Toyota has confirmed with a concept sketch that a high performance variant of the Yaris is in the works. The announcement comes after the Japanese brand launched its Yaris WRC car, which will compete in the World Rally Championship (WRC).
In a Twitter post by Toyota Europe, the concept sketch suggests that the Yaris could be fitted with front and rear diffusers, side skirts, spoiler, and huge, flush wheels. Moreover, it seems that the hot hatch will feature Toyota Gazoo’s – Toyota’s motorsports team – colors.
The Japanese brand also said that its participation in the WRC will provide necessary technical information, which will be beneficial in the development process of the Yaris hot hatch.
As of this writing, Toyota remains to be secretive in handing out details about the performance oriented Yaris but, they did say that this signals the company’s return to the hot hatch market. Moreover, it’s speculated that the new variant of the hot hatch will be called Yaris Gazoo.
Latest News
-
The new 2021 Kia Sonet makes its debut in India / News
A new crossover has entered Kia’s Indian model lineup.
-
Cleanfuel opens a new station in Doña Soledad in Parañaque City. / News
The newly added station is part of the company’s growing expansion plans.
-
DOTr will soon require PUV drivers to wear face shields / News
More safety measures have been put into place by the DOTr to help stop the spread of the pandemic.
Popular Articles
-
Cheapest cars under P700,000 in the Philippines
May 20, 2020
-
Editor Speaks: Best automatic cars in the Philippines
Nico Ylanan · Nov 12, 2018
-
How does park assist work?
Nico Ylanan · Nov 21, 2018
-
Most fuel efficient SUVs in the Philippines
Nov 26, 2018
-
2018 Toyota Rush stirs bold-looking MPV segment in PH
Jacob Oliva · May 04, 2018
-
Family cars in the Philippines with the biggest trunks
Nov 14, 2018
-
Head to Head: Toyota Fortuner Vs. Nissan Terra
Jun 03, 2020
-
4 mistakes people do before buying their first car
Jacob Oliva · Nov 26, 2016
-
2019 Suzuki Jimny is H2 and G-Class in one tiny body
Dan Pabustan · Jun 18, 2018
-
Can the 2018 Mitsubishi Xpander really replace the Adventure AUV?
Jacob Oliva · Mar 02, 2018