2020 Toyota GR Yaris

14 Bids Winner - matthewboland
8:46 PM, 05 Jan 2023Vehicle sold
Sold for

£29,051

Winner - matthewboland

Background

The GR Yaris is a road-going rally car, specifically developed by Toyota’s Gazoo Racing World Rally Team. To meet World Rally Championship homologation requirements, 25,000 will be produced in total, with production still ongoing.

Currently the GR Yaris is unavailable to order new, due to what Toyota describes as “unprecedented demand.” The GR takes the technology from rallying and packs it into a compact little performance machine. It features a sports all wheel drive system and a 1.6-litre, three cylinder turbocharged engine.

It’s a performance focused six-speed manual pocket rocket with 257bhp, 360Nm and can hit 62mph from a standstill in 5.5 seconds, topping out at an electronically limited 143mph. The GR Yaris is offered in three specifications: standard, circuit pack and convenience pack.

  • JTDAF4E320A001979
  • 11,000
  • 1618
  • manual
  • Pearl-Scarlet Flare
  • Black GR Ultrasuede/Leather
  • Right-hand drive

Vehicle location
Bonhams|Cars Online HQ, United Kingdom

Background

The GR Yaris is a road-going rally car, specifically developed by Toyota’s Gazoo Racing World Rally Team. To meet World Rally Championship homologation requirements, 25,000 will be produced in total, with production still ongoing.

Currently the GR Yaris is unavailable to order new, due to what Toyota describes as “unprecedented demand.” The GR takes the technology from rallying and packs it into a compact little performance machine. It features a sports all wheel drive system and a 1.6-litre, three cylinder turbocharged engine.

It’s a performance focused six-speed manual pocket rocket with 257bhp, 360Nm and can hit 62mph from a standstill in 5.5 seconds, topping out at an electronically limited 143mph. The GR Yaris is offered in three specifications: standard, circuit pack and convenience pack.

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Overview

At just two years old, this vehicle benefits from a remaining year’s manufacturer warranty. As the GR Yaris only began production in September 2020, this vehicle was made in December of that year, making it a very early example. This particular example is also equipped with the circuit pack, adding limited slip differentials and performance-tuned suspension. This car has travelled just 10,985 miles in its life so far.

Exterior

As you’d expect with a vehicle so new there’s minimal exterior damage. There’s a scuff on the driver’s side wing mirror and there’s slight damage on the edge of the driver’s door that could have been sustained from hitting an adjacent car. Around the boot opening there’s some blemishes, scratches and minor black marks, likely from general boot use.

It’s worth noting though, any exterior blemishes are very minor and we had to go hunting to find any imperfections. The alloys seem to be in good condition and with the circuit pack this car benefits from red brake callipers with the GR logo.

Interior

Inside, the front sports seats are in good condition and in the back there’s just a scuff in the centre back rest. The central 8-inch touchscreen is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The touchscreen has some shortcut buttons and the vehicle also benefits from a reversing camera.

Mechanical

Unsurprisingly, the engine bay is in good order with GR marked components. Take a look under the vehicle and there’s some discoloration on the exhaust system, which again shouldn’t be a huge surprise, given the power driven mission of this rally road car.

History

This vehicle celebrated its second birthday 1st December. It’s still under manufacturer’s warranty for another year and isn’t due its first MoT until 30 November 2023. The car has been with the same owner from new, amassing 10,985 miles and has had two services this year, the most recent one being at the end of November.

Summary

This is a great example of an early GR Yaris with the circuit pack. Whilst orders for new GR Yaris’ currently closed, why not snap up a nearly new example and see how rally rated performance feels on the roads? This listing is expected to attract bids between £28,000 - £32,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; we are open weekdays 9am-5pm, to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.

About this auction

Seller

Private: john truslove


Viewings Welcome

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