since 1976
since 1976
UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) officially launched the 2026 Toyota GR Corolla Automatic Transmission (AT) in Malaysia, expanding access to Toyota Gazoo Racing’s race-bred performance for a wider group of drivers.
Designed for those who aspire to experience the thrill of a motorsports developed car but prefer the ease and confidence of an automatic, the GR Corolla AT combines high-performance engineering with intuitive control and everyday use without compromising the authentic GR driving character.
Equipped with the 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (GR-DAT), the GR Corolla AT delivers fast, precise shifts developed through motorsports, while offering smooth and confidence for daily driving. Paired with its practical 5-door hatchback layout, the GR Corolla AT allows driver to enjoy exhilarating performance in a form that fits seamlessly into everyday life.
Alongside the launch of the Automatic variant, UMWT also introduced improved updates across the entire GR Corolla range, benefitting both the newly launched AT and the existing GR Corolla Manual Transmission (MT) variant. These updates reinforce Toyota GAZOO Racing’s philosophy of continuous improvement, refining performance, control, and driver confidence through real-world testing and motorsports learnings.
In addition to performance-focused updates, both variants now feature Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) to enhance everyday safety and awareness, as well as a new 10-inch display screen that delivers clearer vehicle information and a more intuitive driver interface—ensuring that advanced technology supports both spirited driving and everyday usability.
The 2026 GR Corolla (AT) is priced from RM378,950 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM 233,500 in Langkawi, while the GR Corolla (MT) is offered 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 GR-DAT introduces a new driving dimension to the GR Corolla lineup. Drive mode delivers smooth acceleration with intelligent gear selection, while SPORT mode sharpens throttle response and delivers more aggressive shift logic for spirited driving. Sequential-style M-mode enhances driver involvement, while Launch Start Control enables controlled, confidence-building acceleration from a standstill. Suspension and ABS tuning have also been refined to further improve stability, braking, and cornering performance.
Visually, the GR Corolla retains its bold, motorsports-inspired design with purposeful refinements to improve airflow, cooling efficiency, and stability. Its wide stance and 5-door hatchback design balances aggressive performance with everyday practicality, making it a performance car designed to be driven, shared, and enjoyed every day.
More than a performance machine, the GR Corolla reconnects drivers with the joy of driving. It allows long-time enthusiasts to rediscover their passion while enabling a new generation to experience authentic motorsport-inspired performance for the first time.
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.
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