Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR Arrives at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 in a 200-Unit Global Run

Racing Heritage - In an era where modern performance cars are often shaped by algorithms and market trends, a few machines still manage to feel personal and deeply intentional. The Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR arrives as one of those rare creations. Unveiled alongside the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, this limited-edition hot hatch reflects a philosophy rooted in hands-on racing experience rather than abstract engineering targets, bridging everyday usability with the raw lessons learned on the track. 

The Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR emerges as a rare creation, unveiled at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon and shaped by hands-on racing experience that seamlessly connects everyday usability with hard-earned track lessons. (Picture from: KompasOtomotif)

This special variant was developed in close collaboration with Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation and an active racing driver known as “Morizo.” His involvement was far more than symbolic. The car draws directly from Toyota Gazoo Rookie Racing’s participation in the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours, where Toyoda competed as a driver. At the wheel of the No. 109 GR Yaris, he faced one of the world’s most punishing circuits, gaining first-hand insight into how the car behaved under relentless stress and long-duration driving. 

The Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR carries its race-derived character into the cabin through refined details, highlighted by Morizo’s signature yellow accents on interior stitching and brake calipers. (Picture from: KompasOtomotif)

One of the most influential outcomes of that endurance race was the validation of a newly developed direct-drive 8-speed automatic transmission. Despite the Nürburgring’s extreme demands, Toyoda completed more laps than scheduled, later expressing strong confidence in both the car’s balance and the transmission’s performance. This feedback became a cornerstone of the GR Yaris Morizo RR, transforming racing experience into concrete improvements that emphasize reliability, driver confidence, and mechanical honesty. 

The Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR features a Nürburgring-developed carbon fiber rear wing that delivers purposeful downforce with restrained, race-driven intent. (Picture from: KompasOtomotif)

Visually, the GR Yaris Morizo RR communicates its purpose with restraint and clarity. A carbon fiber rear wing—developed through Nürburgring competition—works in harmony with revised suspension tuning to generate usable downforce while maintaining composure over uneven surfaces. Additional exterior elements such as a carbon fiber hood, front spoiler, and side skirts reinforce its motorsport DNA. Finished in an exclusive “Gravel Khaki” color favored by Morizo, the car is further distinguished by a piano black grille and matte bronze wheels, creating a low-slung, grounded presence rather than a flashy one. 

The Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR expresses its intent with restrained clarity, pairing a Nürburgring-developed carbon fiber rear wing with revised suspension tuning to deliver usable downforce and composure over uneven surfaces. (Picture from: KompasOtomotif)

Inside the cabin, the Morizo RR continues its race-derived narrative with thoughtful refinements. Yellow accents, Morizo’s signature color, appear on interior stitching and brake calipers, adding subtle identity without excess. The suede-wrapped steering wheel features a slightly smaller diameter for sharper response, while redesigned paddle shifters and steering wheel buttons are inspired by those used in the GR Yaris Rally2. These controls were shaped by real competition feedback, prioritizing instinctive operation during demanding driving situations. Each car also carries an exclusive “MORIZO RR” serial number plate, reinforcing its limited nature. | lwOn13WGZgg |

With production capped at 100 units for Japan and another 100 for Europe, the GR Yaris Morizo RR exists outside conventional ownership norms, distributed through a lottery system via Toyota’s official GR app. More than a rare collectible, it represents a moment where corporate leadership, motorsport commitment, and modern performance engineering converge. In today’s automotive landscape, the Morizo RR stands as a quiet reminder that the most meaningful cars are often born not from trends, but from experience earned the hard way. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | KOMPAS.OTOMOTIF ]

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