Hatchback Petrol Manual AWD 4-seat

Toyota GR Yaris

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First generation GR Yaris – purpose-built WRC homologation road car Current version 2023 Body style Hatchback
GR Yaris is a South African Hatchback with a hatchback body and petrol power.
ZAR 897,400
On-road in
ZAR 912,877
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 897,400
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,500
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,300
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 850
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,200
Insurance
ZAR 7,628
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 897,400
Finance estimate from ZAR 15,835/month Based on 1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1618cc (1.6L) Torque:370Nm (273 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:180mm (7.1″) Power:200kW (268 bhp) Boot174L (6.1 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 11.5 km/l (27 mpg)
City 9.4 km/l (22 mpg)
Highway 10.5 km/l (25 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Toyota GR Yaris in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 15,835
Total Interest
ZAR 230,081
Total Payable
ZAR 950,081
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment, using the 1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Toyota GR Yaris

GR Yaris is a South African Hatchback with a hatchback body and petrol power.

First generation GR Yaris – purpose-built WRC homologation road car. The GR Yaris is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between Petrol power, a South African price reference of R897,400 and engine of 1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol. A proper look at the GR Yaris begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, a 6-Speed Manual transmission sits beside a 4WD/ drivetrain, while a AWD drivetrain sets a practical boundary. For this South African hatchback, the owner should weigh a 8-Speed Automatic transmission against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. For a buyer searching the GR Yaris price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. Engine of 1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol describes the opportunity; a power output of 200 kW and a 6-Speed Manual transmission describe the conditions around it. The GR Yaris has a clearer South African buying case when its hatchback shape is connected to the work it must do. Here, a hatchback body sits beside Petrol power, while a South African price reference of R897,400 sets a practical boundary. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a South African price reference of R897,400, engine of 1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol and a power output of 200 kW. A power output of 200 kW describes the opportunity; a 6-Speed Manual transmission and a 6-Speed Manual transmission describe the conditions around it. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a 6-Speed Manual transmission, a 6-Speed Manual transmission and a 4WD/ drivetrain for GR Yaris. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for daily transport, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for GR Yaris. Petrol power describes the opportunity; a South African price reference of R897,400 and engine of 1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol describe the conditions around it for GR Yaris. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for GR Yaris. The useful starting points are a power output of 200 kW and a 6-Speed Manual transmission; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for GR Yaris. For daily transport, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for GR Yaris

Toyota GR Yaris — Quick Facts

Toyota GR Yaris Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT Flagship Petrol Efficiency11.5 km/l Manual ZAR 897,400
1.6T GR-Four Rally 8AT Flagship Petrol Efficiency11.8 km/l 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 925,300
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT Flagship Petrol Efficiency11.5 km/l Manual ZAR 897,400
1.6T GR-Four Rally 8AT Flagship Petrol Efficiency11.8 km/l 8-Speed Automatic ZAR 925,300
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Toyota GR Yaris Specifications

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Where the Toyota GR Yaris Fits Best

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Who buys this

The Toyota GR Yaris is a current South African Hatchback positioned for commuters, students and smaller households who value running costs and easy parking. A shopper researching GR Yaris should separate need from showroom appeal

City
Around town, GR Yaris should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a 6-Speed Manual transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a 6-Speed Manual transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading. The urban test for GR Yaris should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. The vehicle’s a AWD drivetrain is only useful if access and visibility work in practice for GR Yaris. Check the mirrors and camera yourself, and remember that short journeys, idling and heavy air-conditioning use can move fuel consumption away from the laboratory figure for GR Yaris
Highway
In South African use, the GR Yaris has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the GR Yaris out with the load it normally carries. A South African price reference of R897,400 gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol feels on a gradient
Off-Road
If the GR Yaris will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for GR Yaris. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for GR Yaris. A South African price reference of R925,300 may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for GR Yaris. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for GR Yaris

Toyota GR Yaris — Should You Buy It?

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GR Yaris deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Ownership and cabin detail is not just a brochure exercise: infotainment screen references around 8-inch Touchscreen; airbag coverage around 6; warranty cover listed as 3 years / 100 000 km; service or maintenance cover listed as 3 Years / 45,000 km, and trim-by-trim equipment still matters when comparing monthly cost. GR Yaris is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in Petrol power and accept the limitation represented by a power output of 200 kW

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Hatchback
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓South African price: R897,400
  • ✓Engine: 1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 200 kW
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
  • ✓Gearbox: 6-Speed Manual
  • ✓Drivetrain: 4WD/
  • ✓Drive layout: AWD
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for GR Yaris can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for GR Yaris depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written GR Yaris quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate GR Yaris budget.
  • ✕A short GR Yaris test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕GR Yaris capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent GR Yaris grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published GR Yaris figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm GR Yaris stock and support terms.

Toyota GR Yaris FAQs

Current recommended retail prices for the Toyota GR Yaris run from R897,400 to R925,300, depending on the derivative. Compare the exact trim before calculating finance because options, insurance and dealer charges can change the final monthly cost.

The current south african range comprises 1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT, 1.6T GR-Four Rally 8AT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Toyota GR Yaris is 180 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Toyota GR Yaris is 1618 cc, with output shown as 200 kW (268 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

Combined fuel-economy figures differ across the Toyota GR Yaris range: 1.6T GR-Four Rally 6MT: 11.5 km/l; 1.6T GR-Four Rally 8AT: 11.8 km/l.

The Toyota GR Yaris is a current South African Hatchback positioned for commuters, students and smaller households who value running costs and easy parking. A shopper researching GR Yaris should separate need from showroom appeal

Around town, GR Yaris should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a 6-Speed Manual transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a 6-Speed Manual transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading.

In South African use, the GR Yaris has to deal with short urban trips, hot-weather highway running, rougher suburban surfaces and the cost discipline that comes with finance, insurance and tyres. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the GR Yaris out with the load it normally carries.

Buyers researching the Toyota GR Yaris often compare it with rivals such as Volkswagen Golf GTI . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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