The Toyota GR Yaris has been receiving reward from all corners in latest months and on this newest assessment of the potent scorching hatch, High Gear’s Jack Rix reveals simply how particular it’s.

Toyota initially supposed for its 2021 WRC racer to be based mostly on the GR Yaris, however later modified its thoughts. In any case, the small scorching hatch it’s proper at house being thrown by corners in anger and pushed on the very restrict.

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Key to the GR Yaris’ efficiency is its 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that’s rated at 257 hp and 265 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque. Whereas that’s much less energy than its front-wheel drive scorching hatch rivals, the GR Yaris is kind of gentle, tipping the scales at simply 2,821 lbs (1,280 kg). As such, it doesn’t want the identical grunt as its rivals to be able to ship eye-opening efficiency.

Additionally making the GR Yaris particular is the truth that it has a fancy all-wheel drive system and a very good six-speed handbook transmission. The instance examined right here was additionally outfitted with the accessible Circuit Pack that features limited-slip differentials at each the entrance and rear axles, plus another efficiency goodies.

Latest photographs shared to social media by Chris Harris point out that High Gear not too long ago filmed a particular phase on WRC homologation specials that includes the GR Yaris and another road-legal icons, together with the Lancia Delta Integrale and the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VI Tommi Makinen Version.