The 2021 Toyota GR Yaris is already one of the best hot-hatchbacks we’ll likely never get in the U.S. market. However, since this rally-inspired Toyota houses a turbocharged engine under the hood, tuners can increase boost and extract more power. In a new video posted by Carwow on YouTube, we see a tuned Yaris face …
The Yaris is very nearly the most boring car ever. Well, maybe not as boring as the Kia Rio, but that’s different. It is plastic-y, ill-equipped, and looks like a doorstop. That is all we have to go on here in America, and that is frustrating. Take a short trip across the big water, and …
There are many valuable, unique cars that sadly aren’t available in the United States. Who wouldn’t want an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio with a manual gearbox or a flashy Renault sports car? Another fast car you won’t be able to find in the States is the Toyota GR Yaris. The GR Yaris is a sportier …
As Elvis Costello once said, “What’s so funny bout peace, love, and drifting?” Well, His verison was slightly different, but that’s beside the point. The point is, giving your car a little sumpthin, sumpthin in the corners, ain’t so bad, is it? Well, as drifting becomes more and more popular in the automotive world, Toyota’s …
Until the rumored Corolla hot hatch arrives, all US enthusiasts can do is pine over the Toyota GR Yaris. And all-wheel drive is just one of the many upgrades it enjoys over the standard Yaris. However, up until a few years ago, the biggest name in forbidden Japanese hot hatches was the FWD Honda Civic …
American car buyers’ preferences have dramatically changed, and Toyota’s sales figures reflect that. For the last few years, the RAV4 has been the best-selling Toyota. But on the flip side, what is Toyota’s worst-selling car? Toyota’s worst-selling car As recent auto sales data shows, American buyers have gravitated more toward compact SUVs. Compact SUVs provide an elevated driver’s …
Here in the US, the Yaris hatchback serves—or rather, served—as Toyota’s cheapest car. But its strengths don’t include performance. So Gazoo Racing, the Japanese automaker’s performance division, stepped in to correct that. In doing so, it created the Toyota GR Yaris, an all-wheel-drive throwback to the brand’s rally days. It’s not coming to the US—but …
Consumers are on the neverending journey of finding decent cars that are safe, reliable, and comfortable without spending piles of cash. As we know, that can be pretty hard to do. It’s easy to find cheap cars. It’s easy to find reliable and comfortable cars. However, it can be tough to find a car that …
Cheap cars don’t always have the best features and great performance, but they can get the job done in a pinch. If it’s made by Toyota, there’s probably a good chance that it’s also reliable enough to last many years. The Toyota Yaris has a good predicted reliability rating, and it’s one of the cheapest …
The Toyota Yaris has arrived, and it doesn’t look anything like other Toyota vehicles because it’s not a Toyota. In an attempt to make vehicles as aerodynamic as possible, auto manufacturers are streamlining the look and feel of most models. Large front ends to enhance the safety features, big pillar side doors protecting passengers from rollovers, and a reduction in …
In a time when most auto manufacturers are switching away from sedans in favor of bigger vehicles like SUVs and trucks, what’s left for drivers who prefer small cars? Even though bigger vehicles have recently become more and more popular, there will always be people who are more partial to smaller rides from manufacturers like Toyota. …
The 2020 Yaris is competitively priced and ranks among the top cars in its segment. But is this year’s Yaris reliable?
Not many people know that the Toyota Yaris is actually made by Mazda. However, unlike most of Mazda’s lineup, the Yaris isn’t particularly sporty or popular. According to its review on Cars.com, there’s actually plenty to dislike about this small car. Despite its flaws, the Toyota Yaris isn’t exactly a complete waste of money. In …
Did you know that Toyota has more sedans than just the Corolla and the Camry? Turns out, there are several other sedans, and the Toyota Yaris is one of them. It might not be one of the more well-known vehicles in Toyota’s lineup, but it’s definitely one of the cheapest. Critics are on the fence …
Whether you’re looking for a good starter car or simply a reliable commuter vehicle, subcompacts can provide quality at a decent price point. As with any major decision, however, it’s important to weigh your options so that you end up with the car that’s best for you. Both the Toyota Yaris and the Hyundai Accent …
Luxury, performance, speed, all the things we say we want in a car. But sometimes you need to get from point A to point B without spending a ton and being reliable. Here is a list of some of the top reliable cheap cars out there right now. Cheap cars you’ll be proud to own …
The 2020 Toyota Yaris is a fun little compact car that is both safe and reliable. But performance appears to have suffered.
Buying a car is typically an exciting a momentous occasion. However, as some drivers now, the process doesn’t always go that way. Is there anything more disappointing than realizing a new car has a problem? Unfortunately, many 2008 Toyota Yaris owners found themselves in this position. Take a look at the three largest problems linked …
Although we can’t get the Mazda2 in the US, we can get the Toyota Yaris. It’s not only one of the cheapest new cars you can buy, but it’s also fun to drive. However, we can’t get the best version, the AWD GR Yaris, and the Yaris crossover is best avoided. Also, there’s another inexpensive …
The 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is back from the brink of death. It was supposed to be discontinued in 2019, but instead, Toyota kept it around, expecting this little SUV to have major sales. However, the Yaris is so weak, you may do better with the hybrid version or the Toyota C-HR instead. The Toyota …
Toyota recently unveiled its completely new 2021 Yaris Cross compact SUV and it’s kind of a big deal. The Yaris Cross is a follow up to the regenerated lineage of Yaris compact cars back in October 2019. With the Yaris Cross, Toyota is promising incredible fuel efficiency stemming from its updated hybrid methodology and of …
Toyota seems to be slowly regaining its performance mojo. While the Avalon TRD isn’t terribly sporty, the Camry TRD can have some racetrack fun. Unfortunately, US enthusiasts can’t get their hands on the GR Yaris. Like the Celica GT4 before it, the GR Yaris is a true AWD homologation-special hot hatch. But because it’s so …
There are many reasons a person will replace a vehicle. For example, their current vehicle may be facing the end of a lease, or the vehicle may have become a mechanical nightmare, or the car is so old that the vehicle has had its wheels driven off of it. Regardless of the motivation to get …
Here in the U.S., we’re used to being left out in the cold when it comes to really cool cars. Historically, Japan and Europe get all of the raced-out, high horsepower variants, leaving us to drool over pictures and consider moving abroad. Unfortunately, the Toyota GR Yaris is no exception, but here’s some information on …
Manufacturers colluding with one another when it comes to releasing new models is nothing new: Subaru and Toyota produced the FR-S and BR-Z, BMW and Toyota produced the new Supra, and Mazda and Toyota produced the new Yaris. Can anyone spot the lowest common denominator in this equation? New, but not new The Yaris has …
For drivers looking for a car that is economical in terms of cost, MPG, and size, the Nissan Versa and the Toyota Yaris are two excellent choices. With both costing less than $20,000, these entry-level subcompacts offer considerable amounts of convenience and attractive, if simple, body styles. Both cars are front-engine, front-wheel-drive, five-passenger, four-door sedans. …
