TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that it intends to launch the GR Yaris “Aero performance package”, which incorporates insights gained from motorsports, at Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan on October 1, 2025.
- The GR Yaris “Aero performance package”, which was developed together with professional drivers through an uncompromising approach to achieving targeted performance by addressing every single issue encountered during racing and circuit evaluations, will be available on the RZ “High performance” and RC trim levels of the GR Yaris, with sales set to start on October 1.
The GR Yaris “Aero performance package” is now on display at the Toyota Motor Corporation public display space in Midland Square (in Nagoya, Japan). Detailed information on the exhibition period and location can be found on the following special website (in Japanese).
https://www.toyota.co.jp/showroom_midlandsquare/
■ Equipment
The “Aero performance package” maximizes aerodynamic performance enhancement through the combined installation of a total of six items, all of which have been uncompromisingly fine-tuned, resulting in further improving the cooling and aerodynamic performance of the GR Yaris. Competing in the Super Taikyu Series and Japanese Rally Championship enabled the identification and addressing of issues one by one in a shared pursuit of the ideal with professional race drivers. The package will be available on the RZ “High performance” and RC trim levels of the GR Yaris.
1. Ducted aluminum hood
During high-speed driving, a ducted aluminum hood, which shares the shape of the carbon-fiber hood used on the GRMN Yaris and which was developed by entering a car installed with it in the Japanese Rally Championship, improves cooling by discharging engine compartment heat.
2. Front lip spoiler
To achieve the high level of aerodynamic balance learned by competing in the Super Taikyu Series, a front lip spoiler suppresses the generation of front lift*1 to enhance front ground contact and aerodynamic balance, improving the vehicle’s overall lift balance. Initially, five items, excluding the front lip spoiler, were considered for the “Aero performance package”. But, based on feedback from professional race driver Oshima, a higher level of balance was sought, ultimately resulting in the addition of this front lip spoiler.
3. Fender ducts
Fender ducts release rearward air that accumulates in the front wheelhouses, improving the steering feel during nose dives*2 and handling stability when entering corners.
4. Fuel tank undercover
A fuel tank undercover, drawing inspiration from the flat shape of the bottom of the safety fuel tank of a car entered in the Super Taikyu Series, optimizes the airflow under the vehicle body and improves aerodynamic performance.
5. Variable rear wing
A large variable rear wing contributes to handling stability at high speeds and suppresses snake-like movement*3 during braking. Because it is adjustable, its angle can be changed depending on the driving situation at hand, such as on a circuit, for enjoyable driving.
6. Rear bumper ducts
Rear bumper ducts suppress the rear bumper’s parachute effect*4 and decrease the drag coefficient. Spawning from the case of a rear bumper being detached due to aerodynamic loads while competing in the Super Taikyu Series, in which cars are subjected to severe conditions, the ducts were developed to cope with the uniquely harsh environments of motorsports.
Manufacturer’s suggested retail prices
(Including consumption tax; unit: yen)
| Trim level | GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (8-speed automatic transmission/4WD) |
6-speed manual transmission (4WD) |
| RZ “High performance” + “Aero performance package” | 5,825,000 | 5,475,000 |
| RC + “Aero performance package” | 4,405,000 | 4,055,000 |
GR Yaris RZ “High performance” + “Aero performance package” main specifications
(In-house measurements)
| Length | [mm] | 3,995 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | [mm] | 1,805 | |
| Height | [mm] | 1,455 | |
| Wheelbase | [mm] | 2,560 | |
| Track (front/rear) | [mm] | 1,535/1,565 | |
| Occupancy | 4 | ||
| Weight | [kg] | 1,290 (1,310 for version with GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission) | |
| Engine | In-line 3-cylinder with turbo and intercooler | ||
| Type | G16E-GTS | ||
| Bore x stroke | [mm] | 87.5 x 89.7 | |
| Displacement | [liters] | 1.618 | |
| Max. output | kW (PS)/rpm | 224 (304)/ 6,500 | |
| Max. torque | N･m (kgf･m)/rpm | 400 (40.8)/ 3,250–4,600 | |
| Transmission | iMT (6-speed manual transmission) or GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (8-speed automatic transmission) | ||
| Drivetrain | GR-FOUR 4WD system Electronic multi-plate clutch 4WD (with 3 selectable modes) |
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| Differentials | Front | Torsen® LSD*5 | |
| Rear | Torsen® LSD*5 | ||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |
| Rear | Double wishbone | ||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated disk (18-inch aluminum, opposed 4-pot calipers) | |
| Rear | Ventilated disk (16-inch aluminum, opposed 2-pot calipers) | ||
| Wheels | BBS 8J forged aluminum wheels with 45 mm inset | ||
| Tires (front/rear) | 225/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | [liters] | 50 | |
More information (in Japanese) on the GR Yaris can be found here:
URL: https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/gr/yaris/
*1 A phenomenon in which a force acts to lift the front of the vehicle while driving
*2 A phenomenon in which the front of the vehicle sinks during sudden deceleration
*3 Unstable side-to-side swaying of the vehicle body
*4 A phenomenon in which the rear bumper catches the wind from the front of the vehicle, causing air to stagnate and creating resistance
*5 Torsen® is a registered trademark of JTEKT Corporation.
