Toyota will develop its much-anticipated GR Corolla sports activities automobile vary in Australia, with a brand new and much more track-focused two-seater variant, that includes elevated physique rigidity, decrease weight and boosted torque.
Because of arrive in Australia in 2023, with a restricted allocation for the primary 12 months of manufacturing, the two-seater will be part of its four-seat efficiency sibling, with the ordering course of for each variants of this thrilling new mannequin to be introduced within the fourth quarter of 2022.
Toyota Australia Vice President Gross sales, Advertising and Franchise Operations Sean Hanley stated the introduction of the two-seater GR Corolla would supply house owners with an much more intense driving expertise on observe.
“The introduction of GR Corolla to Australia demonstrates Toyota’s dedication to proceed delivering thrilling new automobiles, with racing DNA at their core,” Toyota Australia VP gross sales, advertising and franchise operations, Sean Hanley stated.
“With its elevated torque and lighter weight, the brand new two-seater GR Corolla, will improve the GR model even additional by providing efficiency lovers an much more centered model of our new scorching hatch.”
The GR Corolla two-seater encompasses a vary of efficiency tweaks in comparison with its four-seater sibling, beginning with torque boosted by 30Nm to a most 400Nm for the turbocharged 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine. Peak energy (224kW) stays unchanged.
Engineers went even additional to make sure the additional 30Nm may very well be put to good use, with lower-geared differential ratios and using nearer ratios for first, second and third gears to supply a very participating driving really feel.
Because the identify suggests, the rear seats have been eliminated on the brand new variant and changed by physique reinforcement braces which have resulted in an general weight discount of 30kg.
Greater than 3.3 metres of extra structural adhesive has additionally been utilized all through the automobile to additional improve physique rigidity. Tyres have been upgraded to high-grip 245/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber as properly.
These supply 10mm-wider tread than the usual GR Corolla, for wonderful cornering grip. Complementing these is an upgraded suspension system, with monotube shock absorbers fitted to the rear multi-link suspension.
Inverted monotube shock absorbers for the entrance MacPherson strut set-up may also improve driveability. Inside, entrance occupants are bolstered by unique semi-bucket seats, with a cast-black paint ornamentation on the instrument panel and doorways.
The usage of Ultrasuede upholstery on the steering wheel and centre console, additionally add to the two-seater’s dynamic attraction. The 2-seater will embody an choice for an unique Metallic Matte Gray exterior hue.
Extra particulars on the GR Corolla two-seater will probably be launched nearer to the mannequin’s Australian launch in 2023.
