Are they vented front fenders or not?
The new Toyota Yaris 1.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid engine sends a powerful 116 hp to its front wheels. The GR Yaris has more power than the 1.5-liter gasoline-electric hybrid engine and comes with all-wheel drive and two Torsen limited slip differentials.
Toyota seems to be not finished with its Gazoo Racing-branded supermini. Our spies discovered a prototype that is currently being tested at the Nurburgring. The pocket rocket looked like it was stuck to the road. It was evident that the tape covering the front fenders was concealing vents. The license plate shows that the exact same prototype was captured in October 2020. It had some crazy aero upgrades including front canards, a large rear wing, and even a bulky rear wing.
We have photographic evidence that Toyota is testing body parts. This proves that the GR Yaris was not a test mule for a new vehicle. It could be a preview for a hotter derivative, possibly the return of the Yaris GRMN. Litchfield, an aftermarket specialist, has increased the turbocharged 1.6-liter unit to more than 300 horsepower (+43 HP), which shows that the three-cylinder unit offers greater tuning potential Toyota may exploit for a spicy version.
It remains to be confirmed if a Gazoo Race Masters of Nurburgring Yaris will be on the agenda. In the meantime, we still wait for Toyota to unveil the long-rumored GR Corolla. Reports also suggest that a hot wagon may follow. Both body styles will use an upgraded version GR Yaris’ engine, which has nearly 300 hp.
Toyota has promised to launch performance variants of all its products, which includes the GR land cruiser that was unveiled earlier in the year. The GR Yaris is especially interesting considering that there is a base version in Japan with a “RS” suffix, and a tiny 118-hp motor linked to a CVT.