The 212 hp Toyota Yaris GRMN presented at the Nürburgring

Toyota has decided to enter through the big door in the world of sports versions with its new Yaris GRMN. The small Japanese compact receives 212 CV, all kinds of elements close to the competition and a much more aggressive design than the rest of the versions. The Volkswagen Polo R WRC You already have reason to worry.

There were many of us who expected a sports version of the Yaris, since in January those responsible for Toyota announced their intentions. Well, the time has come and the chosen place has been the Nürburgring circuit, where the GRMN has been seen demonstrating what it is capable of.

The model shown on the track has most of its parts camouflaged, but what is known for sure are all the components that make it a sports car in its own right. Not only does it have almost twice the power of a Yaris 110 Active, but it has a Torsen type mechanical differential, which significantly improves traction and response at high speed.

As you can see in the gallery below, the Toyota Yaris GRMN also has some high performance brakes with 275mm ventilated discs and four-piston front calipers. Some more than remarkable pieces to stop a car that weighs only 1.135 kg. In addition, the team in charge of its development has chosen the Bridgestone Potenza RE050 sports tires. But where perhaps the sportiness of this compact stands out the most is under the hood, where it has a surprise that links it to m Americans like him Chevrolet Camaro or  F.

What does the Yaris GRMN have to do with the m American people?

The Yaris GRMN's engine is a 1.8 Dual VVT-iE, whose acronym stands for Intelligent Variable Valve Timing, with which it reduces consumption, pollution and vibrations. So far nothing to do with the huge American engines. It is right next to him that you can see the large compressor made by Magnuson Eaton. A house specialized in supercharging systems that works with brands such as Chevrolet, Ford or Dodge, to get the most out of their engines. It has even worked with European brands such as Audi with the RS 5. Thanks to this reaches a speed of 230 km/h electronically limited and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6,3 seconds.

The appearance of Toyota Yaris GRMN will arrive in Spain in January 2018. It owes its appearance to the return of the Japanese brand to the World Rally Championship. Something that is noticeable in the future colors chosen for the model, which will be white, red and black. You can also see details like your huge rear spoiler or optimized exhaust to give a sportier sound. We hope that others brands like Seat pick up the glove and launch versions as sporty as this one.