Even before the official announcement, we knew this day would come. When the GR GT<\/a> debuted a month ago, there were no Toyota badges inside or out. Since then, we\u2019ve learned the V8 supercar won\u2019t even be sold at Toyota dealerships, instead being offered through select Lexus showrooms.<\/p>\n Photo by: Toyota<\/p>\n As you can imagine, Gazoo Racing won\u2019t be limited to the GR GT. If the MR2 is indeed making a comeback, it\u2019s also likely to forgo the Toyota badge. A new Supra, this time likely without BMW ties, has already been confirmed<\/a>, and it, too, would fit perfectly within the GR lineup. It would make sense for a next-generation 86 to serve as Gazoo Racing\u2019s entry-level model.<\/p>\n GR will continue to live up to the \u201cRacing\u201d part of its name by competing in top-tier motorsports, including WRC. Additionally, the newly formed brand will cater to \u201ccustomer motorsports using production vehicles.\u201d That statement gives us hope for homologation specials and performance cars in general.<\/p>\n While the new twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 will be exclusive to the GR GT, lesser models are expected to use Toyota\u2019s new four-cylinder engine. The turbocharged 2.0-liter unit, codenamed \u201cG20E,\u201d is rated at more than 400 horsepower<\/a>. This four-pot could become the backbone of the GR division, as it won\u2019t be limited to front-engine applications.<\/p>\n Photo by: Toyota<\/p>\n The GR Yaris M concept<\/a> features a mid-mounted layout, fueling rumors of an MR2 revival. As if that weren\u2019t exciting enough, U.S. dealers have allegedly received a sneak preview of a reborn Celica<\/a>. Add the Yaris and Corolla hot hatches to the mix, and the GR portfolio could look mighty impressive before the decade\u2019s end.<\/p>\n That\u2019s not all. Remember the FT-Se concept with dual motors and all-wheel drive? The fully electric sports car<\/a> could arrive after 2026, and it wouldn\u2019t be the only electric performance vehicle within the Toyota empire. The LFA concept<\/a> won\u2019t have a combustion engine when it eventually arrives.<\/p>\n The GR GT’s interior lacks the Toyota badge on the steering wheel<\/p>\n Photo by: Toyota<\/p>\n Motor1’s Take:<\/p>\n Toyota\u2019s decision to elevate the Gazoo Racing name makes sense when you consider the influx of highly anticipated models. With affordable sports cars becoming increasingly rare, Toyota appears intent on dominating the niche with its GR products. The GR GT will sit at the top as the flagship, easily commanding a six-figure price. In fact, some reports suggest it could cost more than $200,000.<\/p>\n![\"<p>Gazoo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/16x9-tr.png\")
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