Video: Suspected Toyota GRMN Yaris on the Nurburgring | CarAdvice

Days after the first images appeared, a video has now emerged of what’s suspected to be the brand new (much more) hardcore 2021 Toyota GRMN Yaris.

Sporting an aero bundle with a big rear wing – paying homage to its Yaris World Rally Automotive cousin – in addition to vented entrance guards and extra aggressive entrance spoiler, the prototype was seen testing alongside the recently-unveiled Toyota GR Yaris.

Seeing the GRMN testing at Germany’s well-known Nurburgring is smart, as GRMN is actually quick for ‘Gazoo Racing Meister of Nurburgring’.

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On the unveiling of the prototype Toyota GR Yaris in December 2019, Chief engineer of Gazoo Racing, Naohiko Saito, said he was open to the concept of a GRMN Yaris.

However this is not the primary GRMN we have seen, with the corporate rolling out a previous-generation GRMN Yaris with a 1.8-litre Corolla engine in mid-2019 – maybe testing the market’s urge for food.

With the upcoming 2021 Toyota GR Yaris producing 200kW/370Nm from its 1.6-litre turbo three-cylinder engine – probably the most highly effective three-cylinder engine ever provided in a manufacturing automobile – it is possible there can be an emphasis on weight, slightly than energy, if the GRMN does come to fruition.

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Throughout its run on the Nurburgring, on a day reserved for producer testing, the Yaris shared the observe with the upcoming 2021 Volkswagen Golf R and a camouflaged 2021 BMW M4.

The primary of the thousand 2021 Toyota GR Yaris fashions offered within the preliminary $39,950 drive-away promotion are anticipated to start deliveries to clients in November.

Toyota is now providing the mannequin at $44,950 drive-away for the next 100 orders.

Watch the video under and tell us what you suppose within the feedback.

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