Imagine this: you’re in France, dreaming of owning a Toyota GR Yaris, a car that’s all about the thrill of driving and the spirit of rally racing. But here’s the catch… that dream car now costs about $100,000! Why? Big emissions taxes. The car starts at €46,300 ($49,900), but because it emits 190 g/km of CO2, there’s an extra €45,990 ($49,575) tax slapped on it. And if you want the automatic version, you’re looking at more than €108,800 ($117,300 USD) because of even higher taxes for more emissions.
This is a big problem not just in France, but all over Europe. Fun cars like the GR Yaris, the GR86, and the Supra 2.0 are getting super expensive because of taxes based on how much CO2 they emit. It’s all part of Europe’s big push to cut down on pollution and switch to electric cars. By 2035, they’re planning to stop selling new cars that pollute at all, which could change the whole car scene.
Right now, owning a car that’s fun to drive is becoming a luxury in France. The GR Yaris’s story shows how tough it is to balance being a car fan with the new rules for a cleaner planet. As Europe moves faster towards electric cars, the days of getting a thrill from traditional rally-inspired rides might be changing. But it also reminds us how the car world is always evolving, trying to keep the excitement alive while making sure we take care of our planet.
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