The Toyota Yaris Ativ HEV has been launched in Thailand, and the B-segment sedan – which we know as the Vios – gets a 1.5 litre hybrid petrol powertrain in the kingdom, three years on from the debut of the fourth-generation model.
This petrol-electric powertrain uses the 1,496 cc 2NR-VEX naturally aspirated inline-four cylinder petrol engine that outputs 91 PS at 5,500 rpm and 121 Nm from 4,000 rpm to 4,800 rpm, and this is paired with an electric motor producing 59 kW (80 PS) and 141 Nm, powered by a 0.7 kWh lithium-ion battery, for a combined output of 111 PS that is sent to the front wheels through an E-CVT automatic transmission.
The Yaris Ativ HEV is on sale in Thailand in two variants; the Premium, priced at 719,000 baht (RM93,175), and the GR Sport, priced at 769,000 baht (RM99,653). The new hybrid variants are joined by four variants – Premium Luxury, Premium, Smart and Sport – powered by a pure ICE powertrain, the 1.2 litre 3NR-VE 1.2 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine with 94 PS at 6,000 rpm and 110 Nm at 4,400 rpm.
Toyota claims that the Yaris Ativ HEV achieves a best-in-class fuel consumption figure of 29.4 km/l in Premium trim, and the electried version of the B-segment sedan gets a 36 litre fuel tank, compared to the 40 litre unit in the 1.2 litre ICE variants. A selection of three drive modes is offered – Eco, Normal and Power.
Exterior details which identify the Yaris Ativ HEV in Premium trim an upper grille in dark chrome and a lower grille section in metallic grey, while rolling stock is a set of 16-inch alloy wheels shod in 195/60R16 tyres.
Inside, the Yaris Ativ HEV Premium gets synthetic leather seat upholstery in a black and grey scheme, while cabin equipment includes a new 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six-speaker audio, wireless device charger, electric parking brake with auto hold, automatic air-conditioning with rear seat air vents and a PM2.5 particulate filter, and 64-colour ambient lighting.
![2026 Toyota Yatis Ativ HEV GR Sport [Interior]](https://i1.wp.com/paultan.org/image/2025/08/2026-Toyota-Yatis-Ativ-HEV-GR-Sport-Interior-e1755771915805.jpg?w=314&h=205&ssl=1 "2026 Toyota Yatis Ativ HEV GR Sport [Interior]")
Driving assistance and safety kit in both variants of the Yaris Ativ HEV includes the Toyota Safety Sense suite with the Lane Keeping Control (LKC) function that works with the full-speed range adaptive cruise control (ACC), plus the blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, panoramic view monitor, digital video recorder (dashcam), two front and four rear parking sensors, and six airbags.
The sportier option, the Yaris Ativ HEV GR Sport is distinguished by elements including a variant-specific front grille with GR logo, a new GR Sport body kit comprised of front and rear extensions, rear bumper side skirts and boot lid spoiler, new 17-inch alloy wheels shod in 205/50R17 tyres, roof in black finish, revised suspension tune with front and rear stabiliser bars, and retuned electric power steering.
Also included in the GR Sport variant are power-folding side mirrors in black, synthetic leather seat upholstery in black, steering wheel with dark silver trim and a GR logo, and a Pioneer-branded six-speaker audio system.
![2026 Toyota Yatis Ativ HEV Premium with Charismo Drift [Front]](https://i0.wp.com/paultan.org/image/2025/08/2026-Toyota-Yatis-Ativ-HEV-Premium-with-Charismo-Drift-Front.jpg?w=311&h=194&ssl=1 "2026 Toyota Yatis Ativ HEV Premium with Charismo Drift [Front]")
![2026 Toyota Yatis Ativ HEV Premium with Charismo Drift [Back]](https://i2.wp.com/paultan.org/image/2025/08/2026-Toyota-Yatis-Ativ-HEV-Premium-with-Charismo-Drift-Back.jpg?w=311&h=194&ssl=1 "2026 Toyota Yatis Ativ HEV Premium with Charismo Drift [Back]")
For exterior colours, the Yaris Ativ HEV GR Sport gets Platinum White Pearl with a black roof, Red Mica Metallic with a black roof, and Attitude Black Mica. The Yaris Ativ HEV Premium gets Metal Stream Metallic, Urban Metal, Attitude Black Mica, Platinum White Pearl and Red Mica Metallic.
