Daihatsu, Toyota’s latest product, the
Copen GR Sport, is the brainchild of its Gazoo Racing division. Presented online ahead of the
dealer unveiling set for November 9 and 10, the kei-car that sports an
electrically-operated folding hardtop, will launch exclusively in the Land of
the Rising Sun.
It has an MSRP of 2,435,000 Yen (US$ 22,480) for the
5-speed manual transmission version and 2,380,000 Yen (US$ 21,972) for the CVT. Both
are powered by a 660 cc turbocharged engine with front-wheel drive and a
limited-slip differential. Toyota said their new convertible features a
specially tuned electric power steering and optimized suspension spring rate
and shock absorbers.
Several GR components are offered at a premium. For
the front apron, you will have to pay 51,700 Yen (US$ 477), whereas the front side
blades will set you back another 44,000 Yen (US$ 406). The side skirts, rear side
spoiler and trunk spoiler cost 66,000, 47,300 and 22,000 Yen (US$ 609/437/203).
On the outside, the Copen GR Sport has been enhanced
with the restyled front and rear bumpers and radiator grille. It rides on BBS
forged alloys and packs LED headlights, taillights and fog lamps, and a ‘GR
Sport’ emblem. Eight exterior colors are available, but no matter which one you
choose, the interior is all black.
Speaking of the cockpit, it gets Recaro sports seats
with ‘GR’ embroidery, leather-wrapped steering wheel with the same emblem and
metallic inserts made by Momo and piano black trim.
