Toyota today reveals two exclusive high-performance versions of the new GR Yaris, developed with personal input from TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) champion drivers
* Limited-edition versions of the new GR Yaris developed with personal input from TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) champion drivers
* New models aimed at true performance car aficionados
* World-first reveal on the opening day of Rallye Monte-Carlo, the first event in TGR-WRT's defence of its World Rally Championship titles
* The 'Ogier Edition' and 'Rovanpera Edition' have all-wheel drive control modes programmed to reflect the performance and handling preferences of each driver, plus unique styling features
* Produced in strictly limited numbers
The new models make their debut on the first day of Rallye-Monte Carlo, the opening event in the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).
The new models have been developed from concept versions which were shown at the 2023
Their creation has been inspired by the desire of
In each car the 'Gravel' and 'Track' modes featured on the standard GR Yaris have been replaced with settings reprogrammed to reflect each driver's personal preferences for handling and performance. In addition, each of the special versions has distinctive new exterior and interior styling features.
Both cars are powered by the latest development of the GR Yaris' 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, producing 280 DIN hp and 390 Nm of torque, matched to six-speed intelligent manual transmission (6iMT),
GR YARIS OGIER_0003
Ogier Edition
The Ogier Edition GR Yaris has two new AWD control modes: Morizo and Seb. The Morizo mode has been developed by Morizo (
The Ogier Edition's bodywork has a dedicated Matt Stealth Grey paint finish and features the French national flag (Ogier's home nation) on the radiator grille and the 18x8J BBS alloy wheels. WRC commemorative stickers are added to the front wings.
The stand-out details also include a new-design carbon fibre CFRP rear spoiler and blue-painted brake callipers.
Inside, there is a WRC victory commemoration plaque on passenger side of the instrument panel and contrast blue, grey and red stitching (honouring the French national colours) on the steering wheel. Grey stitching is used for the shift and parking brake gaiters and the seat upholstery.
On both special editions, the new GR Yaris' digital instrumentation has been revised to include the new modes, together with the regular Normal AWD control mode.
GR YARIS KALLE_0018
Rovanpera Edition
The Rovanpera Edition has a unique Donut Mode, created specifically for the WRC's youngest champion who is highly skilled in drifting and performing tyre-smoking donuts. Here, the new mode allows for easy driving and 'door turns' with a constant, strong torque flow to the rear wheels.
This GR Yaris version also provides
The car has an exclusive three-tone paint finish, applied as a series of painted motifs by the designer of Rovanpera's race helmet. WRC victory stickers are added to the front wings and there are
In the cabin the trim and upholstery stitching again match the driver's national colours, in this case blue and grey for
The Ogier and Rovanpera Editions will be built in strictly limited numbers. Details of ordering and sales in European markets will be announced at a later date by national distributors.
Summary of Special Editions features
Ogier Edition
Rovanpera Edition
Exterior Matt Stealth Grey paintwork Exclusive three-tone paintwork
WRC victory stickers on front wings WRC victory stickers on front wings
French national flag decoration on front grille 18x8J BBS alloy wheels
Blue-painted brake callipersTOYOTA GAZOO Racing logo on wheels
18x8J BBS alloy wheelsTOYOTA GAZOO Racing decals on front doors and rear bumper
French flag andTOYOTA GAZOO Racing logo on wheels Rovanpera Edition badge on back door
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing decals on front doors Variable wing CFRP rear spoiler
Ogier Edition badge on back door
New-design CFRP rear spoiler
Interior WRC victory commemorative plaque on instrument panel WRC victory commemorative plaque on instrument panel
GR fully digital instrument display, including new Morizo and Seb drive modes GR fully digital instrument display, including new Donut and Kalle drive modes
Steering wheel stitching - French national colours (red/grey/blue) Steering wheel stitching - Finnish national colours (blue/grey)
Grey stitching for seat upholstery, and shift and parking brake gaiters Blue and grey stitching for seat upholstery, and shift and parking brake gaiters
Mechanical All-wheel drive modes: Morizo, Seb andNormal All -wheel drive modes: Donut, Kalle and Normal
1.6-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder engine with 280 DIN hp and 390 Nm 1.6-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder engine with 280 DIN hp and 390 Nm
6-speed intelligent manual transmission 6-speed intelligent manual transmission
Constant-velocity rear differential gears
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