Toyota President Accidents and Rolls Over with GR Yaris [Video]

Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, is known for getting behind the wheel when it comes to testing the performance cars produced by the company. It is known that Toyoda also competed in various racing events from time to time under the nickname “Morizo”. 67-year-old Toyoda rolled over while testing the GR Yaris on the track.

Toyoda, who had an accident in December 2023, drove the vehicle himself in the tests carried out at Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama. Nine-time Japanese rally champion was in the co-pilot seat. Norihiko Katsuta took place.

Here is the accident

In the recently shared in-car camera footage GR Yaris It can be seen why he tumbled. After the accident, Katsuta was the first to get out of the vehicle, and then Toyoda managed to get himself out of the vehicle. The all-wheel drive hatchback flipped over and remained that way. It was pleasing that there was no injury or damage to either person in the vehicle.

Toyota, heavily damaged GR Yaris He exhibited it at the opening of the company’s new facilities. The reason for this decision was that the company wanted to show that it tested the vehicles until they fell apart. Generally, damaged vehicles are repaired and subjected to additional tests. Toyota has made an exception for this vehicle. Toyota is known for making GR cars popular around the world.