PLANO, Texas (July 29, 2026) – GAZOO Racing’s motorsports expertise is embodied in the 2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla, the ultimate evolution of the GR Corolla. Combining motorsports-derived engineering, increased performance and track-focused enhancements, the GRMN Corolla is engineered for maximum driver engagement.

Developed through extensive testing at the Nürburgring and lessons learned in Super Taikyu competition under the direction of Morizo, the master driver alter ego of Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda, the GRMN Corolla features exclusive performance upgrades, enhanced aerodynamics and chassis refinements engineered for demanding driving conditions.

Built at Toyota Motor Corporation’s Motomachi plant in Japan primarily for North America, Japan and Australia, this ultimate track-focused hatchback will be available late summer in exclusive Zero Gravity or Gravel paint colors, with a starting MSRP of $64,360. Production will be limited to 730 units globally.

What’s New
The GRMN Corolla represents the ultimate expression of the GR Corolla, engineered to deepen the connection between car and driver and inspire confidence even at the limits of performance. Developed with a singular focus on responsiveness, control and driver engagement, it pursues a wilder, more visceral character through increased engine torque and a series of purpose-built enhancements drawn directly from motorsports competition and intensive circuit testing.

Its development reflects lessons learned through competition in the Super Taikyu series and repeated testing at the Nürburgring, where dedicated aerodynamic parts, suspension components and optimized all-wheel-drive control were honed to help elevate performance.

Inside, the GRMN Corolla continues that driver-first philosophy with an evolved cockpit featuring dedicated seats and a flocked instrument panel, creating a more focused environment designed to help the driver concentrate more fully on the road ahead.

Pushed to the Limit to Challenge the Nürburgring
In response to Morizo’s directive that “if it bears the GRMN name, it must be able to run the Nürburgring properly,” the GR team developed the GRMN Corolla through intensive Nürburgring testing. The Nürburgring – often called the world’s most demanding circuit – exposes inputs and surface changes that do not appear on ordinary test tracks and brings a car’s weaknesses to light. The team tuned the car so that, from low speeds to full racing speeds and even on rough surfaces, it should respond more in line with the driver’s intentions.

GRMN Corolla development included not only Nürburgring testing but also participation in Japan’s Super Taikyu endurance racing series and extensive verification using the latest driving simulators. Through this extensive testing came unexpected issues. By pushing the vehicle to its limits, the GR team was able to address each issue one by one and pursue a high level of vehicle-driver harmony so the car and driver can continue to communicate even at the limit.

The insights gained during GRMN Corolla development have also been applied to the evolution of the base GR Corolla. For example, the GR Corolla, announced in September 2025, extended the application of structural adhesive on the body by 45.6 feet to a total of 107.2 feet to strengthen the body structure, and it was equipped with a cool air duct to reduce intake air temperature under high-load driving – both measures born from Nürburgring learnings.