Toyota GR86 Chief Engineer Says There Will not Be Extra GR Fashions

It wasn’t so way back that Toyota did not have something notably thrilling in its portfolio. Not that an automaker wants efficiency chops to achieve success, however a cool halo automotive definitely grabs consideration. The 86 sports activities automotive got here alongside in 2013, however the Supra’s return actually helped Toyota reclaim a few of its fun-to-drive mojo. GR variations of the Yaris and Corolla are icing on the cake, however evidently’s all of the GR icing we are going to get.

That is the phrase from Toyota’s chief engineer for the GR86, in keeping with Drive. Yasunori Suezawa allegedly informed the Australian web site that no further GR fashions had been deliberate past those presently out there. Within the U.S. market, meaning the GR Supra, GR86, and the brand new GR Corolla. In different markets, the GR Yaris can be supplied. So for these dreaming of a GR Camry sports activities sedan, our condolences.

Nevertheless, there’s some ambiguity concerning the GR scene. Drive additionally quotes Suezawa as saying there will likely be extra GR Sport fashions, with the C-HR getting a selected point out together with Corolla and Yaris Cross, a subcompact crossover not out there in North America that just lately debuted in GR Sport trim. Moreover, there’s some thriller as as to if the GR information applies to fashions presently supplied, or all future choices. Amongst different issues, a GR model of the just lately revealed Toyota Crown hybrid is rumored to be into consideration, together with the electrical bZ4X.

Even when extra GR fashions do not arrive, proper now’s a fairly good time to be a fan of Toyota efficiency. Sure, the GR86 is shared with Subaru, and the Supra is essentially a BMW Z4 beneath the pores and skin. However the GR Yaris and GR Corolla are Toyota to the core, and they’re fairly good at being supremely fun-to-drive efficiency autos. Our latest GR Corolla First Drive overview discovered the new hatch to be probably the perfect GR of the bunch.

We contacted Toyota USA concerning future plans for the GR model, however could not get a direct affirmation concerning the longer term. For now, you may soak up extra Toyota content material and different automotive information within the Rambling About Vehicles podcast, out there under.