At Toyota, the development of H2-fuelled race and rally cars continues at pace and Akio Toyoda has regularly demonstrated the technology to highlight the rapid progress that is being made.

For instance, Akio participated at the WRC Ypres Rally in August 2022 in a Hydrogen-Engine GR Yaris, at the 100^th anniversary of Le Mans in June 2023 in a GR Corolla H2 Concept and in many Super Taikyu races in Japan in both gas- and liquid-hydrogen prototype GR Corollas.

Now came the chance to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen in front of many motorsport stakeholders in Monte Carlo.

“It is a great honour to be able to drive the Monaco circuit in a hydrogen rally car”, said Akio Toyoda.

The motivation is clear: how to secure the key emotional dimension of high-performance noise in a carbon-neutral future.

Akio continues “Hydrogen is a very important element in motorsports and hydrogen engines are extremely well-suited to racing. I hope people can understand our intention and will support us in this activity for the future of motorsport”.

With already announced development programmes, the agreement of standards and regulations, and an increasing number of participants, the hope is that hydrogen will form a key part of the future for WRC, WEC and W2RC [World Rally, World Endurance and World Rally Raid].

The GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept, at the hands of Morizo, certainly shows the potential.

The GR Yaris expressed its motorsports DNA at Rallye Monte-Carlo (January 22-25) with the world premiere of a new rally-inspired special edition alongside a showcase for the new Aero Performance grade, which delivers stability and cooling improvements directly developed through competition.

A high-performance hatchback, the GR Yaris was inspired by the winning combination of power, poise and precise control of the GR YARIS Rally1 car which competes in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC).

When Akio Toyoda brought Toyota back to the WRC as TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) in 2017, he signalled the company’s passion for motorsports and strong commitment to making ever-better cars through lessons learned in competition.

The World Rally Championship tests cars, drivers and team members more than any other discipline. From the freezing snow to the desert heat, on every kind of road surface, it offers a unique setting to learn about the roads and conditions facing customers around the world. This extreme environment helps TGR to train people, develop technology and gain knowledge to build ever-better cars.

As the first dedicated model to carry the GR nameplate, the GR Yaris is the trailblazer for this philosophy. It has continually evolved since its 2020 launch via limit-pushing participation in harsh motorsports conditions. The GR Yaris Aero Performance epitomises that approach. Participation in Japan’s Super Taikyu race series and the Japanese Rally Championship prompted improvements through analysis of driving data and direct feedback from drivers.

Rallye Monte-Carlo, the opening round of the 2026 WRC season, was therefore a fitting location to display the GR Yaris Aero Performance, and host a world premiere for the “Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion” edition, presented for the first time on January 22 at the iconic Monaco harbour. They were displayed alongside the new “MORIZO RR” special edition in the service park.

Monte-Carlo is the oldest and most prestigious event on the WRC calendar, featuring legendary stages such as the Col de Turini, which takes competitors through hairpins and narrow roads on a challenging mountain pass.

TGR conquered the demanding conditions and took all three podium positions on the 2026 Rallye Monte-Carlo. Oliver Solberg, driving a Rally1 car for the first time in Rallye Monte-Carlo and starting his first full season in the top category, became the event’s youngest-ever winner, at 24. He finished ahead of his TGR team-mates, Elfyn Evans and World Champion Sébastien Ogier.

Ogier’s record-equalling title successes are honoured by the ‘Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition’, which is limited to 200 units, including 100 for the European market. It incorporates exclusive equipment reflecting the Frenchman’s preferences and driving style.

It includes special “SEB” and “MORIZO” all-wheel-drive control modes, developed by TGR with Ogier, while changes to the interior and exterior combine refined understatement with functional design. The new “Black Gravite” colour is complemented by matte‑black wheels while accents inside and out are inspired by the colours of the French flag.

It is the second special edition to pay tribute to Ogier and follows in the wheel tracks of the Ogier Edition, which was revealed at the 2024 Rallye Monte-Carlo alongside a model marking Kalle Rovanperä’s world championships.

All three special editions are inspired by the desire of Akio Toyoda – aka Morizo – to express his respect and gratitude to the drivers “who hone and grow our cars in rallies” and to the teams, the rally organisers and the sport’s fans. Each features all-wheel-drive control modes programmed to reflect the performance and handling preferences of each driver, plus unique styling features.

The ‘MORIZO RR’ edition was displayed in Europe for the first time in Monte-Carlo, following its world premiere at the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this month. It was created with Morizo and benefits from insights gained through the challenge of competing in the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours.

The limited edition is equipped with GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) and features an exclusive rear wing and optimised suspension set-up, while the electric power steering (EPS) system has been tuned and the exclusive 4WD “MORIZO” control mode added. Exterior enhancements include a front spoiler, side skirts, and a carbon-fibre bonnet. The distinctive appearance is enhanced by the exclusive Gravel Khaki colour, Piano Black radiator grille, Matte Bronze wheels and yellow brake callipers.

Expanding the GR Yaris presence in Monte-Carlo, the successful present and a potential future of WRC technology were also on show. The World Championship-winning GR YARIS Rally1 was displayed next to the GR Yaris Rally2 H2 Concept, which is fitted with an internal combustion engine fuelled by compressed hydrogen. It delivers near-zero tailpipe emissions while retaining the sounds and sensations so popular with rally fans.

The new GR Yaris Aero Performance grade showed off the six new aerodynamic parts which improve stability and cooling by optimising air flow around the vehicle. An uncompromising approach to targeted improvements has resulted in a more confident ride – including improved straight-line stability and cornering – for a greater sense of unity between car and driver.

A new large cooling duct and grille on the aluminium bonnet mirrors the contoured shape of the GRMN Yaris’ carbon-fibre bonnet. During high-speed driving, it improves cooling by discharging heat from the engine compartment. It was developed and proven in the Japanese Rally Championship.

