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Toyota Yaris Rally1 2022 Gravel

RallyToyota
500 hp
Horsepower
1260 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
2022
Year

Toyota Yaris Rally1 2022 Gravel (Rally1)

The Toyota Yaris Rally1 2022 Gravel is Toyota’s modern World Rally Championship weapon, built to the Rally1 regulations introduced for the 2022 season. It combines a turbocharged 1.6-liter rally engine with hybrid assist and a rugged chassis setup tuned for loose-surface stages, where traction, compliance, and precision matter more than outright top speed.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 1.6L turbocharged inline-4 + 100 kW hybrid unit

  • Total Output: ~500 hp combined

  • Redline: ~8,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 5-speed sequential

  • Weight: ~1,260 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: ~4,275 mm long × 1,875 mm wide × 1,455 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,560 mm

  • Tires: Pirelli gravel rally tires on 18-inch wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated disc brakes with rally-spec calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, all-wheel drive hybrid

In the Simulator Feel

The Yaris Rally1 on gravel is a high-commitment, highly responsive rally car that rewards commitment and delicate control in equal measure. The AWD system gives it strong traction out of slow corners and over rough, low-grip surfaces, while the hybrid boost adds an extra shove when you need to launch the car between corners or crest out of tight turns. On gravel, the chassis feels alive and adjustable, with plenty of rotation available if you use weight transfer properly.

Engine & Sound: The turbocharged 1.6L delivers a hard-edged, rally-bred growl with pronounced turbo spool, wastegate chatter, and a deep mechanical note under load. The hybrid system adds a modern punch to the delivery, making the car feel especially urgent on corner exits and short straights.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Quick to rotate with Scandinavian flicks and left-foot braking, but can understeer if you enter too hot or hesitate on turn-in.

  • Traction: Excellent for gravel; AWD and hybrid torque help keep the car moving even on broken surfaces.

  • Braking: Strong for a rally car, though loose surfaces demand early, progressive inputs to avoid sliding wide.

  • Top Speed: Competitive enough for stage work, but the real strength is acceleration and corner-to-corner responsiveness.

Driving Style Tip: Keep it smooth, keep it committed, and use the hybrid boost strategically on exits and uphill sections. It shines on fast gravel stages like Finland-style roads, where confidence at speed and stable landings are rewarded.

Livery & Aesthetics: The Yaris Rally1 looks every bit the modern factory rally car — compact, aggressive, and covered in bold Toyota Gazoo Racing branding. The wide stance, aero devices, and mud-ready gravel setup give it an authentic works-team presence that looks right at home sliding through stages.

Whether you're chasing stage times or just throwing rooster tails on a loose surface, the Toyota Yaris Rally1 2022 Gravel delivers the full modern WRC experience — fast, technical, and hugely rewarding to drive.