GAZOO Racing has unveiled the all-new Toyota GRMN Corolla 2026, the most focused version of the GR Corolla family. The car was honed at Nürburgring in Germany with the goal of creating a stronger car-driver unity feeling.
The project reflects Akio Toyoda’s Morizo philosophy, bringing rally and circuit know-how into a limited-production road car designed for serious track use.
Limited-edition sales plan
Toyota GRMN Corolla 2026 will be sold as a limited-edition model, mainly for Japan, North America and Australia.
In Japan, Toyota plans to open purchase-registration through the GR app in autumn 2026, with sales and deliveries scheduled from 2027. The production car is being shown at Fuji Motorsports Forest Welcome Center until June 28, 2026.
Body size and carbon-fiber parts
The GRMN Corolla 2026 measures 4,410 mm long, 1,850 mm wide and 1,475 mm tall, with a 2,640 mm wheelbase. Front and rear tracks are 1,590 mm and 1,620 mm respectively.
The exterior uses carbon-fiber parts including a vented hood, front fenders with Fender Ducts, front spoiler and a tall rear wing with mechanical angle adjustment. Black Gravite paint is paired with 18-inch Matte Bronze forged wheels. Toyota also removed the rear seats to create a two-seat layout and cut weight by 30 kg to 1,450 kg.
Two-seat racing cabin
Inside, the dashboard and front pillars are trimmed in matte-black flocked material to reduce glare on track. The passenger-side trim uses real carbon fiber from the Carbon Section at Toyota’s Motomachi Plant, with a Morizo signature on the padding.
The driver seat is a GFRP full bucket seat, while the shift knob and door trim use Alumite Red accents. The rear-seat area is replaced by a large rear strut brace, and every car receives an individual GRMN numbered plate.
G16E-GTS engine: 304 hp and 415 Nm
Power comes from the 1.6-liter three-cylinder G16E-GTS turbo engine with intercooler. It produces 224 kW, or 304 hp, and peak torque rises to 415 Nm.
The torque curve is strengthened from 3,600 to 4,800 rpm for harder corner exits. Power is sent through a close-ratio six-speed iMT manual transmission, while an Intercooler Spray system helps manage heat under continuous hard driving.
Nürburgring chassis and sharper GR-FOUR
The body uses an additional 13.9 meters of structural adhesive, bringing the total to 32.7 meters for higher rigidity. Suspension uses race-grade monotube dampers, with inverted monotubes in front and upright monotubes at the rear, both using internal rebound springs.
Electric power steering software has been recalibrated for high-g driving, while Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires in 245/40ZR18 size improve grip. The GR-FOUR active torque-split all-wheel-drive system is also retuned to send rear torque more precisely.
GR Corolla MORIZO RR with 8-speed automatic
Toyota also confirmed development of a more versatile five-seat GR Corolla MORIZO RR using GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission, an eight-speed automatic gearbox. A prototype was displayed alongside the GRMN Corolla.
Bangkok Motorhaus Perspective
Toyota GRMN Corolla 2026 turns the GR Corolla from a fast hot hatch into a true track weapon. The key point is that Toyota is not selling only horsepower; it is selling a car shaped by Nürburgring and Super Taikyu development.
Removing the rear seats, cutting 30 kg, extending structural adhesive to 32.7 meters and installing monotube dampers all point toward sharper response rather than everyday comfort. Combined with 415 Nm concentrated in the mid-range, the car should feel especially aggressive and natural when accelerating out of corners.
The limited quota and GR app registration process will likely make the GRMN Corolla 2026 an instant collector item. The coming MORIZO RR with an eight-speed automatic also gives Toyota a second answer for drivers who want serious performance with easier accessibility.
