Toyota Introduces New GR Corolla and Strengthens GR Ecosystem at IIMS 2026

JAKARTA - GAZOO Racing (GR), a motorsport brand under the auspices of PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) brings something new to the 2026 Indonesia International Motor Show (IIMS) exhibition, by presenting a refresh on the GR Pure New GR Corolla model.

Together with the new Raize GR Sport, which has just received a refresh at the beginning of the year, the two complete the complete line of GR products in Indonesia, ranging from GR Parts, GR Sport, and GR Pure.

This launch also marks a new chapter for GR in Indonesia which focuses on expanding its reach to a wider audience, making the spirit of motorsport a part of people's lifestyles. 2026 is an important momentum for GR to ensure that 'Joy of GR' can be enjoyed by the general public.

On this occasion, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) also announced the participation of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Indonesia (TGRI) in various racing events in 2026. With a new livery on the GR race car of choice, the team will maintain its dominance in various national and international championships.

Marketing Director of PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM), Hiroyuki Oide, said that with the spirit of continuous improvement, Morizo-san as the company's Master Driver encourages motorsport not only as a competition, but as the main foundation for the development of GAZOO Racing.

"In line with the philosophy of 'No More Boring Cars', GR confirms its commitment to provide 'soul' or soul to a vehicle, making it not just a running machine. This year is a golden moment for GR to further explore the vision of making ever-better motorsports-bred cars reflected in our latest product line at IIMS this year," he said, at the launch, Saturday, January 7.

As is known, GR has evolved into a representation of passion, excitement, and technical domination. The experience of building GR Pure sparked the spirit of continuous improvement to create a car designed from motorsport. As a tangible proof, some time ago the world witnessed the historic moment of the world premiere of the GR GT and GR GT3 flagship models.

The GAZOO Racing (GR) brand in Indonesia focuses on four important aspects: Product, Motorsport, Community, and Communication. All of them synergize to bring wider Excitement & Joy of GR for all motorsport and GR enthusiasts, including customers who want to look more sporty when behind the wheel. The spirit of racing can also be felt by the general public who want to get to know GR and its products and activities.

"The four main pillars of GR are expected to encourage this brand to become part of the lifestyle of the masses. Motorsport as a fundamental and implementation of continuous improvement, as well as showcase achievements and race cars GR," continued Hiroyuki Oide.

Launching New GR Corolla: Exclusive Top-Tier Performance with Comfort for Various Activities

The initial touch is given to the drivetrain area as the heart of the vehicle's performance. With 300 hp at 6,500 rpm, the 1,600 cc G16E-GTS turbo engine pumps higher torque of 30 Nm to 400 Nm at 3,250-4,600 rpm.

GR maintains the excitement behind the wheel by installing an 8-speed automatic transmission to increase concentration in driving, providing optimal power delivery, as well as comfort for daily mobility. The GR Corolla automatic transmission is supported by cooling fins and Torsen LSD (Limited Slip Differential), providing cooling performance and toughness in various road scenarios, especially on extreme race tracks.

The handling area is also upgraded by adding perong to the front and rear shock absorbers to produce maximum stability when reducing speed before turning. Furthermore, the trailing arm mounting point is raised to increase stability during rapid maneuvers. The suspension step is extended to maximize its articulation, by optimizing the spring rate and the use of dual pitch springs.

Start of Season TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Indonesia

"With the spirit of Pushing the Limit for Better, Toyota race cars are tested to the extreme limit to find improvement gaps. Each finding is then translated into improvements that are continuously developed in order to seize the leading position on the race track. All of this hard work is a manifestation of GR's commitment to building a national motorsport ecosystem, as well as developing local talent. The achievements of TGRI are expected to increase public enthusiasm in supporting our racing activities from the track side," said Marketing Director of PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM), Jap Ernando Demily.