A 210bhp Toyota Yaris Hot Hatch Is Officially Happening
Just before Christmas, Toyota announced it was cooking up something special for 2017: a spicy version of the Yaris. And now we know a little more.
We really mean a little. But of the smattering of details revealed this week, one piece of info is particularly significant: Toyota is saying its new hot hatch will kick out 210bhp. That’s more than the VW Polo GTI and Vauxhall Corsa VXR, a little lower than the Clio RS220 and more than the Ford Fiesta ST. Well, before the Fiesta’s overboost kicks in. Yo.
210bhp in a little Yaris - which according to Toyota will be infused with know-how from its WRC effort - should make for a potent car. We won’t have to wait long to see it either, with the go-faster Yaris receiving its official debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March.
At the same time, the whole Yaris range will be updated, with new styling, a nicer interior and a “raft of technical modifications” to give better ride and handling.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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That moment when this has more hp than a new toyobaru…
And GT86
Dayum
It’s not acceptable that this has more power than the GT86.. :(
Wtf were they thinking about?!
I really hope the new one can squeeze at least this out…
We need a TRD 86 NOW! Akio, dude, I respect you and Toyota, but dude, come on, at least 250hp? Supercharge it to 276hp and set it off against the 370z
VVT JUST KICKED IN YO!!!
Toyoda*
How much you wanna bet it doesn’t come to America?
I have a feeling that they will ruin this car by making it CVT-only
In which case I hope it doesn’t come to Europe as well
I will bet my left nut that it doesn’t come to America
Americans don’t deserve japanese hot hatches :P
Ugly little thing though isn’t it?
It reminds me of an angry little pug honestly. Not sure whether that is good though…
Honestly, if it were a metallic white without the graphics, it would be a sharp little thing
Better come with a proper manual too :D
Finally, first exiting car Toyota made since GT86 was released
I’ll sure hope it’s awd like the old gt-four.
If it’s going to be in the wrc then it better be awd
Probably FWD, like my celica :(
I hope not, the light weight’s what im excited about
It looks like itll compete with the Fiat 500. That would be a better rival.
i would very happy if its NA
I would too, but it’s more likely to be a turbo :/