A front lip spoiler refined in Super Taikyu helps to increase aerodynamic efficiency by suppressing front lift, improving lift balance and enhancing grip. The spoiler was engineered with Kazuya Oshima, a professional driver who competes with Morizo’s Rookie Racing team in the Super Formula, Super GT and Super Taikyu championships in Japan.  

A prominent, variable rear spoiler contributes to high-speed handling as well as confident braking. Its angle can be manually adjusted to suit different circumstances, bringing out the best in the GR Yaris whether on the racetrack or in the city.

A revised floor undercover optimises underbody airflow and further improves the aerodynamics. It was inspired by the flat bottom of the fuel tank used in Super Taikyu.

New fender ducts, located between the front wheel and the door, release rear-flowing air that accumulates in the front wheelhouse. This improves the steering feel under heavy braking and handling stability at corner entry.

Ducts on each side of the rear bumper decrease the drag coefficient by allowing smoother airflow under the car. They were introduced in response to a scenario encountered by a GR Yaris in Super Taikyu, when a rear bumper was detached due to aerodynamic loads.

Meanwhile, a rally-style vertical handbrake, which utilises insights gained from competing in the WRC and Japanese Rally Championship, is available as an option.

Together, the six new components express the full potential of the GR Yaris and create a sharper appearance with a heightened sense of purpose and style. The GR Yaris Aero Performance is available to order in Europe now.

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)

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced the creation of the MORIZO RR special edition of the GR Yaris and unveiled the model’s under-development prototype at Tokyo Auto Salon 2026.

The GR Yaris MORIZO RR is a special edition created with Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda, aka Morizo. It benefits from insights gained through the challenge of competing as TOYOTA GAZOO ROOKIE Racing (TGRR) in the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours.

For the 2025 Nürburgring race, TGR, with its core mission of making ever-better motorsports-bred cars, joined forces with ROOKIE Racing, which hones GR vehicles. Under Morizo’s leadership, they transcended organisational boundaries and came together to form TGRR, aiming to further accelerate the making of ever-better cars.

Morizo raced the TGRR-entered GR Yaris #109, equipped with GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT). Despite the gruelling challenge of the Nürburgring, he completed more than his planned number of laps. After the team successfully finished the race, Morizo was quick to praise the GR Yaris and credited its eight-speed automatic transmission with enabling him to complete 15 laps.

The GR Yaris MORIZO RR – which takes its name from Morizo and Rookie Racing – is inspired by that experience. It is exceptional for achieving a unity of car and driver, which was cultivated at the Nürburgring. This enhances driver-vehicle interaction and confidence while making car-lovers smile and want to keep driving.

The GR Yaris MORIZO RR will be limited to 100 units in selected European markets and 100 units in Japan. The sales launch is scheduled for spring 2026.

■ Main features

Nürburgring-honed suspension

Benefiting from the powerful downforce generated by an exclusive rear wing, the suspension setup has been optimised to achieve damping forces that allow the tyres to retain firm contact with the road, even on uneven surfaces like those at the Nürburgring. The result is performance that allows for stress-free everyday driving while maintaining sporty driving performance. Control of the electric power steering (EPS) system has been modified accordingly. The high-performance vehicle was developed to generate a sense of exhilaration and new levels of fun-to-drive pleasure thanks to its uniquely enjoyable interaction between car and driver.

Exclusive 4WD control mode developed with Morizo

An exclusive 4WD control mode was developed together with Morizo. “MORIZO” mode replaces the “GRAVEL” mode of the original vehicle. The “MORIZO” mode sets front/rear initial torque and driving force distribution at 50:50.

Interior and exterior designed with the master driver and professional drivers 

The special edition features a carbon-fibre rear wing – exclusive to the GR Yaris MORIZO RR – which was developed via TGRR’s participation in the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Other exterior enhancements include a front spoiler, side skirts, and a carbon-fibre bonnet.

The exterior colour is the GR Yaris MORIZO RR-exclusive and Morizo-favoured Gravel Khaki, which, despite its distinctive character, blends seamlessly into everyday settings. A Piano Black finish creates a sleek, sharp and lower appearance for the radiator grille, while Matte Bronze wheels complete the look.

The brake callipers and interior stitching sport Morizo’s signature yellow colour.                                   

The suede-surfaced steering wheel is also an exclusive feature. It has been given a slightly smaller outer diameter as well as modified paddle shifters and steering-wheel-mounted switches for improved operability during sporty driving. The switches are laid out independently, based on lessons learned with the GR Yaris Rally2 rally car.

The interior also features an exclusive serial number plate with a “MORIZO RR” logo.

The GR Yaris is a high-performance hatchback genuinely born in motorsports, having been inspired by the winning combination of power, poise and precise control of the GR YARIS Rally1 competition car which competes in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Fittingly, the new GR Yaris Aero Performance grade makes its European public debut via a display at the Acropolis Rally in Greece, round seven of the 2025 WRC season on 26-29 June. It will also be present at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 10-13 July, participating in the hill climb competition.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s commitment to making ever-better cars through motorsports, by analysing driving data, reviewing direct feedback from drivers and examining damaged parts in detail, has driven a constant enhancement of the GR Yaris since its 2020 launch.

The new Aero Performance grade is a result of that philosophy, and it features six performance aerodynamic parts that were developed through an uncompromising approach to achieving targeted performance by addressing every issue. Through competition driving, improvement areas were identified and fine-tuned with the contribution of professional drivers.

A new large cooling duct and grille on the aluminium bonnet shares its contoured shape with the carbon-fibre bonnet of the GRMN Yaris. During high-speed driving it improves cooling by discharging heat from the engine compartment. It was developed and proven in the Japanese Rally Championship.

