The Tamiya 18097 Toyota GR Yaris Mini 4WD kit reproduces the sporty hatchback in compact form and supplies a VZ chassis tailored for sprint racing and tuning. It is intended for modellers who want both accurate looks and a tunable drive platform.
The kit body is a white ABS 3-door shell that reflects the GR Yaris stance with a pronounced grille, widened rear quarters and a rear roof spoiler. Metallic decals are included to recreate trim and provide a convincing finish.
The VZ chassis is designed to be both light and robust, with reinforced areas around the bumper and rear stay base for improved impact resistance. The drivetrain runs on low friction 620 plastic bearings made from POM to keep losses to a minimum. A 3.5:1 gear ratio is supplied for a compromise between acceleration and top speed.
Owners can explore options such as fitting alternative motors to replace the included Type 130, trying different tyre compounds or adjusting gearing to suit particular tracks. Grade-Up Parts are available for targeted performance gains.
The kit assembles with basic tools and includes fin-type wheels fitted with small diameter low-profile tyres in black. The car needs two AA batteries to run, which are not part of the kit contents.
Tamiya 18097 Toyota GR Yaris Mini 4WD kit combines scale authenticity with a VZ chassis that is well suited to builders looking for a platform to develop race setups.
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