Recently, Toyota's actions can be really a lot, just launched the Recent Toyota GR Yaris, 86 and other models, and recently launched a product that can be called the king of the explosion - GR Corolla, excellent data and Toyota GR Yaris as an endorsement, it can be said that the debut is the peak of existence. It is worth saying that the emergence of gr corolla will compete with popular sports compact cars such as the Honda Civic Si, hyundai Veloster N and Volkswagen Golf GTI overseas.
Unlike the GR Yaris that has already been released, the GR Corolla in this article has a little more practicality, but you still won't be willing to use it to buy groceries, it is a real performance monster, not a family car in a fierce guise. This time can also be regarded as letting domestic consumers realize the fierce side of Corolla (Corolla), after all, the Corolla we know is more household, fuel-efficient, and the power is smooth.
The GR Corolla is equipped with a 1.6T three-cylinder engine, code-named G16E-GTS, with a proprietary design of the intake and exhaust system and turbocharging system, with a D-4ST dual injection fuel supply system, which has high combustion efficiency and a strong power output range, which is 43 horsepower higher than gr Yaris. Moreover, it can burst 304Ps of horsepower at 6500 rpm, 3000-5500 rpm of 370 N·m, and break 100 in 5.5 seconds.
In terms of drive mode, gr corolla is equipped with GR-Four four-wheel drive system, which is the one mounted on GR Yaris. It is reported that this GR-Four four-wheel drive system has three modes of comfort, sports and track switching, and the front and rear torque can also be switched between normal mode 60:40, sports mode 30:70, and track mode 50:50 to cope with different road conditions.
It is probably because of this unique four-wheel drive system that GR Corolla is able to achieve extremely strong cornering performance and extremely high driving pleasure. It is worth mentioning that the GR Corolla chassis and suspension have been strengthened and sporty tuned, while the front track has been widened by 60mm and the rear wheelbase has been widened by 85mm to improve the car's turning stability. In addition, the new car can also be equipped with a Torsen LSD front and rear limited slip differential, which further enhances the handling pleasure, and more importantly, ensures the efficiency of the four wheels to release power and avoid power loss.
Also worth mentioning is GR Corolla's 6-speed manual transmission, which not only withstands greater torque output, but also adapts to the power articulation of the four-wheel drive system for a smoother shift experience and more responsive acceleration, designed to cater to the hearts of purists.
With an impeccable powertrain, it deserves a powerful chassis. The overall design and manufacturing philosophy of gr Corolla and GR Yairs is roughly the same, and both cars are used as a performance-seeking steel gun model. GR Corolla uses a platform made of GA-C, but on the basis of GA-C, GR has made many enhancements for it, such as: adding solder joints to the frame of the whole vehicle, using more structural adhesives and strengthening body rigidity throughout the vehicle, but how many solder joints and structural glues are added, which is not detailed in the data.
In addition, the GR Corolla suspension structure uses the front McPherson rear double rocker arm, and the rear double wishbone suspension with exclusive anti-roll bar. I believe this is already the height that the average Corolla can not get, not to mention the front four-piston caliper with a 356mm scribed ventilated disc, the rear dual-piston caliper with a 297mm scribed ventilated disc, and the 235/40 R18 Michelin PS4S tire mounted on the bright black 15-spoke alloy wheels.
When it comes to the look, we have to talk about the details of GR Corolla. From the position of the fenders, bumpers, etc., it can also be seen that its aerodynamics are very exquisite. In addition, the exhaust of its tail adopts a three-out layout, and it is a tail nozzle design on the left, center and right. It is reported that Toyota said that this design is good for comprehensive performance such as exhaust pressure and sound wave control.
Gr Corolla's interior isn't as different from a regular Corolla as it looks like it is, but there's still something lively about it that sets it apart. It has a leather-trimmed steering wheel, a signature shift lever, suede and faux leather sports seats with red detailing, and a badge on the headrest. The GR Corolla center console is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel, which can display key driving information such as turbine pressure and four-wheel drive system status in addition to basic information.
Of course, as a car built in the 21st century, intelligence is also indispensable. GR Corolla's infotainment software and comfort features look exactly like the standard Corolla, with Android and CarPlay features, multiple charging ports, and optional wireless charging. Safety and driver assistance functions may seem "redundant" in a car designed for performance, but in order to provide more comprehensive safety, GR Corolla is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Toyota Smart Mobility Safety System, including a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, lane tracking assistance, blind spot assistance, ramp start assistance, etc., which is also a good thing.
According to the news, gr Corolla basic version Core will start selling this year, while the advanced version of circuit Edition will be sold in the United States in 2023. As for our country, the news obtained by Xiaobian said that there will be an opportunity to introduce GR Yaris in China, but the exact time is not yet known. If there is an opportunity to introduce GR Yaris, then the launch of GR Corolla will have a great opportunity to be introduced in the future. As for how many people in the country will buy? We can only wait and see.
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