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GR Yaris
The updated rally-derived GR Yaris, a three-door, four-seat hot hatch with a 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder and GR-Four all-wheel drive, sold in limited numbers through GR centres; suited to enthusiasts and track-day drivers.
- Body
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Power
- 276 bhp
- Range
- –
- Boot
- 174 l
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree the updated GR Yaris is astonishingly fast and capable, with superb traction, a sweet manual gearbox and a firm ride that stays composed on bumpy roads. The common criticisms are its much higher price and a lack of refinement, with plenty of road noise; Autocar wondered whether the stiffer car is any more fun than the original.
From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and evo.co.uk
Specifications
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- Powertrain
- Petrol
- Power
- 276 bhp
- 0–62 mph
- 5.2 s
- Top speed
- 142 mph
- Engine or motors
- 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol (G16E-GTS), 1,618 cc, single-scroll ball-bearing turbo, direct and port injection; 276 bhp (280 DIN hp, 206 kW) at 6,500 rpm
- Torque
- 390 Nm at 3,250–4,600 rpm (Toyota UK site and 2024 launch release; Toyota's January 2026 press specifications list 345 Nm)
- Gearbox
- 6-speed intelligent manual (iMT), or 8-speed Gazoo Racing Direct Automatic (GR-DAT)
- Drive
- GR-Four permanent all-wheel drive with an electronically controlled multi-plate coupling; Torsen limited-slip differentials front and rear
Range and charging
- Economy (WLTP)
- 29.7–32.4 mpg
- Efficiency
- WLTP combined: 32.0–32.4 mpg (manual), 29.4–29.7 mpg (automatic); 50-litre fuel tank
- CO2 emissions
- 197 g/km (manual), 215 g/km (automatic), WLTP combined
Practicality
- Body
- Hatchback
- Seats
- 4
- Boot
- 174 litres
- Length
- 3,995 mm
- Width
- 1,805 mm
- Weight
- From 1,280 kg
- Boot
- 174 litres (VDA) with the rear seats in place
- Size
- 3,995 mm long, 1,805 mm wide, 1,455 mm high; 2,560 mm wheelbase; 124 mm ground clearance; 5.31 m turning radius (tyres); drag coefficient 0.352; kerb weight 1,280–1,305 kg (manual), 1,300–1,325 kg (automatic)
Tech and safety
- Infotainment
- Toyota Smart Connect+ with 8-inch touchscreen, cloud and embedded navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; 12.3-inch digital driver's display
- Driver assistance
- Third-generation Toyota Safety Sense as standard, with over-the-air updates
Pros and cons
Pros
- 276 bhp and 390 Nm from a 1.6-litre three-cylinder; 0–62 mph in 5.2 s
- Permanent GR-Four all-wheel drive with front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials
- 356 mm front brakes with four-piston monoblock callipers; forged 18-inch BBS wheels
Cons
- 174-litre boot and four seats
- 32.4 mpg at best (WLTP combined), 197 g/km CO2
- Limited allocation, sold through GR centres
Closest rivals
Model | Body | Powertrain | Power | Range | Boot | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Petrol, Hybrid | 113–191 bhp | – | 293 l | Mar 2024 | |
| Hatchback | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Plug-in hybrid | 113–328 bhp | 81–88 mi | 381 l | Apr 2024 | |
| Hatchback | Mild hybrid, Petrol | 168–296 bhp | – | – | Oct 2024 |
Sources
- toyota.co.uk/new-cars/gr-yaris-rtb/build-v2
- media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/260130-GR-Yaris-Tech-Specs.pdf
- media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/260130-GR-Yaris-Press-Pack.pdf
- media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/pdf/GR-Yaris-prices-September-202…
- media.toyota.co.uk/toyota-announces-pricing-and-sales-process-for-the-new-gr-ya…
Photo: images.toyota-europe.com
