Trending Now - Toyota Unveils High-performance 2026 GRMN Corolla and GR86 Upgrades

WHO:

GAZOO Racing - Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman and Master Driver Akio Toyoda, also known as Morizo, is involved in the development of the GRMN Corolla.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The GR86 is developed by the GAZOO Racing team.

WHAT:

GAZOO Racing - The 2026 GRMN Corolla is unveiled as a high-performance compact hatchback.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The 2026 GRMN Corolla features increased engine torque of 302 pound-feet and a series of enhancements for improved performance.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The 2027 GR86 will feature updated throttle calibration, improved shift feel, and new interior treatments.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The 2027 GR86 is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder boxer engine generating 228 horsepower and 184 lb.-ft. of torque.

WHERE:

GAZOO Racing - The GRMN Corolla was developed at the Nürburgring, known as the world’s most demanding circuit.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The 2026 GRMN Corolla will be built at Toyota Motor Corporation’s Motomachi plant in Japan, primarily for North America, Japan, and Australia.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The 2027 GR86 was debuted at FuelFest in the Bay Area.

WHEN:

Toyota USA Newsroom - The 2026 GR Corolla was announced in September 2025 and launched in November 2025.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The 2027 GR86 is expected to arrive at dealerships in summer 2026.

WHY:

GAZOO Racing - The development of the GRMN Corolla was driven by Akio Toyoda's directive that it must be able to run the Nürburgring properly.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The updates to the GR86 aim to deepen the connection between driver, car, and road.

HOW:

GAZOO Racing - The GRMN Corolla was developed through extensive testing at the Nürburgring and participation in Japan’s Super Taikyu Series.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The GR86 enhancements were achieved through track testing and refinements in throttle calibration and shift feel.

Toyota USA Newsroom - The GRMN Corolla features dedicated aerodynamic and suspension components developed through motorsport competition and intensive circuit testing.

(UPDATED June 2, 2026 12:19 UTC)

Toyota has just unveiled the 2026 GRMN Corolla, a high-performance compact hatchback developed under the guidance of Chairman Akio Toyoda, also known as Morizo, at the Nürburgring. This exciting new model boasts an impressive 302 pound-feet of engine torque and will be built at Toyota's Motomachi plant in Japan, targeting markets in North America, Japan, and Australia. Additionally, the 2027 GR86 is set to arrive at dealerships in summer 2026, featuring enhancements like updated throttle calibration and improved shift feel, all aimed at strengthening the connection between driver and car.