2021 Toyota GR Yaris praised and panned: world divided over new hot hatch

The new Toyota GR Yaris – the year’s most anticipated hot hatch – has received mixed reviews around the world based on initial road tests. YouTube channel JDM Masters, in a segment hosted by advanced driving instructors and motorsport competitors K Bradford from Japan and Shaun Thong from Hong Kong, praised many aspects of the new Toyota GR Yaris. The hosts agreed “people are going to love it”. However, in their conclusion it was apparent they felt underwhelmed.