Toyota Teases GR Line Up: Supra MK6, Celica MK8, MR2 MK4, 86 MK3 and GR GT

[KahnBB6]

hopefully it's not gonna be AWD...

It has been very strongly suggested that it will be AWD using the GR Yaris and GR Corolla's GR-Four system flopped to the other end.

Other than wanting to utilize the system they've invested so much into in more performance models Toyota may have wanted to take a page from Porsche with their AWD 911's since the handling of their SW20 Turbo MR2's was not something everyone could handle even with only 200-260hp stock. This version is rumored to be targeted for around 400hp stock from the G20E 2.0L engine which might amplify that concern.

Still it would be nice if a hardcore purist mid RWD only version were also offered as an additional trim level.

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[BMWAF]

This version is rumored to be targeted for around 400hp stock from the G20E 2.0L engine which might amplify that concern.

LOL. There is NO FUCKING WAY the MR2 will be 400hp. This is a hopes and dreams figure. 400hp is more than every GR currently available, including the Supra! Wasn't the MR2 supposed to be mid-tier? And yes, I know Toyota said their new engine COULD output 400hp.. big deal. That in no way guarantees Toyota will tune it that way, and I'd bet a non-insignificant amount against it!

And if you want more proof of what's in store.. look at what Honda did to the Prelude: Your Toyota flavor of disappointment is about to be served.

 

[Rob_SER]

It has been very strongly suggested that it will be AWD using the GR Yaris and GR Corolla's GR-Four system flopped to the other end.

Other than wanting to utilize the system they've invested so much into in more performance models Toyota may have wanted to take a page from Porsche with their AWD 911's since the handling of their SW20 Turbo MR2's was not something everyone could handle even with only 200-260hp stock. This version is rumored to be targeted for around 400hp stock from the G20E 2.0L engine which might amplify that concern.

Still it would be nice if a hardcore purist mid RWD only version were also offered as an additional trim level.

yeah i've seen online for a while that it's going to be AWD. Would not be a disaster, but i'm still a RWD guy at heart when it comes to sportscar

 

[Ron L]

If it's a higher end version of the MR2, similar to the Supra and costing $60,000+, maybe the AWD function will be something that can be turned on and off? Personally, I don't mind if it's AWD. Oh, and BMWAF is absolutely right, there is NO WAY the MR2 would be 400hp. That would be a HUGE departure from anything Toyota has done in the past. Almost every car they every offered, with just a couple of exceptions, has been under-powered. But even at 300hp, I'd buy one!

 

[Captain_Kirk]

Toyota Stepped Away So GR Could Grow Into Something Bigger Than Toyota

The performance GR brand becomes a standalone entity, dropping the Toyota from its name

• Gazoo Racing is dropping the Toyota name to go fully solo.
• Rebrand starts with the GR GT and wraps by January 2027.
• Expect GR Celica and GR MR2 to skip Toyota badging entirely.

Toyota’s performance arm is finally stepping out from the corporate umbrella. What was once an internal motorsport project is now officially a standalone brand. Toyota Gazoo Racing is dropping the Toyota name and will go by Gazoo Racing, or simply GR, a move that’s been widely anticipated since the debut of the GR GT supercar.

What began as a race-focused sub-brand has gradually developed into a distinct high-performance arm, complete with its own production lineup. Structurally, Gazoo Racing now sits above the economy-minded Daihatsu and the core Toyota brand, but still below the premium Lexus and the flagship Century in both positioning and price.

New Identity with a Familiar Mission

Toyota says the rebranding is part of a return to Gazoo Racing’s roots, aimed at streamlining the relationship between motorsport engineering and street car development. At the same time, it sees the move as a way to speed up talent development and create a more direct flow of technology between the track and the road.

Despite the shift, Gazoo Racing will still handle customer racing programs, rally entries, and performance road cars. More specialized efforts like factory endurance racing are being spun out into a distinct operation under the name Toyota Racing.

The first model to leave the Toyota badge behind entirely is the GR GT supercar. A competition version of the same car is also in the works and is slated to enter GT3 racing series.

We expect the updated branding will carry over to future versions of the GR Yaris and GR Corolla hot hatches, along with the eventual replacements for the GR86 and GR Supra sports cars.

New Models On The Horizon

The first model to leave the Toyota badge behind entirely is the GR GT supercar. A competition version of the same car is also in the works and is slated to enter GT3 racing series.

We expect the updated branding will carry over to future versions of the GR Yaris and GR Corolla hot hatches, along with the eventual replacements for the GR86 and GR Supra sports cars.

New Models On The Horizon

According to Toyota, the full “logo transition” will be phased in gradually, with completion targeted for January 2027. This timeline gives the company enough room to roll out updates, facelifts, and refreshed model years that replace the Toyota emblem with a more prominent GR badge across the lineup

https://www.carscoops.com/2026/01/gazoo-racing-drops-toyota-name-becomes-standalone-brand/

 

[Supra93]

 

[alan7467]

What in the hell did I just watch.

 

[Vinny]

Morizo the biggest troll in the automotive industry

 

[Matador]

Morizo the biggest troll in the automotive industry

LOOOLLLL 100%!! Took the words right out of my mouth.

 

[SupraYYJ]

Nobody:

Toyota: GR ✕ Daihatsu kei truck!

 

[Ron L]

So, so, so disappointing! I even cancelled my trip to the Chicago Auto Show!

 

[KahnBB6]

So, so, so disappointing! I even cancelled my trip to the Chicago Auto Show!

I haven’t been able to watch the full video yet. I gather they did not announce any new model. Were they just talking about the brand’s motorsport history and how they view it as a new brand of the Toyota group?

 

[Bryster]

I haven’t been able to watch the full video yet. I gather they did not announce any new model. Were they just talking about the brand’s motorsport history and how they view it as a new brand of the Toyota group?

they did announce a new model... a Daihatsu Truck

 

[BMWAF]

 

[KahnBB6]

they did announce a new model... a Daihatsu Truck

…..A GR Daihatsu Kei truck? Okay. Now I understand all the reactions after the recent MR2 hype.

Probably not the best PR move on their part to troll people.

Sure, release this model but since it’s so minor don’t build up people’s hopes when they’re expecting one or more very significant GR models that have been deep into development.

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