Right, just got back! First up - I wasn't allowed to start it, wasn't allowed to drive it. Dealership was really good about it and explained (unsurprisingly) that they're not being driven, there's only 3 in Europe and only a specific person from Toyota is allowed to move them around. Showroom had the circuit pack on it. This one was a left hand drive model. Took a few photos, not the best, sorry!
All in, I was quite impressed, it looks nice. They had it in the base white and with the matt black roof it looked good. Inside is basic, but no worse than the N I don't think? Wasn't able to view the infortainment etc but its the same as their standard stuff. Apple play etc all included. Seats were decent, think they're a bit nicer than ours, but same kinda thing. No electric seats, but you do get the heated steering wheel and seats. Got the usual safety stuff added on it, parking sensors etc. The sales guy I was talking to said this isn't the final final interior, but it's about 90% there. 6ft4 big guy got in it no problem (more space than the Abarth, less than the N). Back seats, total write off, as is the boot. Boot has a huge battery for the 4 wheel drive in it, and no space for a spare. You could probably fit two backpacks in there (think Kanken bags - google them if you don't know what I mean!).
Obviously can't really say much about how it sounds/drives. Speaking to the guy, he just said it's quiet. It isn't going to be noisy with the stock exhaust on it and that isn't going to change, no pops, bangs or even burbles really. Sad face. No mention of any extras you can order, but he was really upfront and just said they don't have that much info (no mpg or basic info like that) and it's a bit of a waiting game.
Delivery times will be March 2021. Deposit is £500. Deals currently on are not valid, but that will be dealt with nearer the order/delivery date early next year. 0% finance isn't valid (unless that offer is on next year). They've had three deposits put down in the Birmingham dealership, so they're getting some orders. He did say they're limited numbers, but no idea how limited.
To look at it's nicer than I expected (not sure what I was expecting), looks well put together. I suspect it'll be an absolute ball to drive. Now to hash out whether to put a deposit down on a punt, and which car gets traded in...
