2026 Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR: Track-Focused Hot Hatch Revealed

2026 Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR: Track-Focused Hot Hatch Revealed

Toyota drops a bombshell. Meet the GR Yaris Morizo RR not just another special edition, but a track-honed, no-compromise evolution of one of the greatest hot hatches ever built.

Unveiled at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, this is the most focused, motorsport-inspired GR Yaris yet developed with direct input from Akio Toyoda himself (aka “Morizo,” his driver pseudonym) and yes it’s as rare as it is radical.

The Morizo RR isn’t born in a boardroom. It’s forged on racetracks inspired by Toyota’s endurance racing program, including the grueling Nürburgring 24 Hours. Every upgrade serves one purpose: laser-sharp track performance.

Key enhancements include:

• Revised Direct Automatic Transmission – borrowed from the U.S.-spec GR Corolla, but tuned for faster shifts and crisper control
• Sharper suspension tuning – optimized for high-speed stability and corner exit precision
• New dedicated 4WD mode – now with a perfect 50:50 torque split for balanced handling under power

This isn't about straight-line speed. It’s about driving purity where every input is answered with confidence and composure.

2026 Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR: Track-Focused Hot Hatch Revealed

Visually, the Morizo RR means business.

Aggressive new bodywork includes:

• Carbon-fiber front spoiler – reduces lift and improves airflow
• Large carbon rear wing – increases downforce at speed
• Gravel Khaki paint – exclusive matte finish that screams understated menace
• Bright yellow brake calipers – peering through dark alloy wheels for a striking contrast

It’s lighter, stickier, and more planted than before without sacrificing road usability.

Inside, Toyota keeps things purposeful. No flashy gimmicks. No luxury overload.

Just what matters:

• Suede-trimmed racing steering wheel – enhanced grip during extended track sessions
• Lightweight components throughout to reduce mass
• Driver-focused layout that puts you in the car, not just behind the wheel

It feels like a race car that passed emissions barely.

2026 Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR: Track-Focused Hot Hatch Revealed

This is not a global release. It’s a celebration of driving culture.

Toyota will build only 200 units worldwide 100 for Japan, 100 for Europe.

And if you want one?

You’ll have to win it literally.

Purchasers must enter a lottery system no first-come, first-served here. Toyota wants these cars in the hands of true enthusiasts.

As for pricing?

Still unannounced.

But given its rarity, motorsport DNA, and bespoke engineering, expect a significant premium over the standard GR Yaris easily surpassing $70,000 USD equivalent, even without official U.S. availability.

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