# @hypewhip on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTTLq1PDyk4
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-09T18:18:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** HYPEWHIP (@hypewhip) — https://gondola.cc/hypewhip

## Caption

❗️Toyota has just redefined the hot hatch ceiling with the reveal of the GR Yaris Morizo RR, a machine born directly from the hands of the company’s racing-obsessed Chairman, Akio Toyoda.

Unveiled at the 2026 Tokyo Auto Salon, this ultra-limited edition transforms the rally-bred Yaris into a dedicated circuit weapon inspired by Toyoda’s own Nürburgring 24 Hours experience.

The “RR” badge pays tribute to his privateer team, Rookie Racing, featuring signature yellow accents and a unique “Gravel Khaki” livery.

Under the carbon-fiber hood, mechanical changes include a retuned suspension and a specialized “Morizo” drive mode that locks torque at a 50:50 split for maximum track precision.

Notably, this model is paired exclusively with the 8-speed GAZOO Racing Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT), a gearbox designed to keep drivers faster and fresher during endurance stints.

With only 200 units produced worldwide—split evenly between Japan and Europe—ownership is determined by a strict lottery system rather than a standard dealership visit.

It represents the ultimate expression of Toyoda’s philosophy that road cars should be developed through the rigors of motorsport rather than in a boardroom.

With the shift toward automatic transmissions for peak performance, do you think the loss of a manual pedal box hurts the soul of a car like this, or is the speed advantage worth the trade-off?

What are your thoughts? 🤔💭

Featuring Media From TOYOTA GAZOO RACING

#toyota #gryaris #cars

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