GR Yaris Tokyo AutoSalon GRY

[Ecsrobin]

Toyota have announced the following at Tokyo Auto Salon:

GR Yaris RZ "High-performance?Sébastien Ogier Edition Concept"
GR Yaris RZ "High-performance?Kalle Rovanperä Edition Concept"
GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID
GR Yaris Rally2 Concept
GR YARIS GR4 Rally (Gravel specification)

Ogier:

Kalle:

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[Duke]

Hmmm. All very 'dealer special edition', except for the tantalising '4WD mode select switch (Kalle Rovanpera/Sebastien Ogier Edition dedicated control added)'.

Wonder what that could mean? Presumably a different torque split, replacing Track and/or Sport with custom settings? 10F/90R, anyone?

If it fits with the rest of the changes though, I'm going to assume it's just a tarted-up knob...

 

[Florens]

Hmmm. All very 'dealer special edition', except for the tantalising '4WD mode select switch (Kalle Rovanpera/Sebastien Ogier Edition dedicated control added)'.

Wonder what that could mean? Presumably a different torque split, replacing Track and/or Sport with custom settings? 10F/90R, anyone?

If it fits with the rest of the changes though, I'm going to assume it's just a tarted-up knob...

They certainly haven't gone to the same extent as they've gone with the GRMN models it seems like.
There are some nice details on there but nothing really game changing at all.
Let's wait for the final versions instead of the concepts though to judge them.
They do talk about a beefier rear stabiliser being installed on the Seb Ogier car:

 

[corroded]

Yeah, looks like a standard GR but with the GRMN engine, a few design tweaks (wrap and GRMN wing for Kalle? Stitching colours in relevant flag colours) and a preset for Ogier or Kalle mode alongside the standard normal, sport and track modes.

 

[Florens]

I'm pretty sure that they've not modified the AWD controller physically so it could perhaps be possible to flash the adapted firmware onto our regular cars

 

[Onehp]

Well toyota needs to market the fact they are WRC champions, people that don't follow motorsport closely don't seem to have a clue... And Seb and Kalle deserve a special edition for sure.

Would it be nice if we come up with a stylish not too big decal that most would tolerate on their car with something like "Toyota Yaris World Rally Champion 2019 2020 2021 2022“?

 

[corroded]

Hard to tell from the pictures I've seen so far with regards to the 4wd controller, it does say exclusive to those editions though?

 

[Florens]

Hard to tell from the pictures I've seen so far with regards to the 4wd controller, it does say exclusive to those editions though?

I'd think that the buttons will be a little different, it's just hard for me to imagine that they'd have changed the controller instead of flashing a different firmware onto it.

 

[Ecsrobin]

I suspect like the GR parts and GRMN this will be Japan only.

 

[Onehp]

Is that a larger rear arb for the Ogier edition? Meaning he likes more front grip/traction....

 

[corroded]

I'd think that the buttons will be a little different, it's just hard for me to imagine that they'd have changed the controller instead of flashing a different firmware onto it.

Oh right, I see what you mean. There seems to be capacity for potentially the ability to customise it, or add more profiles?

I suspect like the GR parts and GRMN this will be Japan only.

For sure, even if they make it out of concept (if they do, keeping Duke on his toes), which they currently are... I don't think any of the ones with quoted names have ever been sold outside Japan... like the "First Edition" or "Morizo Selection" previously

 

[bergergr]

Its probably similar to the Konto Factory "Tuning" Toyota offers in Japan_

The wing of the Ogier edition looks very promising! Similar to the one Toyota had been using for the prototype spotted on the Nurburgring some time ago...

 

[Michael Knight]

from fan point of view great special editions, technically not really big changes. GRMN engine of course a nice bonus.
Wonder if these are JPN only items? No mention on production quantity of each edition (would indicate the availability + pricing)?

 

[JonW]

For sure these will be JDM only, I'd be very surprised if any other market would get them.

 

[Florens]

They seem to be showing of a new engine undertray, some type of intake snorkel and a (modified?) 4wd controller...

 

[Deleted member 534]

Its probably similar to the Konto Factory "Tuning" Toyota offers in Japan_

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The wing of the Ogier edition looks very promising! Similar to the one Toyota had been using for the prototype spotted on the Nurburgring some time ago...

Please don't post this anymore.

It makes me really upset to see what they get in Japan whilst over here they don't even know which oil to use when they service it

 

[Ecsrobin]

They seem to be showing of a new engine undertray, some type of intake snorkel and a (modified?) 4wd controller...

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Details in the link in the original post:

[Items scheduled to be released]

Product name Price Release date Sales method
Interior Parts GR Steering Wheel ¥50,050 End of January 2023 GR Garage Limited
GR lightweight shift knob 11,000 yen End of January 2023
GR parking brake lever 13,200 yen end of January 2023
GR full bucket seat 359,700 yen March 2023
Carbon parts GR Carbon hood TBD Within 2023
GR carbon rear wing TBD Within 2023
Suspension GR shock absorber set (for circuit) TBD By the end of 2023
Exterior parts GR cold air intake duct TBD Within 2023
GR cooling engine under cover (NACA duct) TBD Within 2023
Due to the limited quantity of some parts, it may take a long time to deliver. Details will be announced at the time of release. For details, please see the URL below.
https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/gr/grparts/gryaris/grgexclusive_parts/

 

[jo_ga]

Details in the link in the original post:

[Items scheduled to be released]

Product name Price Release date Sales method
Interior Parts GR Steering Wheel ¥50,050 End of January 2023 GR Garage Limited
GR lightweight shift knob 11,000 yen End of January 2023
GR parking brake lever 13,200 yen end of January 2023
GR full bucket seat 359,700 yen March 2023
Carbon parts GR Carbon hood TBD Within 2023
GR carbon rear wing TBD Within 2023
Suspension GR shock absorber set (for circuit) TBD By the end of 2023
Exterior parts GR cold air intake duct TBD Within 2023
GR cooling engine under cover (NACA duct) TBD Within 2023
Due to the limited quantity of some parts, it may take a long time to deliver. Details will be announced at the time of release. For details, please see the URL below.
https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/gr/grparts/gryaris/grgexclusive_parts/

Is this for Standard gr Yaris? Would Love top have the seats

 

[DPG]

Where are they building these? I thought the current GR Yaris production line will be used for the Corolla.

 

[Ecsrobin]

Is this for Standard gr Yaris? Would Love top have the seats

Japan only I suspect.