Making a comparatively quiet arrival in Malaysia is the Toyota GR Yaris minor change, or facelift, which is proven right here on a preview foundation. Official, Malaysian-market particulars for the rally-inspired high-performance hatchback stay unconfirmed in the interim, and for now the GR line-up continues to incorporate its bigger, five-door sibling, the GR Corolla which is priced at RM355,000.
The massive information that has adopted the facelifted GR Yaris is the addition of an automated transmission choice, whereas the pre-facelift GR Yaris was a three-pedal manual-only providing.
The cabin of this show unit on the 2024 Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Mobility Present (KLIMS) is inaccessible in the interim, so it stays to be seen which of the 2 transmission decisions equip this explicit automotive. The 2-pedal choice sports activities the producer’s Gazoo Racing Direct Automated Transmission, which is an eight-speed unit that Toyota says has been optimised for sporty driving.
Each handbook and automated transmission variations of the GR Yaris facelift get an uprated model of the G16E-GTS 1.6 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine, producing 304 PS and 400 Nm of torque, or 32 PS and 30 Nm greater than from the pre-facelift.
Outputs are despatched to all 4 wheels by way of the producer’s GR-4 all-wheel driveline that has been revised for its configuration of drive modes. To deal with the elevated outputs, the 8AT model will get a brand new transmission oil cooler.
As a substitute of fastened torque break up alternatives of 60:40, 30:70 or 50:50 between the entrance and rear axles, the GR Yaris facelift will get variable torque distribution inside modes; Monitor Mode varies between 60:40 to 30:70 relying on the automotive’s section inside a nook, whereas Gravel Mode defaults to a 53:47 break up, and self-adjusts relying on driver enter, car behaviour and highway or monitor situations.
Elsewhere, there are structural fortifications as effectively. Suspension dampers get a larger variety of fastening bolts to the physique to cut back alignment shifts throughout cornering, spot welding factors have elevated by 13%, and the usage of structural adhesive has elevated 24%.
From different markets, we additionally know that the minor change iteration of the GR Yaris brings a revised dashboard that brings numerous main and minor controls inside nearer attain of the motive force. The revised dashboard homes a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, which provides a ATF temperature show and a visible warning for the gear place show for the auto model. Each 6MT and 8AT variations get a mechanical handbrake.
Potential patrons of automobiles of this ilk can look ahead to the up to date Toyota GR Yaris in Malaysia subsequent 12 months, as it’s anticipated to have its market launch within the first half of 2025, UMW Toyota personnel has knowledgeable paultan.org. For these within the place to accumulate one, the query stays – will it’s handbook or auto?
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