Racing in Super Taikyu helped to achieve a higher level of aerodynamic balance using a front lip spoiler, which suppresses front lift to improve the vehicle’s overall lift balance and enhance grip. The spoiler was added to the GR Yaris Aero Performance after being developed with professional racer Kazuya Oshima, a race-winning driver who competes with Rookie Racing in Japan’s Super Formula, Super GT and Super Taikyu championships.  

A large, variable rear spoiler contributes to high-speed handling as well as braking stability. Its angle can be manually adjusted to suit different circumstances, for example prior to circuit driving, for an even more enjoyable experience.

A new floor undercover draws inspiration from the flat bottom of the fuel tank used in Super Taikyu to optimise underbody airflow and further improve aerodynamic performance.

New fender ducts, located between the front wheel and the door, release rearward air that accumulates in the front wheelhouse. This improves the steering feel under heavy braking and enhances handling stability at corner entry.

Ducts on each side of the rear bumper decrease the drag coefficient by allowing smoother airflow under the car. They were developed via the uniquely harsh environment of motorsports in response to a scenario encountered by a GR Yaris in Super Taikyu, when a rear bumper was detached by aerodynamic loads.

The GR Yaris Aero Performance grade is available to order in Europe in autumn 2025

Since its inception back in 2007, TGR implements a philosophy of challenging vehicles to extremes in motorsports environments, where technology is tested to breaking point and team members cultivate a mindset of teamwork and problem solving.

From its origins at the Nürburgring, TGR has taken this philosophy to a global stage, winning World Championships in rally, endurance races and rally-raids, and delivering another hat-trick of FIA manufacturers’ titles last year.

For 2025, TGR introduces even more spectacular challenges via this uncompromising approach, and its vision for taking technology and people further via new projects which push the limits for better.

When Akio Toyoda – aka Master Driver Morizo – and his driving mentor, Master Driver Hiromu Naruse, created GAZOO Racing in 2007, they selected the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race as the best proving ground for their philosophy that “roads build people, and people build cars”.

After a six-year hiatus, TGR will return to the Nürburgring in 2025 and unite for the first time with ROOKIE Racing, the private team established to make ever-better cars and develop human resources through the skills and dedication of different drivers. The two organisations will compete as TOYOTA GAZOO ROOKIE Racing (TGRR) in the Nürburgring Langstrecken Serie (NLS) and the Nürburgring 24 Hours, as well as the Super Taikyu series in Japan.

TGRR will compete using a GR Yaris fitted with the newly developed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT). That system, which automatically achieves ultra-fast downshifts to allow a driver to focus more strongly on steering, braking and acceleration, will be refined further through the rigours of competition.

Meanwhile, the mid-engined GR Yaris M Concept features an under-development 2.0-litre, inline 4-cylinder, turbocharged powerplant. This new engine pushes the limits of performance and efficiency, with very compact dimensions helping to generate a low centre of gravity. By pursuing a mid-ship lay-out – which features an engine installed in the middle of the vehicle – the GR Yaris M Concept can reap benefits in terms of weight distribution and centre of gravity, which allow sharper cornering performance. Through intensive testing in the 2025 Super Taikyu series, TGRR aims to implement “driver-first” car-making, in which vehicles are repeatedly driven to failure and then repaired in the extreme conditions of racing, thoroughly incorporating the feedback of Morizo, professional drivers, and gentleman drivers.

Another concept born on the racetrack further emphasises TGR’s commitment to ever-better cars. The GR Yaris Aero Package is inspired by a passion for cars, motorsports and driving. A “driver-first” approach for the GR Yaris results in all learning from the test track or competition being directly implemented in vehicle development steps. The result is a concept featuring new high-performance aerodynamic updates, which also exert an eye-catching presence in terms of styling.

A rear wing with manually adjustable angle allows the driver to modify downforce levels depending on the circumstances. A grippier feeling for the driver is achieved by striking new front fender ducts, which are located behind the front wheels and adapt the air flow. Aerodynamic performance is further optimised by additional vents on both lower sides of the rear bumper which create air flow from the rear wheel housing. Meanwhile, a motorsports-style vent on the bonnet offers improved cooling, and a vertical handbrake is also included.

While TGR continues to explore technologies and redefine performance with the GR Yaris in motorsports, the current generation GR Supra reaches its ultimate expression with the A90 Final Edition. This special edition, which is available to order now, offers drivers an exhilarating blend of power, agility, and precision, all enhanced by a variety of motorsports-inspired modifications for even greater excitement.

Powertrain updates have increased output from 340 DIN hp (250 kW) to 441 DIN hp (324 kW) and torque from 500 Nm to 571 Nm. That achieves faster acceleration and response, while an additional 20km/h takes maximum speed to 270km/h. Cornering performance can be pushed to the limit from the new carbon fibre driver’s seat thanks to improvements such as damping-force-adjustable KW suspension, more direct steering, new 19-inch Brembo drilled brakes and wider, high-grip tyres.

Through such car development activities, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to contribute towards potential solutions for carbon-neutral mobility, as well as to a sustainable and exciting future for motorsports. TGR is advancing alternative powertrains and fuels through competition, supporting Toyota’s multi-pathway strategy, which enables customers to reduce emissions wherever they live.

All TGR’s World Championship programmes compete using sustainable fuels, with 100% renewable biofuels in use by the GR YARIS Rally1 in World Rally and the GR010 HYBRID in World Endurance. Even on the gruelling Dakar Rally, TGR introduced a fuel with 70% renewable components via its partnership with Repsol.

Building on the innovations introduced by Rookie Racing with the GR Corolla H2 race car and its hydrogen engine, TGR has also showcased a potential hydrogen future in rally and racing by creating the GR Yaris H2 and GR H2 Racing Concept prototypes.

