MINI 5 Door
Launched
RM293,888
Overview
The Toyota GR Yaris is a four-seat B-segment hot hatch for drivers who want a compact petrol performance car with all-wheel drive and a manual or automatic gearbox. This GXPA16 facelift generation launches in 2025, with 1,618 cc and 296 hp in both Malaysian variants. Prices start from RM315,600.
GR Yaris in 2026 — what's new
For 2026, the GR Yaris receives a new steering wheel design, revised electric power steering and revised dampers. It carries on as a two-variant Malaysian range, with the 6MT manual and 8AT automatic. Both retain the 1,618 cc petrol engine, 296 hp, all-wheel drive and four-seat layout. The automatic remains the GR-DAT-equipped 8AT.
Variants (2)
RM315,600–RM325,600 · est. from RM3,220/mo
Which variant to buy
Most buyers should pick the GR Yaris 6MT at RM315,600. It has the same 1,618 cc, 296 hp petrol engine, all-wheel drive and four-seat cabin as the 8AT, while costing RM10,000 less. Choose the GR Yaris 8AT at RM325,600 only if an automatic gearbox is essential; the RM10,000 gap is for the transmission choice rather than extra power or an all-wheel-drive upgrade.
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 296 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,618 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.2 seconds
- Transmission
- Manual
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 174 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 296 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,618 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.2 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 174 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Previous model years (2)
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 296 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,618 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.2 seconds
- Transmission
- Manual
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 174 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 296 hp
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,618 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 5.2 seconds
- Transmission
- Conventional Automatic
- Driveline
- All Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 174 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain
Shopping the previous generation? GR Yaris GXPA16 (2020–2025) →
Verdict
The GR Yaris is a focused, small four-seat AWD hot hatch with a 296 hp petrol engine and a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The 2026 steering, EPS and damper revisions target the driving experience rather than adding a new powertrain. It is expensive for the class: even the RM293,888 MINI 5 Door sits RM21,712 below the entry GR Yaris.
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Rivals to consider
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Toyota GR Yaris FAQ
How much is the Toyota GR Yaris in Malaysia?
The Toyota GR Yaris costs RM315,600 for the 6MT and RM325,600 for the 8AT, before insurance.
Which Toyota GR Yaris variant should I buy?
Buy the 6MT if you want the lower price and a manual gearbox. Pick the 8AT only when an automatic is a must, because both variants share 296 hp and all-wheel drive.
What is new on the 2026 Toyota GR Yaris?
The 2026 GR Yaris gets a new steering wheel design, revised electric power steering and revised dampers. Malaysian buyers still get 6MT and 8AT variants.
Is the Toyota GR Yaris all-wheel drive?
Yes. Both Malaysian GR Yaris variants use all-wheel drive, paired with a 1,618 cc petrol engine producing 296 hp.
