Toyota is preparing to reveal an automatic version of the GR Yaris at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, scheduled from January 12 to 14, 2024 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan. The anticipated launch comes amidst several improvements to the acclaimed three-door hot hatch. Magazine X reports that the new GR Yaris Automatic will feature a direct automatic transmission (DAT).
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The GR Yaris is reportedly receiving a facelift and power boost to nearly 300 horsepower, making it more similar to its US counterpart, the GR Corolla, where both models share the same 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine.
Toyota’s DAT is made for high-performance driving, offering a responsive and intuitive driving experience. As reported by Toyota Times in October 2023, Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s former CEO, confirmed having tested a GR Yaris equipped with this new technology during Round 5 of the 2023 ENEOS Super Taikyu Series. Racing driver Hiroaki Ishiura also commented on the DAT’s capability to intuitively sense hard braking and automatically downshift to prepare for acceleration, improving the overall driving experience.
Toyota to reveal the Automatic GR Yaris at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024
The updated Toyota GR Yaris is set to debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2024 with a new automatic transmission.
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Toyota is preparing to reveal an automatic version of the GR Yaris at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2024, scheduled from January 12 to 14, 2024 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan. The anticipated launch comes amidst several improvements to the acclaimed three-door hot hatch. Magazine X reports that the new GR Yaris Automatic will feature a direct automatic transmission (DAT).
Related: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla debuts—The GR Yaris’ bigger brother
The GR Yaris is reportedly receiving a facelift and power boost to nearly 300 horsepower, making it more similar to its US counterpart, the GR Corolla, where both models share the same 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine.
Toyota’s DAT is made for high-performance driving, offering a responsive and intuitive driving experience. As reported by Toyota Times in October 2023, Akio Toyoda, Toyota’s former CEO, confirmed having tested a GR Yaris equipped with this new technology during Round 5 of the 2023 ENEOS Super Taikyu Series. Racing driver Hiroaki Ishiura also commented on the DAT’s capability to intuitively sense hard braking and automatically downshift to prepare for acceleration, improving the overall driving experience.
“There’s no time lost when shifting, so the gap between myself and the pros was smaller than usual. I can just concentrate on braking and accelerating.”
Akio Toyoda
Toyota’s former CEO
Apart from the GR Yaris Automatic, Toyota is also expected to include special editions made in collaboration with WRC drivers Sebastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanpera. As stated by Magazine X, the limited-edition models will be made available through a lottery system via GR Garage. The global sales volume of the GR Yaris has exceeded 25,000 units, achieving the homologation requirements.
Despite initial projections favoring the more affordable 1.5L model, the top-grade RZ High-Performance variant has appeared as the popular choice, indicating a strong consumer preference for fully-equipped sports models. As the date of the event approaches, fans excitedly wait for additional details. For the latest updates, stay tuned to reports from the event.
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