A Reminder About the Upcoming GR Hot Hatch

It’s true when we say that everyone loves a new Toyota and how could it not be? A plethora of new features are available for grabs, new designs are here to up your street clout, and there are exciting things around every corner. Plus, Toyota is seemingly always releasing something new for drivers everywhere to sink their teeth into. Just this year we received several feature and design updates for the Corolla, Camry, Highlander, and more and we got the all new Toyota Sienna and Venza!

With all these new releases dropping you probably forgot that Toyota plans to release a GR Hot Hatch for North America that will rival it’s cousin, the GR Yaris, soon. Yeah, we thought so. If you need a refresher and some new factoids to brighten your Monday, you’ve come to the right place! Check out the latest from us at Toyota of Clermont.

The GR Hot Hatch is Coming to North America. . . Soon

The Toyota GR Yaris was announced for the 2020 model year during a time that seems infinitely far away and the world was stunned by Toyota’s hit out of the park. So much so that drivers in North America were clamoring to purchase it from a Clermont dealership. But, fate had other plans. The new Toyota GR Yaris is slated to be sold exclusively in international markets. Toyota did hear people’s’ cries and has responded with a Hot Hatch specifically for North America that should be coming soon.

With an official page on their website made and an announcement made, it’s only a matter of time before it arrives. We’ve chronicled this news already, so what’s changed since then? Here are a few speculative points to consider as you wait for the new Toyota GR Hot Hatch to arrive to our Clermont dealership.

• With the 2021 model year all but finalized it’s likely that the GR Hot Hatch will be coming to our dealership sometime in either the 2022 model year or in 2023. Many automotive industry experts and sleuths believe it more likely that 2023 will be the year it finally arrives. But, a lot can change between now and then.
• Toyota has pledged that their entire lineup will contain an electrified option in some capacity (be that hybrid or BEV is up for debate), but that likely won’t be true for the GR Hot Hatch. It’s likely that this new Toyota will remain ICE exclusive.
• Horsepower figures are also up for debate, but many industry experts are speculating that the engine’s output could clock in at either 161 or 261. Let’s hope that first number is just a typo from one of our sources.
• It’s also likely that the GR Hot Hatch will come permanently equipped with AWD as opposed to having a 2 wheel drive option. This is likely to maintain the sporty nature and stay true to hot hatch design.
• There’s talk that there will be several trim grades up for grabs each coming with unique trim and style choices for drivers to choose from.

New Toyota Models Available Now

While you might be waiting a little while for the GR Hot Hatch to arrive at Toyota of Clermont, you can still shop sporty cars with us today! Check out the Toyota Supra, 86, and more with us today at 16851 State Road 50.

 

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