The pricing for the updated Toyota GR-Yaris has been uncovered ahead of its official launch in South Africa.
The hot hatch was initially anticipated to debut by the end of March but has since been quietly delayed with no word of its new release window.
It should appear very soon, however, as well-connected motoring influencer Zero2Turbo has revealed that the new Yaris will start at R897,400, marking a R40,300 increase over the current models’ R857,100 sticker.
Performance
While it may only be an update, Toyota has taken the opportunity to raise the performance cap on the hatchback’s 1.6-litre turbocharged engine.
The uprated block can now produce 210kW and 400Nm – 12kW and 40Nm more than before – which means the Yaris now has even more torque than the larger GR Corolla.
It’s currently unknown how this extra power has affected the car’s performance, but as a reference, the pre-facelift model can sprint to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 230km/h.
The other big change to the roster is a brand-new automatic version, which will be sold alongside the manual instead of replacing it.
The manual uses the familiar six-speed box, while the auto features a new eight-speed transmission.
Toyota has also improved the electronic stability programme, reinforced the chassis, and added a limited-slip differential to enhance the car’s handling even further.
Extra bolts have been added to secure the shock absorbers, too, to better suppress alignment changes during driving and improve the steering response.
One more addition is a new Circuit Mode, which reduces turbo lag, raises the cooling fan output, and sharpens the gearshift window on the instrument cluster to encourage better shift timings.
Features
The GR Yaris has seen subtle but important improvements to its design based on customer feedback.
Notably, the lower front bumper can now be easily separated, making repairs cheaper and easier, and there are larger side grilles for improved airflow.
Buyers can expect a new set of forged alloy rims with Michelin Pilot Sport tyres, and ventilated brake calipers that are larger at the front than at the rear.
As for the interior, the dashboard has been revised with a new 12.3-inch full-colour digital instrument cluster flanked by an integrated infotainment screen angled towards the driver.
This is in contrast to the previous models which had a stand-alone floating touchscreen in the centre of the dash.
The rest of the spec sheet is similar to what we’ve seen on the current units, such as aluminium pedals, Sports seats, leather and suede upholstery, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, keyless entry and start, and automatic climate control.
Pricing
The South African pricing for the facelifted Toyota GR-Yaris is as follows:
- Toyota GR Yaris 1.6T GR-Four Rally Manual – R897,400
- Toyota GR Yaris 1.6T GR-Four Rally Auto – R925,300
Presumably, the new models will feature the same 3-year/100,000km warranty and a 9-service/90,000km service plan, though this is still to be confirmed.
2025 Toyota GR-Yaris
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