As early as November 2019, Toyota will launch trailer that is Yaris GR-4 performance version, and announced in December new car will be named GR Yaris, is not only a brand following the GR Supra on paragraph 2 crown GR name of cars, but also the combined experience of Toyota to participate in rallies to build.
GR Yaris car attitude appeared first in order to disguise the blood trailer videos. President Akio Toyoda also code-named test driver identity “Morizo” appears in the film. With the original arrangements of overseas media first to test drive, GR Yaris undisclosed power unit is also ready to come out. The GR Yaris 1.6 liters equipped with a turbine-line 3-cylinder gasoline engine, with a 6-speed manual transmission and a four-wheel drive system. But following the Toyota Celica GT Four, again after nearly 20 years in four-wheel drive performance cars turbo configuration.
In addition to the full performance of the appearance design, and exaggerated wheel arches and 18-inch large-size wheels, GR Yaris will door, tailgate and the hood member made of aluminum alloy and carbon fiber roof mounted , the weight reduction of more than 35 kg to 1,300 kg. The chassis, and in response to four-wheel drive system is suspended by torsion beam rear axle to double A-arm design, but also because of the high front and rear mounting performance of short spring is reduced approximately 10mm, the front and rear mounting higher order version is more limited slip self-locking Torsen differential.
Although there are many Toyota’s 3 cylinder power selection, but GR Yaris mounted 1.6 liter 3-cylinder turbo engine, but specifically for this Toyota the newly developed car, the short term can not be shared with other vehicles program. This shift 210mm with engine later versions of Yaris general position to get a better body weight. The original announcement although no actual power output, the participation of the media and more that this maximum power of more than 250 horsepower and torque output 343N.m and has a pleasant engine noise.
GR Yaris is expected on the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon will be held January 10 to carry out its world debut, Toyota Gazoo Racing will also be on display in booth 2020 WRC Yaris new car, powered by GR Parts Aftermarket Yaris accessories and regulatory systems concept car Yaris Cup car concept. By then we will go to Japan, it brings readers on-site first-hand reports, but also stay tuned.
