Updated Toyota GR Yaris officially launches in SA
The updated Toyota GR Yaris sports more power and torque, and can now be had with an automatic transmission.
Before the final race of the 2025 GR Cup at Zwartkops Raceway, the home of Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa, Toyota South Africa Motors has made use of the opportunity to officially launch the updated GR Yaris at the ‘Big Z’ a few days before it’s lights out for the seventh round. As a reminder, this is the car fielded by the Media Challenge competitors, which includes CAR Magazine’s Kyle Kock.
Boasting more power and torque, the updated GR Yaris’ 1.6-litre turbo-triple is now available with the choice of two transmission options – six-speed manual and newly-introduced eight-speed Direct Automatic Transmission, both of which delivering power to the road via Toyota’s GR-Four all-wheel-drive system. Both models are endowed with 210kW and 400Nm. According to the automaker, these figures allow for a claimed 0-100km/h sprint time of 5.2s and 230km/h top speed. The firm claims an average fuel consumption of 8.2 and 9.1L/100km for the manual and auto models, respectively.
2025 Toyota GR Yaris price in SA
Exclusively available in Rally specification, the updated GR Yaris is priced from R942 200 for the manual derivative and R971 300 for the auto model. Included in the package are a three-year/100 000km warranty and a nine services/90 000km service plan.
- Toyota GR Yaris 1.6T GR-Four Rally MT – R942 200
- Toyota GR Yaris 1.6T GR-Four Rally – R971 300
The range is available with five exterior colour options: Glacier White, Platinum Pearl White, Midnight Grey, Lunar Black and Fierce Red.
As a reminder, CAR Mag recently reported that, from what they understand, Toyota’s new Aero Performance kit for its most compact performance car is under consideration for our market. The motorsport-inspired package includes such items as a a large manually-adjustable rear wing, new front spoiler, and a bonnet scoop, to name but a few additional items.
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