2026 Toyota Raize GR Sport

• The Raize GR Sport receives cosmetic upgrades and added equipment, not performance changes.

• Power comes from the unchanged 1.0-liter turbo three-cylinder with 97 hp.

• Pricing places it at the top of the Raize range in Indonesia.

A GR Badge for Toyota’s Smallest SUV

The 2026 Toyota Raize GR Sport arrives as the latest example of Gazoo Racing’s lighter-touch involvement across Toyota’s mainstream lineup. While Gazoo Racing now operates as a standalone brand, the GR Sport label continues to serve a different purpose. In the case of the Raize, a budget-focused subcompact SUV for Southeast Asia, the approach is visual and equipment-led rather than mechanical. The result is a range-topping variant aimed at buyers drawn to the GR image without expecting a fundamental change in character.

Familiar Foundations, Sharper Details

Underneath, the Raize GR Sport remains closely related to the Daihatsu Rocky and Subaru Rex, sharing its platform and core design. Both models have remained largely unchanged since their 2019 debut, and this GR Sport treatment follows shortly after a mild refresh applied to the Rocky. For Toyota, the timing positions the GR Sport as a stopgap update rather than a full mid-cycle overhaul.

Visually, the changes are deliberate but contained. The Raize now has a lower, more aggressive stance thanks to a redesigned front bumper that features an integrated skid plate and a more prominent chin. The SUV has 17-inch black-finished wheels, and subtle decals on the C-pillar allude to the GR connection without overpowering the bodywork. At the rear, a GR Sport badge and a bumper extension with a small diffuser element complete the exterior package. Optional accessories include carbon-look mirror caps, side visors, door handle covers, and side moldings.

Sporty Slant Interior Trim

Rather than making drastic changes, the GR Sport theme is maintained inside with darker materials. A matching black headliner and black upholstery with contrast stitching subtly change the cabin's ambience from the typical Raize. Highlights of the equipment include a full suite of cutting-edge driver assistance systems, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen.

A GR-branded steering wheel adds visual distinction and incorporates paddle shifters alongside a “power” mode button. Optional GR logos can be specified for the shift knob and scuff plates, while accessories such as a fragrance dispenser and cargo net reinforce the Raize’s role as a lifestyle-oriented package rather than a performance model.

Performance That Stays the Same

Despite its appearance, the Raize GR Sport does not receive any mechanical upgrades. Power continues to come from the familiar turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine, producing 97 hp (72 kW) and 140 Nm of torque. Drive is sent exclusively to the front wheels through a CVT transmission.

Unlike many GR Sport models in other markets, there are no changes to suspension tuning, steering, brakes, or chassis setup. Toyota promotes “high acceleration” in its marketing, but on paper the figures remain unchanged, reinforcing that this is a styling and equipment exercise rather than a dynamic one.

Market Position and Pricing

In Indonesia, the Raize GR Sport is priced from Rp292,100,000 to Rp317,100,000, placing it firmly at the top of the Raize lineup. That also makes it more expensive than the mechanically identical Daihatsu Rocky, a comparison likely to factor into buyer decisions. Within Toyota’s regional strategy, the Raize GR Sport serves as a halo trim, offering visual differentiation and added features rather than redefining what the small SUV can do.

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