Toyota has already confirmed that the GR Yaris received’t make its approach to our market, as we are going to as a substitute get a unique sizzling hatch within the close to future, so ought to we be upset about it?

Really, we should always, as a result of this isn’t your typical quick hatchback, because it has true rallying DNA, having been constructed as a WRC homologation particular.

All the things about it’s beautiful, from the bespoke platform, which mixes the entrance finish of the GA-B (common Yaris) with the rear finish of the GA-C (Toyota’s compact fashions), to the all-wheel drive system. Go for the Circuit Pack and also you get a performance-tuned suspension, Torsen entrance and rear limited-slip differentials, and 18-inch solid wheels wrapped in 225/40 Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires.

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The European variant of the GR Yaris has 257 HP (261 PS / 192 kW) and 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque produced by the 1.6-liter three-pot. It sprints from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) in lower than 5.5 seconds and maxes out at 143 mph (230 km/h).

It has a go-kart-like really feel, the reviewer notes, and a bouncy suspension, nice guide gearbox, and a particular design with huge fenders, bespoke entrance and rear bumpers, massive roof wing, and frameless home windows. Alternatively, it is a subcompact with a sloping roofline, so whereas the rear legroom could also be considerably respectable, the headroom definitely isn’t, and neither is boot area.

As for pricing, prospects residing within the United Kingdom must pay not less than £29,995 (equal to $41,185) for the GR Yaris, whereas Germans can get it from €33,200 ($39,997).