GR Yaris XP210
The homologation special everyone wants and nobody got.
49 reviewers · 73 videos · 5 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling and daily drivability.
across 49 reviewers
"things are more rigid than before, and the suspension has been strengthened and that just improves the steering, the tyre grip and the overall driver satisfaction."
DriverReviews · ▶ 11:54"all i got was an armful of understeer unfortunately"
Motor · ▶ 14:57"navigating these tiny streets without having you know without having to worry about your mirrors clipping things and stuff like that"
ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 4:08"it's absolutely horrid like there's there's no support at all"
Motor · ▶ 19:32"i love cars that are built as a halo project by manufacturers and then you the consumer can get it for much cheaper than it would really cost"
carwow · ▶ 8:21"I just think it's very difficult to justify actually buying one."
Petrol Ped · ▶ 40:40Performance
4.5/549 of 49 reviewersstrong consensus“it uses a three cylinder 1.6 liter engine that knocks out 261 horsepower and 360 newton meters of torque but it feels like even more than that”
positive · Autotrader · ▶ 2:10“it's the world's most powerful three-cylinder motor at the moment”
positive · AutoDeal.com.ph · ▶ 12:16“The engine is an absolute firecracker too. So responsive from absolutely nothing.”
positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 13:26Handling
5.0/548 of 49 reviewerssplit“things are more rigid than before, and the suspension has been strengthened and that just improves the steering, the tyre grip and the overall driver satisfaction.”
positive · DriverReviews · ▶ 11:54“it has a rally inspired four-wheel drive system in fact toyota built the four-wheel drive system just for this car”
positive · carwow · ▶ 2:11“What really sets this rally Yaris apart is its four-wheel drive system and the way it works with the rest of the chassis to pin the car to the road.”
positive · Top Gear · ▶ 4:45Fun to drive
5.0/548 of 49 reviewersstrong consensus“it was built to put a smile on your face. Like that's it. It's built for fun.”
positive · Juliet McGuire · ▶ 1:56“there's no disputing this car's ability to put a massive smile on your face”
positive · Autotrader · ▶ 8:43“I'm very pleasantly surprised that the GR Yaris is a modern car communicates with you, that is interactive, that is enjoyable.”
positive · Mick Drives Cars · ▶ 23:45Daily drivability
3.0/549 of 49 reviewerssplit“navigating these tiny streets without having you know without having to worry about your mirrors clipping things and stuff like that”
positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 4:08“it's absolutely horrid like there's there's no support at all”
critical · Motor · ▶ 19:32“the yis is probably my favorite car on the road it just gives you so much confidence”
positive · EVO · ▶ 17:55Value
3.5/548 of 49 reviewerssplit“i love cars that are built as a halo project by manufacturers and then you the consumer can get it for much cheaper than it would really cost”
positive · carwow · ▶ 8:21“I just think it's very difficult to justify actually buying one.”
critical · Petrol Ped · ▶ 40:40“if you think about it if you were to purchase this vehicle it will actually increase in value as the years go on”
positive · AutoDeal.com.ph · ▶ 19:23Hear it in the reviewer’s words
- Top Gear
Toyota GR Yaris Review 2026 | Top Gear
◆Worth itThe GR Yaris is a superb, purpose-built machine that remains the best Toyota currently on sale, though the latest updates have slightly diluted its raw rally character.
- Best for
- Enthusiasts looking for a modern rally-homologation special for B-road driving.
- Watch out
- Significant price increase · Limited rear headroom · Less playful than the original
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