New Sébastien Ogier-inspired GR Yaris special edition revealed

The new GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition is a limited edition, which pays tribute to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) driver Sébastien Ogier’s achievement in winning the 2025 Drivers’ World Championship.

The battle for the 2025 title went down to the final round at Rally Saudi Arabia. Competing in 11 events throughout the season, Ogier claimed six victories and a total of ten podium finishes, ultimately earning his record-equalling ninth world title.

Throughout his successful campaign, Ogier demonstrated the qualities TGR strives for: an unwavering drive to win, a refusal to give up, and a determination to push beyond limits. The new special edition was developed to recognise his triumphs and place in rally history, while expressing gratitude to all the fans who support TGR-WRT.

An under-development prototype was presented on January 22 at the iconic Monaco harbour, before the start of a rally which Ogier will challenge to win for a record 11th time. Upon completion of development, the new edition will be limited to 200 units worldwide, including 100 for the European market.

The GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition is based on the new GR Yaris Aero Performance and incorporates exclusive equipment reflecting the Frenchman’s preferences and driving style.

Together with Ogier, TGR developed two special all‑wheel drive control modes. “SEB” mode replaces the original “TRACK” mode and uses a 40:60 front-rear torque split to enable rear-drive-oriented vehicle control while maintaining front-end turning performance. “MORIZO” mode replaces the original “GRAVEL” mode, and it maximises traction and cornering performance. Under acceleration, front and rear wheels are locked, while under braking, locking force is reduced as necessary. Ogier favoured the torque distribution settings developed by Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda – aka Morizo – through extensive rally driving, leading to its adoption in this edition.

The interior and exterior of the GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition have been modified to combine refined understatement with functional design inspired by the demands of real rally stages.

The newly developed Black Gravite colour represents TGR’s 2025 motorsports activities and is complemented by matte black wheels in a matching tone. The brake callipers are finished in Ogier’s signature blue, while the radiator grille features a tricolour accent inspired by the French flag.

Red, blue and grey stitching extends the French tricolour theme to the steering wheel, which has a smaller overall diameter and a redesigned switch layout, based on insights from the GR Yaris Rally2 rally car. The exclusive leather grip of the vertical handbrake features grey stitching, while a commemorative serial-number plate celebrates Ogier’s titles. There are also dedicated display graphics for “SEB” and “MORIZO” modes on the full‑TFT GR instrument display.

GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition – Special Equipment List

(Under development; equipment may change without prior notice)

Performance

• Exclusive AWD control modes: SEB Mode / MORIZO Mode

Exterior

• Exclusive body colour: Black Gravite
• Exclusive wheel colour: matte black
• Exclusive coloured brake callipers (blue)
• Tricolour‑accent radiator grille
• “MORIZO” signature front windshield graphic
• Exclusive rear emblem: Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition
• Exclusive vinyl graphics (lower door, rear fender)

Interior

• Leather‑wrapped vertical parking brake lever with grey stitching
• Tricolour‑stitched GR steering wheel
• Serial‑numbered edition‑specific plaque
• Exclusive full‑TFT GR instrument display graphics (SEB / MORIZO modes)