{"id":32187,"date":"2021-07-19T15:56:13","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T13:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=32187"},"modified":"2021-07-19T15:56:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T13:56:13","slug":"toyota-gr-yaris-2021-sa-price-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/toyota-gr-yaris-2021-sa-price-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Toyota GR Yaris 2021: SA Price & Details"},"content":{"rendered":"

Listen up speed fiends, Toyota has unveiled its brand-new GR Yaris. The new Yaris derivative is a hatchback for the everyday consumer, but injected with the DNA of a rally car. While it may seem like a strange combination, we’re here for it!<\/p>\n

The GR Yaris is a unique model that benefits from the design and engineering skills of Toyota Gazoo Racing and Tommi M\u00e4kinen Racing, Toyota\u2019s partner in the WRC. As well as serving as the official homologation model for development of the next Yaris WRC car, it also has all the attributes required for owners looking to compete successfully in local rally competitions or track-day activities. It represents Toyota\u2019s second global GR model, following the GR Supra.<\/p>\n

Every aspect of the car has a performance focus: an all-new platform and engine, new suspension, lightweight construction, aerodynamic styling and a new GR-Four permanent all-wheel-drive system.<\/p>\n

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With high power and low weight, it has all the credentials for competition success, and for delivering exhilarating performance as a super-hot hatch for the road.<\/p>\n

Exterior design<\/h3>\n

The WRC-skilled team of designers and engineers at Tommi M\u00e4kinen Racing focused on perfecting the aerodynamics, weight distribution and light weight of the new car \u2014 the three qualities essential to achieving the best performance and drivability.<\/p>\n

A lower roofline improved the car\u2019s ability to cut through the air, while positioning the new 1.6 turbo engine further back towards the centre of the car and locating the battery in the boot helped produce a better chassis balance for improved handling, stability and responsiveness.<\/p>\n

The three-door body shell is made from lightweight materials including carbon fibre polymer and aluminium, to deliver an impressive power-to-weight ratio, while the new platform allows for a wider rear track and new double-wishbone rear suspension system. The team also devised reinforcements beneath the side members to ensure the suspension\u2019s performance potential can be realised.<\/p>\n

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Interior design<\/h3>\n

The interior reflects a driver-oriented design. A twin-hooded binnacle frames easy-to-read analogue instrumentation which features a 4.2-inch TFT colour multi-information display in the centre. The MID features an all-wheel-drive indicator showing the torque distribution, mode selected for the GR-FOUR system and a turbo pressure monitor.<\/p>\n

The gear shift lever has a high position on the centre console, raised by 50 mm and set close to the steering wheel, helping the driver make quick shifts. The GR-FOUR selector control is placed just forward of the gear shift, for easy changes between Normal, Sport and Track modes. A \u2018racy\u2019 GR-branded, 3-spoke steering wheel with red stitching, circular hub and conveniently-placed steering switches maximise driving pleasure.<\/p>\n

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The interior is finished in black with Smoke Silver trim details around the door handles, centre console, steering wheel and side air vents.\u00a0Red stitching and GR-branding is applied throughout for a sporty touch.<\/p>\n

Under the hood<\/h3>\n

The GR Yaris\u2019s engine is an all-new, three-cylinder turbocharged unit that benefits from motorsport technologies to maximise performance, including multi-oil jet piston cooling, large-diameter exhaust valves and a part-machined intake port. Displacing 1,618cc, it produces a maximum output of 198kW @ 6500 rpm and 360Nm of torque between 3000 and 4600 rpm.<\/p>\n

Compact and lightweight, the DOHC 12-valve engine features a single-scroll ball-bearing turbo and large Intercooler to maximise performance. The 1.6-litre 12-valve engine meets the World Rally Championship\u2019s Rally 2 (formerly R5) regulations, following Toyota\u2019s negotiations with the sport\u2019s governing body to allow a three-cylinder format. The engine is matched to a six-speed manual transmission, engineered to accommodate high torque levels. It features a short and light shift throw, while a motorsport-style clutch provides smooth yet solid engagement.<\/p>\n

The GR Yaris\u2019s performance is supported by a new GR-Four all-wheel-drive system designed to optimise drive power to each wheel, while also being simple and lightweight. The distribution of torque between the front and rear axles is governed by a high-response coupling.<\/p>\n

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The driver can adjust four-wheel-drive performance to suit their preference or the driving situation using a 4WD mode dial switch. In normal mode the base front\/rear torque distribution is 60:40; in Sport mode the balance shifts to the rear, with a 30:70 split to achieve a fun-to-drive quality on winding roads and circuits; and in Track mode the base setting is 50:50 for fast, competitive driving on circuits or special stages. In each mode, the torque balance will automatically adjust in response to the driver\u2019s inputs, vehicle behaviour and road or track conditions.<\/p>\n

The performance braking system features large, 356mm grooved front discs with four-pot callipers, engineered to cope with rigorous demands of high-speed track and special-stage driving with high-level heat capacity. Notably, the front brake discs are larger than those fitted to the GR Supra \u2013 a further endorsement of the GR Yaris\u2019s high-performance credentials.<\/p>\n

Take your pick<\/h3>\n

Two derivatives of the GR Yaris are on offer; the GR Yaris and GR Yaris Rally. The GR Yaris features all the core performance items, and is aimed at the regular user with an \u2018on-road\u2019 bias. The Rally suffix indicates the addition of the Circuit Pack (as referenced in some overseas markets).<\/p>\n

This equips the car with a Torsen limited-slip differential on both the front\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0rear axle, performance-tuned suspension, revised power-steering assistance and an upgrade to 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels \u2013 shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tyres.<\/p>\n

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In addition to the mechanical upgrades, the Rally model also boasts combination leather\/Alcantara sports seats in the front with enhanced bolstering, leather rear seats, Heads-up Display (HUD), the Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) active safety suite and Active Noise Control. Active Noise Control amplifies the engine sound by cancelling out opposing frequencies \u2013 adding a vocal soundtrack.<\/p>\n

All models boast keyless entry with push start, LED-headlamps with Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and auto function, LED foglamps, heated and power-retractable exterior mirrors, plus rain-sensing wipers. On the inside, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, dual-zone climate control, Multi-Information Display (MID), 12-volt power outlet and a tilt-and-telescopic adjustable steering column deliver on convenience.<\/p>\n

A 6-speaker touchscreen audio system is standard on all models, and features Apple CarPlay\/Android Auto functionality for smartphones as well as Bluetooth and USB inputs.<\/p>\n

MODEL LINE-UP AND PRICING<\/h3>\n