Levels of Performance
Almost all automotive manufacturers have either an in-house performance arm or have dedicated companies that will offer performance alterations for their productions cars. With Toyota, for many years, it was TRD (Toyota Racing Developments) but as time has progressed that has shifted to Gazoo Racing (GR). Gazoo has won a number of motorsport world championships and highly prized races and as a result, much of the racing developments have trickled down into their road cars.
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The GR designated models will come in four different levels, GR-Line, GR-Sport, GR, GRMN and we take a look at the top of the pyramid at the differences between GR and GRMN.
GR
Near the top of the heap, you find the GR branded vehicles such as the GR Yaris and GR Supra. These are vehicles that have had extensive suspension, drivetrain, and engine modifications that amplify the driver experience. At first glance, you will be hard-pressed to see these developments as the vehicles often come across as rather standard production looking.
GRMN
There is no mistaking GRMN model vehicles. these are the top-tier products out of the GR stable, featuring all of the aforementioned performance modifications and also sporting carbon fibre body panels and aggressive body kits.GRMN models have the show to match the go and are usually developed and sold in small enough numbers globally to keep the exclusivity of ownership high.
