Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR revealed at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026

The new Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR, unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, is more than a special edition - it is a clear statement of intent. This is a hot hatch honed in honour of its namesake: Morizo is Akio Toyoda’s “racing alias” when he takes to the track, and the end result is the most extreme GR Yaris yet.

Rather than following the usual special-edition formula of styling tweaks and extra trim, the Morizo RR is rooted in motorsport. Specifically, it draws from the 2025 24 Hours of Nürburgring, where Akio Toyoda raced a GR Yaris. It was there, in the “Green Hell”, that the approach now carried over to the road was fine-tuned: revised suspension, recalibrated steering, and a new all-wheel-drive mode developed with Morizo himself.

Nürburgring as a laboratory

What the Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR does not bring is extra power: the G16E-GTS continues to produce the same 280 hp, and the gearbox is automatic only - just like the car that competed in 2025. The major talking points sit with the chassis and aerodynamics.

This version’s bespoke suspension has been set up to cope with rough, uneven surfaces without sacrificing accuracy - a direct carry-over from the Nürburgring’s demands. The steering has also been reworked to match the higher aerodynamic load generated by the huge carbon-fibre rear wing, which is exclusive to this model. It is not there for show: it was developed in competition, and it is there to do a job.

Another key change is the new MORIZO mode for the all-wheel-drive system. It replaces the standard GR Yaris’s Gravel mode and locks the torque split at 50:50 between the axles. That decision is deliberate, aimed at maximising predictability and the sense of connection between car and driver - particularly when the driving gets more intense.

Less talk, more detail

In visual terms, the Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR stands out thanks to its Gravel Khaki paint, personally chosen by Toyoda, along with matte bronze wheels and yellow brake calipers - Morizo’s signature colour. It also gains a carbon-fibre bonnet, a larger front spoiler, and model-specific side skirts.

Inside, the theme is the same: an uncompromising focus on driving. There is a suede steering wheel with a slightly reduced diameter, plus paddles and switchgear revised using the GR Yaris Rally2 as reference. You also get exclusive seats and a numbered plaque, reminding you every time you start it that this is not just any GR Yaris.

Only for a select few

Production of the Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR will be limited to 200 units worldwide: 100 for Europe and 100 for Japan. It is due to reach the market in spring 2026. Price? That has not been announced yet, but it is unlikely to be modest.