыл бұрын
Perfect pocket rocket with character just like our Vic, can someone please release a race track for lady Henderson 🙏
@defender90keswick.nigelsla593 жыл бұрын
How long have you been doing this Vicki? Still got it girl!!
@OldManOnTrak3 жыл бұрын
Gwyndaf Evans?! You’re showing your age, Vicki 😂
@seanashenden3 жыл бұрын
sorry wasn't listening ! 😂 after all these years , still the hottest motoring journo ever ! 😜 good work vicky x ps luving the monster 👍
@jd-py5nm3 жыл бұрын
would love to have one of these-my little mitsubishi mirage/spacestar gets the job done with its 3cyl but certainly lacks grunt haha
@Zerofightervi3 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZseWlbSlqdayZZ8.html Check this out, what could have been had Mitsubishi had any money left.
@johnrowell9423 жыл бұрын
Fantastic car but why as no one in the after market doing any rally type items just track set up? Even the exhaust systems.
@darrenmoore15563 жыл бұрын
Think you enjoyed that VBH 😄
@Dave-gl6jb3 жыл бұрын
Will the GR Yaris go down as the most watched car Vid. After 6 months still going strong. PS Good Vid.
@onechopbuddy38493 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JurisKankalis3 жыл бұрын
Production at a high level, not quite Fifth Gear, but still - more importantly though, Vicki is one of the all-time great female automotive journalists. Sadly, there aren't many. This video just serves as another reason (and there ARE many) that Toyota can and will (if it wants) build superb performance machines on its own, which makes one believe even more that the real reason the 5th gen Supra was co-opped with München, was its need for hybrid tech... and look at the X5 hybrids sell. Anyway. Many interesting facts not heard in all the zillions of videos on this car. Well done, keep up the work!
@klasseact66633 жыл бұрын
I don't care how many female auto journalists we've got but rather the high quality of them instead of some "tokens" to make some cancel culture people happy 🤔
@jamiecuss90253 жыл бұрын
Love the review
@Smokeysbandit3 жыл бұрын
Great one.
@carl55573 жыл бұрын
Nice review Vicki, although its Sébastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans in the WRC car. Welsh rally legend Gwyndaf is his Dad !! 😉
@KobayashiMaru863 жыл бұрын
Although I'd love to see Gwyndaf have a go of the rally car
@thecargirlvickibutler-hend28343 жыл бұрын
I'll call Gwyndaf and tell him he's coming out of retirement...!!! I had Elfyn on my Auto Express podcast, as well, so have no excuse! Will remedy this one. Thanks for your support.
@neoanderson73 жыл бұрын
It’s unfortunate this isn’t available for the NA market. A friend of mine would’ve put down a deposit the moment it was available. Alas.. Great review Vicki! Keep them coming. 👏🏻
@Mexxx653 жыл бұрын
Toyota..in their global wisdom...have focused the release on the Circuit Pack model, to the uk where the petrol car will be banned from sales in 2030. And have AVOIDED all the car markets in the world where this car would sell like proverbial HOT CAKES!!!!
@neoanderson73 жыл бұрын
@@Mexxx65 I think more of having it go thru safety and what not. Government regulations still hurt some models when you attempt to sell them in NA.
@leepower27173 жыл бұрын
@@Mexxx65 - Toyota haven't, UK get option of normal, convenience pack or circuit pack. Some potential buyers in UK are put off that they can't have both convenience & circuit packs on same car. Most UK buyers opt for the circuit pack as Toyota have some excellent finance offers.
@terrificspokesman74163 жыл бұрын
@@Mexxx65 well eFuel is coming so the ban might change which I hope there is no ban. I live in the UK and recently I have seen quite a few of these driving around
@terrificspokesman74163 жыл бұрын
@@Mexxx65 they should replace the Proace (rebadged Peugeot Expert) with the Hiace in the UK because if I want a Toyota van I want a Toyota van not a Peugeot van and they should sell these with the circuit pack in Australia and Zew Zealand
@CathodeRayNipplez3 жыл бұрын
Oh hello. Didn't know you had a YT channel. Cool :)
@soldieroftafari3 жыл бұрын
OMG this channel is SO overdue!!
@azizbass3 жыл бұрын
Can we get rid of the top and bottom black bars please thank you Vicky...
@alexdalgleish10613 жыл бұрын
Wondered if was possible to make the GR Yaris "bite". You've managed to do it Vicki. Just Tiff to go.
@joshuasweeney11593 жыл бұрын
I wish we could get one without the stupid infotainment screen. Brilliant video by the way!
@zapfanzapfan3 жыл бұрын
Proper handbrake, not dead yet! :-)
@MrJorgie733 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to more Vicki - subbed :)
@dg1153 жыл бұрын
Would love to see you Johny and tiff reunite for a KZfaq video at some point in the future.
@richardhintonracing3 жыл бұрын
1994 Charlie and Vauxhall Junior ?
@sammyjjoo3 жыл бұрын
Pocket! Rocket! 🚀👍
@kaustubh1603 жыл бұрын
The best😎🤘
@gavhunt53893 жыл бұрын
We need a group test, one 4WD special from each decade - how about quattro, integrale, scooby, Evo 6 Makinen, A1 quattro (or my modded S1 hatch?) and GR Yaris?
@tonyw29603 жыл бұрын
you can use my modded gr yaris when it's finished
@gavhunt53893 жыл бұрын
@@tonyw2960 sounds like a plan 👍
@jurcicmax2373 жыл бұрын
I see Vicky, i click like and subscribe!
@superthierry13 жыл бұрын
It's how all cars should be 😎🚘🚙🚗 ie gearstick, handbrake and turbo charged.. 💨😁