2022 Toyota GRMN Yaris Is A Wilder And Lighter 2-Seater Version Capped At 500 Units

Toyota has unveiled a potent new version of the popular GR Yaris at the Tokyo Auto Salon, officially dubbed the GRMN Yaris.

The hot hatch will be limited to the Japanese market and capped at just 500 units nationwide. It has undergone a number of upgrades over the standard GR Yaris and can be optioned with the Circuit Package or Rally Package, both of which have shed some weight.

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All Toyota GRMN Yaris models have a closer ratio six-speed manual transmission than the standard car. The rear seats have also been removed and both models have carbon fiber hoods. The number of spot welds has also increased by 545 compared to the GR Yaris, resulting in improved body rigidity. New Recaro bucket seats have also been installed.

Continuing to power the GRMN Yaris is the standard model’s 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine, pumping out 268 hp in Japanese specification and 287 lb-ft (390 Nm) of torque, a slight increase over the 272 lb-ft (370 Nm) of the regular GR Yaris. The GRMN Yaris also features mechanical limited-slip differentials at both the front and rear, rather than the Torsen diffs of the standard car.

Upgrades made to the Circuit Package include the fitment of bespoke 18-inch wheels from BBS, enlarged brakes, new Bilstein adjustable shocks, a carbon fiber rear wing, extended side skirts, and a new front lip. According to Toyota, it’s 20kg ( 44 pounds) lighter than the standard GR Yaris. The Circuit Package version of the GRMN Yaris is also available with a Matte Steel paint finish that will be capped at just 50 units.

As for the Rally Package, it includes new Toyota shocks and stabilizer bars, an under guard set, and a roll bar. It’s also 30 kg (66 pounds) lighter than the GR Yaris.

Priced from around $64,000 In Japan, but good luck getting one

Japanese pricing for the GRMN Yaris starts at 7,317,000 yen ($64,108) and increases to 8,467,000 yen ($74,183) for the Circuit Package and 8,378,764 yen ($73,410) for the Rally Package. Toyota will run a lottery to determine who can purchase one of the 500 units.