By Molly Davidson
For the first time since 1999, Toyota has won a round of the World Rally Championship, a feat achieved on only the second event for the all-new Yaris WRC. If you have been contacted about a Toyota recall, or have reason to believe your vehicle may be included in a recall, you can quickly find out more by using our 3-step Recall Checker below. For some people, Hybrid technology still is thought of as new technology. In fact, even though our first Hybrid, the Prius, was on the roads ahead of its time in 1997, we’ve actually been honing our Hybrid know-how since the mid 1970s.
Enlarge Image ToyotaThe Toyota GR Yaris is one of the hottest hatchbacks ever made. Toyota says the GRMN Yaris was developed with the help of actual race car drivers and motorsport engineers. Each Circuit package car will be finished in special Matte Steel paint, and it's limited to just 50 units. Only 500 units of the GRMN Yaris will be sold, with all allocations to be assigned through an online lottery that opens today. And for those that already own a regular GR Yaris, Toyota will sell some of the GRMN's parts starting this fall.
The GR Yaris has been refined through “driver first” car development. Issues under extreme use conditions are identified through driver feedback and quickly resolved. Each car can be tailored to the driver to evolve into a safe and easy-to-drive vehicle. The GR Yaris has evolved into a car that can be driven faster and with more peace of mind, with improved braking force, grip, cornering and following performance based on feedback from professional drivers. Additionally, through the two Update Program and Personalization Program services, we will provide customers with “cars that evolve quickly and can be tailored to individuals” just like they are in motorsports.
Of the two, the GRMN Yaris is the star of the show, and not just because it's the one you can actually buy. As you'd expect, the GRMN Yaris is leaner, stiffer, and sharper, but surprisingly, not more powerful. Toyota says the GRMN Yaris is 44 pounds (20 kilograms) lighter while also having stronger rigidity in the body. Compare that to the Rally Package, which Toyota lists as a dealer-installed choice for any GRMN Yaris. Toyota will also offer at least some of the GMRN Yaris upgrades separately to GR Yaris owners in the fall.
Gran Turismo 7 is arguably one of the most highly-anticipated racing games of the year, and Toyota Spain has partnered with Sony for the creation of this special edition Toyota Yaris . Called the Yaris GR Sport GT7 Edition, this special-edition model comes with a few special touches that distinguish it from the standard Yaris. The winner of this e-sports event will bring home a brand-new Yaris GR Sport GT7 Edition. Sony’s partnership with Toyota Spain also extends to their upcoming one-make racing event called the Toyota Gazoo Racing Iberian Cup. This racing event will use the Toyota GR Yaris RZ that’s been prepared for this competition.
Gran Turismo series partner Toyota has revealed a special, limited edition version of its Toyota Yaris hatchback, which not only bears the Gran Turismo 7 name but comes with a free copy of the game and a PlayStation 5 console. Officially called the Toyota Yaris GR Sport GT7, the car is based on the regular Yaris five-door hatchback and shouldn’t be confused with the Toyota GR Yaris homologation hot hatch. The GT7 Edition Yaris will naturally come with GT branding inside and out, along with a special key fob, key, and key cover. It’s very reminiscent of 2005’s Nissan 350Z Gran Turismo 4, which was available in a limited run across Europe and came with a PlayStation 2 and a copy of Gran Turismo 4. That will include a new, local Spanish Gran Turismo Championship, which will take place within Gran Turismo 7 and offer one of these limited edition cars as a prize.
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Both Yaris and Yaris Hatchback have been discontinued, making 2020 the last model year for each vehicle. If you're a current Yaris or Yaris Hatchback owner, you'll still receive great service from your local Toyota Service Center. If you're seeking alternative Toyota vehicles, Corolla and Corolla Hatchback also prioritize value and share a similar drive for fun. Or, you can search for a Toyota Certified Used Yaris or Yaris Hatchback below.
Despite the WRC version being canned, Toyota is still pledging to make 25,000 GR Yari, and then someShare Tweet Email WhatsappThe WRC car the GR Yaris was supposed to homologate is dead. Toyota technically no longer has to make 25,000 of the things to homologate the car for WRC use, after all. Speaking to Car Throttle following our drive in the GR Yaris (TL;Dr - it’s really good), chief engineer Naohiko Saito said that, “we will continue to produce this car - over 25,000 if enough people want one. That 25k figure isn’t a limit.”Because so many will be made, the GR Yaris makes more financial sense than you might think. “We developed this car as a production model, not a limited model, so we have a good business case about this GR Yaris,” Saito-san said.
