Right here’s a full gallery of the facelifted Toyota GR Yaris with an eight-speed computerized transmission (known as the Gazoo Racing Direct Automated Transmission), which was formally launched in Malaysia in April this yr. Retailing at RM325,600 (OTR with out insurance coverage), this variant of the new hatch prices RM10,000 greater than six-speed handbook variant that arrived earlier in January.
Whatever the gearbox, the most recent GR Yaris troopers on with a 1.6 litre turbocharged inline-three petrol engine, albeit uprated to now ship 300 PS (+39 PS) and 400 Nm of torque (+40 Nm). This sees the 0-100 km/h time drop down to five.2 seconds from 5.5 seconds beforehandwith the highest velocity staying unchanged at an electronically-limited 230 km/h.
Supporting the G16E-GTS is an intercooler water spray system in addition to a chilly air consumption duct. The 2-pedal variant will get an computerized transmission fluid cooler and a barely larger drag coefficient of 0.349 – the latter is 0.346 for the handbook variant. The automated variant additionally comes with a launch management perform, however it’s barely heavier (1,325 kg kerb versus 1,305 kg).
Toyota’s GR-4 all-wheel drive system with an digital multi-plate clutch is commonplace, as are entrance and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials. Drive modes (affecting the electrical energy steering, air-conditioning and powertrain) embody Eco, Regular and Sport, with the AWD system having its personal set of choices that embody Regular, Observe and a brand new Gravel (replaces the earlier Sport), every affecting how a lot torque is distributed to each axles.
Tools-wise, the GR Yaris will get 18-inch BBS cast aluminium wheels, 225/40 profile Michelin PS4S tyres, LED headlamps and taillights, a carbon-fibre roof, rain-sensing wipers, semi-bucket entrance seats with Brin Naub suede and purple stitching, GR Gun Metallic inside trim, a seven-inch head unit, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay assist, six audio system, dual-zone local weather management, a configurable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, aluminium pedals and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
By way of security and driver assists, the new hatch is provided with six airbags, the same old array of passive programs and Toyota Security Sense suite. The final merchandise is sort of an identical for each variants and embody features similar to pre-collision detection with autonomous emergency braking, lane departure alert, lane tracing help, highway signal help, auto excessive beam and a blind spot monitor.
The one distinction is the dynamic radar cruise management, which operates over the total velocity vary for the automated variant, whereas it is just at excessive speeds for the handbook. UMW Toyota additionally throws in entrance and rear video recorders in addition to safety and photo voltaic movie, though you’ll must cough up a further RM2,000 if you need the automobile telematics system (VTS).
The automotive seen in these photographs is completed in Treasured Metallic, which is certainly one of 4 colors supplied for the GR Yaris, with the opposite choices being Platinum White Pearl Mica, Emotional Pink II and Treasured Black – all are no-cost choices. A five-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee accompanies every buy.
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