The 2025 Toyota GR Yaris is a homologation-inspired hot hatch developed by Toyota Gazoo Racing, featuring a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine producing 300 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque through a 6-speed manual transmission with automatic rev-matching. Its GR-FOUR all-wheel-drive system can distribute torque 50:50 front to rear in Sport mode or up to 70:30 rear-biased in Track mode, enabling rally-car-like handling dynamics. At just 2,866 pounds, the GR Yaris has one of the best power-to-weight ratios in the hot hatch segment, with forged carbon fiber roof panel, Torsen limited-slip differentials, and optional Circuit Pack with Bilstein dampers. Priced around $36,000, the GR Yaris is a pure homologation special that distills Toyota's WRC rally expertise into an attainable three-door hot hatch that has earned instant cult status among enthusiasts worldwide.
Hot Hatches
A homologation-special rally-bred hot hatch with 300 horsepower, AWD, and a manual transmission, born from Toyota's WRC program.
Car Details
MakeToyota
ModelGR Yaris
Year2025
Body TypeHatchback
Engine Type1.6L Turbo I-3
Horsepower300 hp
Torque273 lb-ft
Transmission6-speed manual
DrivetrainAWD
Fuel Economy28 city / 33 hwy mpg
Starting MSRP$36,000
Seating4 passengers
0-60 mph4.4 sec
4.6
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The Toyota GR Yaris is one of the greatest hot hatches ever built -- a homologation special that delivers genuine rally car thrills in a street-legal package. The turbocharged three-cylinder produces 300 horsepower, channeled through a six-speed manual and the GR-FOUR AWD system with adjustable front-to-rear torque distribution. On a twisting road, the GR Yaris is simply transcendent: the adjustable AWD system allows you to dial in neutral, oversteer, or understeer-resistant setups at will, the short-throw manual is one of the finest gearboxes in any car at any price, and the engine punches with a ferocity that belies its modest displacement. The compact dimensions and low weight create an agility that larger hot hatches cannot replicate. The limited-slip differentials front and rear provide extraordinary traction, and the chassis communicates with a directness that rewards every input. Build quality is Toyota-solid throughout. The trade-offs are the firm ride, limited rear seat space, and spartan interior. At $36,000, it is a performance bargain. The GR Yaris represents everything that is right about Toyota Gazoo Racing -- uncompromising, driver-focused, and utterly brilliant.