Toyota Yaris GR-4 - Page 45

murrdogg24 · 08-04-2021, 11:35 AM

Can't wait to see the new Corolla GR...the car that big fat American's deserve

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4S-TURBO · 08-04-2021, 11:41 AM

I'm ok with the Corolla so long as it has the multi mode AWD setup. There are rumors it's going to be FWD.

Pre · 08-04-2021, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fredzy

Had to laugh at David Tracy (basically Jeep guy) getting completely caught off guard by this thing

https://jalopnik.com/i-drove-the-257...any-1847413139

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Upon first setting my eyes on the car, I realized that there’s really very little about the GR Yaris that looks special. Sure, the fascia and sheetmetal are a bit different than what’s on the standard Yaris (and there are two fewer doors), but honestly, the changes aren’t that dramatic to the layperson.

And that is why it didn't come here. Not because it would have to be crash tested. It's because the American car market is largely superficial. A sleeper, a wolf in sheep's clothing, just doesn't appeal to anyone but enthusiasts, purists, WRC fans, etc. The car isn't loud in the looks, nothing screams "LOOK AT ME" like Neil McCauley. Small cars sell. Look at the Miata, look at the 86. Maybe not in huge numbers or anything but this car was never going to be a high volume seller in any market it is sold in yet they are all selling, everyone of them Toyota produces. It would have sold here in enough numbers to justify bringing it here. It would even get some Bubba buyers, would just need some time. My check is sitting right here and I'm willing, Toyota, to write a check for the car in full today. Circuit Pack edition. Pure white first option and Scarlet Flare second color choice. Let me know when it's available for pickup.. I'm come get it from your HQ, as I'm local.

Pre · 08-04-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

I'm ok with the Corolla so long as it has the multi mode AWD setup. There are rumors it's going to be FWD.

If it's FWD, they'll market it as a GTI competitor and we'll know, point blank, that Subaru had a hand in that as they don't want the competition here. And it'll be concrete we didn't get the GR Yaris as well. F'in Subaru.

subyski · 08-04-2021, 01:19 PM

If it's FWD, then it was a Toyota North America money decision. Less complex, more potential margin, less chance of warranty headaches. They would rather push you to a Corolla Cross if you want AWD. Remember, Toyota NA didn't seem interested until the Yaris GR4 came out and people in NA complained. We are going to get a compromise, just how much, who knows.

4S-TURBO · 08-04-2021, 01:24 PM

OR there will be a joint car coming.

subyski · 08-04-2021, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

OR there will be a joint car coming.

That would be a hope. Maybe that's why the new WRX seems to be getting a drop in Outback/Ascent FA24.

quentinberg007 · 08-04-2021, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by subyski

If it's FWD, then it was a Toyota North America money decision. Less complex, more potential margin, less chance of warranty headaches. They would rather push you to a Corolla Cross if you want AWD. Remember, Toyota NA didn't seem interested until the Yaris GR4 came out and people in NA complained. We are going to get a compromise, just how much, who knows.

GR Corolla was in the works before GR Yaris was publicly known. I think the webpage for a US hot hatch was in response to the NA reception of the GR Yaris news, but the product and development plan was set way before any of us knew about the GR Yaris.

Scooby-Doode · 08-04-2021, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by quentinberg007

GR Corolla was in the works before GR Yaris was publicly known. I think the webpage for a US hot hatch was in response to the NA reception of the GR Yaris news, but the product and development plan was set way before any of us knew about the GR Yaris.

Fingers crossed someone at Toyota is actually noticing all the chatter of the Yaris GR-4 not coming to the U.S.A. and how much we want one.

subyski · 08-04-2021, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by quentinberg007

GR Corolla was in the works before GR Yaris was publicly known. I think the webpage for a US hot hatch was in response to the NA reception of the GR Yaris news, but the product and development plan was set way before any of us knew about the GR Yaris.

That makes sense. A little bit of PR diffusing.

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Originally Posted by Scooby-Doode

Fingers crossed someone at Toyota is actually noticing all the chatter of the Yaris GR-4 not coming to the U.S.A. and how much we want one.

Hopefully in the specs that we want.

torquemada · 08-05-2021, 01:34 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5CcM-VrcqM

Sid03SVT · 08-05-2021, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by torquemada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5CcM-VrcqM

That was such a boring video to watch; dear lord.

mcarb002 · 08-05-2021, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by murrdogg24

Can't wait to see the new Corolla GR...the car that big fat American's deserve

I would never buy a Yaris anything. I guess I should go weigh myself. I must be at least 600 pounds. Corolla it is! Lol

Scooby-Doode · 08-17-2021, 12:31 PM

https://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/gr-hot-hatch/

murrdogg24 · 08-17-2021, 12:33 PM

Super old link that came out before we found out the Yaris wasn't coming to the US....

