Japan, North America and Australia, but no Europe. For now, the Toyota GR Corolla is a forbidden fruit for the Old Continent. And it’s a real shame, because the Japanese hot hatch has all the credentials to be entertaining, even more so if you look at the new releases for the Model Year 2025 presented in the USA.
So, here’s how it’s updated. GR Corollafrom aesthetics to mechanics.
The 1.6 turbo is even more powerful
The most important change concerns the transmission. In addition to the 6-speed manual gearbox, you can now choose the8-speed automatic also fitted to the GR Supra and GR86. However, unlike the units fitted to these latter models, the Corolla’s has received a tweak software unique, which is based even more precisely on the inputs received from the brake pedal and the accelerator.
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Thus, the car is able to “understand” the optimal moment to make gear changes, even in the most lively use on the track. In addition, the transmission is equipped with a dedicated radiator to keep temperatures under control during the most intense driving sessions.
In addition to the new gearbox, Toyota has also modified the three-cylinder turbo engine of 1.6-liter G16E-GTS. Power continues to be 304 CVbut torque goes from 370 Nm to 400 Nm. In addition, front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials are standard on the meanest Toyota Corolla on all trims.
Functional interventions
The GR Corolla It retains the four driving modes of Normal, Sport, Eco and Custom, with Toyota having tuned the automatic transmission specifically for Sport mode.
Toyota also modified the car’s suspension and revised the brake ducts, helping to reduce air turbulence around the tires, benefiting stability.
The 2025 model year will arrive in North American dealerships this winter in Core, Premium and Premium Pluswhile the Circuit Edition has been dropped. The new Premium Plus version comes standard with a carbon fiber roof, head-up display and new cabin finishes.
The hood of the Toyota GR Corolla
The price list should start at 38,000 dollars (about 35,000 euros). In any case, this is a price to be taken with a pinch of salt in case you decide to import the car in Italy. In this case, in fact, you should also add to the final price the costs incurred by parallel import companies, homologation costs, duties and VAT.
Source: it.motor1.com
