UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) has officially launched the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla Automatic Transmission (AT) in Malaysia. The GR Corolla AT still retains the combination of high-performance engineering with intuitive control and everyday use without compromising the authentic GR driving character.
The key highlight for the model is the 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (GR-DAT), offers fast, precise shifts developed through motorsports, while offering smooth and confidence for daily driving.
The GR-DAT has a Drive mode for smooth acceleration and smart gear selection, while SPORT mode improves throttle response and shift logic for a more dynamic drive. M-mode increases driver engagement, and Launch Start Control provides steady acceleration from a stop. The tuning of the suspension and ABS has also been improved for better stability, braking, and cornering.
The GR Corolla features a striking motorsports-inspired design with improvements for better airflow, cooling, and stability. Its wide 5-door hatchback shape combines powerful performance with everyday usability, making it a car meant to be driven and enjoyed daily.
Datuk Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor, said, “Toyota Gazoo Racing pushes every GR car to its limits, and the GR Corolla carries that same intensity on the road. From the very beginning, it has been about delivering the raw feel, response and intensity of a race-bred machine. With the introduction of the GR Corolla AT, that experience is now more accessible, without compromising its GR character. It remains a car that excites, builds confidence and rewards the driver, allowing more Malaysians to experience authentic GR performance behind the wheel.”
Along with the launch of the Automatic variant, UMWT updated the entire GR Corolla range, benefiting both the new AT and the existing GR Corolla Manual Transmission (MT) variant. These updates support Toyota GAZOO Racing’s principle of constant improvement, enhancing performance, control, and driver confidence through real-world testing and motorsport experiences.
In addition to updates for better performance, both models now come with Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) to boost safety and awareness. They also have a new 10-inch display screen that provides clearer information about the vehicle and a user-friendly interface—making sure advanced technology helps with both exciting driving and everyday use.
The 2026 GR Corolla (AT) starts at RM378,950 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM233,500 in Langkawi, while the GR Corolla (MT) is available from RM368,950 and RM227,300, respectively.
As the fourth model in Toyota’s GR Series, the GR Corolla reflects GAZOO Racing’s philosophy of building cars through motorsports and refining them for the road. Lessons drawn from Super Taikyu, the Japanese Rally Championship, and extensive testing at Fuji International Speedway have been shaped the 2026 GR Corolla, enhancing performance limits while ensuring controllability, precision and usability remain central to the driving experience.
The 2026 GR Corolla AT, together with the improved GR Corolla MT range, is now available in Malaysia through selected GR Garage dealerships nationwide, supported by comprehensive aftersales services and Toyota’s quality assurance. Discover the GR Corolla range at www.toyota.com.my or experience it at selected GR Garage dealerships nationwide.