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Originally Posted by Scooby-Doode

https://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/gr-hot-hatch/

Scooby-Doode · 08-17-2021, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by murrdogg24

Super old link that came out before we found out the Yaris wasn't coming to the US....

Dannnngggiit. Here I just finished my Carlton dance.

torquemada · 08-17-2021, 01:54 PM

as a little solace, the car isn´t perfect. I know from a few owners that the rear diff will shut off after spirited driving on track because of the temperatures. And at least one rear diff was destroyed in this process.

Pre · 08-17-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by murrdogg24

Super old link that came out before we found out the Yaris wasn't coming to the US....

Scooby-Doode · 08-17-2021, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by torquemada

as a little solace, the car isn´t perfect. I know from a few owners that the rear diff will shut off after spirited driving on track because of the temperatures. And at least one rear diff was destroyed in this process.

Cool, maybe Toyota should consult with BMW on diff reliability. They can certainly learn a thing or two about reliability from zee Germans.

Sub!eDr!ver · 08-18-2021, 12:34 PM

Maybe 1st-gen Yaris GR will work out all the kinks, then they'll bring 2nd-gen here.
Subaru needs a new Justy.
Yaris = Justy
Yaris GR = Justy STI

murrdogg24 · 08-18-2021, 12:40 PM

dont get your hopes up, the computer chip shortages are expected to continue through 2022....companies can barely make enough of their best selling high profit margin vehicles

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Originally Posted by Sub!eDr!ver

Maybe 1st-gen Yaris GR will work out all the kinks, then they'll bring 2nd-gen here.
Subaru needs a new Justy.
Yaris = Justy
Yaris GR = Justy STI

Pre · 08-19-2021, 12:00 PM

Duplicate

Pre · 08-19-2021, 12:00 PM

sheds a tear:

Crazy New HYBRID Toyota Yaris Rally1 WRC testing for 2022 [4K] - YouTube

chanomatik · 08-22-2021, 09:34 PM

Some car wash ASMR after the first minute or so of music. Mmmmmmmmm

YouTube (Short URL)

Now I wait for that ban hammer. No ragrats.

Pre · 08-22-2021, 10:00 PM

Damn shame.

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08-04-2021, 11:35 AM	#1101
murrdogg24 Scooby Guru Member#: 50586 Join Date: Dec 2003 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: Chiraq Vehicle: 64 Impala	Can't wait to see the new Corolla GR...the car that big fat American's deserve * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

08-04-2021, 11:41 AM	#1102
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	I'm ok with the Corolla so long as it has the multi mode AWD setup. There are rumors it's going to be FWD.

08-04-2021, 01:19 PM	#1105
subyski Scooby Specialist Member#: 202642 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Centennial, Colorado Vehicle: 08 Impreza,80Vette 68 Impala, 15 SantaFe	If it's FWD, then it was a Toyota North America money decision. Less complex, more potential margin, less chance of warranty headaches. They would rather push you to a Corolla Cross if you want AWD. Remember, Toyota NA didn't seem interested until the Yaris GR4 came out and people in NA complained. We are going to get a compromise, just how much, who knows.

08-04-2021, 01:24 PM	#1106
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	OR there will be a joint car coming.

08-17-2021, 12:31 PM	#1114
Scooby-Doode Scooby Specialist Member#: 28976 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ANE Where Vehicle: 2016 Step 2 Push Buggy GT	https://www.toyota.com/upcoming-vehicles/gr-hot-hatch/

08-17-2021, 01:54 PM	#1117
torquemada Scooby Guru Member#: 128484 Join Date: Oct 2006 Chapter/Region: International Location: Germany Vehicle: 2006 EDM WRX STI WRB	as a little solace, the car isn´t perfect. I know from a few owners that the rear diff will shut off after spirited driving on track because of the temperatures. And at least one rear diff was destroyed in this process.

08-18-2021, 12:34 PM	#1120
Sub!eDr!ver Scooby Newbie Member#: 88924 Join Date: Jun 2005 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Vehicle: 2014 Cadenza, Sedona Past: Tribeca LGTx2 Justy	Maybe 1st-gen Yaris GR will work out all the kinks, then they'll bring 2nd-gen here. Subaru needs a new Justy. Yaris = Justy Yaris GR = Justy STI

08-22-2021, 10:00 PM	#1125
Pre Scooby Guru Member#: 139693 Join Date: Feb 2007 Vehicle: Dura ngo 95 horrorshow	Damn shame.