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Toyota model updates and performance releases mid-2026

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Toyota model updates mid‑2026 to late 2026 and performance releases mid-2026

Throughout May‑August 2026 mid-2026, Toyota continued a global wave of model refreshes and new variants across its global line‑up. performance-oriented releases. The GR Yaris received a mid‑cycle upgrade upgrades in Indonesia and Germany, adding a smaller, heated steering wheel, revised EPS software, driver‑monitor camera, new Bridgestone Potenza Race tyres and tuned suspension for sharper handling. The while the Yaris Cross was facelifted saw facelifts in Poland, Lithuania, Spain Spain, and France, gaining featuring a honey‑comb grille, LED optics, upgraded interiors honey-comb grille and a LED optics. In Japan, the Yaris Cross GR SPORT trim was upgraded on 3 August with sport‑tuned suspension, 18‑inch wheels and, in Japan, a larger 10.5‑inch standard 10.5-inch infotainment screen display, heated seats, and the Nanox air‑purification air-purification system. Brazil introduced a stripped‑down XR taxi version and raised prices for Performance models expanded with the 2027 Corolla Cross range. Europe, Malaysia, Argentina, Thailand and Japan saw a new GR SPORT Corolla Cross trim with bolder front fascias, sport seats Yaris Aero Pack, featuring a large rear wing, and larger wheels; Argentina’s 2027 facelift added Connected Services the lightweight GRMN Corolla, which utilizes an extensive aerodynamic kit and a revised interior, while Japan launched a limited‑edition Z Adventure version. Toyota postponed the start stripped-down interior. A limited-edition Sébastien Ogier 9× World Champion Edition of production for the fully‑electric 2027 Highlander by eight weeks, while the gasoline/hybrid Highlander entered nationwide Japanese sales on 1 August 2026 at ¥8.6 million. Performance‑focused releases continued with the GR Yaris Aero Pack, was also opened for orders in the limited‑edition Netherlands. Additionally, Gazoo Racing unveiled an upgraded GR Yaris MORIZO RR (100 units), 86 in Japan, incorporating refined throttle control and the GRMN EyeSight driver-assist system. Regarding the Corolla lightweight racer and a trademark filing for line-up, Toyota introduced the 13th-generation Corolla coupe, featuring a new GR MR2 mid‑engine sports car. The company unveiled minimalist interior and a next‑generation Corolla line‑up (gasoline, powertrain range including gasoline, hybrid, plug‑in hybrid and BEV) plug-in hybrid, and a 13th‑generation Corolla coupe with an fully electric version. A redesigned Crown Crossover prototype was shown ahead of a September 2026 launch, versions. This model is expected to reach global markets, including Brazil and Paraguay, in the coming months. Other updates included the 2027 Corolla Hatchback entered Cross price increases in Brazil, the market. launch of the gasoline/hybrid Highlander in Japan, and a redesigned Crown Crossover prototype. A July survey in Japan placed identified the Yaris Cross as the top‑voted top-voted SUV among for buyers with a ¥2 million budget.

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  1. 2026-08-14 03:46 UTC Toyota model updates and performance releases mid-2026
  2. 2026-08-05 18:59 UTC Toyota model updates mid‑2026 to late 2026
  3. 2026-08-01 19:23 UTC Toyota model updates mid‑2026 to early 2027

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