TOYOTA has outlined additional particulars of its upgraded GR Corolla which is about to supply extra torque and the choice of an eight-speed automated transmission when it arrives in Aussie dealerships later this 12 months.
The up to date five-door scorching hatch will proceed to be accessible with a six-speed guide transmission. Pricing shall be introduced nearer to the mannequin’s native launch – the present iteration retailing from $64,190 plus on-road prices.
Toyota says the upgraded GR Corolla contains a redesigned entrance bumper cowl to enhance cooling and re-tuned entrance suspension for improved dynamic dealing with efficiency.
The revised 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol powertrain continues to supply 221kW of energy however provides 30Nm of torque to the deal, now producing 400Nm. Toyota’s acclaimed GR 4 all-wheel drive system stays unaltered.
Visually, the present GR Corolla GTS is characterised by 18-inch Enkei alloys with Yokohama boots, a triple-exit exhaust, further air intakes and model-specific bumpers (to accommodate a widened wheel observe) and a alternative of 4 paint colors: Glacier White, Ebony, Liquid Mercury and Feverish Purple.
Transferring inside we discover acquainted upholstery and gear choices, the revamped mannequin understood to proceed providing an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment array with Toyota Linked Companies, proprietary satellite tv for pc navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a digitised instrument panel, head-up show, keyless entry and ignition, heated entrance seats and steering wheel, dual-zone local weather management, aluminium pedals and an eight-speaker stereo from JBL.
“After we first launched the GR Corolla right here in 2023, it was a direct hit with driving fanatics combining the efficiency of a track-day automotive derived from our Toyota Gazoo Racing motorsport expertise with the practicality of a five-door hatch,” mentioned Toyota Australia vice chairman of gross sales, advertising and marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley.
“We’ve got now additional enhanced that distinctive mixture with even better efficiency and the addition of a brand new powertrain possibility that gives the benefit and comfort of a race-bred automated transmission.”
Mr Hanley mentioned extra info shall be provided nearer to the native launch of the Toyota GR Corolla.
