Lauren
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1 hour ago, Sleazyboii said:I think i read approx 175lb/ft of torque, i'm no expert, is that going to be something to write home about? I mean is that going to be a night and day difference over the current engine?
I would love to see it come boosted but I guess then it falls awkwardly in Toyota's lineup with the 2.0 litre Supra.
Either way I'm excited to see what the outcome is. I just guess I've fallen in love with the current car. I hope the next gen goes above and beyond it.
My car with a TD NA package makes 178lb/ft thought it is noticeably more torquey than a stock car. It will probably hold a bit more torque throughout the rev range. I would not expect a night and day difference, but you will notice it. 217bhp again is 4bhp more than mine, so not a lot of difference but over a stock car you would notice it. The point of the car is it doesn't have a turbocharger, it's the NA responsiveness which is the cars real selling point. I too am looking forward to it. I've got a GR Yaris on order, but am going to do two years finance on it and see how things pan out in terms of the new GR86.
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2020 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Design review
The new Mark 4 Yaris is out and as I have a Gazoo Racing Yaris on pre-order. RRG Macclesfield kindly asked me to try out the new Yaris. I should start by saying that this Yaris shares comparatively little with the GR Yaris I have on order. A quick think about this tells me that it shares the lights, the infotainment, some of the climate controls and maybe the rear seat cushions! That’s not a lot to share between models, but nevertheless there will be some commonality somewhere.
The new Yaris Hybrid has the 1.5 litre petrol engine with an electric motor that essentially assists it. It also has the possibility to drive in full EV mode, though it would seem the battery needs to have more charge than it had when I drove it.
Starting the new car means no engine starting as such and it will pull away on full electric. There is an ECO mode, normal mode and PWR mode. Also what I noticed is that whilst you can put it in ‘D’ for drive there is also a ‘B’ for brake I’m guessing and this allows you to gain more regeneration or powering of the battery and effectively means you use the brake pedal a lot less. As the electric motor does it for you. In practice it takes some acclimatising but after a short time works quite well.
Pulling away is crisp and I admit I preferred the ‘PWR’ mode as the car is very keen off the line till 30mph and feels quicker than it’s 116bhp suggests and 9.7 seconds to 62mph suggests. It’s the torque of the electric motor that surprises and whilst you would not call it a fast car, it outperformed my expectations.
More striking though is the difference in chassis between this and the earlier MK3 Yaris. You sit lower with the hip point being around 3cm less, the steering wheel adjusts for reach as well as rake and this helps for a better driving position. The steering wheel is nicely sized too. Toyota say that they have made this shell stiffer than the previous one and whilst it has the regular McPherson struts up front and a torsion beam on the rear, the car corners far better and with less roll than the previous generation. This is also helped by a longer wheelbase, less over hangings and of course a lower roll centre which is the key here. The steering doesn’t seem to have any feel, which is a pity as the car will corner reasonably flatly and with good agility which makes it more fun to drive.
The radar cruise control is much the same as found in the latest Corolla and is a fabulous edition when driving on the motorway or even in heavy traffic as you can set the distance to one bar, with the trick being to set it around the speed limit. The car will then automatically vary the speed and will bring the car to a complete stop without having to touch the brake. It will then set off again when traffic moves, which makes for an easy journey in heavy traffic. It also has the lane tracing system, though does not seem to auto steer, though does have ‘emergency steer assist’. It will warn you with a beep or a vibrating steering wheel should you wander out of your lane. This can be both a blessing and an annoyance, so will take some getting used to. It can be turned off though.
The overall refinement is good and the car is spacious in the front, though a little cramped in the rear. This car comes with Apple Car Play/Android Auto, at last! The infotainment screen is a good size and clear. I found the Toyota controls a little clunky, but once in Car Play things significantly improve and this is what you’d use day to day.
The car I drove is a ‘Design’ which is the second of four models in the specification hierarchy. These are the Icon, Design, Dynamic and Excel. Overall it felt well enough put together, though the cloth trim on the seats was indicative of a lower spec model. The same was true of the sound system as this car has four speakers. Audio quality is good enough, but it does distort if you turn it up loud. On the Dynamic you get an extra two speakers with the JBL setup for the Excel model having eight. I would expect this to be a significant improvement over what is fitted to the Dynamic and Icon models. The standard specification list for this model does include auto wipers and headlights and radar cruise control, so the specification is still good, I felt. The Yaris in other markets has a head up display, which was mooted as a safety feature, it seems a shame that it is not to be found on the any UK Yaris specification.
