Toyota GR Yaris Coming To Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Next JDM Legend Teased
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Tokyo Xtreme Racer fans just got a double dose of good news. Firstly, the Toyota GR Yaris is now officially confirmed for TXR’s upcoming Version 1.0 release.
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However, the end teaser in the confirmation video is what’s got the fans talking.
After dropping a glimpse of what’s coming next (in typical Genki style), it’s a silhouette that’ll be instantly recognizable to any die-hard JDM enthusiast.
What To Expect From The GR Yaris
As we suspected in the previous Fairlady Z (Nissan Z) teaser, the front bumper was a dead giveaway that this would be the first-generation GR Yaris (with Gen 2 being the latest), and it’s now officially confirmed – the Gen 1 Toyota GR Yaris RZ (GXPA16) will arrive shortly.
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The rally-bred all-wheel drive hot hatch packs 268 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque in stock form, and its power comes from the world’s smallest and lightest 1.6-liter turbo engine – the G16E-GTS.
This revolutionary powerplant features the highest specific output of any Toyota road car engine. With the latest (Gen 2) revision, it pushes out a bonkers 187.5 hp per liter in stock form. In comparison, the holy grail Toyota 2JZ-GTE has (up to) 107 horsepower per liter, and the Lexus LFA’s 1LR-GUE has 115!
While the pocket rocket GR Yaris is typically known for its rallying strengths, it’ll undoubtedly be perfect for weaving through the wangan traffic with some upgrades.
One Of The All-Time JDM Greats Is Next
We didn’t want to ruin the surprise, so look away now if you’d rather stay spoiler-free!
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Lurking in the shadows is none other than the “Hakosuka” – the Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R.
The first-generation Skyline GT-R launched in 1969 as the JDM legend that started one of the most iconic nameplates in automotive history. It earned its place as a motorsport and street legend long before the R32, R33, and R34 (already in TXR 2025) cemented its global fame.
Whether it’ll be the 4-door sedan PGC10 or the slightly lighter, shorter wheelbase 2-door KPGC10 remains to be seen. We’ve only got a front-on shot that doesn’t give enough away yet.
The Hakosuka packs a 2.0L DOHC S20 straight-six, based on the Nissan R380 race car engine. By modern standards, it won’t break any records with 160 horsepower and 130 lb-ft of torque. But TXR’s tuning features will sort that out!
Understandably, it isn’t your typical drift car, which makes sense considering only 1,945 KPGC10/PGC10 variants were produced.
Despite its rarity, there’s always someone willing to get it sideways. Here’s one of our favorites, where Noriyaro gets behind the wheel:
Speaking of getting sideways, remember the “certain someone” we mentioned in our previous reveal who has a drift GR Yaris? Well, he also owns an epic Pandem-widebody Hakosuka.
Any guesses?
You probably nailed it. We’re not sure if there are any cars drifting legend Daigo Saito doesn’t own at this point!
Although you won’t be able to get it sideways (much) in Tokyo Xtreme Racer, the iconic classic is one of our favorite additions so far.
TXR Version 1.0 Confirmed Cars And Features (So Far)
With the latest announcements, here are all the cars confirmed to date for Tokyo Xtreme Racer’s Version 1.0 release, expected in September:
- Lexus RC F Track Edition
- Nissan Fairlady Z (Nissan Z)
- Toyota GR Yaris
- Nissan “Hakosuka” Skyline 2000GT-R (KPGC10 or PGC10 TBC)
But in true Genki fashion, expect new cars to start rolling out thick and fast between now and the Version 1.0 release. Also, here’s what else you can expect from the full game when it eventually arrives.
While you wait, we highly recommend checking out these Tokyo Xtreme Racer mods if you haven’t already.
You can experience features like cockpit view and VR mode, which aren’t in the original Early Access game.
Unfortunately, despite the team getting hammered with questions on each reveal, we’re still yet to hear anything about Xbox or PlayStation release dates. And no, they still haven’t satisfied the Honda fanboys either!
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Bill is a writer and photographer who has been part of the Drifted team since 2015. His work extends to various print and online publications, including Wangan Warriors.
As part of the King of Nations team, he traveled extensively for several years, capturing top-tier international drift events worldwide. His hands-on experience, including rebuilding his own Nissan Silvia S15 drift car, gives him unique insights into drift car building and global drift culture.
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