TOYOTA Motor Firm Australia (TMCA) has revealed pricing for its extra-focused GR Yaris Rallye sizzling hatch, with the track-oriented newcomer to be supplied with an preliminary driveaway worth of $56,200 for the primary 200 items bought, after which it would revert to $54,500 plus on-road prices.
The advisable retail worth of the GR Rallye locations it $5000 upstream of the ‘common’ GR Yaris, which has to date secured 1200 superior orders forward of its imminent native launch.
Whereas the GR Yaris is already aimed on the sizzling hatch market, the Rallye takes issues additional with the addition of firmer, track-tuned suspension, Torsen limited-slip differentials (LSDs) on each the entrance and rear axles, and 18-inch BBS cast alloy wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber.
Set to the touch down in March, the GR Yaris Rallye is powered by the identical engine because the GR Yaris, particularly a diminutive 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine tuned to provide a substantial 200kW/370Nm.
Energy is channelled to the street solely by way of a six-speed handbook transmission with rev matching, whereas a everlasting all-wheel-drive system supplies ample traction, significantly with the pair of LSDs aiding dealing with.
Its all-paw grip combines with a light-weight kerb weight of 1280kg (customary GR Yaris) to permit a zero to 100km/h dash time of 5.2 seconds.
The AWD system can theoretically ship as much as 100 per cent of torque to the entrance or rear axle, with various settings altering the entrance/rear torque cut up in Regular mode (60:40), Observe mode (50:50) and Sport mode (30:70).
The GR Yaris rides on a combined chassis, with the entrance finish being the Yaris’ GA-B structure and with the broader Corolla GA-C platform on the rear.
Various aerodynamic and weight-saving aids have been included to the GR variants, together with a carbon-fibre roof (a primary for Toyota), aluminium bonnet, door and tailgate panels, a big decrease bumper air consumption and a delicate roof spoiler.
TMCA vice-president of gross sales and advertising and marketing Sean Hanley mentioned the technique to advertise early curiosity within the GR Yaris was being utilized to the Rallye model too.
“Now, simply as we did with GR Yaris, we need to excite as many followers as attainable by guaranteeing this special-edition Rallye mannequin is genuinely attainable,” he mentioned.
“We need to proceed to ignite the performance-car market, broaden the notice and attraction of our GR model, and assist our clients – lots of whom are new to Toyota.”
Together with pricing for the Rallye, TMCA has additionally introduced it’s launching the Gazoo Racing Membership for followers of the model’s burgeoning efficiency arm, the place fans can achieve a deeper expertise of the GR model whereas sharing their very own tales and experiences.
Membership members could have entry to unique occasions, drive days and member-only areas at sure motorsport occasions, in addition to unique content material, membership merchandise and particular gives from Toyota.
The GR Yaris Rallye will contact down regionally in March.
2021 Toyota GR Yaris pricing*
| GR | $49,500 |
| GR Rallye | $54,500 |
*Excludes on-road prices