In 2025, TGR will continue its commitment to developing people and technologies in motorsports, further expressing its philosophy of making ever-better cars via exciting challenges and a driver-first approach.

The annual four-day automotive celebration in grounds of historic Goodwood House in Sussex, England, concluded yesterday (14 July) with Toyota enjoying the opportunity to demonstrate how its carbon-reducing multi-path technology strategy is being developed to enter the world of top-level competition.

Rowan Atkinson, the celebrated international film actor and automotive aficionado, took the wheel of the first European-built hydrogen-fuelled GR Yaris on Goodwood’s hill climb course. David Richards, chairman of both the motorsport and advanced technology business Prodrive and the national sporting organisation Motorsport UK, and the Duke of Richmond, owner of the Goodwood Estate, were among special guests invited to experience the car from the passenger seat.

TGR-WRT was out in force with eight-time World Champion Sébastien Ogier, reigning champion Kalle Rovanperä and 2024 title-challenger Elfyn Evans. The team presented both the GR YARIS Rally1 Hybrid and – new this season - Rally2 WRC cars, while the new GR Yaris – a high-performance road car developed with direct input from TGR-WRT and professional drivers – was also put through its paces.

Team Principal Jari-Matti Latvala hosted the official handover of the keys of the two special edition versions of the new GR Yaris to Ogier and Rovanperä and introduced a special message from Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda (alias “Morizo”) who thanked them for their championship-winning contributions. The drivers have each had direct input into the special editions – produced only very limited numbers – tailoring the cars’ handling to their personal preferences.

The multi-path technology strategy was also embraced by Toyota’s support vehicles at the event. These included the hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Hilux prototype, a new version of the legendary pick-up that has been developed by a Toyota-led consortium in the UK, and the Corolla Commercial, another British-made model that has brought the efficiency benefits of hybrid power to the van market. 

The mighty GR DKR Hilux Evo T1U gave a taste of the all-terrain capabilities that are making it a leading contender in this year’s FIA World Rally-Raid Championship, running on all three Goodwood courses – hill climb, rally stage and off-road – piloted by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team members Seth Quintero, Dennis Zenz and Armand Monleon.

The new Toyota GR Yaris benefits from technical, design and construction enhancements that promise to deliver an even greater driving experience.

The original GR Yaris, first revealed in 2020, received such a positive reception on its launch, Toyota might have considered its work was done. Here was a car that at straight away stormed to the top of the hot-hatch segment, a rally-born, thoroughbred machine that left all competitors in its wake.

This was in fact just the start of the story. In the three years since the first car came off the production line, intensive efforts have been invested in making it even better: more powerful, more responsive, more engaging and more rewarding to drive.

The winning combination of power, poise and precise control of the GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID competition car has filtered down directly from World Rally, the sport’s premier competition, to the new GR Yaris, a car that’s genuinely “born from WRC”. This high-performance hatchback is a perfect expression of Toyota’s focus on using involvement in top level motorsport to fuel the development of ever better cars – both for racing and the road.

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing engineers have worked with race and rally professionals in the spirit of constant improvement to enrich the GR Yaris’ essential character as a “driver-first” car – one that is all about the special experience you enjoy from the moment you get behind the wheel and fire up the engine.

The check-list of changes is extensive, justifying the “new GR Yaris” description. Key elements include evolution of the world-leading turbocharged three-cylinder engine to deliver even more power and torque and the introduction of a brand-new eight-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission, engineered for competition-fast gear changes.

The bespoke GR Yaris chassis has been further strengthened and in the cabin the cockpit layout and driving position have been redrawn for a more authentic sports car feel, whether on-road driving or in motorsports competition. The suspension has also been adjusted for greater handling control and robust performance under high loads, with revised spring rates and a strengthened front shock absorber assembly.

The new GR Yaris offers everything that made the original such a success, but more so. As a result, it promises to set itself even further ahead of the competition.

A more focused range comprises a single version in “Circuit” specification that includes a cooling performance pack. This equips the car with an additional sub-radiator, intercooler spray and modified air intake.

The new GR Yaris will go on sale across Europe from Summer 2024.

GR YARIS: THE STORY SO FAR

• GR Yaris developed by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
• Engineering and design benefit directly from TGR’s World Rally Championship-winning expertise
• More than 40,000 sold worldwide, with about half of these in Europe, since launch in 2020

The GR Yaris is the perfect demonstration of how Toyota and its performance arm TOYOTA GAZOO Racing are committed to developing ever-better cars through motorsport. From the outset, this was not going to be just another hot hatch: this was a car that in engineering and design terms directly reaped the benefits of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s championship winning experience in the WRC.

A new engine, a new electronic all-wheel drive system and a tailor-made chassis were all part of the plan. When the production car reached the hands of the press and customers, the response far surpassed Toyota’s expectations. Since the model’s 2020 launch, more than 20,000 cars have been sold in Europe, with a 99% customer satisfaction rating. Most of those sold have been the Circuit Pack version, hence the decision to focus on this specification for the new model. Customers include many performance car aficionados, who consider the GR Yaris to be worthy of a place alongside significantly more powerful prestige models in their collections. The GR Yaris is thus beyond categorisation; it is in a class of its own and an instant sports car classic.

The development programme that has delivered the new GR Yaris follows the concept of “develop, race, break, fix”. This describes how in seeking improvements, the car is pushed to its limits – literally to the breaking point of its components. Chief Engineer Naohiko Saito said: “Every aspect of the new GR Yaris incorporates the knowhow and expertise fed back from actual motorsport situations and from our Master Driver Akio Toyoda and race and rally drivers.”

