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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing:

Driving Excellence in the World Rally-Raid Championship

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) is Toyota’s global motorsport division, dedicated to pushing the limits of performance and engineering across multiple disciplines. From dominating the World Rally Championship (WRC) and the World Endurance Championship (WEC) to competing at the highest level in the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC), TGR has become synonymous with innovation, resilience, and success in motorsport.

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TOYOTA'S
RALLY-RAID
HERITAGE

Toyota’s rally-raid heritage runs deep, with the Dakar Rally playing a crucial role in shaping the brand’s off-road DNA. Since entering the Dakar Rally in the early 2010s, Toyota has consistently been a front-runner in the world’s toughest motorsport event, securing multiple podiums and victories along the way. Through its involvement in W2RC, TGR continues to develop and refine vehicles capable of conquering extreme terrain, reinforcing Toyota’s commitment to creating ever-better cars for the road and track alike.

TGRSA: The South African Heart of Toyota’s Dakar Success

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) plays an integral role in Toyota’s rally-raid success, having been responsible for developing and building the GR Hilux EVO, which has become one of the most competitive vehicles in global rally-raid racing. Manufactured and refined in South Africa, the Hilux has been a staple in TGR’s Dakar efforts, demonstrating quality, durability, and reliability across the toughest conditions on earth.

For more than a decade, TGRSA has been part of the larger TGR Dakar effort, working closely with Toyota’s global teams to develop cutting-edge rally-raid technology. In 2025, Henk Lategan showcased the strength of the South African-built Hilux by securing second place at the Dakar Rally, reinforcing the competitiveness of TGR’s rally-raid programme and highlighting South Africa’s contribution to Toyota’s global motorsport success.

Hosting Round 3 of the 2025 W2RC: The Safari Rally in South Africa

Building on its extensive Dakar heritage, TGR and TGRSA are proud to welcome the third round of the 2025 FIA World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) to South Africa. As official sponsors of the Safari Rally, Toyota is deeply committed to supporting the expansion of rally-raid racing in the country and showcasing the breathtaking landscapes and technical rally stages that South Africa has to offer.

The Safari Rally will bring world-class competitors and teams to South Africa’s rugged terrain, where they will battle it out over a challenging course designed to test both navigation and vehicle endurance. The event marks an important milestone in Toyota’s continued investment in rally-raid, providing a unique opportunity to bring top-tier international motorsport to Africa’s rally-raid heartland.

Committed

TGRSA

With its involvement in W2RC, WRC, and WEC, Toyota remains committed to pushing the limits for better, refining performance technology through the toughest motorsport challenges on the planet. As the Safari Rally prepares to host Round 3 of the 2025 W2RC, TGRSA stands ready to welcome the world to a high-speed showcase of endurance, innovation, and rally-raid excellence.