There is a Toyota GR Corolla taxi in Japan!
Take a look at the image above. Did you notice its presence? If you did, congratulations on your keen eye.
We would like to share the existence of a high-performance Toyota GR Corolla taxi operating in Sendai, Japan.
The sight of a GR Corolla serving as a taxi is quite unique, as most taxis there typically use models like the Toyota Crown Comfort, Toyota Prius, and the specially designed Toyota JPN Taxi.
A quick search on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) reveals that the GR Corolla taxi features an eight-speed automatic transmission (GR-DAT).
GRカローラの自動ドア施工，完了しました。
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このたびはありがとうございました。 pic.twitter.com/k2ECkJspZN— フタバシステム株式会社 (@Futabasystem) July 16, 2025
Moreover, this hot hatch has been equipped with a meter installation and rear passenger doors that have been modified for automatic electric operation by Futaba System.
The Toyota GR Corolla is a compact hot hatch powered by a three-cylinder inline engine, the G16E-GTS, producing 304 PS and 400 Nm of torque.
Originally, it was only available with a six-speed manual transmission; however, with the introduction of the facelift model in August 2024, buyers can now get the GR Corolla with Direct Automatic Transmission (DAT) featuring an eight-speed option, complete with paddle shifters.
As hot hatch enthusiasts, we can only imagine the excitement of passengers who manage to experience the Toyota GR Corolla taxi service on their travels.
In addition to the Toyota GR Corolla, the taxi company in Sendai also features another unique model, the Subaru Levorg GT.
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かっこいい😎✨ pic.twitter.com/3OMkL2a5zf— タクタク (@okt0927) August 10, 2025
