UMW Toyota Motor will launch the GR Corolla, GR86 and GR Supra with a six-speed guide in Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) will add a number of GR fashions to its line-up subsequent yr, together with the GR86, GR Corolla and the GR Supra with a guide transmission. That is in accordance with UMWT president Ravindran Kurusamy who revealed the information at a media occasion immediately.

For now, the corporate shouldn’t be offering a timeline on when these fashions will probably be launched, however they may be a part of others which have already been launched in Malaysia, particularly the GR Yaris and GR Supra – the latter arrived with an eight-speed automated.

Specializing in every automotive, the GR Supra with a six-speed guide transmission is the newest to make its international debut. The gearbox is paired completely with 3.0 litre turbocharged inline-six engine that outputs 387 PS (382 hp) and 500 Nm of torque.

As for the GR Corolla, it was revealed earlier in April this yr and adopts the GR Yaris’ powertrain that consists of a G16E-GTS 1.6 litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine, six-speed Clever Handbook Transmission (iMT) with rev-matching, out there entrance and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials and GR-4 all-wheel drive system.

Nonetheless, the GR Corolla packs extra energy, as a lot as 304 PS (300 hp) and 370 Nm, because of revisions made by Toyota. Except for the usual model, there’s additionally a limited-unit Morizo Version that sheds weight and amps up the dynamic driving efficiency.

Lastly, there’s the GR86 that premiered after its twin, the second-generation Subaru BRZ, in April final yr. The 2-door, rear-wheel drive sports activities automotive is the successor to the unique 86 that we acquired right here in authentic and facelift varieties.

Now powered by a larger-capacity 2.4 litre naturally-aspirated flat-four engine, the GR86 now serves up as a lot as 235 PS (232 hp) and 250 Nm, and is accessible with both a six-speed guide or automated transmission.

Particulars like pricing and native specs are unknown for now, however for some context, the up to date GR Supra retailed for RM611,880 on-the-road with out insurance coverage when it was launched, inclusive of gross sales tax.

The 86 facelift offered for between RM257,502 for the guide and RM264,309 for the guide when it was launched in July 2017. The GR Corolla is an all-new addition, however it’s prone to be dearer than the GR Yaris that went on sale for RM299,000 with gross sales tax. If we extrapolate based mostly on what’s occurring in Thailand the place the GR Corolla prices 46.8% greater than the GR Yaris, the guess determine can be within the area of RM439k.

After all, we gained’t know for positive till the launch days arrive, however for now, which of those three GR fashions are you wanting ahead to probably the most? Tell us within the feedback beneath.