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Toyota GAZOO Racing Unveils New GR Corolla Development Prototype

  • Toyota Showcases Camouflaged GR Corolla Ahead of Formula Drift Long Beach
  • Vehicle Hints at Track Focused Enhancements

LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 3, 2025) – Leading up to Formula Drift Long Beach weekend, Toyota teases a new GR Corolla vehicle in development. While vehicle details are yet to be confirmed, new fender vents, hood vents, and a rear spoiler can be seen through the camo, highlighting the enhancements on the horizon. Born on the track, this vehicle is expected to have improved aerodynamic performance, a bump in torque and unique tuning.

Toyota teases a new GR Corolla development vehicle with track-focused upgrades, including aerodynamic vents and rear spoiler, ahead of Formula Drift Long Beach debut.
Toyota GAZOO Racing Unveils New GR Corolla Development Prototype.

The GAZOO Racing team is still working to fine-tune this vehicle to make it ready for Akio Toyoda’s final test drive.

Stay tuned for more information coming Fall 2025.

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Toyota directly employs nearly 48,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of more than 35 million cars and trucks at our 11 manufacturing plants. In spring 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota currently offers 31 electrified options.

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