2020 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit Pack Litchfield Upgrades

Highlights

• Desirable Circuit package

• Low mileage

• 1.6-litre turbo

• Four-wheel-drive

• Produces 320 bhp thanks to Litchfield

• Nitron suspension kit

Overview 

By now, we’re all aware of the GR Yaris. But don’t let familiarity breed contempt as there’s a lot to take in. Toyota’s pocket rocket was developed by Toyota GAZOO Racing and Tommi Mäkinen Racing. Built as a homologation model for the next Yaris WRC car, it combines motorsport technology with everyday usability and launched in 2020 as Toyota’s second global GR model after the Supra.

Unlike the standard Yaris, the GR features a bespoke three-door body with a lower roofline, a wider stance, and lightweight construction using carbon-fibre polymer and aluminium panels. Every aspect was designed with performance in mind, focusing on aerodynamics, weight distribution and agility. The chassis combines Toyota’s GA-B and GA-C platforms, allowing the fitment of a sophisticated double-wishbone rear suspension and the new GR-FOUR all-wheel-drive system. 

The GR-FOUR system allows adjustable torque distribution between the front and rear wheels, while Torsen limited-slip differentials included in the Circuit Pack further improve handling.

It’s powered by a 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine, which in factory form produces 257 bhp and 265 lb-ft of torque. 

This one, however, benefits from a Litchfield Motors Stage 1 remap, giving the GR 320 bhp, and is coupled to the factory's six-speed manual gearbox. It’s also had their Nitron suspension package fitted and has very low miles. Coming to market in lovely condition, it’s a GR Yaris with all the right bits. We certainly would. 

History and Documentation

• V5C present and in the vendor's name

• UK registered 5th December 2020

• Coming from three years of cherished ownership

• Four former keepers

• Two keys present

• Scorpion Vehicle Tracking System fitted

• Ghost-II installed 

• Owner’s manuals present

• Service history printout

• Invoices included for services and work carried out since the vendor’s ownership

• Services shown by service stamps and invoices as follows: Jun 2021 @ 5,320 miles, Apr 2022 @ 10,801 miles, Dec 2022 @ 21,352 miles (inc new disks and pads)

• HPI clear

• 27,891 miles at the time of photography

• The car was on a private plate which was removed for the photography and will be sold on its original plate WG20CBF

• ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Unmodified interior finished in black/red with red stitching and headrest GR logo

• The seats are trimmed with leather and Ultrasuede material

• Front and rear seats are in very good condition 

• Both door cards are free from damage

• The leather, red-stitched steering wheel, is in good order with just a couple of small age-related marks

• GR sill trims

• No damage was spotted across the dashboard

• The instruments are working correctly

• Switchgear is in excellent condition and is said to be working correctly

• Lane assist

• Cruise control 

• Auto lights

• Auto-dimming rear-view mirror

• Rear-view camera

• USB port

• Voice Assistant

• Push-button start/stop

• Eight-inch touchscreen 

• Sport-Track button to split torque to the front and rear wheels 

• Factory GR mats have minor signs of use, in keeping with the mileage

• Inside the boot, the factory tyre compressor and towing eye are in place

Exterior

• Finished in the stunning Precious Black 

• The paintwork is in excellent condition

• The panel gaps appear to be equal 

• No dings or dents were spotted when we viewed the GR 

• There is the odd, very minor stone chip, as you would expect

• Front and rear light lenses are free from splits or cracks

• GR badges are in place on the front bumper, wings and boot lid

• Factory carbon fibre polymer roof

• Bespoke, lightweight three-door body unique to the GR Yaris 

• All of the windows are in good order with no noticeable scratches or marks

• The rear half of the car has factory-tinted glass

• 18-inch Braid Flow-forming forged alloy wheels

• Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres all have a good amount of tread remaining 

Mechanical

• 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine 

• Litchfield Motors Stage 1, Produces 320 bhp

• The GR Yaris fires up without hesitation and runs with no issues reported 

• Six-speed manual gearbox

• GR-Four four-wheel-drive system

• New front and rear discs and pads were fitted at 21,352 miles by a Toyota main dealer 

• Upgraded with Lichfield Motors goodies in 2021

• Given the time elapsed since the last service, we would recommend that the buyer budgets for one

• Nitron dampers and springs improve handling and bring the GR slightly lower to the ground; the original springs and dampers are included

• The brakes bring the car to a stop in a straight line with no juddering through the pedal

• As you would expect, the GR Yaris handles superbly with no issues reported by the vendor

• The underside is clean with no visible damage noted to any covers other than a couple of light scuffs

Summary

The 2020 Toyota GR Yaris Circuit Pack is a highly desirable rally homologation special all on its own but when finished in menacing Precious Black, with just 27,891 miles on the clock, and with Litchfield’s upgrades to the engine and suspension, it’s hot property.

To arrange a viewing, click the ‘Book Viewing’ button located under the ‘Place Bid’ button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to ‘Contact Seller’ for further enquiries. This seller is located in Bala, Wales.