In the motoring world there is definitely a move away from manual transmission vehicles to automatic transmission. Gone are the days when auto was only an option for high end luxury models, today more manufacturers are offering an automatic option in their line-up.
Let us take the Toyota GR Yaris, now available for the first time with an advanced automatic transmission, bring its motorsport-inspired performance to a wider audience. The all new 8-speed Gazoo Racing Direct Automatic Transmission is designed for rapid response and allows the driver to focus on the steering and throttle input and not worry about changing gears.
Not like conventional automatics, the GR Yaris uses predictive software that anticipates gear changes based on the driver’s behavior, ensuring gear shifts that are both intuitive and performance oriented.
Now the normal everyday driver can experience high-performance motoring whether driving in urban conditions or pushing the GR Yaris to its limits on a track.
Producing 210kW and 400Nm of torque from a turbocharged 1.6-litre, three-cylinder engine, this compact hatch is a leader in this performance segment. Paired with Toyotas GR-FOUR all wheel drive system, the vehicle offers exceptional grip, balance and agility on many driving surfaces including track, gravel, or public roads.
Updated interior with revised seating position, newly designed 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and rally inspired cockpit contribute to sporty precision performance. The GR Yaris offers selectable drive modes, Sport, Normal and Eco which adapts steering, throttle, and transmission response to suit everyday driving or more focused use.
Beware, you are not buying a family hatch run-around, this is a performance car grown from Toyota GR racing pedigree introducing a high-performance vehicle with high performance attributes to the urban road user. Available in Glacier White, Platinum Pearl White, Midnight Grey, Lunar Black, and Fierce Red, its priced at R897 400 for the manual and R925 300 for the automatic. All models come with a standard 90 000km (9 services) service plan and a 3 year/100 000km warranty.
