The first-ever GR Corolla is here, and ready to deliver serious thrills. Race-inspired & rally-inspired, GR Corolla is the kind of hot hatch drivers dream of. More GR videos:
Drivers looking for a high performance hatchback rejoice the first ever gr corolla is here and ready to deliver serious thrills new for 2023 this addition to toyota’s growing lineup of sports cars was developed with a detail-obsessed gazu racing team and brings all the performance handling and functionality that hot hatch fans love across three greats
Core circuit edition and an exclusive marizo edition powered by a lightweight compact and seriously powerful turbocharged three-cylinder engine gr corolla puts out 300 horsepower that’s 100 horsepower per cylinder as well as 273 pound-feet of peak torque on core and circuit edition or 295 pound-feet on mariso edition this engine single scroll ball bearing
Turbocharger is integrated into the exhaust manifold which outputs through a functional three-piece exhaust designed to reduce back pressure for maximum power delivery this thrill inducing power plant is paired to a six-speed intelligent manual transmission with rev matching for maximum driver control and engagement to put the power to the ground effectively
Gr corolla offers dual torsen limited slip differentials available on core and standard on circuit and marizo editions and of course toyota’s rally developed gr4 all-wheel drive system which gives drivers three options when it comes to splitting power output between front and rear 60 40 for everyday driving 50 50 for balanced track performance or 3070 for
Lively rear focused sportiness now all this power wouldn’t mean much without an equal ability to slow back down that’s why gr corolla is equipped with four piston 14-inch ventilated disc brakes up front and two piston 11.7 inch ventilated disc brakes in the rear gr corolla’s performance can even be seen in its body construction with an aluminum hood designed
To reduce overall vehicle weight the track oriented morizo edition takes this formula up another notch an even spicier gr cor corolla designed to meet specifications demanded by mariso akio toyota himself with upgrades that include the torque bump mentioned earlier tighter handling lighter weight a more rigid body and an exclusive close ratio transmission and
Shorter differential gears for satisfying acceleration across the power band foreign with its aggressive front grille and sporty flared fenders gr corolla clearly carves its own path in the corolla family its hatchback profile and low center of gravity come courtesy of toyota’s gac platform with enhanced frame reinforcements several functional air vents and
Aerodynamic features like a tapering roofline directing wind flow onto the rear lip spoiler hood fender and rear bumper ducts and a flat underfloor to reduce drag add downforce and impressive stability core grade is available in ice cap black and supersonic red it has a color keyed roof with a black rear lip spoiler unique gr4 stamped side rockers and widened
Fender flares meanwhile circuit edition comes in ice cap supersonic red and heavy metal it adds a forged carbon fiber roof vented bulge hood red painted gr calipers and a track tested rear spoiler finally the mariso edition is offered in wind chill pearl and a great exclusive smoke gr corolla shows out with 18-inch gloss black 15 spoke alloy wheels on core and
Circuit edition with the wide michelin pilot sport 4 tires ensuring high cornering performance while offering excellent high-speed stability the mariso edition comes with matte black 10-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in high grip 245 width michelin pilot sport 2 tires inside the gr corolla is as comfortable and practical as any corolla seating for five comes on the
Core grade a six-way adjustable driver seat and a four-way adjustable front passenger seat with gr logoed fabric trimmed sport seats with gray stitching and gr badged headrests are standard the core grade’s interior is neatly finished with black and silver colored trim details while the circuit edition’s interior is finished in black with red trim details around
The door handles center console steering wheel and side air vents circuit edition also features bryn knob suede and soft text trimmed sport seats with red stitching red accents and gr badged headrests the circuit edition’s interior is topped off with a launchier exclusive leather trimmed mariso sun shift knob the interior of the mariso edition is primarily
About weight reduction with the removal of the rear seats making it a race inspired two-seater its interior is finished in black with red trim details around the door handles steering wheel and side air vents the lack of rear seats also allows for additional weight removal in the rear with no rear door speakers or rear window regulator even the rear wiper blade
And motor were pulled to save every ounce drivers will find exclusive red and black ultra suede and leather trim sports seating in marizo edition with high bolsters and race harness holes and an ultra suede wrapped steering wheel with red sight line and alcantara trimmed mariso signed shift knob when it comes to comfort heated front seats and steering wheel
Are available with the cold weather package option on core grade which comes standard on circuit edition along with automatic climate control a gr leather trimmed tilt telescoping sport steering wheel comes standard on both the core and circuit editions standard on all grades is a push button gr engine start stop button as well as aluminum sport pedals two usb
Charging ports and one 12-volt auxiliary power outlet the technology and displays in gr corolla’s cockpit reflect the incorporation of feedback from professional drivers a gr full tft meter was newly developed for the 12.3 inch color fully digital display that has a gr themed startup animation four-wheel drive mode turbo pressure and gear position indicator
And tachometer but in-car convenience and entertainment also play a big role in creating the complete package that’s why gr corolla offers available qi compatible wireless device charging and why all grades come standard with an 8-inch touchscreen display that serves up toyota’s latest audio multimedia system that includes standard wireless compatibility for apple
Carplay which connects drivers to subscription-based services like apple music as well as maps messages and other favorite apps from the iphone in addition wireless android auto compatibility makes it easy to stay connected to android devices plus there’s a standard three-month sirius xm platinum plan trial subscription that includes over 165 channels available
In cabin and even more on the sxm mobile app making it easier than ever to enjoy not just ad-free music but also sports comedy and more and to make the most of these services an available eight-speaker jbl premium audio system with 800 watt amplifier makes turning up the volume an easy choice of course marizo edition takes this in the opposite direction offering
Just two speakers for maximum weight savings all gr corolla grades come standard with toyota safety sense 3.0 an advanced suite of six active safety features that include pre-collision system with pedestrian detection lane departure alert with steering assist automatic high beams dynamic radar cruise control lane tracing assist and road sign assist for added
Help while on the road gr corolla includes convenience features like blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert and hill start assist control race inspired rally inspired gr corolla is the kind of hot hatch drivers dream of this ownership experience is only further bolstered with a one-year membership to the national autosport association complete with
A one-day complementary high performance drive event as well as toyota’s toyota care plan which covers normal factory scheduled service for two years or 25 000 miles and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years and unlimited mileage find out more at toyota.com gr corolla
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2023 Toyota GR Corolla Overview | Toyota 2023 | 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review + LAP TIMES By Addy Craft
