Cammy R Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/toyota/yaris/97360/new-toyota-yaris-hot-hatch-first-official-details-revealed What do we think of this then? As a Toyota fan I don't know whether to be afraid or exited. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki7 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Got a thought in my mind already about a crazy engine swap into my glanza haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maddox710 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm quite keen to see it all come together, anything to wipe the smile of them ford fiesta St owners faces Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cammy R Posted January 13, 2017 Author Share Posted January 13, 2017 I'm hoping they keep the weight down as the current Yaris is quite a bit lighter than the Fiesta, maybe 220 horse like the clio, uppity ST owners do need to take a telling from something Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'd like to think it'll be good but it will probably be a disappointment. It will take a lot to top the Fiesta ST I've been in a 2013 Yaris and I genuinely think my GT rides better, I don't know what this will be like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Cammy R Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Haha! Need a more current St than that though! The Rolla T sport can show that shape a thing or two... in a straight line Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5e colin Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 looks so much like a fecking renault im not a fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherEP70 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 looks so much like a fecking renault im not a fan Pity it doesn't look like new Renault they are very nice looking cars. Toyota don't really do modern hot hatchbacks like ford,renault,vw etc so be very interesting to see how it goes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeyJp_68 Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Haha! Need a more current St than that though! The Rolla T sport can show that shape a thing or two... in a straight lineI've got a few mountune upgrades so I've managed to embarrass a few people. The mk6 I'll admit isn't overly fast in a straight line but on smooth B roads it's amazing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 My mates got a mk6 with basically a 200hp package, cams, cosworth inlet larger TB, manifold + exhaust and a remap and its now he car it should have been when it left the factory. Pulls really well to the redline even 3s up. However stock they are a rather dull underpowered car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Idrees Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 It doesn't look too bad (surprisingly) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gainzy Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Send it back it looks awful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 That yaris is hideous did they just give it a stupid paint job and forget to add a body kit looks like its on stilts? You can almost guarantee that it will only get between 140-180 bhp and land it in the underwhelming power category. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cammy R Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 That yaris is hideous did they just give it a stupid paint job and forget to add a body kit looks like its on stilts? You can almost guarantee that it will only get between 140-180 bhp and land it in the underwhelming power category. I'd say it's no taller than a standard Fiesta st tbh, considering it's probably a computer rendition as they haven't made it yet it could sit lower or higher, Toyota have confirmed more than 210 hp though so thankfully they have something right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'd say it's no taller than a standard Fiesta st tbh, considering it's probably a computer rendition as they haven't made it yet it could sit lower or higher, Toyota have confirmed more than 210 hp though so thankfully they have something right It most likely isnt but it doesn't look right. Fiesta ST has side skirts which helps its profile. There is non in that image of the yaris. Back end is nice though. Didn't read the article just noticed they will provide more than 210bhp which if they keep their words is exactly what they need to do, step outside the box. 210+ is high for this category. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Styling is really 'meh', it doesn't look like anything particularly special to me. I don't get all this fuss about 210hp either, it's hardly groundbreaking. Hot hatches these days seem to get wetter and wetter. I guess that's all the eco / safety legislation taking its toll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 They'll leave the styling bits to TRD and gazoo racing (previously TTE) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cammy R Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Styling is really 'meh', it doesn't look like anything particularly special to me. I don't get all this fuss about 210hp either, it's hardly groundbreaking. Hot hatches these days seem to get wetter and wetter. I guess that's all the eco / safety legislation taking its toll. For it's class 210 is almost as high as it gets, 220 in the rs clio is the highest I believe, would hardly call that power wet considering all the cars before hand have less hp? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 For it's class 210 is almost as high as it gets, 220 in the rs clio is the highest I believe, would hardly call that power wet considering all the cars before hand have less hp? Agreed and the Clio is let down by the fact an RS looks the exact same as a regular one. Rs Clios used to be one of the best looking in that class now they just blend in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 For it's class 210 is almost as high as it gets, 220 in the rs clio is the highest I believe, would hardly call that power wet considering all the cars before hand have less hp? Yea I guess it's in line with the competition, maybe it's just the whole class that I find disappointing. I just wish some manufacturer would take more risks and come out with a mini hot hatch that was a proper animal, not just these warm versions. 500 Abarth sounds like it might be more along those lines - they look smart but I've never got to go in one. New hatches just seem to boil down to 'circa 200hp and safe styling'? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) Yea I guess it's in line with the competition, maybe it's just the whole class that I find disappointing. I just wish some manufacturer would take more risks and come out with a mini hot hatch that was a proper animal, not just these warm versions. 500 Abarth sounds like it might be more along those lines - they look smart but I've never got to go in one. New hatches just seem to boil down to 'circa 200hp and safe styling'? Abarth 695 Biposto so long as you have £35k lying around. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201611029373404?advertising-location=at_cars&make=ABARTH&postcode=g822nd&radius=1500&sort=price-desc&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&page=1 Edited January 18, 2017 by StuDoc 72 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Abarth 695 Biposto so long as you have £35k lying around. That's more like it Might need to sell a few organs first mind you. And some of my family's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I don't know why anyone would spend that much on a FWD Fiat when you have the likes of M140i or Golf R in that price range Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StuDoc 72 Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I don't know why anyone would spend that much on a FWD Fiat when you have the likes of M140i or Golf R in that price range Nah me either mate its just cool but the price obviously makes it a bit ridiculous. That said I wouldnt spend it on a golf R either unless u want to die of boredum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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