The Toyota GR Yaris will arrive in
Australia in November, but pre-sales will commence next week, on September 23. The
first 1,000 units of the supermini hot hatch will launch with an introductory
driveaway price of AU$ 39,950 (US$ 29,205), a AU$ 9,550 (US$ 6,981)
discount over the recommended retail price of AU$ 49,500 (US$ 36,186).
Offered in a single grade as the second
member of the Gazoo Racing (GR) family after the GR Supra, the GR Yaris
features standard equipment such as keyless entry and go, suede and leather
upholstery, aluminum pedals, automatic climate control, Apple CarPlay and
Android Auto, eight-speaker JBL sound system and others.
Available in white, red or black, it
boasts a specific body kit that sets it apart from the rest of the Yaris models
and consists of big front and rear bumpers, muscular fenders, roof-mounted wing
and diffuser with cutouts for the dual exhaust pipes.
It also sports upgraded brakes with vented
discs on all four corners, a new suspension and an all-wheel drive system.
Power is provided by a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine mated to a
six-speed manual transmission that pumps out 268 HP and 370 Nm of torque. This means it’s like the version sold in Japan, as
the European spec model is offered with 257 HP and 360 Nm of torque.
The GR Yaris will be joined by a special
model next year dubbed the GR Yaris Rallye. Limited to approximately 250 units,
it will feature circuit-tuned suspension, Torsen limited-slip differentials on
both axles, red brake calipers and 18-inch forged alloy wheels from BBS shod in
Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.
