2023 Toyota GR Corolla Debuts with Rally-tuned AWD, Wicked Widebody

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The Hot hatchback will be Availbale in core grade and the limited-run Circuit Edition, The latter Boasting A forged Carbon Roof.

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Drivers have spent months begging Toyota for a taste of the GR Yaris, but the automaker hasn't given in yet.

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Instead it's treating us to a ddifferent hot hatchback that's perhaps, more desirable and appropriate for our roads.

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Squeezing 300 horsepower from a tiny engine and boasting standard rally-tuned al-wheel-drive and widebody style that would make a Subaru WRX blush.

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The GR Corolla is powered by the same 1.6-liter, turbocharged 3-cylinder engine as the GR Yaris, but with the performance wick turned up to 300 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque.

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The G16E-GTS engine inhales via a single-scroll ball-bearing turbo and exhales through a valved exhaust system with three brushed stainless steel exhaust tips.

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GR Four all-wheel-drive

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Designed with rallying in mind and fine-tuned by Toyota Gazoo Racing's WRC engineers and drivers, the GR Four system features selectable power distribution.

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se settings are baselines and the system will automatically shuffie torque distribution between the axie based on the driver's inputs and road conditions to maximize grip.

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The GR Corolla can also be upgraded with Torsen limited-slip differentials on the front and rear axies as part of the performance package upgrade.

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Wheelbase is unchanged at 103.9 inches, but the Gr's more pointed bodywork adds an inch-and-a-half, stretching to 173.5 inches overall.

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Filling those bulging arches are 18-inch cast wheels with a gloss black finish and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 4 235/40R18 tires.

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Stopping power is provided by 14-inch, four-piston brakes up front and 11.7 inch, two -piston grabbers at the rear.

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Stopping power is provided by 14-inch, four-piston brakes up front and 11.7 inch, two -piston grabbers at the rear.

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Beyond looking more planted and muscular, Toyota has stiffened the Corolla's GA-C platform with more weld points and more generous application of structural adhesive.

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2023 Toyota GR Corolla Debuts with Rally-tuned AWD, Wicked Widebody

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By Devesh Tyagi

April 02 2022

The Hot hatchback will be Availbale in core grade and the limited-run Circuit Edition, The latter Boasting A forged Carbon Roof.

Drivers have spent months begging Toyota for a taste of the GR Yaris, but the automaker hasn't given in yet.

Instead it's treating us to a ddifferent hot hatchback that's perhaps, more desirable and appropriate for our roads.

Squeezing 300 horsepower from a tiny engine and boasting standard rally-tuned al-wheel-drive and widebody style that would make a Subaru WRX blush.

The GR Corolla is powered by the same 1.6-liter, turbocharged 3-cylinder engine as the GR Yaris, but with the performance wick turned up to 300 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque.

The G16E-GTS engine inhales via a single-scroll ball-bearing turbo and exhales through a valved exhaust system with three brushed stainless steel exhaust tips.

GR Four all-wheel-drive

At the business end of the GR Corolla's powertrain is Toyota's GR Four all-wheel-drive system.

Designed with rallying in mind and fine-tuned by Toyota Gazoo Racing's WRC engineers and drivers, the GR Four system features selectable power distribution.

se settings are baselines and the system will automatically shuffie torque distribution between the axie based on the driver's inputs and road conditions to maximize grip.

The GR Corolla can also be upgraded with Torsen limited-slip differentials on the front and rear axies as part of the performance package upgrade.

Wheelbase is unchanged at 103.9 inches, but the Gr's more pointed bodywork adds an inch-and-a-half, stretching to 173.5 inches overall.

Filling those bulging arches are 18-inch cast wheels with a gloss black finish and sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 4 235/40R18 tires.

Stopping power is provided by 14-inch, four-piston brakes up front and 11.7 inch, two -piston grabbers at the rear.

Stopping power is provided by 14-inch, four-piston brakes up front and 11.7 inch, two -piston grabbers at the rear.

Beyond looking more planted and muscular, Toyota has stiffened the Corolla's GA-C platform with more weld points and more generous application of structural adhesive.

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