Corolla has a very good retention rate in the domestic second-hand car market, not only easy to open, cheap maintenance and other characteristics, but more importantly, fuel economy, of which the fuel consumption of hybrid models can be as low as 4 oil, which makes many models of the same level unattainable. It is precisely because of the above advantages that it can maintain monthly sales of more than 10,000 units as an adult, which can be said to be an evergreen model. But what would it look like to be such a fuel-efficient model if it became a lamp that wasn't fuel-efficient? The answer, then, is the Performance Gr Corolla Hatchback of the Toyota Corolla.
#GR家族新成员
Then after gr supra, GR 86, GR Yaris, the GR family has ushered in a new member is GR Corolla Hatchback; as for the GR Corolla Hatchback released this time, there are two models, Core and Circuit Edition, and the Core version is a street car. The Circuit Edition version is a more hardcore track-oriented car.
Toyota GR Corolla Core version
Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition version
#硬核发动机
So what is so great about these two cars? The first is the same G16E-GTS 1.6L turbocharged three-cylinder engine as the GR Yaris, but the GR Corolla Hatchback 1474Kg car is much heavier than the GR Yaris 1280Kg, so the power is increased to 300 horsepower, 370 Nm torque output to save some face.
Of course, this G16E-GTS 1.6L turbocharged three-cylinder engine, which benefits from Toyota's many racing technologies, uses a specially processed air intake and a large diameter exhaust valve to improve the intake efficiency; and in order to reduce the weight of the engine, the turbocharger body is also integrated in the exhaust manifold, and with the ball bearing turbocharger body, the turbo delay is reduced and the response is smoother; it should be known that many modified cars spend a lot of money to change a set of ball bearing turbine body, so brothers, Buy is earned.
As for the modification potential of this engine, we don't have to doubt that just upgrading the computer can increase 100 horsepower, not to mention the power output after upgrading the turbine package in the future. So, the question is, what do you think is the fuel consumption of this three-cylinder engine?
G16E-GTS 1.6L turbocharged three-cylinder engine
#硬核四驱
In addition, GR Corolla Hatchback is also equipped with GR-4 all-wheel drive system, it can be said that this system is from the Yaris WRC racing technology, can be for mud, snow, rain and snow and other different road conditions for torque distribution, for daily use, you can set 60:40 front / rear torque distribution, and want to sporty can be 30: 70 front / rear torque distribution, as for the mountain, running track this kind of intense driving, in order to obtain better stability can use 50: 50 front / Rear torque distribution.
And in the GR Corolla Circuit Edition version, it will also be equipped with a front and rear Torsen limited-slip differential (LSD), which will improve the car's cornering performance and grip performance by controlling the left and right drive torque distribution on the front and rear axles. As for the GR Corolla Core version, which is only an open differential, the LSD is only available as an optional kit. Paired with a six-speed manual transmission, you can easily cope with every corner.
#街道和赛道你选谁?
That's what gr.corolla Hatchbak is all about, but these are some things that can't be seen, so a sharp look kit can reflect the sporty, performance attributes of the "GR"; and the two GR Corolla Hatchbak models also have some differences. The Core version is a street-oriented car, so it is sharper in appearance than the regular Corolla Hatchbak, with brake vents on both sides of the diamond-angled front face, and the front and rear fenders are also widened to accommodate wider Michelin PS4 tires.
Regular Corolla Hatchbak
GR Corolla Hatchbak Core版
The GR Corolla Circuit Edition is a more hardcore track-oriented car, so it is more aggressive than the Core version, mainly reflected in the two openings in the bonnet, which can quickly discharge the high temperature inside the engine compartment through the mid-mesh crash. In addition, there is an upturned tail wing at the rear of the car, which can provide more downforce for the vehicle, while the flat chassis can also quickly empty the turbulence under the car, reducing the lift of the vehicle and improving the stability of vehicle handling at high speed. So, who do you prefer for these two versions?
GR Corolla Circuit Edition edition
Both the Circuit Edition and Core versions feature 18-inch lightweight wheels with Michelin PS4 tires and a front four rear two-piston brake kit to ensure the vehicle's braking performance and grip.
And in order to highlight the particularity of the Circuit Edition version, its roof is also made of carbon fiber, which effectively reduces the weight of the body, can also effectively reduce the center of gravity of the body, and can bring better handling performance.
The engine cover as well as the front fenders have openings to help dissipate heat from the vehicle
Do you like this particular three-out exhaust styling?
GR Corolla uses an improved version of the GA-C platform, which adds solder joints at many joints to increase body strength, and makes extensive use of structural adhesives to reduce body weight.
The all-black interior, combined with its wrap-around sports seats and six-speed manual transmission, creates a strong sense of performance. And the LCD instrument can not only display four-wheel drive mode, turbine pressure, gear display and other information, but also better grasp the vehicle information.
Editor's Note: Toyota said it will start selling the Toyota GR Corolla Core version later in 2022, and start delivering the Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition version in 2023. Now Toyota's intensive release of performance models, presumably Toyota Akio wants to pour the last blood into these models before the era of full electric vehicles; in the future, many young people will not experience the fun of gasoline burning, and will not experience the unforgettable speed and passion of intake, compression, ignition, and exhaust to our generation.
Although I don't know if this car can be introduced into The Country, I am still very happy that at the moment when the fuel car is about to become history, there can be such a performance car, which can make the global car fans once again arouse their enthusiasm for performance cars, because we have not found the fun of cars in the world of hiss. So, if this car is introduced into China, will you buy it?