Toyota GR Yaris

Moving inside, the Toyota GR Yaris is everything that the rally car feels like. The car sits high, allowing improved visibility to the occupants. The car offers a sporty driving position as well and the driver-centric approach of the infotainment system inside the car keeps up with all the controls, allowing more precise operation, and the seats are soft, well-cushioned, and comfortable.

Interestingly, Toyota has also improved the height of the gear lever by 50mm, making it a bit closer to the steering wheel, adding quite a bit to the rally feel. Thankfully, the GR Yaris doesn’t feel like a normal standard Yaris. The car also picks up on a simpler dashboard that resonates with its styling with a simple rotary controller to showcase different riding modes.

The design feature of the Toyota GR Yaris seems to be directly out of the rally. The automaker has picked up on the extensive styling with the help of new body-kits and refined edge. The GR Yaris is all about enhanced styling and reduced body weight, beginning with the roofline. The car comes with a high seating carbon-fiber roof that reduces the weight of the car, allowing seamless airflow from the rear wing.  Other finer aspects of the design feature around GR Yaris include carbon fibre door skins, and the hood. The car also picks up on the aluminum tailgate. Further, the body kits around the car look make it look broader and more aggressive, however, it does increases the dimensions of the car by certain units. Overall, the design represents a short, compact, and powerful car in terms of its appeal and stance. 

The Toyota GR Yaris handles like no other. The car won’t make you feel anywhere like normal. The automaker has done a commendable job at providing the car with a commendable steering experience to corner every steep turn. The suspension of the car is also commendable as it adds to the improved comfort of the car. 

In terms of its engine, the Toyota GR Yaris pick up on the world’s most powerful production three-cylinder. The 1.6L unit provides the GR Yaris with a maximum churning output of 257 hp besides providing the car with a peak torque unit of 360 Nm. Mated to the powertrain of the car is a six-speed manual transmission that powers the 4WD system, adding to the overall performance of the lightest engine on the market.

The safety of the Toyota GR Yaris picks up on a plethora of safety features. The car picks up on a wide number of airbags to ensure premium level safety to the occupants on the front and the rear. Other notable safety features in the car include Front Impact Beams, Child Safety Locks, EBD, Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control System and Day & Night Rear View Mirror among other given equipment.

The Toyota GR Yaris is indeed a reliable offering for buyers of every type. The car is a great choice for lovers of the hot hatch. Further, considering the price tag and the performance, the car is worth it!