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.