Toyota’s limited GR Yaris Morizo RR sells out fast
The 2026 Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR made its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon this year, offering what the automaker calls its most track-focused version of the hot hatch yet. Built under the supervision of Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda—who races under the pseudonym Morizo—the limited-run model borrows heavily from Gazoo Racing’s experience at the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race.
A track-bred Yaris with Nürburgring DNA
The Morizo RR isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade. Toyota reworked the suspension to better handle the kind of undulations found on the Nürburgring, while the adjustable rear wing, front splitter, and side skirts are all functional, designed to improve high-speed stability. The hood and wing are carbon fiber, and the wheels come in a matte bronze finish. Even the radiator grille is painted Piano Black for a cleaner look.
Inside, the car gets a few personal touches. The windshield bears Morizo’s signature, and a special emblem appears on the hatch. The digital instrument cluster includes a new “GR-Four Morizo” icon that lights up when the car’s revised all-wheel-drive system is engaged.
That system is one of the biggest changes. The standard GR Yaris offers a Gravel mode with a 53/47 front-to-rear torque split, but the Morizo RR replaces it with a 50/50 distribution for more balanced handling. The electric power steering has also been recalibrated for sharper feedback at speed.
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Only 200 will exist—and none are coming to the U.S.
Toyota is limiting production to just 200 units. Half will go to Japan, where buyers must enter a lottery through the GR app for a chance to purchase one. The other 100 will be sold in select European markets.
The exclusion of the U.S. isn’t a surprise. The standard Yaris hasn’t been sold in America since 2019, and the GR Yaris hot hatch was never offered here. Enthusiasts in the States do get the GR Corolla, which shares the same 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine and six-speed manual (or eight-speed automatic) found in the Yaris.
This isn’t the first time Toyota has built a track-focused Yaris. The GRMN Yaris, a previous high-performance variant, was also limited to overseas markets. The Morizo RR, however, takes the concept further, with more aggressive aero, suspension tuning, and drivetrain tweaks—all aimed at delivering a more precise, driver-focused experience.
For now, the Morizo RR remains a tantalizing glimpse of what could have been for U.S. buyers. But with Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division increasingly operating as its own performance brand, there’s always a chance future models might find their way stateside—even if this one won’t.
