New Yaris ATIV Hybrid Electric Vehicle GR SPORT Revealed: What Changed And What You Get

The 2025 Toyota Yaris ATIV Hybrid Electric Vehicle GR SPORT arrives as a small sedan with a clear mission: look bolder, handle better, and sip fuel like a pro. Revealed for Thailand, it takes the already efficient Yaris ATIV and layers in Toyota Gazoo Racing design details and carefully tuned hardware. You spot the difference immediately: a more assertive front fascia, a black roof and mirror caps, GR badging, and 17 inch wheels wrapped in 205 section tires that fill the arches just right. The stance is not just for show. Toyota fits retuned suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, and recalibrated electric power steering so the car feels tighter and more confident on a winding road while still riding comfortably in the city.

Under the hood, the hybrid system pairs a 1.5 liter Atkinson cycle four cylinder with a single electric motor and a compact 0.7 kilowatt hour lithium ion battery. Power flows through an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission to the front wheels. Toyota quotes 111 metric horsepower and an impressive 29.4 kilometers per liter, which translates to roughly 69 miles per gallon United States in gentle driving. There are Eco, Normal, and Power modes so you can choose how lively or relaxed you want the response to be, and the transition between electric assist and engine power is smooth and predictable.

Inside, the GR SPORT treatment continues with black synthetic leather trimmed seats, red stitching, and a thick rimmed steering wheel. Daily life tech is covered with a 10.1 inch center display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, ambient lighting, and an electric parking brake with auto hold. A panoramic 360 degree camera and a built in driving recorder make tight parking and city maneuvering easier. Safety is comprehensive for the segment: Toyota Safety Sense brings adaptive cruise control that works in stop and go traffic, lane keeping control, automatic high beams, and automatic emergency braking. Blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert help out in busy parking lots, while six airbags and a rigid body structure add peace of mind on longer trips.

Thailand pricing positions the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Premium at 719,000 baht and the Hybrid Electric Vehicle GR SPORT at 769,000 baht during the introductory window, with a small increase expected later. For colors, the GR SPORT can be had in Platinum White Pearl with a black roof, Red Mica Metallic with a black roof, or Attitude Black Mica. The mix of bold styling, measurable efficiency, and meaningful chassis tweaks makes this a compelling option for buyers who want real-world savings without giving up character.