GR Corolla Landing Soon!
28 September 2022 · New Car News
Due into our local Brisbane Toyota Dealership in the first quarter of 2023, Toyota's Australian GAZOO Racing stable will further expand when the GR Corolla hot hatch arrives, with only 500 units secured for Australia in the first year of production.
The GR Corolla will bring the number of GR models in Australia to four, sitting alongside the GR Supra, GR Yaris and GR86.The new GR variant will also complete the Corolla family, which will be offered locally in hatch, sedan, SUV and performance hot hatch form.
Large 18-inch black alloy wheels shod in high-performance Yokohama ADVAN Apex tyres provide visual and dynamic enhancements, as do the widened front and rear tracks.
Inside, the GR Corolla features an 8.0-inch touchscreen display screen with Android Auto™, wireless Apple CarPlay® and satellite navigation, all included as part of the infotainment system. The GR Corolla will incorporate a 12.3-inch full digital instrument cluster display, head-up display and a wireless smartphone charger.
GR Corolla will bring sports DNA back to the Corolla
Toyota Australia Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley said the GR Corolla continued the brand's commitment to offering customers exciting and engaging vehicles.
"With the GR Corolla nearly here, Toyota's mantra of building fun-to-drive cars is clear to see," Mr Hanley said.
"The new GR Corolla promises to deliver on just what driving enthusiasts' desire - high performance turbocharged power, agile and dynamic handling, and stylish good looks," he said.
500 units secured for Australian market in first year
Performance Features to expect from the GR Corolla
The new performance car will bring sports DNA back to the Corolla nameplate, using the powerful and responsive engine borrowed from the GR Yaris.
Under the bonnet of the GR Corolla, the G16E-GTS 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbocharged engine has been enhanced further with more power to suit the larger hatch, with a 10 per cent increase in power to 220kW.
Mated exclusively to an intelligent six-speed manual transmission, the GR Corolla employs the GR-Four all-wheel-drive system developed through Toyota's involvement in the World Rally Championship.
The GR Corolla is easily distinguished as a member of the GAZOO Racing family thanks to its expansive lower grille opening shared by other GR products, while the rear triple-exit exhaust tips and aerodynamic spoiler make the GR Corolla's performance intentions clear.