New Models
New Models

Video: The 2021 Toyota GR Yaris in action

Toyota has released a promotional video of the upcoming GR Yaris hot hatch, with more than a glancing nod to its rally roots.


The 2021 Toyota GR Yaris has been previewed in a one-minute video released by Toyota Gazoo Racing in Japan.

The short film cuts footage of the Gazoo Racing Yaris World Rally Car together with video of the upcoming GR Yaris road car as the cars race down a dilapidated single-lane mountain road.

Curiously, the all-wheel-drive Toyota GR Yaris is shown drifting around corners – this could be related to the front-to-rear power dial on the car, or possibly just some artistic licence taken by the filmmakers to help tie the model back to its rallying roots.

The type of mountain racing shown in the video – known as touge – has a cultural significance for Japanese car enthusiasts, as it not only spawned drifting itself, but led to cult icons such as the Initial D series and the The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift feature film.

While the Toyota Yaris has historically been a popular entry-level model aimed at younger people (although perhaps no more), the vehicle has not previously been considered a performance car, creating a challenge for the brand to convince buyers it is the real deal.

Watch the video below and let us know what you think in the comments.


MORE:Toyota Showroom
MORE:Toyota News
MORE:Toyota Reviews
MORE:Toyota Yaris Showroom
MORE:Toyota Yaris News
MORE:Toyota Yaris Reviews
MORE:Search Used Toyota Yaris Cars for Sale
MORE:Search Used Toyota Cars for Sale
MORE:Toyota Showroom
MORE:Toyota News
MORE:Toyota Reviews
MORE:Toyota Yaris Showroom
MORE:Toyota Yaris News
MORE:Toyota Yaris Reviews
MORE:Search Used Toyota Yaris Cars for Sale
MORE:Search Used Toyota Cars for Sale
Ben Zachariah

Ben Zachariah is an experienced writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne, having worked in the automotive industry for more than two decades. Ben began writing professionally more than 15 years ago and was previously an interstate truck driver. He completed his MBA in Finance in early 2021 and is considered an expert on classic car investment.

Read more about Ben ZachariahLinkIcon
Chat with us!







Chat with Agent