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Two Toyota GR Yaris Special Editions launched

Toyota GR Yaris

Toyota is launching two special edition versions of the Toyota GR Yaris and these new models are inspired by its world champion drivers, Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä and they come with a range of upgrades over the standard cars.

Both vehicles feature the most recent iteration of the GR Yaris’ 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine. This advanced powertrain delivers 280 DIN horsepower and 390 Nm of torque. Additionally, they are equipped with a six-speed intelligent manual transmission (6iMT) for an enhanced driving experience.

Toyota GR Yaris

The new models have been developed from concept versions which were shown at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon, under the supervision of Ogier, who won two of his eight WRC driver’s titles with TGR-WRT, in 2020 and 2021, and Rovanperä, the winner in 2022 and 2023.

Their creation has been inspired by the desire of Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda – alias “Morizo” – to express his respect and gratitude to the drivers “who hone and grow our cars in rallies” and to the teams, the rally organisers and the sport’s fans.

Toyota GR Yaris

In each car the “Gravel” and “Track” modes featured on the standard GR Yaris have been replaced with settings reprogrammed to reflect each driver’s personal preferences for handling and performance. In addition, each of the special versions has distinctive new exterior and interior styling features.

You can find out more details about the two new special edition versions of the Toyota GR Yaris over at the Toyota website at the link below, as yet there are no details on pricing for these new models.

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New Toyota GR Yaris debuts at 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota GR Yaris

The new Toyota GR Yaris debuted at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon and the car gets several upgrades over the previous model, it now comes with 280 horsepower (206 kW) and 390 Nm of torque.

The various other upgrades including a new eight-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission, plus a redesigned interior, improved suspension, and more.

The new Toyota GR Yaris makes its world debut today at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon, benefiting from technical, design and construction enhancements that promise to deliver an even greater driving experience.

Toyota GR Yaris

The GR Yaris met with such praise and enthusiasm on its launch, Toyota might have considered its work was done. Here was a car that at a stroke stormed to the top of the hot-hatch segment, a rally-born, thoroughbred machine that left all competitors in its wake.

Think again: this was in fact just the start of the story. In the three years since the first car came off the line, intensive efforts have been invested in making it even better: more powerful, more responsive, more engaging and – believe it – more rewarding to drive.

Toyota GR Yaris

You can find out more information about the new Toyota GR Yaris over at the Toyota website at the link below, the car will be available in Europe this summer, as yet there are no details on pricing.

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Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 received FIA homologation

Toyota GR Yaris Rally2

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has announced that the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 has received FIA homologation and it will now be able to take part in the FIA World Rally Championship.

Previously Toyota has been racing their GR Yaris Rally1 hybrid, in the FIA World Endurance Championship and now customers will be able to use the new Toyota GR Yaris Rally2.

With the granting of the homologation certificate, distribution of the GR Yaris Rally2 can now begin to customers all over the world. The commemorative first car is scheduled to be delivered to ROOKIE Racing, led by Morizo, while four teams are set to participate in Rallye Monte-Carlo from January 25-28 with the GR Yaris Rally2.

Toyota GR Yaris Rally2

 

The first four-wheel drive sports car to be developed exclusively by Toyota for 20 years, the GR Yaris was created by TGR with a mission to win in the WRC. Rather than a car made for TGR to win, the GR Yaris Rally2 is a car made for customers to win: this is the start of our new challenge.

The car made its public debut at Rally Japan in 2022, when Morizo took the wheel and measured its performance. Since then, we received a lot of feedback from the many drivers who have tested the Rally2 car on different surfaces and in different conditions. More than 15,000 competition kilometres have been covered, including participation in the Japanese Rally Championship which also served as testing on Japanese roads.

You can find out more details about the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2 and the FIA World Championship over at the Toyota website at the link below.

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New Toyota GR DKR Hilux EVO T1U for 2024 Dakar Unveiled

Toyota GR DKR Hilux

Toyoyta has unveiled a new version of their Hilux for the 2024 Dakar and the M2RC season, the New Toyota GR DKR Hilux EVO T1U. The carmaker has revealed that it will have two full crews for the 2024 W2RC season and 5 crews for Dakar 2024.

The team will enter five crews at Dakar 2024, including two rookie drivers taking on the world’s toughest automotive race. This will be the largest team that TGR has ever fielded at the iconic Dakar Rally, mixing unparalleled experience in the form of Giniel de Villiers with the undeniable pace of Lucas Moraes and Seth Quintero.

