Toyota GR Yaris

The Toyota GR Yaris is a rally-bred hot hatch that punches well above its weight, crafted with a singular purpose: to deliver a driving experience as thrilling as it is precise. Born from Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division and honed for WRC homologation, this isn’t just a warmed-over Yaris. It’s a performance weapon built from the ground up, with a bespoke chassis that incorporates lightweight materials such as aluminum and carbon fiber. The heart of the GR Yaris is its 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, producing 257 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque, which is sent to all four wheels through Toyota’s GR-Four all-wheel-drive system. The result? A car that feels agile and connected, with grip and composure in abundance, whether on the road or the loose stuff.

What truly sets the GR Yaris apart is its purity. There’s no over-engineered fluff here – just raw, mechanical brilliance. With a curb weight of just 1,280kg, a short wheelbase, and a snappy six-speed manual gearbox, the car responds to every input with the kind of immediacy that’s all too rare in modern performance cars. Its muscular stance, accentuated by those aggressive flared wheel arches, hints at its motorsport lineage, while the functional aerodynamics signal that this is a machine built for performance above all else. From tight corners to open straights, the GR Yaris offers a driving experience that is visceral, unfiltered, and utterly captivating – a true modern classic that stands as one of the finest hot hatches ever built.