What is it?
The GR Yaris is a homologation special turned production hot hatch, built on its own line at Toyota's Motomachi plant. MY26 facelift adds 200 kW, an 8-speed Gazoo Racing Direct Automatic option, and a redesigned cabin. GR-Four AWD standard, Rallye grade adds forged BBS wheels and a Torsen front diff.
The lineup runs from GTS (manual) at $60,990 plus on-roads, through to Rallye (auto) at $69,490 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Rally homologation tech in a road car, built on a dedicated line. GR-Four AWD with manual rear-bias mode, 200 kW from a three-cylinder, eight-speed auto now offered alongside the manual.
174 L boot is smaller than a standard Yaris. $60,990 starting price is above hot hatch rivals that out-power it. No ANCAP rating because Toyota does not submit limited-production models.
Should you buy the GR Yaris?
Reasons to buy
- Rally homologation tech in a road car, built on a dedicated line. GR-Four AWD with manual rear-bias mode, 200 kW from a three-cylinder, eight-speed auto now offered alongside the manual.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 174 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- 174 L boot is smaller than a standard Yaris. $60,990 starting price is above hot hatch rivals that out-power it. No ANCAP rating because Toyota does not submit limited-production models.
- You want a usable rear seat (GR Corolla), more power (Civic Type R, Golf R), or a sharper buy-in (Hyundai i30 N, Subaru WRX).
- Allocations are tight in Australia, waitlists are real. Dealer markups can occur on the open market.
- Top trim climbs to $69,490 plus on-roads.
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