Mar. 21, 2024
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that sales of its evolved GR Yaris are to start on April 8 through Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan. It also announced the start today of accepting applications in its purchasing lotteries for the GR Yaris RZ “High performance・Sébastien Ogier Edition” (Ogier Edition) and the GR Yaris RZ “High performance・Kalle Rovanperä Edition” (Rovanperä Edition)―two evolved GR Yaris special editions supervised by TGR World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) members Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä―limited to 100 units each through GR Garage locations nationwide.
- The GR Yaris RZ “High performance” (6-speed manual transmission) (left) and GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID
- The GR Yaris RZ “High performance・Sébastien Ogier Edition” (left) and GR Yaris RZ “High performance・Kalle Rovanperä Edition”
Ever-better motorsports-bred cars
TGR has continued to compete in various motorsports following the debut of the GR Yaris in 2020. It has been implementing “driver-first car-making” through repeated “breaking and fixing” in extreme environments and reflecting feedback from professional race drivers and evaluation drivers, as well as from Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda, a.k.a. Morizo. This time, under the slogan of “Thanks for breaking it” directed at the drivers who pushed the vehicle to its limits, and while continuing to take on challenges in the face of failures, TGR reflected drivers’ opinions not only in the evolved GR Yaris’ power unit but also in its body, interior, exterior, and elsewhere to comprehensively enhance vehicle performance.
For the development story of the evolved GR Yaris, please see: https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/gr/yaris/challenge_stories/ (in Japanese)
Main features of the evolved GR Yaris
Based on Morizo’s desire to provide the fun of driving to as many people as possible and expand the base of motorsports, the 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission has joined the GR Yaris lineup. Also, recognizing that the cockpit plays a key role in delivering high-level driving performance, efforts were made with the help of professional race drivers to achieve an ideal sports car cockpit. In addition to reviewing the driving position, the control panel and display have been tilted 15 degrees toward the driver, with Super Taikyu Series and Japanese Rally Championship race cars serving as a motif, and visibility and operability have been refined, such as by positioning switches for ease of use even when the driver is harnessed to the seat.
- The GR Yaris RZ “High performance” with the GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (8-speed automatic transmission)
Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices
(Including consumption tax; unit: yen)
| Grade (trim level) | 6-speed manual transmission | GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (8-speed automatic transmission) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RZ | 4,480,000 | 4,830,000 | |
| “High performance” | 4,980,000 | 5,330,000 | |
Main features of the evolved GR Yaris special editions, Ogier Edition and Rovanperä Edition
The Ogier Edition and the Rovanperä Edition were developed based on Morizo’s desire to “express my respect and gratitude to the drivers who hone and grow our cars in rallies, to all the teams that provide us with such opportunities, and to rally organizers and all others involved, as well as to fans”. The world premiere for both models was held at Rallye Monte Carlo (from January 25-28), which was the first round of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship. The Ogier Edition comes in a new matte color called “Matte Stealth Gray”, while the Rovanperä Edition features three-tone paint in a design by a designer who is a friend of Rovanperä. A challenge was taken on to give the car three different colors through the use of paint rather than car wrap or other adhesive materials. Also, to achieve a driving experience that suits the preference of each Ogier and Rovanperä, two new exclusive 4WD control modes have been developed for both special editions, replacing the “GRAVEL” and “TRACK” modes on the standard GR Yaris.
The GR Yaris RZ “High performance・Sébastien Ogier Edition” (left) and GR Yaris RZ “High performance・Kalle Rovanperä Edition”
- The world premiere of the evolved GR Yaris special editions at Rallye Monte Carlo, the first round of the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship
Outline of purchasing lotteries
| March 21-31 | In-store application (Limited to GR Garage locations) |
|---|---|
| April 18 | Winner notification |
| From April 18 | Sales negotiations |
Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices
(Including consumption tax; unit: yen)
| 6-speed manual transmission | |
|---|---|
| Ogier Edition | 8,450,000 |
| Rovanperä Edition | 8,450,000 |
The evolved GR Yaris, Ogier Edition, Rovanperä Edition, and GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID are scheduled to be exhibited at Tokyo Midtown Canopy Square from March 28 to 31, 2024.
Main specifications*1
| GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (8-speed automatic transmission) | 6-speed manual transmission | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RZ “High performance” | RZ | RZ “High performance” | RZ | ||||
| Length | [mm] | 3,995 | |||||
| Width | [mm] | 1,805 | |||||
| Height | [mm] | 1,455 | |||||
| Wheelbase | [mm] | 2,560 | |||||
| Track (front / rear) | [mm] | 1,535 / 1,565 | |||||
| Occupancy | 4 | ||||||
| Weight | [kg] | 1,300 | 1,280 | ||||
| Engine | In-line 3-cylinder with turbo and intercooler | ||||||
| Type | G16E-GTS | ||||||
| Bore x stroke | [mm] | 87.5 x 89.7 | |||||
| Displacement | [liters] | 1.618 | |||||
| Max. output | [kW (PS)/rpm] | 224 (304)/6,500 | |||||
| Max. torque | [N･m (kgf･m)/rpm] | 400 (40.8)/3,250-4,600 | |||||
| WLTC test cycle fuel efficiency | [km/L] | 10.8 | 12.4 | ||||
| Transmission | GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (8-speed automatic transmission) | iMT*2 (6-speed manual transmission) | |||||
| Gear ratios 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / Reverse |
4.435 / 2.809 / 1.933 / 1.497 / 1.266 / 1.000 / 0.793 / 0.650 / 3.590 | 3.538 / 2.238 / 1.535 / 1.162 / 1.081 / 0.902 / ― / ― / 3.831 | |||||
| Reduction ratios | Front | 3.329 | 1-4: 3.941 5-6, Reverse: 3.350 |
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| Rear | 2.277 | ||||||
| Driveline | GR-FOUR 4WD system Electronic multi-plate clutch 4WD (with 3 selectable modes) | ||||||
| Differentials (front / rear) | Torsen®*3 LSD | Open | Torsen®*3 LSD | Open | |||
| Suspension | Front | Strut with coil springs | |||||
| Rear | Double wishbone with coil springs | ||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated disk (18-inch aluminum, opposed 4-pot calipers) | |||||
| Rear | Ventilated disk (16-inch aluminum, opposed 2-pot calipers) | ||||||
| Wheels | BBS 8J forged aluminum wheels with 45 mm inset | ENKEI 8J with 45 mm inset | BBS 8J forged aluminum wheels with 45 mm inset | ENKEI 8J with 45 mm inset | |||
| Tires (front / rear) | 225/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S | 225/40R18 Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 | 225/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S | 225/40R18 Dunlop Sport Maxx 050 | |||
| Fuel tank capacity | [liters] | 50 | |||||
| *1 | Except for the height of the Rovanperä Edition (1,475 mm), the main specifications of the Ogier Edition and Rovanperä Edition are the same as those of the RZ “High performance” trim level. |
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| *2 | “intelligent Manual Transmission” |
| *3 | Torsen® is a registered trademark of JTEKT Corporation. |
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