Finally, the team has also confirmed that both Lucas and Seth, together with their co-drivers, will be competing in the 2024 season of FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC).

Toyota GR DKR Hilux

Dakar 2024 will be Round 1 of the 2024 W2RC, and as such it will be a critical rally for TGR’s two confirmed W2RC crews: Lucas Moraes and Armand Monleon, as well as Seth Quintero and Dennis Zenz.

These two crews will be keen to get their W2RC campaign off to a solid start, with four rounds following the season-opening Dakar Rally.

Toyota GR DKR Hilux

You can find out more details about the new Toyota GR DKR Hilux EVO T1U over at Toyota at the link below, it certainly looks very impressive from the photos. It will be interesting to see how it performs for the Dakar 2024 and the 2024 W2RC season.

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Toyota Land Cruiser 70 re-introduced to Japan

Toyota Land Cruiser 70

Toyota has announced that it is re-introducing the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 in Japan, the 70 Series was originally launched back in 1984 and the car is designed for reliable off-road performance.

Originally launched as the Toyota BJ on August 1, 1951, the Land Cruiser series is now 72 years old. Immediately after its launch, it became the first vehicle to climb to the sixth station of Mount Fuji. From that time, it has fulfilled its mission of delivering safety and security to all types of people in places that can only be reached in the Land Cruiser. Developed and refined based on the actual usage situations of global customers, it provides reliability, durability, and off-road performance that allows people to go anywhere and everywhere and return safely. This concept has been passed down and evolved. With cumulative sales of about 11.3 million units*1 in approximately 170 countries and regions around the world, it has supported the lives and livelihoods of people everywhere.

Since its launch in 1984, the 70 Series has continued to embody the reliability, durability, and off-road performance that comprise the universal values of the Land Cruiser. Put to diverse uses in the harshest of environments around the globe, the vehicle has continued to support local communities and the livelihoods of people everywhere.

You can find out more details about the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 over at Toyota at the link below, the vehicle will also be available through KINTO subscription services in Japan.

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Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V unveiled

Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V

Toyota has added a new model to its Hilux range with the launch of the new Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V, the car is designed to offer improved performance and smoother driving in off-road and urban areas.

The car is powered by a 2.8-litre diesel engine and a 48V hybrid system and this new model will be available in Europe in 2024, you can see more information about the car below.

The invincible Hilux has become renowned for its Quality, Durability and Reliability (QDR) since its launch in Japan in 1968, becoming one of Toyota’s most recognisable workhorse vehicles and an iconic dual use vehicle, at home, around town and in its element on the world’s toughest terrains.

Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V

By adding a hybrid 48V system, Toyota strengthens its inclusive multi-technology pathway approach to carbon neutrality. Toyota believes that all customers need a variety of affordable and practical options, including for commercial and off-road vehicles.

Featuring the familiar iconic Hilux look and available exclusively in Double Cab format, the Hilux Hybrid 48V makes a forceful impression with its bold three-dimensional grille and front bumper, emphasising the pick-up’s strong, rugged stance.

You can find out more details about the new Toyota Hilux Hybrid 48V over at Toyota at the link below, as yet there are no details on pricing, it will be available in. Europe in the middle of next year.

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Toyota FT-3e Concept debuts in Europe

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Toyota has announced the European debut of the new Toyota FT-3e Concept and they are previewing their next-generation battery electric vehicle technology, we previously saw the new Toyota Sport Crossover Concept and the Toyota FT-Se sports car concept.

FT-3e features the versatile new generation BEV architecture that allows to create a wide variety of products including the Lexus LF-ZC luxury sedan and the performance-oriented FT-Se sports car.

These next generation BEV vehicles are designed to achieve the lowest possible weight and optimised aerodynamics for increased efficiency and range, whilst at the same time bringing a focus on efficient resources usage.

Toyota FT-3e

The FT-3e is a concept that also embraces a wide range of future technologies that go beyond delivering carbon-neutral mobility to connect with society, acting as a transfer medium for data and energy – to and from the car itself or its surroundings.

It has a sweeping exterior design that combines advanced styling and aesthetics, with body lines and surfaces kept as simple as possible. Digital displays extend from the lower side the body to the upper door section. These present information as the driver approaches the vehicle, such as the state of battery charge and the interior temperature and air quality.

You can find out more details about the new Toyota FT-3e Concept car and more details on the other new Toyota electric vehicle concept cars that have been unveiled at the link below.

