The already incredible Toyota GR Yaris has received a substantial mid-cycle update for 2024, evolving the rally-bred hot hatch into an even sharper performance machine. Debuting at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, the enhanced GR Yaris benefits from more power, new transmission options, and chassis improvements to deliver an even greater driving experience.

Under the hood, Toyota has extracted an extra 19hp from the turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-three, now producing 280hp and 390Nm of torque. That boost in performance further widens the gap to rivals while providing a truly engaging drive. Toyota focused on durability too, fitting new pistons, strengthened valvetrain, higher fuel injection pressure, and other revisions engineered through Toyota’s motorsports programs.

Arguably the biggest change is a new eight-speed automatic transmission engineered specifically for the GR Yaris. The lightning-quick gearbox focuses on delivering competition-fast shift speeds to improve lap times over the six-speed manual. Toyota tested it extensively in rally competition for durability while tuning the software to predict gear changes based on driver inputs. The auto even outperforms the manual on track. It promises to be a game-changer for accessibility too, letting more drivers exploit the GR Yaris’ performance.

Chassis and steering improvements further elevate the GR Yaris’ handling capabilities. Increased structural rigidity and suspension tweaks sharpen turn-in, enhance steering feedback, and improve grip through high-load corners. Toyota also upgraded the brakes while reducing unsprung weight with new forged alloy wheels.

Inside, Toyota redesigned the cockpit for more accessible controls and improved ergonomics influenced by professional race and rally drivers. New digital instrumentation provides a motorsports-inspired display with a Sport mode for performance driving.

Visually, the enhanced GR Yaris gains Toyota’s new “Precious Metal” paint finish plus revised exterior elements to optimize aerodynamics, including a bolder front grille design. All light units switch to LEDs while a rear garnish change improves stability.

For Europe, Toyota will offer just a single “Circuit” spec reflecting the GR Yaris’ track focus. It bundles a new cooling package as standard consisting of an additional radiator, intake modifications, and intercooler spray.

Overall, the updates look set to cement the GR Yaris’ position as the hottest hot hatch around. Dialed-up performance combines with chassis improvements to stretch its capabilities further, underlined by the introduction of a lightning-fast new automatic transmission. Toyota has lifted the bar once again, evolving this giant-slaying pocket rocket into an even sharper proposition for 2024.

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