2026 Toyota GR Yaris arrives in Malaysia featuring motorsport-style steering wheel

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced an update for the 2026 Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch model.

The most notable change is the steering wheel design inspired by motorsports.

Compared to the previous model, the GR Yaris now features a smaller diameter steering wheel.

It also boasts an entirely new switch layout for greater precision and focus during aggressive driving.

The Toyota GR Yaris is powered by a 1.6L turbocharged inline-3 engine, the G16E-GTS, which produces 300 PS and 400 Nm of torque.

It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds.

This hot hatch is now offered with a choice of a 6-speed iMT or an 8-speed Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT).

In Malaysia, the Toyota GR Yaris is priced starting from RM315,600.