There are certain things in life that don’t make a lot of sense but we would still pay to see. One example would be pay-per-view fights of amateur/celebrity boxers, like a YouTuber going up against professional fighters. The anticipation of whether an unlikely scenario might occur excites viewers.
Toyota GR Yaris vs. BMW M4 Competition in a drag race
It’s the same for the drag race posted by YouTube channel CAR between the Toyota GR Yaris and BMW M4 Competition. The channel acknowledges the glaring differences between the two performance vehicles, describing the race as “David vs Goliath.” But just like how that story goes, the GR Yaris could pull off something completely unexpected.
The Japanese hot hatch is one fierce competitor as it is powered by the most powerful 3-cylinder mill among commercially available vehicles: a 1.6-liter G16E-GTS inline-3 DOHC gasoline engine capable of generating 257 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque. A 6-speed manual sends power to all wheels via the GR-Four 4WD system.
Next to the GR Yaris is the new BMW M4 Competition which uses a 3.0-liter inline-6 twin-turbocharged engine, making roughly 503 horsepower and 650 Nm of torque. Looking at the numbers, the German coupe features an engine that doubles the size, performance figures, and the number of cylinders as the Japanese hot hatch’s power unit.
That's one bizarre drag race
In the drag race, the Toyota GR Yaris got off to a good start thanks to its AWD system and a body that’s lighter by around 400 kgs, in addition to the driver’s reaction time. Considering how CAR described the race, the M4 Competition doesn’t seem to be equipped with BMW’s xDrive AWD system, instead coming with a standard rear-wheel-drive (RWD) system.
Regardless, the German coupe managed to fly past the hot hatch in no time to win the race which comes as no surprise. The winner might’ve been decided from the get-go, but it is still a treat to see two performance-bred vehicles from renowned car brands pitted against each other.
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Know more about Toyota GR Yaris 2024
The Toyota GR Yaris Philippines is a subcompact hatchback belonging to the hot hatch or sports compact category. It is offered in the Philippines with one variant only which is priced at Php 2,940,000. Powering this Japanese hot hatch is a 1.6-liter G16E-GTS turbocharged inline-3 gasoline engine that is capable of generating 257 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque, making it the most powerful commercially available three-cylinder engine to date. Only a 6-speed manual is the sole transmission option with an all-wheel-drive system.
Dimensions-wise, the GR Yaris comes with a length of 3,995 mm, a width of 1,805 mm, and a height of 1,455 mm, including ground clearance and wheelbase rated at 124 mm and 2,560 mm, respectively. Locally, Gazoo Racing's hot hatch is competing against the Honda Civic Type R.
Toyota GR Yaris Launch
The XP210 Yaris was initially introduced in 2019 via a simultaneous launch event in Japan and the Netherlands, eventually going on sale in Japan in 2020. The performance-oriented GR Yaris was then unveiled at the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon and has already been available in several markets including the UK. Recently, Toyota Motor Philippines announced that the GR Yaris will also be sold locally starting August 14, 2021.
Toyota GR Yaris Exterior
As a sporty model, the GR Yaris sports functional design elements. The large grille is meant to provide optimal cooling, and the car also gets a carbon fiber roof to ensure a lower center of gravity. It also comes standard with a set of 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. For visibility, it comes standard with a pair of 3-tier LED headlamps, LED taillights, and front foglamps.
Toyota GR Yaris Interior
On paper, the GR Yaris can fit up to five occupants. The front seats are clad in a combination of leather and suede, whereas the rear seats are covered in leather. As expected, the front seats of the car get a lot of bolstering.
To keep its occupants cool, the model also comes standard with an automatic climate control system. The driver also has access to a hand-operated parking brake, tilt-and-telescopic multi-function steering, and a leather-wrapped gear shift lever.
Technology & Safety Features
Dominating the dash is a touchscreen head unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. In terms of safety, the model also comes with standard features you’d expect on many roadgoing cars. It has anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, six airbags, stability control, traction control, and hill-start assist, among others.
In addition, the GR Yaris also comes with the Toyota Safety Sense driver-assist suite. This kit includes automatic high beams, lane trace assist, and a pre-collision collision system.
Platform & Chassis
As mentioned, the GR Yaris is based on the XP210 series Yaris that’s available in other markets. To be more specific, however, this hot hatch uses a modified version of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform. The front half of the car uses the TNGA GA-B, while the rear comprises the TNGA GA-C. This spliced TNGA chassis was decided upon by Toyota and Gazoo Racing, in order to accommodate the GR-Four 4WD system.
Suspension-wise, it also differs from the regular XP210 Yaris in that the GR Yaris has a beefier double wishbone suspension layout. The latter is also much lighter due to its aluminum hood, trunk lid, and door panels. And lastly, it also has a front and rear torsen limited-slip differential.
Toyota GR Yaris Engine
Under the hood of the GR Yaris is a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-3 DOHC gasoline engine, capable of up to 257 horsepower and 360 Nm of torque. It is paired with a six-speed intelligent manual transmission, which sends power to all of its wheels via the GR-Four 4WD system.
The only car that can be compared to the Toyota GR Yaris in the Philippines is the Honda Civic Type R. Toyota's hot hatch offers AWD, while Honda's model is designed with a front-wheel-drive system.
Available colors for the Toyota GR Yaris Philippines are Super White II, Emotional Red. and Precious Black.
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