Toyota will produce only 25,000 units of the GR Yaris for worldwide sale and approximately 200 units have been allocated for the Malaysian market.
The powerful hatchback, priced from RM299,000, is a ‘Homologation Special’ model developed from experience gained participating and winning World Rally Championship events.
It has high-performance specifications which make it immediately ready for use in any international FIA-sanctioned motorsport competition.
Meanwhile, the Vios GR-S priced from RM95,284 is the latest variant in the Vios range with performance-oriented features and suspension tuning.
It has been developed exclusively for the Malaysian market and offers a racing car character with comfort for the daily drive.
Both GR models are available only at authorized Toyota dealerships with the GR Garage.
These dealerships also offer the GR Supra, GR items for enhancing the appearance and performance of Toyota models, as well as aftersales support.
UMW Toyota Motor deputy chairman Akio Takeyama said the company was delighted by the response to the new GR models although this has also been the same in other markets for the GR Yaris.
"The model is competition-ready as it has been developed from the start to meet international FIA regulations so all an owner really needs to do is install the required safety equipment and he or she is ready to go racing!
"As the car is road-legal, those who do not use it for motorsport can still enjoy the high performance provided by the 261hp 1.6-litre turbo unit which is currently the lightest and smallest engine in production,” said Takeyama who is also Gazoo Racing Malaysia’s chief motorsports officer.
For the Malaysian market, the GR Yaris will come with a standard Performance Pack as well.
Additionally, UMW Toyota Motor is offering an ‘Early Bird Package’ (limited to the first 65 bookings) which consists of an exclusive helmet bag, a GR Yaris scale model and participation in a GR Yaris Driving Experience in 2021 to learn to enjoy the GR Yaris to the fullest.
UMW Toyota Motor president Ravindran K said the company was happy to be providing some excitement in the Malaysian market as a prelude to a better year ahead as 2020 had been a challenging and difficult year.
"Our Toyota line-up has been broadened with additional models and variants to meet every type of requirement.
"As always, we offer the best value for money and we also make it easier to purchase a new Toyota with a choice of financing schemes,” he said.
