The design of the taillights, front mudguard, honeycomb grilles and some aerodynamic details has been revised. The driving position has been revolutionized to make the driving experience even sportier
It's certainly happened that you've driven a car and thought… “But how could they in such a high-performance car not have noticed this annoying detail?” It's the same logic that engineers use Toyota While developing the new JR Yariswhere, compared to the past, there is greater attention to detail, which will certainly increase the price that should be present 51,000 euros. The Japanese company has thought about facilitating the work of those who use the car in racing, and those who develop the car but above all it has taken into account the numerous comments received from users, who in the GR Yaris 2024 will feel pampered by the cockpit in which every component is finally located. It was placed in the right place. In the old version, in terms of ergonomics, some mistakes were made, which Toyota addressed by redoing most of the molds; Hence, without sparing any expense.
How is it changing abroad?
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Externally, the old honeycomb grilles (made of plastic) in the front and rear bumpers break easily, so they are now metal… stone-resistant. Change the layout of the taillights; Now the right and left are joined by a thin LED strip, which replaces the top-mounted element in the old version. The current solution is undoubtedly stylistically cleaner and will allow developers to modify the rear spoiler more easily. Channels have been inserted at the ends of the front bumper which direct air in a way that creates more 'uniform' flows around the wheels. Moreover, the outer parts of the bumper are separate from the central area, so in racing, in the event of an accident, it is not necessary to replace the entire piece. Finally, the colors. We tried out the pre-series version, which features a camouflage livery but the new GR Yaris will be available in black, red, white, pearl white and grey.
How it changes inside
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Moving inside, it is immediately worth noting that a significant amount of modernization work has been done, with the aim of improving sportiness, visibility and ease of use. The seat is lowered by 25 mm, TFT instruments replace the analogue instrument and has two display modes (Normal and Sport). in naturalThe circular digital tachometer remains at the front; in sports A tachometer is displayed, which is the typical design used in competitions. There are three driving modes, Eco, Normal and Sport, which alter the response of the steering, throttle and automatic gearbox but not the mechanical suspension systems. The steering is adjustable and the driving position is designed to allow you to quickly access all the controls. Finally, as in old Saabs, you feel like you're surrounded by instruments, so the information is easy to read. You can control everything without having to take your eyes off the road, which you can now see well because it's no longer covered by the infotainment screen (12.3 inches) and the rearview mirror. It is worth noting that Most of the internal components were designed from scratch; It is a remarkable economic effort, knowing that we are not talking about a “numbers” car. And finally, the enveloping seats, well padded and excellently fitted, as are the seatbelts, with red stitching.
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