Overview
Toyota Gazoo Racing developed the Yaris for the 2017 World Rally Car regulations under team principal Tommi Mäkinen. It used a 1.6-litre turbo engine, four-wheel drive and the new generation's extensive aerodynamics.
History
Car
2010s
Toyota Yaris WRC
Technical Specs & Innovations
- Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged inline-four
- Drivetrain: Four-wheel drive
- Layout: Front-engine three-door hatchback
- Category: 2017-generation World Rally Car
🏆 Competitive Highlights
Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila won Rally Sweden in 2017, Toyota's second event after returning. Toyota won the 2018 manufacturers' championship, and Ott Tänak and Martin Järveoja won the 2019 drivers' and co-drivers' titles.
Driving Characteristics
Toyota’s return to WRC with the Yaris WRC was a resounding success, bringing fresh competition to the championship and ending a long title drought. The car’s combination of speed, aggressive styling, and championship results made it a fan favorite and set the stage for Toyota’s continued dominance into the 2020s.
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