GR Yaris XP210
The homologation special everyone wants and nobody got.
51 reviewers · 76 videos · 18 hours watched · 5 press articles
Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and fun to drive, but split on handling and daily drivability.
across 51 reviewers
"it all comes together with a low center of gravity and just the right geometry to make this car not only super sure-footed but also sizzling with spirit"
The CAR Girl Vicki Butler-Henderson · ▶ 3:40"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
4.5/551 of 51 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“this car gets 0 to 100 in 5.2 seconds. It's an 8-speed uh close-ratio automatic gearbox.”
positive · YS Khong Driving · ▶ 5:05Handling
5.0/550 of 51 reviewerssplit“it all comes together with a low center of gravity and just the right geometry to make this car not only super sure-footed but also sizzling with spirit”
positive · The CAR Girl Vicki Butler-Henderson · ▶ 3:40“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“The turning is so sharp and responsive and the grip the grip and this is like quite slick Road like we always say when it's raining yet it's quite lethal oh my God just goes.”
positive · Accelerate · ▶ 13:50Fun to drive
5.0/550 of 51 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 are no fancy launch controls or drift modes here it is pure old-fashioned fun”
positive · The CAR Girl Vicki Butler-Henderson · ▶ 5:26“there's no disputing this car's ability to put a massive smile on your face”
positive · Autotrader · ▶ 8:43Daily drivability
3.0/550 of 51 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
3.5/549 of 51 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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