The brand-new 2023 Toyota GR Corolla was unveiled by Toyota. a five-door hot hatch that appears to share a lot of characteristics with the Toyota GR Yaris, a smaller hatchback. The GR Corolla, on the other hand, offers a few extra enhancements that the Yaris does not offer. In comparison to the Toyota Yaris, the GR Corolla has a stronger 1.6 turbocharged petrol engine that produces over 300hp. So does it become a hotter and better hatch than the VW Golf R as a result of these additional improvements?
Exterior styling
On the exterior, the appearance of the Toyota GR Corolla hatchback, which is available as a five-door hot hatch, is gorgeous. The huge square grille on the front of the vehicle, which was influenced by the GR Yaris, has air intakes on both sides. The GR Corolla, on the other hand, has sharp headlamps and additional bonnet vents that give it a more aggressive appearance from the front. The new GR Corolla comes with extra vents behind the front wheels, inch alloy wheels that are standard, and a broad body kit with very huge flares. Additionally available are a pair of bulky side skirts with a large GR four emblem on the side.
The rear end features a massive wing designed to improve the car’s stability at high speeds. The exhaust is one of the coolest features on the back of the Corolla that the Toyota Yaris lacks. It has three exhaust tips, just like the Honda Civic and the Ferrari F40.
Engine, power, and performance
The standard GR Corolla models are powered by 1.8 and 2.0-litre hybrid petrol engines. The new GR Corolla, on the other hand, gets a much smaller 1.6-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine based on the Toyota GR Yaris. The I.6 litre engine is said to be significantly more powerful than the hybrid engines found in standard Corolla models. It produces 300 horsepower and 370 Newton meters of torque in this case, which is nearly 40 horsepower more than the Yaris and 116 horsepower more than the next most powerful Corolla.
The new exhaust system contributes to the increased power. The three-exhaust system has been designed to produce exactly the right amount of backpressure. It also helps the engine and also makes the engine quieter.
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla has a 6-speed manual transmission and drives all four wheels in the absence of an automatic transmission. Surprisingly, the driver has control over the power distribution, which ranges from 60/40 to 30/70 to 50/50 front and rear split.
Interior styling
Inside, the new GR Corolla resembles the standard Toyota Corolla hybrid. It does, however, have a number of notable differences, such as a new GR-branded steering wheel and leather seats with red stitching. In addition, a new 12-inch digital driver display is available.
Standard features include ambient interior lighting, a six-way adjustable driver’s seat, a push-button start, and aluminium pedal covers. The Circuit Edition includes automatic climate control, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel, as well as suede and faux-leather upholstery rather than cloth like the original model.
Infotainment features
A standard 8.0-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is available. The Technology package adds an eight-speaker JBL music system, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and in-dash navigation to Core models; these features are all standard on the Circuit Edition.
Safety and driver assistance features
Many of Toyota’s safety features are standard across the board, so the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is no exception. Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and adaptive cruise control are among the key safety features.
Toyota GR corolla price
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla price starts at $35,900. The limited-edition Morizo Edition is $49,900, while the Circuit Edition will set you back $42,900. None of these costs includes optional items or the $1,095 destination fee.
