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Old 01-13-2020, 08:56 PM   #95
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Originally Posted by RayRay88 View Post
I'm almost certain the two (Japanese Yaris and GR4) have the exact same wheelbase. Same way the GTI/Civic Si's come in both 2 and 4 door, but retain the same wheelbase/overall length.

The only difference is the GR4 get's a modified roof. If they really wanted to they could make a 4 door version, but I doubt sales/interest would generate enough volume/demand to justify the new tooling for the sides.
They probably could, but look, they also moved the gas tank door, maybe to get it out of the way to maximize suspension travel or something. But it is probably to keep costs down like you said.
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