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Toyota Sport Crossover Concept unveiled

Toyota Sport Crossover Concept

Toyota has unveiled a new concept car, the Toyota Sport Crossover Concept, this new electric vehicle is expected to join Toyota’s EV range by 2025. the car is designed for maximum comfort.

The new Toyota Sport Crossover Concept has a sleek, aerodynamic shape and some awesome fastback lines that are going to turn it into a real standout in Toyota’s line-up of dedicated battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

Toyota Sport Crossover Concept

The Sport Crossover Concept was first presented at Auto Shanghai in April this year. It has been developed for both the Chinese and European markets by BYD Toyota EV Technology Co. Ltd. (BTET) – a joint venture established in China by Toyota and BYD.

Through its multipath strategy, Toyota envisions a future in which carbon neutrality is achieved through the practical introduction of a portfolio of products with advanced, alternative fuel and zero-emissions powertrain technologies.

In Europe, Toyota plans to introduce six dedicated BEV models by 2026. A diverse portfolio of electrified products will help propel Toyota Motor Europe towards its goal of exclusively offering ZEVs by 2035 and reaching complete carbon neutrality by 2040.

You can find out more details about the new Toyota Sport Crossover Concept over at Toyota at the link b elow, we are looking forward to finding out more details about the final car.

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New Toyota Yaris Cross models join the range

Toyota Yaris Cross

The Toyota Yaris Cross was unveiled earlier this year and now Toyota is adding in some new models to the range. There will now be an electrifies more powerful Hybrid 130 powertrain which will be available in the high-end Cross models, these will include the GR Sport and the Premiere edition.

The established 1.5-litre full hybrid electric system has been equipped with a new transaxle that features a larger and more powerful electric motor-generator (MG1). This, together with adjustments to the power control unit (PCU), delivers a 14% increase in total system output, from 116 DIN hp/85 kW to 132 DIN hp/97 kW. At the same time, the MG2 motor’s torque has been increased across the entire rev band, with the maximum rising by 30% from 141 to 185 Nm.

The result is faster acceleration, with the 0-100 km/h time reduced by half a second to 10.7 seconds and the 80-120 km/h overtaking benchmark brought down by 0.4 seconds to 8.9 seconds. Where CO2 emissions are concerned, the impact is modest with the new system achieving a best-in-class 103-122 g/km.

These statistics are only part of the story; equally significant is the impact on the driving experience. Engine, drive motor and hybrid battery performance have all been maximised in the Hybrid 130. This, together with a higher level of torque at all engine speeds, gives the car a more dynamic and responsive feel with acceleration and deceleration performance that adds enjoyment to every drive, whether on urban streets or out on the open road. Drive motor assistance in response to the driver’s use of the accelerator has been enhanced to help produce faithful handling and a linear acceleration feel.

Toyota Yaris Cross

You can find out more details about the new models in the Toyota Yaris Cross range over at the Toyota website at the link below, as yet there are no details on pricing on these new models.

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Toyota Gazoo Racing adds two new crews for Dakar Rally 2024

Toyota Gazoo Racing

Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced two new crews for the 2024 Dakar Rally and they will announce their full team for the rally later this month. The new teams include Lucas Moraes and Armand Monleón and Seth Quintero and Dennis Zenz.

The first new crew will see Lucas Moraes paired with former biker Armand Monleón as co-driver.

Moraes has proven himself as one of the fastest young drivers W2RC and secured third place overall in his first-ever Dakar Rally last year.
Now, as a member of the factory TGR team, Moraes will have another opportunity to pursue his dream of winning the Dakar Rally.
The Brazilian has tasted victory in the past, winning the Rally dos Sertoes twice. He has also won the Brazilian National Championship three times, and the South American Mitsubishi cup twice.

The second new driver for the crew is American Seth Quintero, who quickly made a name for himself in world rally-raid by winning twelve stages of the 2022 Dakar Rally in a light prototype.  Quintero, will be partnered with co-driver, Dennis Zenz. Quintero, who hails from San Marcos in California, started racing light prototypes at the age of 10, winning his first championship before he was legally old enough to drive.

Seth and Dennis were recently crowned FIA W2RC champions in Class T3, cementing their status as exciting up-and-coming world rally-raid stars.

You can find out more details about the new Toyota Gazoo Racing teams for the 2024 Dakar Rally over at Toyota at the link below, the full teams will be made official later this month.

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