Toyota has given its standout performance cars a much needed update.
Headlining the change is the addition of an eight-speed automatic transmission option to the GR Corolla and Yaris.
The all-wheel drive GR Corolla was previously only available with a six-speed manual transmission.
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Toyota Australia head of Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley, said the addition broadens the car’s appeal.
“Since then, the GR Yaris, second-generation GR86 and GR Corolla have expanded the appeal of the Gazoo Racing family, offering enthusiasts exhilarating performance and driving engagement that belies the price tag of the vehicle,” he said.
It also snares a power boost, with the 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine pumping out an extra 30Nm for total outputs of 221kW and 400Nm.
The GR Corolla is available only in high-grade GTS guise, priced from $67,990 (before on-road costs) for the manual — which is $3800 more than before — and $70,490 when fitted with an auto gearbox.
A manual shift mode can be operated through steering wheel paddle shifters or the gear shifter. There is also a launch control feature.
Toyota has added extra cooling functions to the transmission to help reduce the chance of overheating during track driving.
It also grabs adaptive cruise control and auto braking when reversing for its list of standard equipment.
Styling updates have been added to the front to help improve cooling. A carbon-fibre roof is now standard, which helps lob 13kg off the vehicle’s weight.
A noise cancelling feature has been added to reduce engine noise in the cabin and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto joins the multimedia tech.
An automatic GR Yaris is also due to arrive in Australia by the middle of next year.
The GR Yaris variants have been renamed, with the GT replacing the simply named GR Yaris and the GTS taking the spot of the Rallye.
The range kicks off at $55,490 (before on-road costs) for the GT manual, which is $4100 more than the former entry-point.
An auto transmission adds an extra $2500.
The GTS version is priced at $60,490 for the manual and $62,990 for the auto. The Rallye previously started at $56,390.
The GR Yaris gets a power boost to match the GR Corolla’s 221kW and 400Nm.
A new Gravel mode has been added that beefs up grip on slippery surfaces, which is joined by aerodynamic and cooling upgrades.
Drivers now sit lower, which Toyota said makes it easier to drive with a helmet on.
There are a few interior updates such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a new 12.3-inch digital driver display. The GR Yaris also swaps out the USB-A port for two USB-C charging points.
The GR 86 has also received some minor tweaks with retuned shock absorbers and electric power steering to improve the drive experience.
2025 GR Corolla pricing (before on-road costs)
| GTS manual | $67,990 |
| GTS automatic | $70,490 |
2025 GR Yaris pricing (before on-road costs)
| GT manual | $55,490 |
| GT automatic | $57,990 |
| GTS manual | $60,490 |
| GTS automatic | $62,990 |
2025 GR86 pricing (before on-road costs)
| GT | $43,240 |
| GTS | $45,390 |
| Limited Edition | $49,600 |
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