13 Jan 2023
Watch the video below to get a sneak peek into the powerful Toyota GR Yaris:
The all-new GR Yaris Rally, Toyota's first genuine GR-Four all-wheel drive sports car, is inspired by the company's title-winning performance in the one and only World Rally Championship.
The vehicle delivers motorsports technology and designs straight to the average motorist, allowing them the chance to immediately experience the true essence of Toyota Gazoo Racing. This is in keeping with the Toyota Gazoo Racing philosophy of building ever-better automobiles.
In addition to delivering an impressive rally-inspired 198kW of power, the GR Yaris races from 0 to 100 in a whopping 5.5 seconds and produces 360Nm of torque. Turbocharged and raring to go, it can also go on to a top speed of 230 kilometres per hour.
Epitomising optimised power for the serious racer, the distribution of torque between the front and rear axles is governed by a high-response coupling, but the driver is always in control. By merely turning the 4WD mode dial, the driver can modify the four-wheel drive performance to fit their preferences or the driving environment. All of your senses are appropriately stimulated.
The GR Yaris range comprises two models, each with a 1.6l turbocharged engine with the Rally version offering additional safety, styling, and convenience features.
In our opinion At Gazoo Racing, races help the breed develop. Because of this, Gazoo Racing-improved road cars like the GR Yaris Rally represent the accomplishments of Toyota's victories at some of the most demanding motorsport competitions, like the Dakar Rally, the 24 hours of Le Mans, and the World Rally Championship.
Its compact and lightweight, 1.6l, 3-cylinder, DOHC 12-valve engine incorporates competition-honed technologies such as a single-scroll ball bearing turbocharger, multi-oil jet piston cooling, a part-machined intake port and a large diameter exhaust.
Getting you ready to win, the new GR Yaris is well equipped and aerodynamically styled with cutting-edge features like:
The 10-spoke, forged alloy wheels on the GR Yaris Rally are fitted with high-performance tyres. It may be identified by the addition of red brake callipers with the GR logo, grooved front brake discs, plus Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
All of the headlights, including the Auto High Beam feature, are LED-powered, as are the fog lamps, daytime running lights, and daytime running lights. Auto High Beam automatically lowers the main beams when it detects an approaching vehicle up ahead and returns them to the main beam as soon as it is safe to do so.
Serving aggressive looks, the strong, coupé-like profile can be seen when the GR Yaris Rally is viewed from the side. It has a three-door body, a sleekly slung roof that is painted black, frameless doors, and a body with no rear doors. Also, the side mirrors are heated, foldable, and electronically adjustable to provide a clear vision at all times.
WRC-inspired, the new Toyota GR Yaris is available in distinguishable colours:
The Gazoo Racing Yaris may be genetically programmed to handle the extremes of the World Rally Championship, but that doesn't mean that the GR Yaris’ interior elegance must suffer. Rightfully, the all-new Toyota GR Yaris has been built from the bottom up to give an extreme performance. With its Gazoo Racing’s enhancements that go beyond its high-performance mechanical underpinnings, the GR Yaris interior and exterior additionally derive its ultra-athleticism from its focused design and advanced manufacturing techniques applied.
Featuring comfortable dual-zone automatic air conditioning that keeps passengers cool, and the 7" infotainment touchscreen can connect to other devices via USB, Bluetooth, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay, the GR Yaris interior is fully equipped with standard convenience. It additionally has Toyota Connect that offers full Wi-Fi internet connectivity as well.
Perfectly styled, the GR Yaris interior features include:
Our available first-entry model is the GR Yaris fitted with audio and telephone steering switches, as well as a TFT multi-information display.
Interior Features: | Fabric Seat Trim 3 Spoke / GR Leather Steering Wheel Aluminium Sports Accelerator Pedals |
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Exterior Features: | LED Headlights Leather Shift Lever & Knob Standard Daytime Running Lights |
Top range GR Yaris Rally is fitted with synthetic leather and features a standard Head-Up Display (HUD) that projects key driving information onto the windscreen so that the driver’s eyes can remain on the road at all times.
Interior Features: | Suede with Synthetic Leather Seat Trim Standard Heads Up Display (HUD) Audio, Telephone, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert Steering Switches |
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Exterior Features: | LED Auto High Beam Headlights Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Roof Black, Power, Heated, Power Retractable Side Mirrors |
The GR Yaris range comprises two models, each with a 1.6l turbocharged engine. The Rally version offers additional safety, styling and convenience features.
The WRC-inspired GR Yaris not only makes headlines for its high-revving and characteristic 1.6 Turbo engine but it also boasts the GR-Four permanent all-wheel drive system.
Fitted with the most powerful production 3-cylinder engine in the world, the GR Yaris Rally accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 km/h.
Yes, the GR Yaris Rally is designed to offer everyday drivers the perfect motorsports technology and design for the true essence of the Toyota Gazoo Racing experience.
The new Toyota GR Yaris is equipped with dedicated chassis with tuned suspension, a high-revving turbocharged engine, driver-adjustable GR-FOUR permanent all-wheel drive, a short-throw six-speed manual gearbox, lightweight design, and aerodynamically efficient styling give the Gazoo Racing Yaris its essence of performance—and emotion in your heart.
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