The GR Corolla is the Toyota that nobody really thought Toyota would build. Three-cylinder turbo borrowed from the GR Yaris, all-wheel drive, manual gearbox, and the kind of chassis tuning that makes Honda Civic Type R drivers nervous. Built by Toyota Gazoo Racing as a road-going homologation special.
What you are buying
A 1.6 L turbocharged three-cylinder making 221 kW and 400 Nm, paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and Toyota's GR-FOUR torque-vectoring AWD. The chassis is stiffened over the standard Corolla, the suspension is bespoke, and the brakes are massive. Inside, the GR-specific seats and steering wheel keep the focus on driving.
Cartell Assessment
The GR Corolla is the most committed hot hatch on sale. It is louder than a Civic Type R, more focused than a Golf R, and the AWD system genuinely changes how the car works in the wet. The compromise is the price (which is properly steep for a Corolla badge) and the firm ride.
AU Outlook
GR Corolla GTS pricing in Australia sits in the mid-$60k drive-away range. The Morizo Edition is even more expensive and even more focused. Cross-shop is the Honda Civic Type R and the Hyundai i30 N.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 221 kW
- Torque
- 400 Nm
- Drive
- GR-FOUR torque-vectoring AWD, 6-speed manual
- Fuel
- 8.4 L/100 km (combined)
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 5 years / unlimited km
- Safety
- ANCAP not yet rated
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| GR Corolla GTS | from $64,000 drive-away (verify) | Sole AU spec, 221 kW turbo three-cylinder, GR-FOUR AWD |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
