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CHIBA CITY, JAPAN, Jan 10, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) premiered the new GR Yaris--a homologation(1) model born to win the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC)--at the Tokyo Auto Salon(2) today.

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Special-edition RZ "High-performance First Edition" pre-order model (with options)

Toyota Premieres GR Yaris

1.6-liter in-line three-cylinder direct-injection turbo engine and the "GR-FOUR" sports 4WD system

Along with aiming to commence sales of the GR Yaris in around summer 2020, Toyota began(3) (from 10:00 a.m. today) accepting online-only(4) pre-orders in Japan for two special editions of the new model--the RZ "First Edition" and the RZ "High-performance First Edition". Pre-orders will be accepted from January 10 to June 30, or for approximately six months.

Learning from competing in the WRC, Toyota developed the GR Yaris together with Tommi Makinen Racing(5) from the ground up to be a WRC winner, as an original model of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's sports car lineup.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, which has been conducting activities to "refine people and refine cars" in the pursuit of making ever-better cars, has--from its entrance in the 2017 Rallye Monte-Carlo in Monaco to the present--come to know, through the WRC, various types of roads regularly used by its customers around the world. Thus, the GR Yaris was developed to be a car that responds to driver demand on all types of roads worldwide. Based on the knowledge and know-how accumulated by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, the birth of the GR Yaris is the result of giving form to what has been learned from the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Racing Team about how to make cars that are competitive in the WRC, as well as the result of reflecting evaluations by non-Toyota professional drivers from the early stages of development. In short, the GR Yaris is meant to be a car that allows anyone to drive as one wishes with peace of mind.

The GR Yaris employs a sports 4WD platform based on the TNGA(6) approach. Taking feedback from real WRC experiences, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing built the GR Yaris from scratch to achieve a high-rigidity body of highly refined balance while also optimizing front and rear suspension geometry. By combining its platform with the "GR-FOUR" sports 4WD system, efforts were made to achieve a high level of dynamic performance. Furthermore, the upper body, in addition to using aluminum for the hood, trunk lid, and door panels, features a carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic roof panel formed using the sheet molding compound method, which accommodates a high level of freedom in shape design. The firm three-door-type cabin points to excellent aerodynamic performance, while lightweight is still achieved.

Among the GR Yaris' available engine variations, the 1.6-liter in-line three-cylinder direct-injection turbo engine is a newly developed compact and light high-power unit. In addition to the high-speed combustion of a TNGA engine, by increasing engine revolutions through the use of lightweight moving parts, and by optimizing the turbocharger and other elements of the air intake and exhaust system, efforts were made to achieve the world's highest maximum output for a three-cylinder engine(7) of 200 kW (272 PS), as well as to achieve continuous provision of abundant torque over a wide range of engine speeds. Combined with a six-speed iMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission), which makes rhythmical gear changes possible, this engine provides overwhelming acceleration and allows users to experience an increase in engine revolutions that feels good.

Furthermore, the newly developed "GR-FOUR" sports 4WD system, which uses a front and rear variable driving force system enabled by a multi-plate clutch, transfers the power of the new engine to all four wheels with minimal loss. Freedom of driving force distribution between the front and rear wheels has been increased, making possible delicate control that matches road surface conditions. These advancements have resulted in a higher level of stand-out driving stability.

Production will be carried out on a dedicated production line at Toyota's Motomachi Plant, which has a long and solid track record of manufacturing sports cars, and plans are for assembly to be carried out by takumi (master craftsperson) team members.

Available only through pre-order, the special-edition RZ "First Edition", based on the GR Yaris' RZ grade, will don customized specifications in the form of its front grille, front side diffusers, rear spoiler, and rear bumper all being in matte black. Additionally, the special-edition RZ "High-performance First Edition", based on the GR Yaris' RZ grade and featuring high-performance equipment(8) with heightened performance limits, will feature the customized specifications of the RZ "First Edition" plus BBS forged aluminum wheels in matte black.

Toyota will accept concrete First Edition purchase inquiries limited to customers who pre-order online. The vehicle price of the special-edition RZ "First Edition" is planned to be 3.96 million yen (including consumption tax), and the vehicle price of the special-edition RZ "High-performance First Edition" is planned to be 4.56 million yen (including consumption tax).

(1) The necessary type of certification for participating in an FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) race. To acquire WRC homologation, the base model of a vehicle to be entered in a race must have a continuous 12-month production volume of 25,000 units or greater.(2) A customized car event held at the Makuhari Messe International Convention Complex in Chiba, Japan from January 10 to January 12 (with a trade/media day on January 10 and public days on January 11 and 12)(3) https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/gr/yaris/ (in Japanese)(4) A monetary deposit is necessary at the time of placing a pre-order. Customers placing pre-orders will be offered special benefits. Please see the official website (in Japanese) or contact a dealer in Japan for details.(5) Established by Tommi Makinen (former standout Finnish WRC driver and winner of four consecutive WRC championships). For the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, it is responsible for vehicle development and race operations.(6) Toyota New Global Architecture. Toyota's company-wide global program to structurally transform automobile design. The goal of TNGA is to dramatically improve the basic performance and marketability of Toyota vehicles by redeveloping powertrain units and vehicle platforms and reconceiving overall vehicle optimization.(7) As surveyed by Toyota as of January 2020(8) Torsen limited-slip differential, intercooler with cooling-spray function, BBS forged aluminum wheels, etc. Torsen is a trademark of JTEKT Corporation.

About Toyota Motor Corporation

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is the global mobility company that introduced the Prius hybrid-electric car in 1997 and the first mass-produced fuel cell sedan, Mirai, in 2014. Headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota has been making cars since 1937. Today, Toyota proudly employs 370,000 employees in communities around the world. Together, they build around 10 million vehicles per year in 29 countries, from mainstream cars and premium vehicles to mini-vehicles and commercial trucks, and sell them in more than 170 countries under the brands Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com.

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