After a long wait, Toyota finally released the new GR Corolla (GR Corolla) in the U.S. region.
The core power part of this car is equipped with a 1.6T three-cylinder engine code-named G16E-GTS, which bursts with a maximum power of 300 horsepower at 6500 rpm, a peak torque of 370 Nm, and a torque platform of 3000 rpm to 5500 rpm. Mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and paired with toyota GR-Four all-wheel drive, the front and rear torque outputs are selected according to the driver's preference, including 60:40, 50:50 and 30:70.
Unfortunately, Toyota did not announce any performance parameters of the GR Corolla this time, and we cannot know what the acceleration of 100 kilometers and the extreme speed are. For reference, the previously released Toyota GR Yaris accelerates 5.5 seconds per 100 km/h and has a top speed of 230 km/h (with electronic speed limit). Although the GR Yaris also used a 1.6T three-cylinder engine, the performance parameters were reduced, with a maximum power of 257 horsepower and a peak torque of 360 Nm. In addition, the GR Yaris weighs 1280 kg and the GR Corolla weighs 1474 kg, what do you think the GR Corolla will accelerate from 100 km to 100?
Many people will ask, I spend so much money, how is it different from the average Corolla?
Gr Corolla from Toyota GA-C's enhanced platform, the body of the body with the addition of solder joints, and strengthened seams, the use of super strong structural adhesives. The engine cover and front door panels are made of aluminium alloy, mainly to reduce the weight of the car. The hull has been widened, the rear is equipped with exaggerated rear wings and diffusers, and the chassis has been flattened to help with air circulation and reduce drag.
The GR Corolla features front McPherson, rear double wishbone independent suspension, 18-inch wheels, paired with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 series tires, and measures 235/40 R18.
In terms of braking systems, gr Corolla is equipped with 4-piston calipers and 14-inch ventilated brake discs on the front wheels, while 2-piston calipers and 11-inch ventilated brake discs are available on the rear wheels.
In terms of car, GR Corolla is equipped with an 8-inch instrument display, and the size of the central control screen reaches 12.3 inches, and the user can adjust the four-wheel drive mode through the central control screen, and view the turbine pressure, tachometer view, etc.
If you live in the U.S. right now, congratulations, you'll soon be able to buy the GR Corolla, which will be available in two versions in the U.S., the Core edition and the Circuit Edition, which will go on sale in 2023.
Regarding the configuration, the Core edition is available in three paint colors: white, black, and supersonic red. The interior configuration includes fabric sports seats, steering wheel heating, front seat heating, navigation, wireless charging of front mobile phones, etc.
The Circuit Edition edition is primarily about performance enhancements, with a forged carbon roof, red calipers, and GR logos. In addition, this version can also be optionally equipped with a Tolson limited-slip differential, which can be effectively improved in performance.
At present, Toyota has not announced the price of GR Corolla in North America, but said that car buyers can get a one-year membership of the National Auto Sport Association in the United States.