The GR four: GR Yaris special editions

The GR Yaris exemplifies Toyota’s commitment to develop ever-better cars through motorsport – a model that directly reaps the benefits of Toyota Gazoo Racing‘s experience in the WRC. But perhaps the greatest expressions of this motorsport influence are the super-exclusive GR Yaris special editions that have been launched since 2024. Built with personal input from the influential drivers that bear their names, these strictly limited editions continue a theme originally introduced by the Carlos Sainz edition of the Celica GT-Four in September 1991.

What GR Yaris special editions have been launched so far? And what enhancements have been applied that make them stand out from the standard model? Read on for details of the four produced so far.

2026 GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition

Unveiled by Ogier himself at the 2026 Rallye Monte-Carlo (above), this GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition pays tribute to the Toyota pilot’s achievement in winning the 2025 Drivers’ World Championship – the ninth such title of his rally career. Based on the GR Yaris Aero Performance model, it incorporates exclusive equipment that relfects the Frenchman’s preferences and driving style. The new edition is strictly limited to 200 units worldwide, half of which are earmarked for the European market.

The model features two special all-wheel drive control modes. ‘SEB’ mode replaces the original track mode, while ‘MORIZO’ replaces the original gravel mode. The former specifies a 40:60 front-rear torque split to enable rear-drive-oriented vehicle control while maintaining front-end turning performance; the latter maximises traction and cornering performance by locking the front and rear wheel under acceleration, and reducing the locking force under braking. Ogier favoured the torque distribution settings developed by Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda (aka Morizo) and adopted them in this edition. 

The interior and exterior are modified to combine refined understatement with functional design inspired by the demands of real rally stages. The exclusive body colour represents Toyota’s 2025 motorsports activities and complemented by matt black wheels in a matching tone. The brake calipers 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 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 car. The exclusive leather grip of the vertical handbrake features grey stitching, while a commemorative serial-number plate celebrates Ogier’s titles.

Special features of the 2026 GR Yaris Sébastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition:

2026 GR Yaris Morizo RR

Revealed as an under-development prototype at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, the GR Yaris Morizo RR was created with Toyota chairman and master driver Akio Toyoda (aka Morizo). Developed as a more track-focused version of the standard car, it benefits from insights gained through Morizo’s own participation in the 2025 Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race.

The race car was equipped with the model’s eight-speed automatic transmission, a feature that Morizo singled out for particular praise following the team’s successful finish. The GR Yaris Morizo RR is inspired by that experience and is exceptional for achieving a unity of car and driver, cultivated at the Nürburgring. This enhances driver-vehicle interaction and confidence while giving car lovers something to smile about and a desire to keep driving.

Principal technical features include Nürburgring-honed suspension, which benefits from additional downforce generated by the exclusive carbon fibre rear wing. Exterior enhancements also include a different front spoiler, side skirts, carbon fibre bonnet, and an exclusive ‘Gravel Khaki’ body colour and bronze wheels combination chosen by Morizo.

Inside, a unique ‘MORIZO’ four-wheel drive control mode replaces the original gravel mode and sets the torque and drive force distribution at an equal 50:50 front/rear. Each car has numbered plaque bearing the Morizo RR logo, and production is limited to 200 units, 100 of which will be heading to selected European markets.

Special features of the 2026 GR Yaris Morizo RR edition:

2024 GR Yaris Ogier Edition and 2024 GR Yaris Rovanperä Edition

Revealed together at the opening event of the 2024 World Rally Championship, these two GR Yaris special editions were built with personal input from the drivers that bear their names. The Ogier Edition commemorates Sébastien Ogier’s WRC titles in 2020 and 2021, while the Rovanperä Edition was developed to recognise Kalle Rovanperä’s WRC titles in 2022 and 2023.

In additional to exclusive external and internal features, each car reflected its unique status by being the first to modify the standard ‘Gravel’ and ‘Track’ modes on the GR-Four selector for settings programmed to reflect the respective driver’s personal preferences for handling and performance.

The GR Yaris Ogier Edition has two new all-wheel drive control programmes. ‘MORIZO’ mode was developed by master driver Akio Toyoda and calibrated to help deliver consistent race times under acceleration, partial acceleration and braking. ‘SEB’ mode was developed by Ogier and tunes 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 achieve quicker times with enhanced body control.

The Ogier Edition’s bodywork has a dedicated Stealth Grey matt paint finish and is decorated with the French national flag (Ogier’s home nation) on the radiator grille and BBS alloy wheels. Commemorative WRC victory decals are also added to the front wings, while Toyota Gazoo Racing decals have been added to the doors and an Ogier Edition badge on the rear hatch. Additional stand-out details include a new-design CFRP rear spoiler and blue-painted brake calipers.

Inside, there is a WRC victory commemorative plaque on the instrument panel and contrasting stitching in the French national colours (red, grey and blue) on the steering wheel. Grey stitching is also used for the gearshift and handbrake gaiters and seat upholstery. Finally, the digital instrumentation has been revised to include the new drive modes.

The GR Yaris Rovanperä Edition also has two unique driving modes which were created specifically to mimic the enthusiastic style of the WRC’s youngest champion. The first mode delivers a strong torque bias to the rear wheels in order to promote a particular technique that allows the car to rotate within a short radius. The second mode, ‘KALLE’, adopts similar oversteer-focused calibrations through the front and rear limited-slip differentials to promote what’s known as the ‘Scandinavian flick’, where the back end of the car is induced to swing outwards prior to entering a bend so the front end of the car is lined up to pull it forward cleanly on the exit. Both modes are made possible by the special inclusion of a constant-velocity rear differential unit.

This version has an exclusive three-tone paint finish, applied as a series of painted motifs by the designer of Rovanperä’s race helmet. WRC victory decals are added to the front wings and there are Toyota Gazoo Racing decals on the doors and rear bumper as well as a Rovanperä Edition badge on the rear hatch. The GR Yaris is completed with 18-inch BBS alloys and an adjustable CFRP rear spoiler.

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

Special features of the 2024 GR Yaris Ogier Edition and GR Yaris Rovanperä Edition:

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