A 210bhp Toyota Yaris Hot Hatch Is Officially Happening

Toyota has confirmed that its incoming hot Yaris - set to make a mess all over the Fiesta ST's doorstep - will make its debut in Geneva
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.

A 210bhp Toyota Yaris Hot Hatch Is Officially Happening

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.

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Comments

Anonymous

More horsepower than the GT86 + lighter overall weight = madness

01/13/2017 - 03:44 |
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Nakainu

WILL IT BE IN PINK

01/13/2017 - 04:23 |
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Anonymous

….this has more power than my FR-S………….

01/13/2017 - 05:00 |
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H4R1S_01

Who remembers the crazy Yaris

01/13/2017 - 07:21 |
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Aygo crazy

01/13/2017 - 18:20 |
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Ryan van Steen

Omg guys, first the GT86, now the hot yaris, soon the Supra. I think Toyota might be going back to building some of the most reliable and fun sports cars!

01/13/2017 - 18:20 |
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Anonymous

Amen!

Come’on guys, I can’t be the only one who likes this masterwork? Give the Yaris some love.

03/30/2017 - 08:23 |
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