POWERTRAIN: MORE POWER, MORE TORQUE, MORE CONTROL

• Maximum output from turbocharged three-cylinder engine increased to 280 DIN hp; maximum torque rises to 390 Nm
• Power unit “tested to breaking point” in race and rally competition to ensure durability
• Brand new eight-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission

At launch, the GR Yaris’ turbocharged engine had the distinction of being the world’s most powerful three-cylinder production unit. Now it offers even more: power has been increased by 19 DIN hp and the driver can call on an additional 30 Nm of torque, with maximum figures rising from 261 DIN hp and 360 Nm to 280 DIN hp and 390 Nm.

This new benchmark in performance reaffirms the car’s supremacy in its class, increasing its advantage over the competition and delivering an authentic race car feel that reaffirms how Toyota has realised its ambition to build a rally car for the road.

At the same time as engine output has been raised, steps have been taken to ensure durability is maintained. Once again, the race track and the rally stage were the proving ground, with the engine tested to breaking point in the Japan Rally Championship and the Japanese Endurance Race series. Details include a strengthened valvetrain, a new exhaust valve material and an increase in the D-4ST fuel injection pressure. New lightweight pistons with wear-resistant rings have been fitted and a new intake pressure sensor has been added.

The specification for Europe includes a cooling pack as standard, comprising an additional sub-radiator that extend the time the vehicle can be driven in full-throttle; modifications to the air intake; and an intercooler water spray.

A sporty engine sound is a key part of the GR driving experience. In the GR Yaris the effect is heightened by a control sound directed through the sound system’s amplifier to enhance the quality of the engine note. Active Noise Control uses a microphone to detect noise generated by engine rotation; cancelling noise is calculated by computer and output through the car’s audio speakers.

Fast shifting with new GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission

The introduction of a brand-new eight-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission is one of the most significant changes in the new GR Yaris programme, offered as an option to the established six-speed manual gearbox. In designing the new unit, Toyota focused on achieving the fastest possible downshift speed. Using an automatic  transmission also lets the driver focus more strongly on steering and use of the brake and throttle pedals.

Where conventional gear shifting relies on sensing vehicle behaviour, such as deceleration g-force and speed, the new transmission’s optimised software is also finely tuned to sense how the driver is using the brakes and accelerator. By doing so, it anticipates when gear shifting is necessary even before changes in vehicle behaviour occur, so that gear selection reflects the driver’s intentions and is similar to how professional drivers operate.

In track testing, the new system proved its value, helping secure faster lap times than the manual transmission. Handling performance is supported by the standard provision of front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials.

To address issues including the vulnerability of automatic systems to heat damage and the need to balance high shift speed with driveability, GR engineers carried out repeated materials and software revisions. The test programme included TGR World Rally Team drivers putting it through its paces on different surfaces, including snow-covered roads in Finland. The unit was also used in the Japan Rally Championship, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Rally Challenge and the Super Taikyu Series.

Increasing the number of gears from six to eight allows the transmission to have closer ratios. It also benefits from a new torque control system and a compact, high-response linear solenoid. Using highly heat-resistant material in the gear-shift clutch and adjustments tuning of the control software have produced world-class shifting speeds.

A new drive mode selection function is available to tailor the car for both sports driving and everyday use, with Sport, Normal and Eco modes engaging different settings for the electric power steering, air conditioning operation, throttle response and the driver’s instrument display. On models equipped with the GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission, the gearshift feel and selection are also adjusted. Shift feel is response-oriented in Sport mode and has a balance between shock and response in Normal and Eco modes. In Sport mode, response is prioritised in the D range, while using M range ensures the quickest shifting. The driver will find that working within the rev band from 4,900 rpm to the 7,200 rpm red line puts them at the heart of the action.

Six-speed manual sports transmission

Changes have been made to the six-speed manual sports transmission’s clutch system, adding a new dual mass flywheel so that the torque has been increased from 360 to 390Nm. The clutch characteristics have been tuned for controllable performance when making a rapid start and in competition driving.

Clutch pedal operation has been adjusted with the peak pressing force set relatively high to achieve the kind of feedback that’s appropriate for a sports car.

GR-FOUR ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

• GR-FOUR provides precise front/rear drive torque control
• Two limited-slip differentials manage left/right drive balance
• Driver can adjust AWD settings to suit conditions or their preference using mode switch

Optimum grip and traction are achieved with the GR-FOUR electronically controlled, permanent all-wheel drive system. The distribution of torque between the front and rear axles is governed by a high-response coupling, while two Torsen limited-slip differentials manage the split between the left and right-side wheels to give natural and direct car control.

The ingenious system uses slightly different gear ratios for the front and rear axles and allows for a theoretical range of front/rear torque balance from 100:0 (full front-wheel drive) to 0:100 (full rear-wheel drive). This flexibility gives a performance advantage over AWD on-demand systems that use twin-coupling or permanent AWD systems with a centre differential. The GR-FOUR system is also considerably lighter in weight.

The driver can adjust four-wheel drive performance to suit their preference or the driving situation using a 4WD mode dial switch. In normal mode the standard front/rear torque distribution is 60:40, but with new variable drive torque, the balance shifts in Track mode between 60:40 and 30:70. This increases the driving rewards on circuits and winding roads: the car will enter a bend with 60:40 distribution, but this will change to 30:70 to gain more rear wheel traction and secure better acceleration out of the bend. In Gravel mode the base setting is 53:47 for fast, competitive driving on circuits or special stages. In each mode, the torque balance will automatically adjust in response to the driver’s inputs, vehicle behaviour and road or track conditions.

The all-wheel drive system’s ECU provides linear control of the drive torque distribution, in line with the driving situation, responding to vehicle information including vehicle speed, acceleration and brake pressure. The system also uses an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch, operating according to data from sensors measuring wheel speed, G-forces and clutch temperature.

