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87 www.autosubindustry.comDriving enthusiasts, rejoice: GAZOO Racing (GR) has unveiled the 2026 GRMN Corolla, the ultimate in GR Corolla performance. This track-oriented compact hatchback was developed under GR%u2019s philosophy of %u201cmaking better cars starting from motorsport,%u201d and it was engineered so drivers can confidently push it to the limit at the N%u00fcrburgring, where Master Driver Akio Toyoda, also known as Morizo, began his driving career.Born from Morizo%u2019s strong desire %u201cto bring back a Corolla that captivates customers,%u201d the GR Corolla has been exhaustively refined. The 2026 GRMN Corolla will be built at Toyota Motor Corporation%u2019s Motomachi plant in Japan, primarily for North America, Japan and Australia. More information on the full model specifications and Manufacturer%u2019s Suggested Retail Price will be provided later. The GRMN Corolla represents the ultimate expression of the GR Corolla, engineered to deepen the connection between car and driver and inspire confidence even at the limits of performance. Developed with a singular focus on responsiveness, control and driver engagement, it pursues a wilder, more visceral character through increased engine torque and a series of purpose built enhancements drawn directly from motorsports competition and intensive circuit testing. Its development reflects lessons learned through competition in the Super Taikyu series and repeated testing at the N%u00fcrburgring, where dedicated aerodynamic parts, suspension components and optimized all-wheel-drive control were honed to help elevate performance.Inside, the GRMN Corolla continues that driverfirst philosophy with an evolved cockpit featuring dedicated seats and a flocked instrument panel, creating a more focused environment designed to help the driver concentrate more fully on the road ahead.In response to Morizo%u2019s directive that %u201cif it bears the GRMN name, it must be able to run the N%u00fcrburgring properly,%u201d the GR team developed the GRMN Corolla through intensive N%u00fcrburgring testing. The N%u00fcrburgring often called the world%u2019s most demanding circuit exposes inputs and surface changes that do not appear on ordinary test tracks and brings a car%u2019s weaknesses to light.The team tuned the car so that, from low speeds to full racing speeds and even on rough surfaces, it should respond more in line with the driver%u2019s intentions. Through this extensive testing came unexpected issues.