Toyota will introduce the new 2017 Yaris and its performance derivative, the Yaris GRMN at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show (7 to 19 March). The Toyota stand will also host the world premiere of the i-TRIL Concept and the full line-up of Toyota Gazoo Racing cars that are competing internationally this year.
The introduction of the new, significantly revised Yaris range is set to add further impetus to the success of Toyota’s small hatchback, offering a more dynamic exterior design and an upgraded interior finish.
The Yaris family will also grow to include a performance version in the form of the Yaris GRMN, inspired and influenced by Toyota’s return to the World Rally Championship this year with the Yaris WRC. The model will be unique in the hot hatch market in being powered by a supercharged engine – a 1.8-litre unit that will produce more than 205bhp.
Toyota will also host world premiere of its i-TRIL concept at Geneva. Developed by Toyota Motor Europe in collaboration with the company’s ED2 design centre in Nice, the electric motor-powered concept showcases Toyota research innovations in delivering better mobility that is also kinder to the environment.
i-TRIL has a one-plus-two seating layout and features Active Lean technology, similar in concept to that used by the Toyota i-ROAD. It has been developed as a viable alternative to city cars, small hatchbacks (A and B segment), other all-electric EV models and motorcycles for people who still want to have fun when driving, even at slower, urban traffic speeds.
The Toyota stand will also feature the full line-up of Toyota Gazoo Racing cars competing internationally this year. By taking part in such highly demanding series such as the FIA World Rally and World Endurance Championships and the Dakar, Toyota pushes its cars to the limit in the pursuit of designing and engineering ever-better cars for the road.
Toyota will host a press conference on its stand in Hall 4 of the Palexpo exhibition centre at 12.30pm local time on 7 March.
