Toyota officially unveiled the strongest version of its high-performance compact sedan GR Yaris at the recently opened Tokyo Motor Salon, known as the GRMN Yaris, which is a model created by Toyota's racing division that integrates a number of racing technologies. It is reported that grmnon Yaris in Japan starts at 7.317 million yen (about 407,000 yuan), and the local production is limited to 500 units, and it needs to obtain the right to purchase by lottery. The new car offers three packages, the Circuit Package, the Rally Package, and the RZ Performance, with different configurations.
Powerly, the new car is equipped with a 1.6T high-performance three-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 199 kW (268 hp), a maximum torque of 390 N·m, and parameters close to the Mercedes-Benz A35 AMG, while the new car is equipped with four-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission. And the rear seats of the Toyota GRMN Yaris have been completely removed and replaced with lightweight roll cages, and the new car is also equipped with a mechanical limited-slip differential at the front and rear, a carbon fiber hood and a new RECARO barrel racing seat.
Exterior, the new car has been upgraded to a new aerodynamic package compared to the regular version, and its large carbon fiber tail is visually impactful, while the new car is also equipped with BBS's custom 18-inch forged wheels, a more powerful braking system and Bilstein adjustable suspension. The new car is 20 kg lighter than the standard model, and the track performance is further improved.