Quite extensive review of the GR Yaris test drive on the winding mountain roads of Hakone with Super GT driver Shaun Thong. Ending with a honest opinion on the driving experience.
…from an hardcore enthusiast driver’s viewpoint it’s only a warm hatch - not a hot hatch…
This is probably due to the fact that the GR Yaris is relatively expensive in Japan compared to other hot-hatches like the Ford Focus RS. And some points of criticism will surely be fixed by aftermarket tuning parts (exhaust sound etc.)