Toyota has introduced two new GR models in the UAE, catering to the growing car culture in the Middle East. These new models include the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla and GR Yaris, which are now available via Al-Futtaim dealerships. Check out their details, including the price, engine specs, and more, below. 

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2026 Toyota GR Corolla - Price, engine specs, features

The all-new GR Corolla is now available in the UAE through Al-Futtaim dealerships. It has been priced at AED 182,900 (exclusive of VAT). The GR Yaris caters to the motorsport history of the brand and offers a pure, enthusiastic driving experience with its low stance and aerodynamic body kit.

The GR Yaris has been placed as a premium hot hatchback that offers sportscar-like performance, but also provides everyday practicality with its five-door design, a spacious cabin, and easy driving ergonomics.

In terms of styling, it features a lowered suspension, GR-spec 18-inch forged alloys, flared wheel arches, roof-mounted spoiler, LED lights, red brake callipers, GR badging on the boot and side fenders, and black mirrors. Moreover, the Michelin Pilot Sport tyres offer higher grip levels to enjoy the car thoroughly.

On the inside, it offers seating for five passengers and has a spacious cabin design. Although sporty bits like the soft-touch Alcantara leather, GR bading, black highlights, and red stitching provide it with a proper racecar-like feel.

In terms of features, the GR Corolla is equipped with selectable Drive Modes, Traction Control, auto climate control, hill-hold and hill-start assist, auto headlamps, a 6-speaker sound system, electric driver seat adjustment, and more.

It also gets an 8-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital driver console, and Toyota Safety Sense safety features that include the adaptive cruise control, lane departure assist, blind spot assist, auto-emergency braking, 360-degree camera, and more.

Powering the Toyota GR Corolla is a 1.6-litre (G16E-GTS), three-cylinder, turbo petrol engine. This engine has been tuned to offer 296 bhp and 400 Nm of peak power and torque. This powertrain is paired with the options of a 6-speed manual transmission.

While the GR Corolla is an FWD car, it can sprint 0-100 km/h under 5 seconds and has a top speed of 230 km/h.

2026 Toyota GR Yaris - Price, engine specs, features

Meanwhile, the smaller and more fun to drive GR Yaris is also available in the UAE now. It has been priced at AED 167,900 (exclusive of VAT) at Al-Futtaim dealerships.

In terms of styling, the GR Yaris is a smaller, more fun car with its three-door body and lightweight chassis. Toyota has equipped it with a sharp design and an aerodynamic body package that offers bumper splitters, a spoiler, flared wheel arches, and 18-inch 15-spoke forged rims with red brake callipers. 

Similarly, on the inside it features a new, lowered driver seat than the previous version, aluminium pedals, Alcantara leather, GR steering wheel, GR badging on the seats, door sills, and on the centre console, and a big greenhouse.

In terms of features, the GR Yaris is also well-equipped with equipment like a 12.3-inch digital driver console, an 8-inch touchscreen, a JBL sound system, wireless charging, and more. It also gets the Toyota Safety Sense autonomous safety features.

Powering the GR Yaris are the same engine and gearbox options as the GR Corolla. However, the tuning of the GR Yaris is different since it is a smaller car. Toyota has also redesigned the chassis control and suspension on the GR Yaris to offer a ‘go-kart-like’ driving experience. Moreover, it gets the AWD system that has been taken from the rally-spec GR Yaris racecar.

Cars24 UAE says

The introduction of the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla and 2026 Toyota GR Yaris in the UAE marks a significant step ahead for the brand. Toyota is known for its family cars and reliable workhorses, but the new GR models offer affordable sportscar-like performance, which is a popular segment among young car enthusiasts in the Middle East.

FAQs

1. Are the Toyota GR Yaris and GR Corolla cars available in the UAE?

Yes, the new 2026 Toyota GR Corolla and GR Yaris are now available in the UAE via Al-Futtaim dealerships.

2. What is the price of the new Toyota GR Corolla in the UAE?

The new Toyota GR Corolla is priced at AED 182,900 in the UAE.

3. What is the price of the new Toyota GR Yaris in the UAE?

The new 2026 Toyota GR Yaris is priced at AED 167,900 in the UAE.