GR Yaris – Toyotas Road Rally Car
We recently got the chance to drive around in a seriously hot hatchback. The Toyota GR Yaris. The new GR Yaris incorporates knowledge and technology born from WRD into a sports car to drive around in every day. The GR Yaris has been developed by the experts at Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Team. Also, it incorporates advanced technology including GR-Four. As it is Toyota’s first sports AWD system in 20 years. A thrilling 1.6L 3 cylinder Turbo engine. Making it lightweight and exhilarating to drive.
So, the GR Yaris has been designed to lift trophies. It is low, wide and dramatic. The aerodynamics employ a host of weight saving materials to win challenges on the Rally of Finland and the flowing curves of your favourite roads. While, it is a performance car, bringing motorsport technology and design to the road car.
RALLY INSPIRED DESIGN
Under the bonnet of the GR Yaris is a beast of an engine that is compact, lightweight and responsive. While the 1.6L turbo charged engine is ready to respond on the track and thrill on the road.
GR YARIS CABIN
- Developed directly alongside the Toyota World Rally Team.
- GR Ultrasuede® Sports Seats
- GR leather steering wheel
- 8” Multimedia multimedia system with Smartphone integration incl Apple CarPlay™ & Android Auto™
- 6 speakers, USB connector and DAB radio
- Smart Entry & Push-button start
- GR Floor Mats
- Aluminium Pedals
- Black Leather gear shift with red stitching
- Black Leather handbrake with red stitching
Standard on GR Yaris, GR Yaris Convenience Pack and GR Yaris Circuit Pack.
CONVENIENCE PACK
The 8″ navigation system, Head Up Display and advanced safety systems, the Convenience Pack adds another layer of comfort to those unforgettable driving experiences.
Main features in addition to the GR Yaris
- JBL® Premium Sound System
- 8 Speakers
- Toyota Touch® 2 with Go Navigation
- Voice recognition
- Front & rear parking sensors
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert with Brake Assist (RCTA-B)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
- Head Up Display (HUD)
- Illuminated entry system
- UV Windscreen
CIRCUIT PACK
While, the Circuit Pack’s pedigree is showcased by 18″ 10-spoke forged alloy wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres. Eye-catching red GR brake calipers complete the racecar look.
Main features in addition to the GR Yaris
- 18″ BBS Forged Alloy wheels (10-spoke) with Michelin pilot Sport 4s (225/40R18) tyres
- 4WD Torsen Limited-Slip Differential & Circuit tuned suspension
- Red GR Sports Front & Rear Calipers
EQUIPMENT LUGGAGE SYSTEM
Luggage space that can accommodate various lifestyles.
60:40 SPLIT RETRACTABLE REAR SEAT
So, if all the rear seat backs are folded down, there is space for 4 ground tyres (235/40R 18 size)
LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT CAPACITY (4 PASSENGERS) 174L
MOTORSPORTS TECHNOLOGY – Toyota GR Yaris
The Toyota GR Yaris has motorsport technologies never before seen in a road car. Such as the newly developed three-cylinder, 1.6-litre turbocharged engine. Helping to deliver outstanding acceleration and response.
While incorporating Toyota-first techniques and materials, such as a unique block, bespoke pistons and a single-scroll ball-bearing turbo to reduce weight and enhance drivability, GR Yaris has the power to make every journey come alive.
NEW 1.6 TURBO ENGINE
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MAX POWER
257 bhp |
MAX OUTPUT
192/6500 kW/rpm |
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MAX TORQUE
360/3000-4600 Nm/rpm |
CYLINDERS & ARRANGEMENT
3 CYLINDER IN LINE |
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VALVE MECHANISM
DOHC4-VALVE ROLLER ROCKER |
TURBO TYPE
SINGLE-SCROLL |
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DISPLACEMENT
1618 cc |
BORE x STROKE
87.5 x 89.7 mm |
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COMPRESSION RATIO
10.5 |
FUEL TYPE
95 OCTANE |
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0 – 62 MPH
5.5 s |
TOP SPEED
142 mph |
ALL NEW GR-FOUR 4WD SYSTEM
New, unique, lightweight, Simple Sports 4WD system, making GR Yaris competitive in all conditions.
4WD performance optimised for a broad range of situations, from low temperature environments to high load environments such as a circuit.
4WD MODE SWITCH
Actively controls the front/rear torque distribution according to the drive style and road surface conditions.
So, the modes are as follows:
NORMAL
The base distribution is front-focused during acceleration. The front wheels pull the vehicle which make it easy to control, with accelerator operation improving handling for city driving.
SPORT
Base distribution is rear-focused. The controls enable agile vehicle behaviour in response to steering operation such as on winding roads, providing greater driving pleasure.
TRACK
GR YARIS SUSPENSION
GR Yaris benefits from a newly developed MacPherson strut front suspension offering lightweight and high rigidity and the rear suspension developed with a trailing double wishbone. Together the high rigidity maximise the grip of the tyres to give excellent road holding capabilities.
