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TOKYO AUTO SALON 2020

GR Yaris
Akio Toyoda is quickly becoming the hero of
Japanese enthusiasts. First, he makes the
GT86 happen, then chases it up with a rebirth
of the Supra and at this year’s TAS he unveils
an homologation special of the Yaris. The car
may still be small, but it packs an almighty
punch, thanks to a 268bhp turbocharged
three-cylinder – the world’s most powerful
three-cylinder in production – sending drive
to all four wheels via a six-speed manual. This
is from the company that up until a decade
ago only knew how to produce hybrid
appliances like the Prius. Toyota is currently
the big daddy in Japan, making other
manufacturers look like they are lagging
light-years behind.

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