GR Yaris GT (6sp manual)
$55,490 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol
- Power
- 221 kW
- Drive
- AWD
Toyota
2026 Toyota GR Yaris
Hot hatch
On sale nowPetrol
From $55,490 plus on-road costs
The GR Yaris is a homologation special turned production hot hatch, built on its own line at Toyota's Motomachi plant.
From$55,490+ORC
Engine1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol
Power221 kW
Boot174 L
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km
CarTell take
We haven't driven the GR Yaris yet. On paper, allocations are tight in Australia, waitlists are real. Dealer markups can occur on the open market.
Why consider it
- 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.
What to know
- 174 L boot is smaller than a standard Yaris.
- $55,490 starting price for the new GT grade is above hot hatch rivals that out-power it.
- No ANCAP rating because Toyota does not submit limited-production models.
Who it suits
Track day drivers, manual purists, rally fans and collectors who want rally homologation tech in a road car. Rallye is the spec pick.
Keen drivers
221 kW on tap
Performance and ownership
The numbers that matter day to day.1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol
Powertrain
221 kW, 400 Nm
5 yrs / unlimited km
Warranty
Grades and pricing
6 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Engine | Power | Drive | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR Yaris GT (6sp manual) | $55,490 +ORC | 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol | 221 kW | AWD | |
| GR Yaris GT (8sp auto) | $57,990 +ORC | 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol | 221 kW | AWD | |
| GR Yaris GTS (6sp manual) | $60,490 +ORC | 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol | 221 kW | AWD | |
| GR Yaris GTS (8sp auto) | $62,990 +ORC | 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol | 221 kW | AWD | |
| GR Yaris GTS Aero Performance Package (6sp manual) | $64,990 +ORC | 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol | 221 kW | AWD | |
| GR Yaris GTS Aero Performance Package (8sp auto) | $67,490 +ORC | 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol | 221 kW | AWD |
GR Yaris GT (8sp auto)
$57,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol
- Power
- 221 kW
- Drive
- AWD
GR Yaris GTS (6sp manual)
$60,490 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol
- Power
- 221 kW
- Drive
- AWD
GR Yaris GTS (8sp auto)
$62,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol
- Power
- 221 kW
- Drive
- AWD
GR Yaris GTS Aero Performance Package (6sp manual)
$64,990 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol
- Power
- 221 kW
- Drive
- AWD
GR Yaris GTS Aero Performance Package (8sp auto)
$67,490 +ORC
- Engine
- 1.6L turbo 3cyl petrol
- Power
- 221 kW
- Drive
- AWD
Practicality and safety
174 L
Boot space
Not ANCAP rated
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
AWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if 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).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Toyota GR Yaris in Australia?
Pricing opens at $55,490 plus on-roads for the GR Yaris GT (6sp manual) and tops out at $67,490 plus on-roads for the GR Yaris GTS Aero Performance Package (8sp auto), across 6 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
What is new for the MY26 GR Yaris?
200 kW (up from 192 kW), the new 8-speed Gazoo Racing Direct Automatic option alongside the 6MT, redesigned cabin with a 25 mm lower driving position, 8.0-inch digital cluster and 10.25-inch portrait touchscreen.
How fast is the GR Yaris?
5.2 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h in the 8-speed auto. The manual is slightly slower but more involving.
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The Toyota GR Yaris in full
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.
From$55,490+ORC
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