In comparison to the yet to be released GR Yaris, it would seem that the GR follows the Dynamic specification with the addition of Alcantara/leather sports seats and a simpler dash board with an analogue tachometer and speedo which necessitates a 4.2” TFT display.
Verdict:
A real improvement over the previous car, in respect of cabin feel, layout and an improved lower driving position. The chassis is perhaps the most obvious highlight, which is great news, though the numb steering sadly detracts from an otherwise more involving drive. The hybrid system works seamlessly and gives the car a torquey feel making it a great car for town driving. Overall refinement is also improved and the radar cruise is a welcome addition. The integration of Apple Car Play is very welcome indeed and this is brilliant once you get used to it.
- - Much improved chassis and driving position. Hybrid system is even better and good economy too.
- - Missing options for UK cars such as head up display, numb over light steering. A little cramped in the rear.
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On 8/8/2020 at 9:06 PM, Captain Duff said:Mine has it and I'm a September 2013 reg. I think it was used for the first couple of years until early 2014 models that followed the successful BMW challenge on it against the EU.
One advantage of it unless the system gets damaged and it leaks is that it does seem to be the 'lifetime of the car' gas it was sold as. I've never had a problem with it, never had a need for a re-gas and it still seems to be just as cold now as it was 7 years ago...
It wasn't used for the first couple of years, it was used for a short period in 2013-14. I have a 2012 built car and that is on the R1234YF. Mine has been fine as well. Never turning it off helps here.
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Welcome.
The TRD model is the same as the standard car excepting bigger wheels and a bodykit. It does not come with bigger brakes, they are standard brakes. The TRD is a stock factory car with bodykit, wheels and a catback exhaust applied when it lands in the UK. I'm not really convinced the TRD is worth a lot more than a stock car. If you like the bodykit go for it. But really that's it. Performance wise it's a stock car.
The Aero has 18" wheels too.
For the rest what @VAD17 said.
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I've used exclusively Shell V Power for the 150,000 miles my car has covered. It was mapped at 100K miles on V-Power. It does take a little planning, but I seem to manage despite driving all over the place!
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1 hour ago, Darth Raknoor said:I'm thinking of these ones (https://apracing.com/performance-upgrades/factory-big-brake-kits/toyota/gt86-2012-front-4-piston-kit-cp6628-1005-332-x-26mm-disc-o?switch=1) as they'll fit 17's, just need to chat to driftworks to see if the +35 offset will interfere with the callipers.
Seriously go with the Reyland AP 4 pot kit with their discs and save some money over the AP discs. It's more than up to the job whatever you throw at it. Mine fit under my 17x8 ET38 TE37's, with loads of clearance.
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Likely a bit of sintered pad that is slightly raised. I've had this on and off. I don't worry about it, it does tend to sort itself eventually.
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19 hours ago, BRZ-123 said:I believe the car for certain model years had the expensive R1234YF gas . The rest have the much cheaper R134 gas. That is why the prices fluctuate , outside of dealer margin etc.
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Hardly any cars had the R134A older type refrigerant, it was used for about 6 months. That all cars have R1234YF now means it's got a lot cheaper anyway. The cost therefore has come down significantly. Normally around £99 for a regas. The irony is that R134A is now getting more expensive!
Top tip for keeping AC working is to never turn it off.
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That's a shame, Ian. You may want to add what year the car is, MOT, mileage, whether it has had a recall etcetera.
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20 minutes ago, MartinT said:You're overlooking the sheer satisfaction of using a manual gearbox and clutch well, something that takes years to master (and I'm still learning).
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Exactly this. 👍
Not everyone wants flappy paddles and dual clutches. The serious drivers out there don't, which is a point proven with manual gearbox GT3's and the like being offered. The Supra could have a manual box, I believe as there is one for that engine that BMW use. I say enjoy manual gearboxes when you can because in a few years time they will be phased out on a lot of cars. This is exactly why I have the GR Yaris on order. Manual gearbox was a big selling point for me.
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I will see how I go with making this. Pubs open, it's Richard's (RRG), his partners and my birthday, so the likelihood of a fair old drink together which we've been craving for months is on the cards. So will have to see how I go on the Saturday.
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Sounds good, though it's a very early start after the day the pubs open! 🤣
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8 hours ago, O'Keeffe 88 said:Absolutely! Would be great to meet up again soon for a Cars and Carvery!
