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Toyota will offer the GR Yaris with an 8-speed automatic gearbox

Two years ago, Toyota introduced the most powerful B-segment car, the Toyota GR Yaris. Now, according to Japanese media reports, Toyota and Gazoo Racing are preparing an 8-speed automatic transmission for this model.

The most powerful B-segment car is powered by a 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 261 hp (192 kW) and 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph (230 km / h).

Drivers will have the option of manually changing gears with levers under the steering wheel, and Toyota says the GR Yaris with automatic transmission will be more economical. This should not affect the good performance of this car.

Gearbox is currently being tested in the current Yaris with which Toyota Gazoo Racing competes in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The car is equipped with larger suction cups, an oil cooler for the automatic transmission, as well as a new steering wheel with built-in paddle shifters.

Source: Car Watch

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Growth in demand for Toyota Land Cruiser

After Toyota introduced the new generation Land Cruiser last September, demand for this model has grown rapidly. Toyota’s plan was to sell 5,000 units in the Japanese market, but the Japanese manufacturer received over 21,000 orders, which was a big surprise. The large number of orders led to a major delay in delivery, which was caused by a global problem. That is why Toyota decided to apologize to the future owners.

“We sincerely apologize for the fact that Land Cruiser is well received not only in Japan, but all over the world, so it is expected that after ordering delivery will have to wait quite a long time. Delivery time for all who order now is about 4 years. We will do all that is possible to shorten the delivery time and appreciate your understanding, ”Toyota said in a statement.

Toyota has already announced the arrival of the new Lexus LX 600 in the spring of this year. The car will be manufactured in the same factory as the Cruiser, so it is to be expected that there could be problems with delivery.

The Lexus LX 600 is powered by a 3.4-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with 409 hp (301 kW) and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via 10-speed automatic transmission. Reaches 60 mph in 6.8 seconds with a top speed of 115 mph (185 km / h).

Source: Toyota

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Toyota Yaris GRMN limited edition

Toyota recently unveiled a limited edition Yaris GRMN. The car is the work of the Gazoo Racing department and will be produced in just 500 examples. It will be offered only to customers in Japan, which was not the case with the most powerful and fastest Yaris GRMN of the previous generation that could be bought in Europe.

The car is lighter with a lot of carbon fiber. It is equipped with adaptive suspension (Bilstein), stronger brakes, specially made 18-inch wheels and front profiled seats in a dark cabin. An optional Circuit package will also be available.

Toyota Yaris GRMN is powered by a 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo engine with 268 hp (200 kW) and 287 lb-ft (390 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a six-speed manual transmission (iMT).

Delivery of the Yaris GRMN will begin earlier this summer. For potential buyers of the Yaris GR offered in Europe, Toyota has confirmed that it will optionally offer some of the components used by the Yaris GRMN at the end of the year.

Source: Toyota