Some exciting new technical rules including more power, lighter weight, and better aero http://www.wrc.com/en/wrc/news/july/...6--12-12-.html

New teams, including a Toyota team led by Tommi Mäkinen http://www.carscoops.com/2015/07/toy...en-filmed.html

I have to admit, it sounds promising.

 

Short answer: no

Long answer: probably not.

The new cars do look cool though. Rally, for all its awesomeness, just doesn't appeal to casual watchers, especially when the cars bear no resemblance to street cars anymore.

 

maybe 2017 looks really promising so far.
Bit more behind a scene of the Toyota.
I am not sure what group this will be...


here is WRC Yaris story in short:

 

I wish WRC was televised more on US TV. I haven't been able to catch any events on tv in a long time

 

holy sh*t *****! I want an AWD FRS!!!!!!!!

 

haha, I like this:

article: 55mm increased overall width

artist rendering: 1 foot width increase per side!

 

Too bad the WRC Yaris looks so bad. That Toyota engine will likely be legend though. Clean sheet racing engine ftw.

"The new Toyota Yaris WRC 2017 will be equipped with a turbo-charged 1.6-liter direct injection engine, which is capable of producing a maximum power of 300 HP @ 6,000 RPM and a torque of 310 pound-feet. It should be the beast itself and guarantee the exact amount of power delivered to the wheels of the compact car. This engine offers the car a smooth ride on gravel and tarmac surfaces. It accelerate from 0-60 mph for 3.7 seconds with top speed of 155 mph."
http://www.toyotarumors.com/toyota/2...ce-specs-0-60/