Toyota will soon release its high-performance GR Corolla. The car will most likely fit with the 261hp turbocharged three-cylinder engine from the GR Yaris. The vehicle has sporty visual upgrades. It may be front-wheel drive only. The car will most likely have a 5-door hatchback body style and it should be capable of 0-62mph in around six seconds. The GR Corolla may go on sale by 2022. It would make a perfect alternative to the likes of the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R.
Toyota GR Corolla Design
The new Toyota Corolla GR would, in fact, likely come with a similar design to the GR Yaris. It would mean far broader styled front and rear bumpers, as well as a wider body kit and large alloy wheels wrapped in sticky rubber.
The Toyota isn’t expecting to offer the GR Corolla as what is called a practical estate or saloon like the standard Corolla, though.
GR Corolla Interior
Moreover, to keep costs in check, a Toyota GR Corolla’s interior should retain much of the model’s current layout. In fact, that’s not a bad thing as the cockpit looks modern and clean. It has a large centrally mounted infotainment screen. There is also a digital driver display that takes center stage.
GR Variant
In fact, the GR variant would could, in fact, come with some sporty upgrades. Moreover, it includes body-hugging sports seats. Also, GR logos, revised touchscreen menus, sporty red stitching, and aluminum pedals, just like in the GR Yaris.
New Toyota GR Corolla Price
A larger GR Corolla could set you back around $34,000. Thereby pricing it within a few hundred dollars of the Golf GTI, Hyundai i30 N, and the Honda Civic Type R.
It sounds like the Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch has a lot of sporty features and rugged horsepower to boot to keep the buyer loyal to this renowned Japanese brand more than happy.