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09-19-2017, 01:08 AM | #1 |
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TOYOTA to Launch “GR” Sports Car Series in Japan; "GR" trademarked in U.S.
TOYOTA LAUNCHES NEW “GR” SPORTS CAR SERIES IN JAPANESE MARKET
Toyota City, Japan, September 19, 2017―Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces the launch of the new “GR” sports car series. The “G Sports (G's)” sports conversion car series has until now served as a key component in initiatives to fuel excitement around sports car culture in Japan. Now, TMC has revolutionized the G's series by transforming it into the GR series. TMC’s aim is to bolster initiatives to foster a culture of enjoying cars through the driving experience. Plans call for TMC to further enhance the vehicle lineup in the future and have on offer a variety of parts. In addition, beginning with the Yaris GRMN revealed in Europe in March 2017, TMC plans to deploy the GR series outside of Japan as well gradually. GR Series (From left, Noah GR SPORT, Voxy GR SPORT, Harrier GR SPORT, Mark X GR SPORT, Prius PHV GR SPORT, Vitz GR SPORT, Vitz GR) Toward making “ever-better cars,” GAZOO Racing, established as a company within TMC, refines its cars and trains its personnel through motor sports activities such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race in Germany and the All-Japan Rally Championship. The new GR series was developed using the knowledge and know-how acquired by motor sports activites, and representing the lineup in Japan are the top-level “GRMN”, the mid-range “GR”, and the entry-level “GR SPORT”. As a limited release, the GRMN features a tuned engine, while the mass produced GR possesses the essence of GRMN. The GR SPORT is also available in minivans and offers drivers the chance to enjoy a casual sports car driving experience. In addition, aftermarket “GR PARTS” are provided so ordinary drivers can take pleasure in customizing their own cars. As the initial GR series rolls out, the GR and GR SPORT will be available for the Vitz and the GR SPORT will be offered for the Prius PHV, Harrier, Mark X, Voxy, and Noah on September 19 at Toyota dealerships*1 nationwide in Japan. Moreover, the Vitz GRMN, 86 GR, Aqua GR Sport, and Prius α GR SPORT models will be added to the lineup at a later time. The Vitz GRMN is scheduled for release in the spring of 2018 while the 86 GR, Aqua GR Sport, and Prius α GR SPORT models are slated to go to market this winter. Additionally, in concert with the GR series launch, TMC will open a series of “GR Garage” shops as regional bases for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing with the aim of bringing the joy of automobiles to a wider range of customers focusing on sports cars and motor sports. Current “AREA 86” shops deployed nationwide across Japan will be rebranded as GR Garage shops with dedicated staff (GR Consultants) once certain criteria have been met at designated locations. All AREA 86 shops will be closed by March 2018, and 39 GR Garage shops are scheduled to open within fiscal year 2017. Guided by the concept of “the most exciting car shop in town,” the GR Garage will help cultivate an enthusiastic car culture through its commitment to achieving three primary objectives: the creation of a shop that car fans want to visit again and again, the development of staff (human resources) loved by car fans, and providing access to driving experiences that leave car fans wanting more. MAIN GR SERIES FEATURES (JAPAN) Design Demonstrating the ability to bring out maximum "competitive performance" in motor sports Exterior ▽Grid-style "Functional MATRIX" grille (Vitz, Prius PHV, Aqua) steadfastly pursues fulfilled performance ▽White paint + brake calipers with the GR logo (excluding Vitz GR SPORT) ▽Special emblem (for all cars on the front, rear, and sides) [Interior] ▽Special seats with side supports that securely bolster the driver and passengers (with GR logo) ▽Unique touches and silver stitching on the door trim and front seats that create a sporty feel ▽GR exclusive start switch *1 Vitz: Netz stores; Harrier Toyopet stores; Mark X: Toyopet stores and Tokyo Toyota stores; Voxy: Netz stores; Noah: Toyota Corolla stores; Prius PHV, Prius α, 86, and Aqua: Toyota stores, Toyopet stores, Toyota Corolla stores, Netz stores 86 "GR" GR Trademark (2/22/17)
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Biggest issue I see will be the obvious question:
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09-19-2017, 01:49 AM | #3 |
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Does this really work...putting a couple pieces of extra plastic and overpriced parts that you're better off buying aftermarket and people fall for this?
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Yes.
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What happen to TRD? isnt that the official Toyota parts?
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09-19-2017, 04:58 AM | #6 |
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Toyota needs to hire somebody else man
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09-19-2017, 05:52 AM | #7 |
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I'd love to see a Prius tuned for performance rather than economy. There's so much potential in that instant torque for fun.
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It's like Scion all over again... and we know how that story ended.
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09-19-2017, 10:44 AM | #9 |
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Not gonna lie.. I'd like to see a hotter version of the IM or Yaris hatchback.
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[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2B0GMtowmU"]GR : Born from Motorsports篇 - YouTube[/ame]
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09-19-2017, 11:16 AM | #11 |
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No it isn't. scion was a total separate rebadged line In the rest of the world Toyota actually sells cars under several different names and has for a while. It works reasonably well in other countries. It worked reasonably well here, Toyota was just annoyed that Scion actually had a higher average buyer age than Toyota did.
This should be just another trim level, which is what they should have done from the beginning. Hopefully they are planning to develop all their models with the extra sporty trims, and then take it worldwide. They've done it before and it was awesome. I wouldn't mind an awd Sienna with coilovers. |
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Here is the challenge, North America is not nearly as familiar with GRMN as Europe and Japan.
I love GRMN, been following their race cars and production concepts for a while. I am hyped for this. TRD is the north american brand - which has been focused on off-roading here forever.
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Those hatches look pretty cool
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The single tailpipe on the 86 doesn't refer to this nasty thing,
does it? https://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/27/...#slide-3749118 |
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