The new GR Yaris Aero Performance is now available to order! Previewed publically at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, this new grade builds on the existing and multi-award-winning GR Yaris package by introducing additional aerodynamic features to further hone its handling.
Standard GR Yaris and upgraded GR Yaris Aero Performance models are available exclusively through Toyota GR Centres. Production numbers are strictly limited and deliveries to customers are expected from March 2026 onwards. But what new features can be found on a GR Yaris with the Aero Performance package, and why were they installed? Read on to see six visual identifiers.
Aero Performance features:
The new GR Yaris Aero Performance grade represents the latest manifestation of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s commitment to make ever-better cars through motorsport. It introduces the following six new aerodynamic performance parts, each of which was identified through driving data analysis and first-hand contributions from professional drivers in the heat of competition
Cooling duct and grille: beautifully recessed into the gently recontoured aluminium bonnet, these components improve cooling by allowing heat from the engine bay to be discharged during high-speed driving. It was developed and proven in cars competing in the Japanese Rally Championship.
Front lip spoiler: this subtle addition suppresses front-end lift and therefore enhances grip to help achieve a higher level of aerodynamic balance. It was installed after development with pro-racer Kazuya Oshima, who competes with TGR’s sister team Rookie Racing in Japan’s Super Formula, Super GT and Super Taikyu championships.
Variable rear spoiler: this unmissable appendage makes a significant contribution to high-speed handling and braking stability. Its angle can be manually adjusted to suit different road or track situations, while the prominent GR-Four lettering on the sides was directly inspired by the legend embossed into the WRC-style rear wing of the ST205 Celica GT-Four.
Floor undercover: inspired by the flat bottom of the fuel tank used in Super Taikyu endurance racing in Japan, this flat floor covering (not pictured) optimises rear underbody airflow to further improve the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance.
Front wing ducts: featured at the rear of the front wings of the Aero Performance model, these vents create an efficient escape route for air accumulating within the front wheel wells. This helps to improve steering feel under braking and handling stability when entering a corner.
Rear bumper ducts: these vents reduce the car’s drag coefficient by creating another exit point for air flowing beneath the car. Their development was prompted in response to high aerodynamic loads experienced by GR Yaris models in the harsh environment of circuit racing in Japan’s Super Taikyu series.
In addition to these aerodynamic parts, the GR Yaris Aero Performance model also adopts a racing-style vertical handbrake. All GR Yaris models now feature the six-speed intelligent manual transmission.
Learn more: What other special edition GR Yaris models has Toyota produced?