From launch, the Yaris Ativ HEV in Thailand can also be optioned with a range of accessories. First of the lot is the Charismo Drift accessories pack that retails for 19,990 baht (RM2,590), and is comprised of a front spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler, and a boot lid spoiler.
The second is the GR accessories pack, retailing for 28,990 baht (RM3,755). As with the Charismo Drift accessories pack, the GR accessories pack is comprised of a front spoiler, side skirts, rear spoiler, and a boot lid spoiler.
What do you think, folks? Would you welcome the Vios Hybrid to Malaysia as a contender to the Honda City e:HEV RS?
2026 Toyota Yaris Ativ HEV GR Sport, Thailand
2026 Toyota Yaris Ativ HEV Premium, Thailand
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Fuiyo, buy this buat Grab!
H-EV much less combustion time, take nap with peace.
it still uses a regular engine which means anyone who takes nap with engine running still risking death from noxious exhaust fumes.
Toyota Malaysia may retail this at 115k, looking at how greedy Sime Darby is.
And yet it still has perodua/daihatsu adas instead of actual Toyota Safey Sense 3.0(radar and lidar based)
When will this be coming to msia? I heard the local Toyota reps are already preparing for it circa year end ? True , anyone ?? Looks great and hope it ll be priced lower than the hondas
using 10 year old prius drive train. this is how outdated the japs are.
using ancient stone age prius drive train. this is how outdated the japs are.
It’s already at 5th generation last updated in 2023. Still the best hybrid drivetrain so far, no one come close.
try compare the old TYT Prius C to this TNGA Vios GR-S H-EV.
the new tech for fuel efficiency is at another level.
Ancient but proven reliability with excellent fuel consumption. What else u want from a hybrid system?
This and Yaris Cross hybrid would probably inch Toyota MY’s numbers much closer to Proton.
hybrid’s mileage is impressive at 29.4km/l. that’s the reason why hybrid is still a good alternative to BEV. it has the efficiency to match BEV. BEV is totally emission free considering it still needs electricity generated by either fossil fuel or coal.
A hybrid car makes no sense in Malaysia with our cheap petrol. You get a very complicated car which is expensive to buy and expensive to maintain. The extra expenses does not offset your saving in petrol by a long shot.
When petrol subsidies is removed, it’s definitely more than RM3 per liter.
Petrol cheap ke?..ok..besok aku kasi naik harga minyak
Fuiyoh..new vios..i would sell my BMW m340 for this
in comparison with Honda City Hybrid, this Vios hybrid’s engine is weak.
A new Beng is born
You want to put GR badge to regular cars, fine. At least do some upgrades like the older gen gaves 10 speed gearbox, stiffer suspension, alcantara seats, GR meter. Nowadays it is just GR stickers.
I’m surprised sooooo many people still think Toyota is still a reliable car brand. Look at how many NEW car models they are recalling in the US alone. Toyota is soooooo focus on Hybrids, PHEVs and downsizing engines…….and later recall soooo many of their NEW vehicles .
Plus now with so many Chinese car brands offering cooler and high-tech cars…..competing with foreign car brands in foreign countries, legacy Automakers are now starting to feel worried. Toyota can try many many ways to hype up the Brand , but honestly, Toyota is no longer the TOYOTA we used to think of . And yes…. they still make boring cars , like the Yaris, Vios, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross, Avanza, Ayga, Aygo-X, C-HR, Innova Zenix, Roomy , Prius, Belta, Mirai, Bz3x……..and of course……the Bz4x.
Toyota: No more boring cars
Also Toyota: continue to manufacture the boring Vios, Yaris, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross, Agya, Aygo-X, Innova Zenix , C-HR, Avanza , Rush, veloz, bz3x and the Bz4x
Also Toyota: focus soooo much on hybrids, PHEVs and downsizing-engines on their NEW models….. and later recall sooo many of their vehicles.
People can say whatever they want, true. But honestly, Toyota is no longer the TOYOTA we used to think of.
And here in Malaysia, with those Greedy cronies in Sime Darby trying Sooo hard to make huge profits while cutting cost on sooo many New Toyota and Perodua Models, and add useless feature like CVT, Less HP, less Nm of torque, small wheels, No adjustable right and left mirrors and more .
This isn’t about progress , nor improvement, this is more about a Conglomerate run by a group of Greedy People trying Sooo hard to make Big Bucks while trying Sooo hard to scam us by forcing us to pay more for their unsafe, outdated, underpowered, noisy and expensive cars.