Verdict
At RM286,896, the outgoing Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 is the sharper-value route into this 1,280 kg, all-wheel-drive hot hatch, retaining 18-inch BBS forged alloys and a head-up display. The RM315,600 Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 Facelift costs RM28,704 more, but lifts output from 257 hp and 360 Nm to 296 hp and 400 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 5.5 to 5.2 seconds. It also adds blind-spot monitoring and four rear parking sensors. For Malaysian buyers, the facelift is quicker and easier to place, but the older car has meaningful equipment wins.
Pick the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 if you want the lower entry price, BBS forged wheels, head-up display and lane-keeping steering correction.
Pick the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 Facelift if you will pay more for 296 hp, 400 Nm, a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time and blind-spot monitoring.
Key differences
- Price: RM286,896 vs RM315,600
- Power: 257 hp at 6,500 rpm vs 296 hp at 6,200 rpm
- Torque: 360 Nm at 3,000 rpm vs 400 Nm at 3,250 rpm
- 0-100 km/h: 5.5 seconds vs 5.2 seconds
- Wheels: 18-inch BBS forged alloy vs 18-inch alloy
- Parking sensors: no front and two rear vs four front and four rear
GXPA16
- RM28,704 less to buy
- 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels and head-up display
- Lane-keeping steering correction and auto high beam
- 257 hp and 360 Nm trail the facelift's 296 hp and 400 Nm
- No blind-spot information system
- Only two rear parking sensors and no front sensors
GXPA16 Facelift
- 296 hp, 400 Nm and a 5.2-second 0-100 km/h time
- Blind-spot information system
- Four front and four rear parking sensors
- Costs RM28,704 more
- 18-inch alloy wheels replace the outgoing car's BBS forged alloys
- No head-up display, front foglamps or lane-keeping steering correction
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM286,896✓ | RM315,600 |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM207 | RM207 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Injection and Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,618 cc | 1,618 cc |
| Horsepower | 257 hp at 6,500 rpm | 296 hp at 6,200 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 360 Nm at 3,000 rpm | 400 Nm at 3,250 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 87.5 mm × 89.7 mm | 87 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission | 6MT |
| Gears | 6 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.2 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Co2 | 186 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,995 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,805 mm | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,560 mm |
| Weight | 1,280 kg | 1,280 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 174 litres | 174 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/40R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut with Stabiliser |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone with Stabiliser |
| Front Wheels | 18" BBS Forged Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" BBS Forged Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Torsen Front and Rear Limited-slip Differential, Performance-tuned Springs, Dampers and Steering, User-selectable Torque Split, Rev Matching | Torsen Front and Rear Limited-slip Differential, Performance-tuned Springs, Dampers and Steering, User-selectable Torque Split, Rev Matching |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes with Pedestrian, Cyclist and Oncoming Vehicle Detection (10 to 80 km/h) | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front |
| Audio | 2-DIN Head Unit with 7" Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers | 7" Touchscreen Display Audio with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB, HDMI, AUX and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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GXPA16 vs GXPA16 Facelift FAQ
Is the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 or Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 Facelift better?
The Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 Facelift is the better performance and parking-assistance choice, with 296 hp, 400 Nm, blind-spot monitoring and eight parking sensors. The outgoing GXPA16 is better equipped in a few key areas, including BBS forged wheels and a head-up display.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 Facelift costs RM28,704 more than the Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16.
Which Toyota GR Yaris is quicker?
The Toyota GR Yaris GXPA16 Facelift is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds versus 5.5 seconds for the outgoing GXPA16. Both use a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive.
