Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance: Orders Reopened in the UK – A Rally-Inspired Return!
(Urgent: Breaking News) Toyota fans rejoice! After a temporary suspension due to overwhelming demand, orders for the highly sought-after GR Yaris are once again open in the United Kingdom. But this isn’t just a re-opening; it’s the arrival of something even more special: the GR Yaris Aero Performance, a limited-edition model designed to amplify the already thrilling driving experience. This is big news for performance car enthusiasts and a testament to the GR Yaris’s incredible popularity.
What Makes the Aero Performance Special?
The Aero Performance edition isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade. Toyota, with input from its racing team Rookie Racing, has focused on genuine aerodynamic enhancements. Priced at £48,995 (approximately ¥9.7 million), a £2,950 premium over the standard model, the Aero Performance boasts a suite of features designed to keep it glued to the road.
Key upgrades include:
- Rookie Racing-Developed Under Spoiler: Reduces lift for improved stability at speed.
- Enhanced Hood Vents: Dramatically improve engine cooling, crucial for sustained performance.
- Flat Underbody: Smooths airflow beneath the vehicle, further enhancing aerodynamic efficiency.
- Adjustable Roof Mount Spoiler: Provides customizable downforce.
- Optimized Brake Cooling Ducts: Located in the front fenders and rear bumpers, these ducts minimize brake fade during spirited driving.
- Rally-Inspired Handbrake: A nod to the GR Yaris’s rally heritage, offering a more engaging driving experience.
Manual Transmission Only: A Driver’s Choice
Interestingly, Toyota has chosen to offer the Aero Performance exclusively with a manual transmission. A spokesperson confirmed this decision was driven by the overwhelming preference of GR Yaris buyers, who consistently opt for the more engaging, driver-focused experience of a manual gearbox. This speaks volumes about the target audience for this car – enthusiasts who truly want to *drive*.
The GR Yaris: A Legacy of Rally Success
The GR Yaris isn’t just another hot hatch; it’s a homologation special, born from Toyota’s desire to compete in the World Rally Championship (WRC). Homologation specials are road-legal versions of race cars, built to meet regulations allowing them to compete in motorsport. The original Toyota Celica GT-Four and Subaru Impreza WRX are prime examples of this lineage. The GR Yaris continues this tradition, offering a level of performance and engineering rarely seen in vehicles at this price point.
Its unique three-door body style, lightweight construction, and potent 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine (producing over 260 horsepower) are all geared towards maximizing performance on both the road and the rally stage. The GR Yaris’s all-wheel-drive system, developed specifically for this model, provides exceptional grip and control.
Limited Availability and Ordering Details
Don’t wait if you’re interested! The GR Yaris Aero Performance is a limited-run model, and orders are currently being accepted exclusively through Toyota GR Centres in the UK. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in March of next year. Given the previous demand for the GR Yaris, potential buyers are encouraged to contact their local GR Centre as soon as possible to secure their order.
The return of the GR Yaris, especially in this enhanced Aero Performance guise, is a win for driving enthusiasts. It’s a reminder that Toyota isn’t just building cars; they’re crafting experiences, and this one promises to be exhilarating. Stay tuned to archyde.com for further updates and in-depth reviews of the GR Yaris Aero Performance as it hits the roads.