I'm going to make a separate post now for anyone on here who isn't on the FB group, but the Peak District drive is next Sunday (5th) - would be great to see some familiar faces, as well as some new ones, too! The start point is Cheterfield, so not far away from you at all, @Leonard, if you want to see what the 86 can do 👌
Cool, I'll look out for it. 👍
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1 hour ago, BRZ-123 said:Sorry to hear and see. As people are suggesting above, first speak to Toyota. If it does not work out , on the FB page , someone was selling a 2017 engine with less than 10K miles for £4K , which is an option to consider.
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It's worth pointing out that if the OP can go through Toyota's loss allowance scheme, a brand new engine could be cheaper than that with the loss allowance discount.
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@Leonard, when we next have a Yorkshire meet, if you can come over, I'd love to look at your car to see all the AUS/UK differences. Hopefully we'll have a meet again in the not too distant future. 👍
@O'Keeffe 88, Mike I reckon as soon the pubs/restaurants are open we can start to look to do another meet!
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On 6/26/2020 at 1:10 PM, Leonard said:Right hand light stalk with no front fog switch.
Hahaha I've bought a mutant.
Oh that's interesting, same rev counter as UK or higher spec models, but the temperature/fuel gauge is the lower spec with shorter needles. We should have a right hand indicator stalk, this is the correct layout for a RHD car, but for some completely daft reason that I cannot figure we have a LHD stalk layout on a RHD car. This started in the 80s, I blame Volkswagen.
I guess your speedo is reading in MPH rather than KMH, which wonder if the Rev counter/Digital speedo has been changed for SVA? Is the speedo clock in MPH?
I love looking at regional differences! 😂
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4 hours ago, nikndel said:Be surprised if you get any help from Toyota as out of warranty but blows out the water that only 12 and 13 plates are subject to VSR recall if it is premature valve spring failure
This is incorrect information.
Cars affected were built (not registered) between April 2012 until May 2013. @Sean-A if you are sure your car is not part of the recall then you will likely have to fund it yourself. If it is then contact Toyota with the evidence. Looks like it has made a real mess.
If you have to pay for it and talk to them kindly a new engine is going to be expensive but they do on occasion offer a very big discount, on replacement parts. For example when my wiring loom needed replacing Toyota gave me something like 60% off the cost of a new one as it was unusual for this to fail. I would speak to them either way, nothing to lose.
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1 hour ago, Leonard said:Hey guys! Thanks for being so welcoming.
@Lauren this is interesting! I actually never thought about the plates. I just bought like this so unsure if they're private, and thats really strange that my headlights are just big standard. Its an aussie import, not sure if that explains any of this.
So my front "foggies" are acting like DRLs at the moment. I intend on getting aftermarket head and rear lights anyways, I'll keep an eye out for deals.
So if these were OEMs, would I have the DRL light strip AND the bumper foggies on in the day?
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It being a lower spec Australian import explains it all and also explains the incorrect registration making the car older than it actually is. I can't see it being a private plate. Do you have pics of the interior? Does it have manual aircon rather than climate control? You have the low spec headlights which are not HID as all models were in the UK at that time. The wiring will be different also. So it looks like you have a lower spec car than what you would have got in the UK for the same year >July 2012.
I would also check whether it's had the valve spring recall as it will be affected, but I'm not sure how you would go about that with an import
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Welcome. I saw your post about headlights on the other forum. They don't look like standard headlights, or they are the lesser ones from a Primo or lower spec car. The DRL should be in the headlight unit and is a strip. Has the car had any history in terms of accidents? The OEM headlights are very expensive. I wonder if someone has replaced the headlights as I can't work out any other reason why you would not have the HID units with LED DRL's in. I also noticed you have a 61 plate which pre-dates the release of the car by at least 5 months. Guessing a private plate?
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It's not a limited edition. So there are no numbers. I'm not sure where you got the 250 from?
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You need to post pictures and price as per selling rules on the forum, please.
That link you posted doesn't work either. 👎
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Better still get replacements from Toyota. I may have some, but they had been on the car for 100K miles before they came off for a BBK.
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I run 5.1 in mine. It's fine.
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I'm afraid it is true. A turbo or even a supercharged car cannot have the throttle responsiveness as an NA car. The point is made when adjusting the throttle at high rpms, mid corner. All this may depend upon how sensitive your right foot is.