DIFFERENTIALS
Repeatedly tested and honed by WRC drivers, the GR-FOUR 4WD system features a high-response coupling that balances torque between front and rear wheels. This delivers greater cornering response and stability for tight corners.
GR YARIS AND GR YARIS CONVENIENCE PACK
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OPEN DIFFERENTIAL
Transmits the torque to the left and right wheels, and contributes to the light weight and high rigidity needed for sports driving.
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LEFT/RIGHT SPLIT CONSTRUCTION
Lightweight, high-rigidity die-cast aluminium carrier with a left/right split construction adopted.
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MULTI-PLATE TYPE CLUTCH SUPPORT
Multi-plate type clutch support rear bearing used for drive pinion shaft support, reducing the size.
GR YARIS CIRCUIT PACK
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TORSEN LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
Provides a quick response to accelerator operation, and optimum torque distribution to all four wheels, contributing to a higher level of sports driving.
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STRAIGHT-LINE DRIVING
Torque due to engine braking is distributed from the inside wheels to the outside wheels, enhancing the stability.
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CORNERING TO ACCELERATE OUT OF CORNERS
Torque is optimally distributed in accordance with the load on the left and right wheels, enhancing the high traction performance and the handling.
RALLY-BRED SUSPENSION
A new MacPherson strut and double-wishbone suspension set-up, tuned by the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, delivers outstanding traction and control on the most demanding surfaces.
FRONT SUSPENSION
Newly developed MacPherson strut suspension offering lightweight and high rigidity, maximizing the grip of the tyres.
The excellent road holding capability provides harder lateral and torsional movement, which is required for vehicle controllability.
COIL SPRING
Realizes both a high level of handling stability and ride comfort. Lateral force control spring adopted to reduce suspension friction.
STABILIZER
This contributes to collision safety performance, high roll rigidity, and weight reduction. It is placed in front of the steering gear box to reduce weight and collision (frontal) G force.
REAR SUSPENSION
Newly developed trailing double wishbone suspension.
ENHANCED RIGIDITY
The GR Yaris showcases increased suspension rigidity due to an improved design of the rear trailing arm bush and bearing.
The grip capability of the tyres is maximised by enhancing suspension geometry and settings: the trailing arm type double wish bone initial camber has been increased, spring characteristics have been optimised and the exclusive absorber has been setup for high responsiveness.
GR CIRCUIT SUSPENSION
The GR Yaris Circuit pack benefits from GR Circuit suspension.
The front anti-roll bar is thicker and the diameter of the front suspension spring is increased, which makes the suspension slightly stiffer and therefore the vehicle is more stable at high speed and agile when cornering.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
| GRADE | GR YARIS & CONVENIENCE PACK | CIRCUIT PACK |
| TOTAL LENGTH X FULL WIDTH X TOTAL HEIGHT (MM) | 3,995 X 1,805 X 1,455 | |
| WHEELBASE (MM) | 2,560 | |
| TREAD FRONT / REAR (MM) | 1,536 / 1,572 | |
| VEHICLE WEIGHT (KG) KERB WEIGHT MIN/ KERB WEIGHT MAX/ GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT |
1,280/ 1,305/ 1,645 | |
| NUMBER OF PASSENGERS (PEOPLE) | 4 | |
| ENGINE | IN-LINE 3-CYLINDER INTERCOOLER TURBO | |
| VALVE MECHANISM | DOHC 4-VALVE ROLLER-LOCKER | |
| DISPLACEMENT (CC) | 1,618 | |
| MAXIMUM OUTPUT (KW / RPM) | 192 / 6,500 | |
| MAXIMUM TORQUE (NM / RPM) | 360 / 3,000-4,600 | |
| BHP | 257 | |
| 0-62 MPH (SECONDS) | 5.5 | |
| TOP SPEED (MPH) | 142MPH | |
| MODEL | G16E-GTS | |
| TRANSMISSION | 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IMT) | |
| DRIVE SYSTEM | 4WD SPORT 4WD SYSTEM “GR-FOUR” | |
| DIFFERENTIAL DEVICE | ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED MULTI-PLATE CLUTCH/4WD MODE DIAL SWITCH (NORMAL/SPORT/TRACK) | |
| 4WD OPEN DIFFERENTIAL | 4WD TORSEN LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL | |
| SUSPENSION FRONT / REAR | MACPHERSON STRUT FRONT SUSPENSION / DOUBLE WISHBONE REAR SUSPENSION | |
| BRAKES FRONT / REAR | VENTILATED DISC 4-CYLINDER / VENTILATED DISC 2-CYLINDER | |
| TYRE SIZE | TREAD FRONT / REAR (MM) | |
| TURNING RADIUS (M) | DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX 050 (225/40R18) | MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 4S (225/40R18) TYRE |
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