UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has introduced the Malaysian arrival of the 2025 Toyota GR Yaris with the eight-speed Gazoo Racing Direct Computerized Transmission (DAT), alongside the native market announcement of the GR Supra Observe Version two-seater sports activities automotive.
Priced at RM325,600, the 8AT-equipped GR Yaris goes on sale alongside the six-speed handbook model of the rally-bred sizzling hatch that was launched regionally at RM315,600, making the automated model RM10,000 pricier than its three-pedal stablemate.
Packing the producer’s G16E-GTS inline-three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, this brings similar outputs of 300 PS and 400 Nm of torque as produced by its six-speed handbook twin, despatched to all 4 wheels by means of the GR-4 all-wheel-drive system that gives a number of drive modes, together with Gravel (53:47 entrance to rear torque cut up) and Observe (constantly variable between 60:40 and 30:70).
Thus eqiupped, the 8AT GR Yaris does the 0-100 km/h dash in 5.2 seconds, and a prime pace of 230 km/h. The UMW Toyota web site quotes an similar acceleration time for each automated and handbook transmission-equipped variations of the GR Yaris. The automated model is quoted with a kerb weight of 1,325 kg, or 20 kg greater than the 6MT; exterior dimensions, in addition to gas capability (50 litres) are similar.
Software program for the GR Yaris’ automated transmission has been optimised for “engaged driving”, says Toyota, and the transmission software program screens driver inputs upon the throttle and brake pedals. This setup anticipates the optimum gear shift factors to realize gearshifts “much like that {of professional} drivers,” says Toyota. Particular to the 8AT is an automated transmission fluid cooler.
Being a facelift, bodyshell revisions for the GR Yaris apply to each transmission variations of the automotive. There at the moment are three bolts fastening every shock absorber to the physique (up from one bolt every) to minimise alignment deviation throughout cornering, spot welds have elevated by 13% and the appliance of structural adhesive has elevated by 24% to extend physique rigidity, main to raised dealing with and trip consolation.
Bodywork modifications as utilized to the GR Yaris facelift embrace the entrance bumper redesign with cut up development for its centre and facet grille buildings to allow elements alternative at a decrease value (as these are inclined to wreck by means of monitor and rally use), in addition to for simpler growth of third-party parts.
Equally on the rear, the reverse and fog lamps have been built-in into the tail lamp meeting, relocated from the decrease bumper part to cut back the danger of harm. The high-mount third brake mild has additionally been relocated from the rear spoiler to decrease on the tailgate for simpler sight by following drivers, in addition to to facilitate altering or customising the spoiler.
Additionally widespread to each handbook and automated transmission variants of the 2025 GR Yaris is its cabin structure. Driver-oriented revisions see the motive force’s seat lowered by 25 mm relative to the pre-facelift, and the steering wheel has been adjusted accordingly.
The 8AT shift lever’s handbook shift orientation is pull to upshift, push to downshift to go well with “competitors driving”, although extra universally, that is additionally naturally suited to the forces skilled when accelerating or slowing down. Additionally on are steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.
Persevering with the driver-first philosophy for improved visibility is the instrument panel higher edge that’s 50 mm decrease, repositioned rear-view mirror and a management panel angled 15 levels in direction of to the motive force.
Driving help options on the 2025 GR Yaris consists of the Toyota Security Sense (TSS3) suite, packing the Pre-Collision Brake Help for bikes and Pre-Collision Brake for oncoming automobiles. Dynamic radar cruise management is now linked to show indicators, and capabilities along with Deceleration Help to help stopping overtaking in hazardous conditions, whereas curve pace discount applies when DRCC is energetic.
Final however not least, the automated model of the 2025 Toyota GR Yaris is roofed by a five-year, limitless mileage guarantee. Priced at RM325,600, the 2025 GR Yaris automated is obtainable within the full complement of 4 exterior colors – Platinum White Mica, Emotional Purple II, Valuable Metallic and Valuable Black.
GALLERY: Toyota GR Yaris facelift in Malaysia
Seeking to promote your automotive? Promote it with Carro.
