Toyota Brings Motorsports-Inspired GR Yaris with New Aero Performance Package to Jordan

Toyota Motor Corporation has announced the arrival of the GR Yaris in Jordan for the first time. Born from the challenges and triumphs of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Super Taikyu Series and Japanese Rally Championship, this model introduces the new Aero Performance Package, developed to elevate aerodynamic efficiency, driving stability and cooling performance – inviting drivers across the region to be part of a new era for the ever-popular Yaris.

Originally launched in Japan in 2020, the GR Yaris was the first Toyota model developed with a motorsport-first approach. Drawing on the expertise of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT), which recently helped secure Toyota’s fifth consecutive FIA WRC manufacturers’ championship win, the model has been engineered to respond precisely to input across all road conditions, ensuring confidence and control in every drive.

Beyond its competition heritage, the GR Yaris also embodies the spirit of Toyota craftsmanship. Each vehicle is carefully assembled at the GR Factory – a dedicated production line within Toyota’s renowned Motomachi Plant. There, a team of ‘takumi’ (master craftspeople) uphold the brand’s highest standards of precision and performance, bringing motorsport-derived technology to life through meticulous craftsmanship.

Akio Toyoda, Toyota Chairman and Master Driver, said, “The GR Yaris is developed for winning. In the past, we attempted to succeed in motorsports by adapting production cars for competition – this one reverses that process. There is no limit to how far we can improve this vehicle, while adding the final touches with our very own hands.”

The vehicle’s power comes from a 1.6-liter inline three-cylinder direct-injection turbo engine producing 296 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. This compact, high-output unit is paired with either a newly developed eight-speed Automatic Transmission (AT) model or a six-speed intelligent manual transmission (iMT) that provides quick, accurate shifts and a direct, connected driving feel. The GR-FOUR full-time 4WD system, featuring an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch and three selectable modes, continuously balances torque between the front and rear wheels to maximize traction and cornering stability on diverse road surfaces.

Complementing this drivetrain, the Aero Performance Package enhances downforce, cooling and high-speed balance through six precision-engineered components. These include a ducted aluminum hood modeled after the GRMN Yaris that improves cooling performance, a front lip spoiler to reduce lift, fender ducts that release trapped air from the wheelhouses to boost steering response, a fuel-tank undercover that smooths underbody airflow, a variable rear wing that enhances high-speed stability and rear bumper ducts that counter the ‘parachute effect’ under heavy aerodynamic loads.

The GR Yaris deploys lightweight materials like aluminum for the hood, doors and rear hatch, together with carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the roof, thus lowering the center of gravity and improving rigidity. The front MacPherson strut and rear double-wishbone suspension deliver responsive, composed handling, while front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials, forged aluminum wheels and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires ensure exceptional grip and steering precision. 

As with any Toyota vehicle, safety is a top priority for the new GR Yaris. Drivers can enjoy complete peace of mind thanks to Toyota Safety Sense, a comprehensive suite of safety and driver-assistance technologies designed to support confident driving in all conditions. The system includes six SRS airbags, a Pre-Collision System (PCS), Emergency Steering Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control System (DRCC), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Emergency Steering Assist (daytime), Lane Trace Assist (LTA) and an Adaptive High-Beam System (AHS) for enhanced visibility at night.

In addition, the GR Yaris features a Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) with auto brake to help prevent collisions when reversing, as well as an Emergency Call (eCall) system – available in some markets – which automatically alerts emergency services in the event of a serious accident. Other safety technologies include Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC), Vehicle Stability Control (S-VSC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist (BA) and a Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS). 

The new GR Yaris gives drivers the opportunity to express their style with a choice of five distinctive exterior colors: Platinum White Pearl Mica, Super White II, Precious Black, Precious Metal and Emotional Red. Inside the cabin, the performance-focused atmosphere is emphasized through two sporty interior themes: Black x Red, which highlights the GR racing identity with contrast accents, and a full Black option for a more minimalist look.

Sale of the GR Yaris with the Aero Performance Package in Jordan will officially begin on 15 December 2025.