Toyota GR GT: What It Means for the Future of GR Performance

Toyota Gazoo Racing has never been busier. From the GR Yaris and GR86 to the GR Supra, Toyota has rebuilt its performance credibility the hard way, by engineering cars that enthusiasts actually want to drive. Now, attention is turning to the Toyota GR GT While full details are still under wraps, one thing is clear: this is set to be Toyota’s next flagship GR performance car, and it represents a big shift in how serious the brand has become about driver focused engineering. At AUTOID, this matters more than you might think.

The GR GT sits at the very top of Toyota’s GR range. Unlike the GR Supra or GR86, which are adapted from existing platforms, the GR GT is widely understood to be a clean sheet performance project developed alongside Toyota’s motorsport programmes.

Everything we’ve seen so far points toward a traditional performance layout: long bonnet, wide stance, aggressive aero, and a clear focus on road to race DNA. This is not designed to be subtle. It’s designed to be Toyota’s statement piece.

In many ways, the GR GT feels like the natural evolution of the GR brand, taking everything Toyota has learned from motorsport and applying it to a flagship road car.

For years, Toyota was known for reliability first and excitement second. GR has flipped that narrative.

The GR GT represents:

• Toyota doubling down on performance credibility.

• A renewed focus on motorsport led development.

• A clear hierarchy within the GR lineup, with a true halo car at the top.

For enthusiasts, this is important. A strong halo model lifts the entire range. It legitimises everything below it, from the Supra to the GR86.

The GR story doesn’t stop at the top end. Alongside our Supra work, we also have an upcoming Toyota GR86 build planned at AUTOID. The GR86 represents the opposite end of the GR spectrum: lightweight, naturally aspirated, rear wheel drive and completely driver focused. Where the GR GT is expected to be powerful and complex, the GR86 is all about balance and simplicity. Yet both cars exist for the same reason - to put driving enjoyment first. This is what makes the current GR lineup so compelling. Whether you’re modifying a Supra, building a GR86, or following the development of the GR GT, the core philosophy stays the same.

Toyota’s renewed commitment to performance has created one of the strongest modern enthusiast ecosystems.

• The GR Supra has become a benchmark tuning platform

• The GR86 continues the lightweight, analogue sports car tradition

• The GR GT is set to anchor the brand with a true flagship

For the aftermarket and for specialists like AUTOID, this is exactly what you want to see. A manufacturer investing in performance at every level gives enthusiasts the confidence to build, modify and personalise their cars.

The Toyota GR GT isn’t just another performance car. It shows how far Toyota has come, and where the GR brand is heading next. For us at AUTOID, it reinforces why we continue to invest in Toyota GR platforms - from Supras we modify today, to the GR86 build coming soon.

Whether you’re already driving a GR car or simply watching what Toyota does next, one thing is clear: GR is no longer a side project. It’s the future of Toyota performance.