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Toyota GR KART launch and racing participation

Overview

Toyota’s motorsports brand, GAZOO Racing, launched the GR KART, an entry-level racing kart designed to increase accessibility for families and children in Japan. The vehicle, priced at 385,000 yen, features a 215cc engine and adjustable components to accommodate drivers between 135 cm and 185 cm in height.

Engineered to lower barriers regarding cost, maintenance, and transportation, the 83kg kart utilizes a belt-drive system with an automatic tensioner. A specialized diaphragm carburetor and oil catch tank allow the vehicle to be stored upright without draining fluids. Its compact design is intended to allow transport inside mid-sized minivans, such as the Toyota Noah or Voxy, without requiring disassembly. Toyota also provides a dedicated mobile app for technical setup and driving guidance. The kart is strictly for closed-track use and is not street-legal.

Following the launch, twelve of these karts are scheduled to participate in the A1 City Grand Prix GOTSU 2026. This street race will take place on December 13, 2026, in Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture, as part of the 52 Future Project 2026, aiming to connect motorsports with local community revitalization.

Entities

Toyota · Akio Toyoda · Toyota Gazoo Racing · Toyota Motor Corporation · GR KART

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] GAZOO Racing launched the GR KART entry-level racing kart. car.watch.impress.co.jp · toyotagazooracing.com · response.jp
[● 3 SOURCES] The GR KART is priced at 385,000 yen. car.watch.impress.co.jp · www.carguide.ph · response.jp
[● 3 SOURCES] The vehicle weighs 83 kilograms. car.watch.impress.co.jp · www.carguide.ph · response.jp
[● 3 SOURCES] The kart is powered by a 215cc engine. car.watch.impress.co.jp · www.carguide.ph · response.jp
[● 2 SOURCES] The driving position is adjustable to accommodate users between 135 cm and 185 cm tall. www.carguide.ph · response.jp
[○ 1 SOURCE] The GR KART is for closed-course use only and cannot be driven on public roads. response.jp

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Toyota GR KART to compete in Gotsu City street race
Twelve Toyota GR KART entry-level racing karts will compete in the A1 City Grand Prix GOTSU 2026 street race in Gotsu City, Shimane Prefecture, on December 13, 2026.
2 days ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
Toyota launches GR Kart entry-level racing machine in Japan
Toyota Gazoo Racing has launched the GR Kart in Japan, an affordable 215cc entry-level racing kart designed for families and children to easily access motorsports.

Sources

ar.motor1.com · autoevolution.com · autorevue.cz · car.watch.impress.co.jp · car1.hk · carguide.ph · dmotion.rs · intensive911.com · prtimes.jp · response.jp · sportsmania.jp · teleradiosciacca.it · theautopian.com · topgear.com.ph · toyotagazooracing.com

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