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Debuting in October at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, the GR Sport is somewhat of a semi-skimmed GRMN as far as the Yaris is concerned. Even though it doesn’t have the 1.8-liter supercharged four-cylinder of its bigger brother, the GR Sport promises to be an interesting choice for those who appreciate handling more than anything else.
Much of the mechanical overhaul went into the suspension system, which includes a rigid any-roll bar and Sachs Performance shock absorbers. The 11-millimeter drop in group clearance also works wonders on corner-carving abilities, along with the Bridgestone Potenza RE50 wrapped around 17-inch alloy wheels.
Like the wheels, the mirror caps and grille are also finished in black. The theme continues on the inside, where you’ll find touches of black on the Ultrasuede-wrapped seats, headliner, and steering wheel. The roof and rear spoiler are finished in black as well, contrasting rather magnificent with the white paintwork of the pictured car.
The red decal package is an optional extra that brings out the full potential of the Yaris GR Sport, adding a splash of color to the front lip and rear bumper. Coming as a five-door hatchback, the newest member of the family can’t be had with anything except for a hybridized 1.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain.
Connected to the Multidrive S continuously variable transmission, the hybrid option puts out 100 PS (97 horsepower) and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) from 3,600 to 4,800 rpm. Not bad for a subcompact-sized vehicle, but the real party piece comes down to efficiency.
Toyota quotes CO2 emissions of 75 grams per kilometer, translating to 3.1 liters per 100 kilometers in the city, 3.3 out of it, and 3.3 on the combined cycle. Because Toyota has seen a dip in diesel-fueled cars in Europe in the past couple of years, the automaker shifted to hybridization as a means to an end.
As Honda gears up to put the Urban EV concept into production in 2019, Toyota is working on a suite of electric vehicles of its own. With the help of Panasonic Corp., the automaker will put out “more than ten all-electric vehicle models” by the early 2020s.
Like the wheels, the mirror caps and grille are also finished in black. The theme continues on the inside, where you’ll find touches of black on the Ultrasuede-wrapped seats, headliner, and steering wheel. The roof and rear spoiler are finished in black as well, contrasting rather magnificent with the white paintwork of the pictured car.
The red decal package is an optional extra that brings out the full potential of the Yaris GR Sport, adding a splash of color to the front lip and rear bumper. Coming as a five-door hatchback, the newest member of the family can’t be had with anything except for a hybridized 1.5-liter four-cylinder powertrain.
Connected to the Multidrive S continuously variable transmission, the hybrid option puts out 100 PS (97 horsepower) and 111 Nm (82 lb-ft) from 3,600 to 4,800 rpm. Not bad for a subcompact-sized vehicle, but the real party piece comes down to efficiency.
Toyota quotes CO2 emissions of 75 grams per kilometer, translating to 3.1 liters per 100 kilometers in the city, 3.3 out of it, and 3.3 on the combined cycle. Because Toyota has seen a dip in diesel-fueled cars in Europe in the past couple of years, the automaker shifted to hybridization as a means to an end.
As Honda gears up to put the Urban EV concept into production in 2019, Toyota is working on a suite of electric vehicles of its own. With the help of Panasonic Corp., the automaker will put out “more than ten all-electric vehicle models” by the early 2020s.
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