Watch a Front-Wheel-Drive Toyota Yaris Do Donuts
The tiny Toyota Yaris probably isn’t the car you think of when someone mentions performance cars.
The Japanese automaker is out to prove its hot hatch has the goods, however, releasing a new video of the Toyota Yaris GRMN dancing along with professional dancers. You read that right, the supercharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine produces a surprisingly raspy growl as the driver tosses it around. Although it’s front-wheel drive, the Yaris GRMN gets a Torsen limited-slip differential, allowing it to pull off the antics you see in the video.
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Other changes to the GRMN (which stands for a very ambitious Gazoo Racing Masters of the Nurburgring) version include additional bracing, a set of shorter springs, Sachs dampers, thicker front sway bar, and Gazoo Racing tuning on the suspension. The Toyota Yaris GRMN will be offered exclusively as a three-door hatch and will go on sale in Europe starting early next year.
It’s still unclear if the hot hatch is heading to North America, but it doesn’t seem likely.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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