2020 Toyota Yaris GR vs Yaris: Differences & changes compared

The 2020 Toyota Yaris GR is a new high performance version of the company’s supermini hatch, adn the differences go beyond a crazy 3-cylinder turbo and AWD.

Yaris GR

Yaris

The highlight of the new Yaris GR is he absolutely mad 1.6L turbo I3 (the most powerful road going I3 engine in the world) with 200kW (268hp) and 370Nm (273 lb-ft) with AWD and a 6-speed manual. It has a 0–100km/h time of 5.2s, and an electronically limited top speed of 230km/h (143mph). The regular Yaris hatch will be available with 1L and 1.5L I3 gas engines, and a 1.5L I3 hybrid.

Yaris GR

Yaris

The regular Yaris range is only available as a 5-door hatch, while the GR Yaris has a unique 3-door body. The GR Yaris also has a unique hood with a larger bump and sharper creases, and a more aggressive front bumper with large air intakes.

Yaris GR

Yaris

The roof of the 3-door Yaris GR slopes down aggressively, and the passenger doors are longer, but the overall style is the same.

Yaris GR

Yaris

The Yaris GR also has wider fenders for the car's wider track, and that's most obvious in this photo set. The GR's unique hood, doors and tailgate are made from aluminum, while the roof is made from carbonfiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

Yaris GR