Toyota GR Yaris special edition adds donut mode, bringing the ultimate drifting experience

toyota The launch of two exclusive special edition GR Yaris hatchbacks pays homage to the success of its star driver in the World Rally Championship (WRC).

Limited to 100 units each, the Kalle Rovanperä and Sébastien Ogier editions are exclusive to the Japanese market and promise to combine performance, style and exclusivity.

The GR Yaris Kalle Rovanperä Edition celebrates the achievements of the Finnish driver, who won consecutive WRC Drivers’ Championships in the 2022-23 season.

Likewise, the Sébastien Ogier Edition commemorates the French driver’s consecutive championship titles in the 2020-21 season. Both drivers have played a key role in winning the WRC Constructors’ Championship for Toyota over the past three years.

The Kalle Rovanperä Edition features an eye-catching red, white and black livery complemented by a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) adjustable rear spoiler, a “constant speed rear differential” and unique Rovanperä Edition badging.

The Sébastien Ogier Edition, on the other hand, features matte stealth gray paint, French flag on the front grille, 18-inch BBS wheels, CFRP lightweight rally spoiler and unique Ogier Edition badging.

In the cockpit, the Kalle Rovanperä version features blue and gray stitching on the seats, gear lever and handbrake, while the Sébastien Ogier version opts for gray stitching. Commemorative badges on the dashboard and steering wheel are stitched in each driver’s national flag colors, adding a personalized touch to the interior.

Both versions offer a unique all-wheel drive mode selector tailored to each driver’s preferences.

The Kalle Rovanperä version introduces Donut and Kalle modes, while the Sébastien Ogier version features Morizo ​​and Seb settings. These modes are designed to enhance performance, with features like rear-biased torque distribution and dedicated drift control.

Limited supplies and exclusive offers:

Toyota will offer 100 units of each special edition through a lottery system.

Toyota is offering an exclusive package to lucky 200 buyers, which includes WRC Japan tickets, interaction with drivers and team members, WRC car viewing and pit tours, and the chance to have their name on a WRC car in 2024 in selected rounds of the annual season. Special commemorative gifts are also part of the package.