hypedrive: You thought toyota was through with it's "evolved" GR Yaris from
#tokyoautosalon? Nope – there's two special editions too.
Toyota announced today that there will be two special versions of the recently-refreshed GR Yaris RZ models – the High performance・Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä editions, both of whom are WRC Drivers' Title winners.
The Sébastien Ogier is the more subdued version of the pair, arriving in Matte Stealth Gray and with a CFRP rear wing in exposed carbon fiber. On the front fender, a subtle WRC victory commemorative decal decorates the driver's win, while inside receives France flag-colored steering wheel stitching.
The Kalle Rovanperä edition however is a bit louder, coming in a three-toned paint scheme that references Kalle's helmet. A more technical rear wing – similar to the one found on the GRMN edition of the Yaris – is not only louder but is variable with different settings. Rovanperä's model also gets blue stitching on the interior, the...