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.
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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.
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.
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