Toyota GR Corolla : Already a LEGEND!
Toyota goes back to it’s racing root with the new Toyota GR COROLLA! At the helm of this hot hatch: the detail-obsessed TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team, and master driver Akio Toyoda, a.k.a. MORIZO, signing off on approval, this all-new addition to Toyota’s growing lineup of sports cars brings the performance, handling, and functionality that hot hatch fans love. At the heart of the Toyota GR Corolla:
– 1.6L, 3-cylinder direct-injected turbo engine delivers 300 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque
– GR Four AWD system with customizable front-rear power settings
– Available in two grades: Core and launch-year-exclusive Circuit Edition
– Born from rally racing and tested to meet the highest standards set by master driver Akio Toyoda and professional TOYOTA GAZOO Racing drivers
-Genuine Toyota sportscar, precision built at the GR Factory at Toyota’s Motomachi Plant
Powered by the lightweight, compact-yet-powerful G16E-GTS turbocharged, direct/port injected three-cylinder engine, GR Corolla delivers 300 hp and 273 lb.-ft. of torque. Engineered for snappy acceleration out of the corners, the output hits peak torque at 3000-5500 rpm, with max horsepower coming at 6500 rpm. Its thrill-inducing power is piped through a unique triple exhaust designed to reduce back-pressure for maximum power delivery.
The G16-E engine is paired with Toyota’s rally-developed GR Four All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) powertrain. This system gives drivers a choice of 60-40, 50-50, or 30-70 power distribution to the front and rear wheels. GR Corolla will be offered exclusively in a manual transmission, staying true to its hands-on rally racing roots.
GR Corolla will come in two grades, Core and Circuit Edition.
The Core Grade will be available in white, black, and Supersonic Red. It will have a colour-keyed roof with a rear lip spoiler, GR Four stamped side rockers and wide-fender flares. On the inside, seating for five will come with GR logoed fabric sports seats.
The Circuit Edition will be a limited-run model available in 2023. Standard colors are white, Supersonic Red and Heavy Metal with the same GR Four stamped side rockers and wide fenders as the Core. It adds a forged carbon fiber roof, a vented bulge hood, and a sporty rear spoiler. Brin Naub® suede-trimmed sport seats with red accents and a launch-year-exclusive Morizo signed shift knob.
This car is equipped with a GR-FOUR AWD system. Drivers can quickly and seamlessly adjust the GR FOUR system to match various road conditions and driving styles – deploying 60-40, 50-50, or 30-70 torque distribution to the front and rear wheels.
But there is more; how does TOYOTA GAZOO Racing squeeze even more excitement into the ultra-hot GR Corolla? Like any enthusiasts, they take it to the garage and figure out how to add power, reduce weight and enhance handling – all while keeping an eye on building a car ready to jump from the street to the track. Then, after tweaking, testing and re-testing, they come away with a GR Corolla that can carry only one name: GR Corolla MORIZO Edition.
Morizo Edition:
– MORIZO Edition exclusive specs like close gear ratio transmission, shorter differential gears, forged wheels, stiffened chassis, front brake ducts, mono-tube shock absorbers, and Ultrasuede trimmed seating and cabin features
– Torque climbs to 295 pound-feet for satisfying acceleration at higher RPMs
– Ultra-lightweight, 2-seater design with additional mass reduction for track readiness
– Wider, high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires for maximum control
– Limited to 200 numbered GR Factory precision-built units during launch year
By being so much fun on the track, the GR Corolla is already a legend among the Supra and the famous Celica GT-FOUR!
Tested model:
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Core (starting MSRP: $45,490)
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition (starting MSRP: $53,990)
2023 Toyota GR Corolla MORIZO Edition (starting MSRP: $59,990)
Chapters
0:00 Toyota Gr Corolla Review
1:00 Exterior
1:58 Interior
2:56 Engine
3:27 GR four AWD system
3:45 Performance
4:27 Price
4:50 Gr Supra manual / Gr 86
5:20 Positive/Negative
6:13 Conclusion
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