
2028 Toyota GR Yaris Hybrid Rumour: 294kW Power
The next Toyota GR Yaris is reportedly going hybrid, with outputs as high as 294kW and 500Nm. We translate the latest Japanese reports and what they actually mean for Australian hot hatch buyers.
Origin
Japan
ANCAP
5
Seats
4
Drive
AWD
Transmission
6-speed manual / GR-DAT 8-speed automatic
Fuel
Petrol





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GR Yaris
1.6T Petrol Manual AWD
Body
3-door hatchback, 4 seats
Transmission
6-speed manual
Drive Train
All-Wheel Drive (GR-Four)
Fuel Type
Petrol
GR Yaris
1.6T Petrol Auto AWD
Body
3-door hatchback, 4 seats
Transmission
GR-DAT 8-speed automatic
Drive Train
All-Wheel Drive (GR-Four)
Fuel Type
Petrol

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Price
49,990 - $59,990
Body Style
3-door hatchback
Drive Type
AWD
Country of Origin
Japan
Safety ANCAP Rating
5
Number of Doors
3
Seating Capacity
4

The next Toyota GR Yaris is reportedly going hybrid, with outputs as high as 294kW and 500Nm. We translate the latest Japanese reports and what they actually mean for Australian hot hatch buyers.

Toyota Australia has confirmed a light running update for the rally-bred GR Yaris arriving in June 2026. Buyers get a redesigned motorsport-style steering wheel, retuned electric power steering, and Bridgestone Potenza tyres on the flagship GTS. Pricing holds at $55,490 before on-roads.
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