TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced the GR Yaris MORIZO RR, a special-edition model developed with Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda, also known as Morizo. An under-development prototype was unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026.
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The GR Yaris MORIZO RR was developed using lessons learned from TOYOTA GAZOO ROOKIE Racing’s (TGRR) participation in the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race. The model is equipped with the GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission and will be limited to 100 units in Japan, with an additional limited run of 100 units planned for selected European markets.
During the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours, Morizo competed as a team driver in the No. 109 GR Yaris fitted with the 8-speed automatic transmission. Despite demanding conditions, he completed more laps than planned and credited the transmission for helping him manage 15 laps during the race. Feedback from this experience directly influenced the MORIZO RR’s development.
Key mechanical updates include a Nürburgring-honed suspension setup, exclusively tuned shock absorbers, and revised electric power steering calibration. The suspension has been optimized to work with the added downforce from a dedicated rear wing, improving tire contact over uneven surfaces while maintaining everyday usability.
The MORIZO RR also introduces an exclusive 4WD control setting. Replacing the standard GRAVEL mode, the new “MORIZO” mode sets an initial front-to-rear torque distribution of 50:50 and is displayed through a dedicated GR Full TFT gauge layout.
Aerodynamic and exterior changes include a carbon-fiber rear wing developed through Nürburgring competition, a front spoiler, side skirts, and a carbon-fiber hood. The car is finished in a MORIZO RR-exclusive “Gravel Khaki” exterior color, paired with a Piano Black radiator grille, Matte Bronze wheels, and yellow-painted brake calipers. A MORIZO RR emblem is fitted to the rear door, and each car features a windshield autographed by Morizo.
Inside, the GR Yaris MORIZO RR features exclusive seats with revised headrest embroidery, yellow stitching, and unique perforation patterns. Suede surfaces with yellow stitching are applied to the steering wheel, shift knob and boot, and parking brake components. The steering wheel has a slightly smaller diameter, along with modified paddle shifters and independently laid-out switches, based on experience from the GR Yaris Rally2. Each vehicle also includes a numbered “MORIZO RR” serial plate.
Sales of the GR Yaris MORIZO RR in Japan are scheduled for spring 2026. Allocation will be determined via a lottery system, with applications accepted through the official TGR smartphone application, the GR app.