Milltek Sport is set to make a commanding return to the Essen Motor Show this Saturday, bringing with it a fresh wave of innovation, technical craftsmanship, and enthusiast-focused engineering. As one of Europe’s most influential performance showcases, Essen provides the perfect stage for Milltek to debut its latest breakthrough: a fully ECE-compliant, CAN-controlled valved exhaust system created specifically for the Toyota GR Yaris Gen2.
Positioned at Stand 5C13, Milltek’s presence will centre around a lineup of development and demonstration vehicles that highlight both the brand’s engineering capability and its ongoing partnerships across the performance aftermarket.
A New Benchmark: Milltek’s Valved Exhaust for GR Yaris Gen2
Taking centre stage is the Milltek Toyota GR Yaris Gen2 Development and Demo Vehicle, equipped with the company’s newest valved exhaust technology. This system introduces a step change in how performance exhausts behave on modern, electronically sophisticated cars.
The newly developed setup is integrated directly via CAN bus, allowing the valve to react intelligently to driving mode, load, and RPM. The result is a highly adaptive sound profile — quiet and composed when regulation demands subtlety, yet assertive and characterful when the road opens up.
Fully ECE compliant, the exhaust balances acoustic excitement with legal requirements, giving European drivers a system that delivers true performance without compromising conformity. For a car as eagerly embraced by enthusiasts as the GR Yaris, the package represents a significant advancement in how tuners can enhance sound and engagement while staying within regulatory boundaries.
Showcasing Collaboration: RaceChip Golf 8.5 R and ST Suspension GR Corolla
Alongside the GR Yaris Gen2, visitors will also find the RaceChip Volkswagen Golf 8.5 R at Milltek’s stand — a vehicle that underscores the company’s ongoing collaborations with some of the tuning industry’s most respected names. This build highlights how Milltek exhaust systems are engineered to complement powertrain upgrades, software tuning, and broader performance packages.
Further emphasising Milltek’s reputation across the aftermarket, a Toyota GR Corolla equipped with a Milltek exhaust system will be featured on the stand of suspension specialists ST Suspension. The shared display strengthens the connection between two brands known for elevating driver engagement through precision engineering.
Engineering Innovation Driven by Global Capability
“Our new valved exhaust for the GR Yaris is a perfect example of how we combine intelligent design, in-house engineering, and regulatory compliance to meet the needs of modern enthusiasts,” says Kev Hall, Technical Operations Manager at Milltek. “Essen is the perfect place to connect with the performance community, and we’re proud to showcase our most innovative systems to date.”
Milltek’s ability to deliver such advancements is supported by its engineering facilities in the UK, near Germany’s Nürburgring, and in the USA. This global footprint enables the brand to continuously refine its designs, testing components across differing markets, road environments, and performance cultures. In addition to contemporary platforms, Milltek also supports a broad range of ‘80s, ‘90s, and early-2000s icons through its OEM+ range, reinforcing its commitment to both heritage and innovation.
Visit Milltek at Essen Motor Show 2025
Visitors to the Essen Motor Show can experience Milltek’s latest developments first-hand at Booth 5C13 from Saturday, November 29th to Sunday, December 7th. With pioneering technology, exclusive vehicle displays, and a commitment to enthusiast-forward engineering, Milltek Sport’s 2025 showcase promises to be one of the standout attractions of Germany’s flagship automotive event.
