When Toyota’s president Akio Toyoda said “No more boring cars” during an announcement back in early 2017, I ignorantly chuckled. Was it an admission or a promise, or both? Regardless, little did I know that development for the Toyota GR Yaris had already commenced. It was the dawn of TNGA products and since then, I’ve found that Toyota models that are underpinned by it have an organic, fluid flavour in terms of driving dynamics, and that’s only the ‘regular’ models. There’s a division within the

It is no secret that I adore the Toyota GR Yaris. The little rally-bred homologation special captures hearts with its fiery 1.6-litre 3-cylinder turbo engine, bespoke AWD, and all-round ebullient character. So, watching one of these brilliant machines crash is indeed painful to watch. In the video below, we see some cars pounding an undisclosed track, when out of nowhere, a GR Yaris (with Estonian registration) flies into the scene with considerable speed, and full opposite-lock applied. Now, we

All around the world, the Toyota GR Yaris has been making waves, wowing everyone who has gotten behind its wheel. I must admit, I was chomping at the bit to try the GR Yaris out for myself. Watching other motoring journos try it gave me a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out). Finally, the chance arrived. I could finally have a go at the Toyota GR Yaris. Better still, it will be a track and gymkhana experience in Sepang International Circuit. I was beside myself. I could not sleep the night

The Toyota GR Yaris is an exclusive hot hatch with only 25,000 units being produced worldwide. Sadly, it appears there’s one less in the world with this sorry sight of a GR Yaris that’s been trashed with only 1,048 km of mileage! According to data from a Japanese salvage auction site, this was a First Edition variant. Looking at the bodywork, it appears to be a total loss with both the front and back of the hot hatch completely ruined. Car enthusiasts would be so disappointed to see the fate of

The award-winning 2021 Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch has been launched at the 37th Thailand International Motor Expo (TIME) 2020 ahead of its Malaysian debut on 17-December. Lucky Thai car enthusiasts! The rally car for the streets is definitely one of the biggest highlights at the Toyota booth. Placed front and centre, the GR Yaris differs from the regular Yaris not just in looks but also in terms of power. The entire body is bespoke and the GR Yaris is the only 3-door Yaris that’s currently availa

Bookings of the 2020 Toyota GR Yaris were opened earlier this year, whereby potential buyers had the opportunity to get their hands on the 1st Edition version of the high-performance hatchback. What sets the 1st Edition models apart from the rest? First up is the inclusion of Morizo’s signature on the lower left side of the windshield – Morizo is the racing alter-ego of Akio Toyoda, the president of Toyota Motor Corporation. After all, it’s apt for his signature to be on the GR Yaris, as Gazoo R