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Toyota Confirms June Arrival for 2026 GR Yaris in Australia With Racing‑Style Wheel and Steering Tweaks

The light refresh channels racing lessons into sharper control feel over headline power.

Overview

  • Toyota Australia, which detailed the 2026 tweaks Tuesday, said the updated GR Yaris will reach local showrooms in June.
  • All grades get a new 360mm steering wheel with a reshaped grip, motorsport-style illuminated buttons, and GR branding on the centre pad.
  • Engineers retuned the electric power steering for an expanded operating range to give clearer feedback and quicker response.
  • The GTS switches from Michelin Pilot Sport 4S to Bridgestone Potenza Race tyres to boost cornering grip.
  • The powertrain stays at 221kW and 400Nm with manual or automatic options, and prices are unchanged, with the GT from $55,490 and the GTS from $60,490 before on-road costs.