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TOKYO AUTO SALON 2024 Toyota GR Yaris officially released # Recently, Toyota unveiled the 2024 GR Yaris at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon exhibition. As a major facelift model, the biggest feature of the 2024 GR Yaris is its automatic transmission.
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2024 Toyota GR Yaris officially released # Recently, Toyota unveiled the 2024 GR Yaris at the 2024 Tokyo Auto Salon exhibition. As a major facelift model, the biggest feature of the 2024 GR Yaris is its automatic transmission. Toyota mentioned that the new GR Yaris is equipped with an 8-speed Direct Automatic Transmission, which is based on a torque converter and has been specifically optimized to improve shifting speed, and has a special shifting logic for track use. Toyota claims that models equipped with automatic transmissions weigh 40 pounds (18kg) more than manual transmission models. In addition, the 2024 model has also received some other technological upgrades. For example, automatic transmission models will be equipped with dedicated coolers for the gearbox, and two huge coolers can be seen on both sides of the bumper; The Circuit version will get additional cooling upgrades, add additional radiators, intercooler spray and redesigned air intake system. The 1.6T three cylinder engine has also received performance upgrades. Toyota mentioned that it is equipped with a "reinforced" valve mechanism, a new undisclosed exhaust valve material, increased direct injection pressure, a new intake pressure sensor, and a redesigned lightweight piston. In terms of interior design, the designer has adjusted the overall layout and adopted a driver oriented design concept, while upgrading the 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel.