CHASSIS AND HANDLING

• Increased body rigidity delivers even better chassis and steering response
• Purpose-designed chassis combining elements of Toyota’s GA-B and GA-C platforms
• Suspension strengthened to enhance performance under high loads

The GR Yaris’ lightweight body has been rendered even more rigid with around a 13% increase in spot welds and the application of approximately 24% more structural adhesive. As a result, the car’s yaw response, steering feedback and grip feel have been enhanced, building what was already a taut and highly rewarding chassis.

The platform was purpose-designed for the car, combining the front section of the Yaris’ GA-B structure and a new rear end crafted from Toyota’s larger GA-C platform. The body shell is unchanged, with a roof made from a lightweight forged (rather than woven) carbon compound material. Aluminium is used for the bonnet and doors, again saving weight and helping lower the car’s centre of gravity. Thin-sheet steel is used in the wings and side members, with light and strong high-tensile steels in critical areas to ensure the car’s structure can safely absorb and dissipate impact forces.

Strengthened suspension

The light but rigid suspension systems have been retained – front MacPherson struts and rear double wishbones with trailing arms – but adjustments have been made in response to feedback from competition drivers. Adding extra bolts to fasten the front shock absorbers to the body suppresses changes in alignment that can happen when upper bush deforms in high-load driving. The front and rear springs have also been adjusted for optimum performance and improved handling control.

Brakes

The braking system comprises 356 mm ventilated front discs with four-pot, lightweight aluminium callipers and 297 mm ventilated rear discs with two-pot aluminium callipers. The callipers are painted red and decorated with the GR logo.

High-friction pads are used front and rear. The brakes’ heat capacity is suitable for circuit driving, with performance closer to that of heavier and more powerful C-segment cars. 

The brake pedal has a short stroke and is tuned for solid feedback. Braking has a linear feel, with little variation between city and sports driving.

Steering

The steering is engineered for high control and linear feedback, contributing to how the driver feels a great sense of connection to the car, and to the road.

The additional bolts used to fasten the front shock absorbers contribute to sharper and more direct steering response. The driver receives the optimum feedback, even when making only small steering angle adjustments. Performance is further sharpened by minimising the delay before steering assistance is activated when the driver turns the wheel. The steering stroke ratio is 13.6:1 and the steering wheel takes 2.36 turns lock-to-lock.

Wheels and tyres

The new GR Yaris is fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels with a multi-spoke design, shod with Michelin Pilot 4S high-performance tyres, designed for extra grip for high-speed driving stability and control. 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels are available in option.

COMPETITION-INSPIRED DRIVER’S COCKPIT

• Driver’s cockpit redesigned with input from professional race and rally drivers
• Key controls repositioned for quick, intuitive operation
• Driver’s field of vision increased

Significant changes have been made inside the GR Yaris to give the driver’s cockpit an authentically sporty feel with a design that’s true to the “driver first” principles that define the car.

The GR team took the inputs from racing and rally drivers as inspiration for re-positioning controls and giving the driver faster, clearer access. Race and rally drivers also had direct input into the changes.

Controls that often need to be used in competition driving, such as intercooler spray, VSC-OFF and hazard lights have been moved closer to the driver so they can be reached quickly and easily when using a racing harness. On the passenger side, the tray in the instrument panel has been made larger so there is space for extra meters or a co-driver’s monitor to be fitted.

The driver’s field of vision from the wheel has been improved by lowering the top edge of the instrument panel by 50 mm, changing the position of the rear-view mirror and angling the control panel 15 degrees further towards the driver.

The instrumentation includes a new 12.3-inch fully digital combimeter with two layout modes – normal and sport, the latter providing a sports performance-focused data display. The design is free of any superfluous ornamentation, so graphics are clear and information can be instantly viewed and understood. On the automatic model, the read-out includes transmission oil temperature and a visual warning in addition to a sound alarm to alert the driver when engine revs are too high for downshifting.

Precise changes have been made to give the driver the best posture. The seat has been lowered by 25 mm and steering wheel adjusted accordingly. The shift direction has been changed to suit competition driving so the driver pushes the lever forward for downshifts and pulls back for upshifts – a detail promoted by Master Driver and Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda (alias “Morizo”).

EXTERIOR DESIGN

• GR Yaris a model in its own right, sharing only three external elements with the standard Yaris – the headlamp, door mirrors and roof antenna
• New lower grille and enlarged side grille to enhance cooling performance
• Relocated rear fog and reversing lights

As might be expected in such a thoroughbred machine, the changes to the GR Yaris’ exterior are far from being simple cosmetic tweaks. Once again, the feedback from professional and master drivers and experience gained in the heat of motorsport have been integral to the revisions.

The essential package remains the same: GR Yaris is a three-door car that’s very much a model in its own right: only the headlamp, antenna and door mirrors are carried over from the standard hatchback. Every element has been revised to achieve optimum downforces, aerodynamics and grip.

At the front of the car there is a new steel mesh for the lower grille, optimised for the best balance of thickness, strength and weight reduction. The side grille has a larger opening and lower bumper has a new split-construction that makes it easier and less costly to repair or replace.

At the rear, an opening in the bottom edge of the lower garnish allows air from beneath the floor to escape, reducing drag, improving the car’s manoeuvrability and stability and dispersing heat from the exhaust system.

The fog and reversing lights have been relocated, moving from the lower bumper to be integrated in the rear combination lamps, reducing the risk of damage. Similarly, the high-mounted stop light as been moved from the rear spoiler to lower down on the back door so that all rear lamps are aligned and in a clear line of sight for following drivers. Moving the stop light also makes it easier for the spoiler to be changed or customised.

The new GR Yaris introduces a new exterior colour option, Precious Metal, in addition to the established signature shades – Emotional Red, Precious Black and Super White/Platinum White Pearlescent, representing the colours of the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing livery.

