Toyota Gazoo Racing Teases Mid-Engined Two-Seater Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon Reveal
Akio Toyoda, speaking as Morizo, says he has acquired the car, with its name and specifications still unconfirmed.
Overview
- Toyota Gazoo Racing posted a January 3 teaser in which Morizo describes the vehicle as a “mid-engined two-seater” being prepared for display at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
- The unveiling is scheduled for Toyota Gazoo Racing’s press conference on January 9, with Akio Toyoda set to present it.
- Media and fans widely speculate the car could revive the MR2 nameplate, citing reports of recent GR MR2 and GR MR‑S trademark filings in Japan and Australia.
- An alternative reading links the tease to a follow-up of the GR Yaris M concept, which ran a midship G20E 2.0-liter turbo setup and competed in the 2025 Super Taikyu Series.
- Unconfirmed reports mention a possible 395 hp G20E and suggest a second tuner’s involvement, while some outlets note the Auto Salon car could even be a customized older MR2.