It is an indisputable fact that Chinese consumers do not want to see three-cylinder engines. In fact, consumers around the world do not like the configuration of three-cylinder engines very much. If it weren't for the restrictions of environmental protection emission regulations, car companies would not have studied this "anti-human" design at all.
However, there is a three-cylinder engine that is an exception, and it has gained countless attention without being launched. And after some specific parameters were announced, many people were gearing up to become its owner, and this car was the Toyota GR YARiS.
A few days ago, on the eve of the opening of the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, the new GR YARiS officially ushered in its domestic debut. Interestingly, Toyota officially announced that the new car will be officially launched within the year, and it will be the original left-hand drive model. At present, judging from the information disclosed on the Internet, its selling price is more than 400,000 yuan.
Compared with the previous generation model, the overall appearance of the new car has not changed much, the front face is equipped with a larger air intake grille, the left and right side fog lamp areas and the aerodynamic design on the wheel arches have also been optimized, and the discerning person will know that it is a model that is not easy to mess with.
It is not difficult to see from the hollowed-out grille that the new car has huge radiators and intercoolers inside, and even additional transmission radiators, etc., which looks very exaggerated.
Because it is a small car and is based on the Toyota YARiS, its length, width and height are 3995mm/1805mm/1455mm, and the wheelbase is 2560mm, which is about the same as a Fit.
The rear of the car adopts a straight through design, which is very recognizable. Such a small car, but equipped with two thick exhaust pipes, is not easy to mess with at first glance. In addition, the high-mounted brake light and rear spoiler are designed to be constructed independently, making it easy for users to modify them at a later stage.
The interior of the new car has also been upgraded, with a larger central control screen and a 15-degree tilt to the driver's side for easier operation. Even the instrument panel in front has been replaced with a 12.3-inch full LCD, which has a stronger sense of technology.
Finally, let's look at the core - the 1.6T three-cylinder engine, the official said that this engine has been upgraded for air intake, exhaust and fuel injection. The powertrain is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, with an optional automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system.
This car will be officially presented to domestic audiences during the Beijing Auto Show, and may be the most powerful small steel cannon model at the auto show.