DEVELOPED IN THE SPIRITUAL HOME OF WORLD RALLYING

• Development centre at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team’s base in Jyväskylä, Finland
• Location allows for easy access to challenging roads for vehicle testing
• Model development faithful to TGR’s philosophy that “the road shapes the driver as well as the car”

When Toyota returned to the WRC in 2017 after 18 years away from rallying’s top level, an ambition to be the best was supported by the decision to base the new team in Finland. The town of Jyväskylä is widely regarded as the spiritual home of rallying and its location provides excellent access to challenging roads on which to test and tune vehicle performance.

This supports TOYOTA GAZOO Racing‘s belief that development is best achieved in extreme conditions and its philosophy that “the road shapes the driver as well as the car”. Around the world, people drive their cars in all conditions and on all types of surfaces, every day. To learn how to make ever-better cars, Toyota needs to gain a clear understanding of how ordinary people deal with their everyday driving demands.

Rallying is a motorsport that’s about how far cars can go in a wide range of driving conditions, which makes it the perfect high-level arena for gaining knowledge and experience and developing technologies, skills and solutions that can be applied to new production vehicles. This is why Toyota competes in the WRC.

OGIER AND ROVANPERÄ SPECIAL EDITIONS

• Two limited edition models celebrating World Rally Champions Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä, aimed at performance car aficionados
• Each version features Gravel and Track all-wheel drive modes tuned to suit the driving preference of each champion driver
• Dedicated styling details including dedicated paintwork colours, liveries and carbon fibre rear spoiler

Two special edition versions of the new GR Yaris are adding an extra layer of appeal to the model range, developed with personal input from TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) champion drivers Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä. Aimed at genuine driving aficionados, these highly exclusive cars were revealed for the first time at Rallye-Monte Carlo, the opening event in the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), and will be built in very limited numbers.

The special editions are inspired by concept versions which were shown at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon, and have been created under the supervision of Ogier, who won two of his eight WRC driver’s titles with TGR-WRT, in 2020 and 2021, and Rovanperä, the winner in 2022 and 2023.

Their production reflects the desire of Master Driver Akio Toyoda – alias “Morizo” – to express his respect and gratitude to the drivers “who hone and grow our cars in rallies” and to the teams, the rally organisers and the sport’s fans.

In each car the “Gravel” and “Track” modes featured on the standard GR Yaris have been replaced with settings reprogrammed to reflect each driver’s personal preferences for handling and performance. The “special edition” quality also includes distinctive new exterior and interior styling features.

Both cars are powered by the latest development of the GR Yaris’ 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, producing 280 DIN hp and 390 Nm of torque, matched to six-speed intelligent manual transmission (6iMT),

Ogier Edition

The Ogier Edition GR Yaris has two new AWD control modes: Morizo and Seb. The Morizo mode has been developed by Morizo (Akio Toyoda) through his rally driving experiences. It is calibrated to help deliver consistent race times under acceleration, partial acceleration and braking. 

The Seb mode, developed by Ogier, uses 40:60 ratio of front and rear torque distribution. All-wheel drive distributes more torque to the rear axle, so that rear tires produce pushing force more.

This gives the driver a sense of being fully connected with the car and will help them achieve quicker times with high-speed driving body control.

The Ogier Edition’s bodywork has a dedicated Matt Stealth Grey paint finish and features the French national flag (Ogier’s home nation) on the radiator grille and the 18x8J BBS forged alloy wheels. WRC commemorative stickers are added to the front wings.

The stand-out details also include a new-design carbon fibre CFRP rear spoiler and blue-painted brake callipers. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing decals have been added to the left and right doors and an Ogier Edition logo to the back door.

Inside, there is a WRC victory commemoration plaque on passenger side of the instrument panel and contrast blue, grey and red stitching (honouring the French national colours) on the steering wheel. Grey stitching is used for the shift and parking brake gaiters and the seat upholstery.

On both special editions, the new GR Yaris’ digital instrumentation has been revised to include the new modes, together with the regular Normal AWD control mode.

Rovanperä Edition

The Ravonperä Edition has a unique Donut Mode, created specifically for the WRC's youngest champion who is highly skilled in drifting and performing tyre-smoking donuts. Thanks to the constant-velocity rear differential gear, front and rear axles will rotate at the same speed. Allowing constant maximum torque to the rear, perfect for “door turns”.

This GR Yaris version also provides a Kalle Mode. This uses 40:60 ratio of front and rear torque distribution, which is the same as Ogier mode, but due to the constant-velocity rear differential gear, the rear torque remains unchanged unlike the Ogier version ensuring nice stable drifting slides.

The car has an exclusive three-tone paint finish, applied as a series of painted motifs by the designer of Rovanperä’s drift car livery, Henri Liupakka. WRC victory stickers are added to the front wings and there are TOYOTA GAZOO Racing decals on the doors and rear bumper and a Rovanperä Edition badge on the back door. As well as BBS 18x8J forged alloys, the car is fitted with a CFRP variable wing rear spoiler, shared with the GRMN Yaris, and constant-velocity rear differential gears, engineered to perform under sustained high drive loads.

In the cabin the trim and upholstery stitching again match the driver’s national colours, in this case blue and grey for Finland. As in the Ogier Edition, a special plaque commemorates TGR’s WRC victory.

Summary of Special Edition features

SAFETY AND EQUIPMENT FEATURES

• Third generation Toyota Safety Sense as standard
• Toyota Smart Connect + multimedia system with wireless smartphone integration
• Fully digital driver’s combimeter

Third generation Toyota Safety Sense

Notwithstanding its pure-bred performance profile, the new GR Yaris is equipped as standard with the latest, third generation of Toyota Safety Sense, providing a comprehensive package of systems to detect potential hazards, provide timely warnings and, when needed, provide steering, braking and drive assistance to help avoid a collision.

Should an impact be unavoidable, the car’s body structure is engineered to deform, absorbing and dissipating impact forces in a controlled fashion and safeguarding the integrity of the passenger cell.

