Christian von Koenigsegg is a fan of "Morning Madness with Three Cylinders."
Christian von Koenigsegg might make hypercars that push the boundaries of automotive engineering, but he has a commute to work like the rest of us. You’d think he would drive one of his own creations, but a recent Instagram post reveals his commuter car is something much simpler—a Toyota GR Yaris .
Toyota does not provide the Yaris or its more powerful GR version in the United States, so we'll have to experience it indirectly by watching Koenigsegg drive the hatchback to work. This small car packs a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine delivering a spirited output of 280 horsepower and 288 pound-feet of torque in its most recent update, seemingly offering just what you're looking for. Koenigsegg is driving.
The video begins with Koenigsegg remarking, "Crazy three-cylinder action early in the morning," which is an excellent way to kickstart your day when it features a turbocharger coupled with a six-speed manual gearbox. It showcases his daily journey, including a clean transition between gears—from first to second—alongside views of the entrance to his workplace as he arrives for the day.
It's astounding to consider that the genius responsible for designing some of the quickest and strongest automobiles in the world would choose to commute in a Toyota. However, this isn’t the first instance where Koenigsegg has been associated with top-tier Japanese vehicles. Notably, he has previously driven impressive Japanese models. rode in a Mazda MX-5 all through his university days , which he regained in 2019 after being away from its ownership for several years.
The GR Yaris isn’t your average vehicle from the well-known Japanese manufacturer, yet it surely brings excitement knowing it motivates Koenigsegg each day.
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Source: Christian von Koenigsegg / Instagram