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The Tokyo Motor Show 2023 witnessed the debuts of some rally-themed Toyota GR Yaris concepts, some of which will see production. There were four special GR Yaris vehicles on Toyota's display this year. one is the GR Yaris RZ High-Performance Sebastien Ogier Edition Concept with a name longer than its wheelbase, but very popular with WRC fans. ogier he won the WRC drivers' championship in 2021 in a Toyota Gazoo Racing, and to honor the victory came numerous upgrades. But that is not all. Too Kalle Rovanpera, winner of the WRC title in 2022 received a high-performance RZ model named after him: Kalle Rovanpera Edition Concept. Both feature exclusive paint finishes. Ogier's has a silver tone with blue brake calipers, while Rovanpera's has a design multicolored, with red clamps. Now, the editions are identical with upgraded rear wings, special graphics and badging, and custom interior stitching. They have the turbocharged three-cylinder engine that increases its torque at 288 pound-feetbut they are differentiated by certain custom settings. Read More: What do the Toyota model names mean? Although they are road vehicles, the GR Yaris Rally2 Concept is a product of Toyota Gazoo Racing. It is a racing car built to Rally2 standards. Therefore, it will participate in the 2023 Japan Rally Championship with Toyota, and will continue its development, expecting to be homologated in January 2024. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZhxNOpfPGM[/embed] It is worth mentioning that the special editions of Ogier and Rovanpera will go on sale in japan Coming soon. The Rally2 Concept is still a concept, albeit a functional one, that will race. Writing New Electric Autos Source: Engine1