Still The Ultimate Hot Hatch? (Toyota GR Yaris Rallye 2024 Review)

The frisky GR Yaris Rallye is Toyota’s pitch for most fun you can buy under $60K. And there's an updated version coming soon, too. Building on the already quick ‘regular’ version, the ($56,390) Rallye upcharge adds upgrades to create a sharper hot hatch, if one retaining the 200kW and 370Nm of the mighty 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbo. We delve into our five ‘hits’ that make the wide-body three-door a compelling go-fast prospect, as well as the five misses you should consider before buying one. Time codes: 0:00 - GR Yaris history 0:50 - Faster Rallye spec 1:20 - Five likes and five dislikes 1:37 - Bespoke DNA 2:40 - Practicality 3:45 - All-wheel drive 5:19 - Turbo-triple engine 6:32 - Performance 6:55 - No automatic…yet 7:14 - Excellent manual 7:51 - Noise 8:14 - Ergonomics 8:22 - Seats 8:42 - Availability 9:23 - Verdict 9:52 - More power and auto will come