The safety and driver assistance systems have been updated for added functionality and enhanced performance. For example, the Pre-Collision System can now recognise motorcycles and oncoming traffic and its intersection collision avoidance support can detect crossing vehicles. The Dynamic Radar Cruise Control has gained added turn-signal linked control and deceleration assist and it offers a wider choice of distance settings. Future software updates for the car’s safety and multimedia systems can be delivered over the air via the Data Communication Module (DCM), avoiding the need for the car to be taken to a service centre.

Equipment specification

New equipment features* include the Toyota Smart Connect + multimedia system with eight-inch touchscreen, navigation (both cloud-based and embedded systems), wireless smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto a 12.3-inch digital driver’s combimeter.

Exterior features include power-folding heated door mirrors, rear privacy glass and automatic headlights. In the cabin there is dual-zone automatic air conditioning, front sprots seats, aluminium pedals and GR steering wheel. An app-based digital key, giving up to five users the convenience of accessing and starting the car with their smartphone, will be made available for the new GR Yaris during 2024.

EXPLORING FUTURE POSSIBILITIES: THE HYDROGEN-FUELLED GR YARIS

• The GR Yaris’ turbocharged three-cylinder engine has been converted to run on hydrogen
• Engineering study uses elements from the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric sedan, including hydrogen tanks installed in the GR Yaris’ boot
• Demonstration of how existing internal combustion engines can be adapted to use carbon-neutral hydrogen

Toyota includes the development of internal combustion engines that can run on carbon-neutral fuel in its multi-path technology approach to reducing and ultimately eliminating vehicle CO₂ emissions. Its development programme has already produced high-performance hydrogen powertrains for race cars competing in enduring events in Japan.

It has further investigated the potential of hydrogen ICE engines by converting the turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engine that powers the new GR Yaris. Thanks to technologies developed by Toyota and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, the conversion process is relatively straightforward: the major changes are replacement of the fuel tank and related fuel lines with components suitable for hydrogen.

Many parts have been adopted from the Mirai, Toyota’s hydrogen fuel cell electric sedan, including high-pressure fuel tanks, installed in the GR Yaris’ boot. The principal change to the engine itself is the installation of a new fuel system with injectors, piping and spark plugs.

The new models have been developed from concept versions which were shown at the 2023 Tokyo Auto Salon, under the supervision of Ogier, who won two of his eight WRC driver’s titles with TGR-WRT, in 2020 and 2021, and Rovanperä, the winner in 2022 and 2023.

Their creation has been inspired by the desire of Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda – alias “Morizo” – to express his respect and gratitude to the drivers “who hone and grow our cars in rallies” and to the teams, the rally organisers and the sport’s fans.

In each car the “Gravel” and “Track” modes featured on the standard GR Yaris have been replaced with settings reprogrammed to reflect each driver’s personal preferences for handling and performance. In addition, each of the special versions has distinctive new exterior and interior styling features.

Both cars are powered by the latest development of the GR Yaris’ 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, producing 280 DIN hp and 390 Nm of torque, matched to six-speed intelligent manual transmission (6iMT),

Ogier Edition

The Ogier Edition GR Yaris has two new AWD control modes: Morizo and Seb. The Morizo mode has been developed by Morizo (Akio Toyoda) through his rally driving experiences. It is calibrated to help deliver consistent race times under acceleration, partial acceleration and braking. The Seb mode, developed by Ogier, uses the front and rear Torsen limited slip differentials and all-wheel drive to distribute torque to the rear axle so that the back of the car can be swung out with relative ease. This gives the driver a sense of being fully connected with the car and will help them achieve quicker times with high-speed driving body control.

The Ogier Edition’s bodywork has a dedicated Matt Stealth Grey paint finish and features the French national flag (Ogier’s home nation) on the radiator grille and the 18x8J BBS alloy wheels. WRC commemorative stickers are added to the front wings.

The stand-out details also include a new-design carbon fibre CFRP rear spoiler and blue-painted brake callipers. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing decals have been added to the left and right doors and an Ogier Edition logo to the back door.

Inside, there is a WRC victory commemoration plaque on passenger side of the instrument panel and contrast blue, grey and red stitching (honouring the French national colours) on the steering wheel. Grey stitching is used for the shift and parking brake gaiters and the seat upholstery.

On both special editions, the new GR Yaris’ digital instrumentation has been revised to include the new modes, together with the regular Normal AWD control mode.

Rovanperä Edition

The Rovanperä Edition has a unique Donut Mode, created specifically for the WRC’s youngest champion who is highly skilled in drifting and performing tyre-smoking donuts. Here, the new mode allows for easy driving and “door turns” with a constant, strong torque flow to the rear wheels.

This GR Yaris version also provides Kalle Mode. This uses a constant-velocity rear differential and front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials to produce linear handling characteristics so the back end of the car can be powerfully swung out as it enters a bend and allowing the front to be pulled forward on the throttle on the exit.

The car has an exclusive three-tone paint finish, applied as a series of painted motifs by the designer of Rovanperä’s drift car livery, Henri Liupakka. WRC victory stickers are added to the front wings and there are TOYOTA GAZOO Racing decals on the doors and rear bumper and a Rovanperä Edition badge on the back door. As well as BBS 18x8J alloys, the car is fitted with a CFRP variable wing rear spoiler, shared with the GRMN Yaris, and constant-velocity rear differential gears.

In the cabin the trim and upholstery stitching again match the driver’s national colours, in this case blue and grey for Finland. As in the Ogier Edition, a special plaque commemorates TGR’s WRC victory.

The Ogier and Rovanperä Editions will be built in strictly limited numbers. Details of ordering and sales in European markets will be announced at a later date by national distributors.

Summary of Special Editions features