So, guesses as to MSRP? Or at least the first digit?
The WRX STi isn’t dead after all, except that Toyota will take over production.
The forthcoming Toyota GR Corolla sends its 300 horsepower through a six-speed manual box to all four wheels.
Full release below, but you’ve probably memorized it by now:
1.6L, 3-cylinder direct/port injected turbo engine delivers 300 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque
GR-Four AWD system with customizable front-rear power settings
Available in two grades: Core and launch-year-exclusive Circuit Edition
Born from rally racing and tested to meet the highest standards set by master driver Akio Toyoda and professional TOYOTA GAZOO Racing drivers
Genuine Toyota sportscar, precision built at the GR Factory at Toyota’s Motomachi Plant
Complimentary 1-year membership to the National Auto Sport Association, featuring a High-Performance Driving Event with expert instruction
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 31, 2022) – It’s official: The powerful, stylish and agile hot hatch U.S. drivers are looking for is on its way, the first-ever 2023 GR Corolla. With the detail-obsessed TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team at the helm, and master driver Akio Toyoda, a.k.a. Morizo, signing off on approval, this all-new addition to Toyota’s growing lineup of sports cars brings the performance, handling and functionality that hot hatch fans love.
Powered by the lightweight, compact-yet-powerful G16E-GTS turbo-charged, direct/port injected three-cylinder engine, GR Corolla delivers 300 hp and 273 lb.-ft. of torque. Engineered for snappy acceleration out of the corners, output hits peak torque at 3000-5500 rpm, with max horsepower coming at 6500 rpm. Its thrill-inducing power is piped through a unique triple exhaust that’s designed to reduce backpressure for maximum power delivery.
The G16-E engine is paired with Toyota’s rally developed GR-Four All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) drivetrain. This system gives drivers a choice of 60-40, 50-50 or 30-70 power distribution to the front and rear wheels. GR Corolla will be offered exclusively in a manual transmission, staying true to its hands-on rally racing roots.
Its broad hatch profile and low center of gravity are built on Toyota’s GA-C platform, with enhanced frame reinforcements developed specifically for GR Corolla at GR Factory at Toyota Motomachi plant. Functional exterior air vents and aerodynamic features further support steering stability.
GR Corolla will come in two grades, Core and Circuit Edition.
The Core Grade will be available later this year in white, black and Supersonic Red. It will have a color keyed roof with rear lip spoiler, GR-Four stamped side rockers and wide-fender flares. On the inside, seating for five will come with GR logoed fabric sport seats.
The Circuit Edition will be a limited-run model available in 2023. Standard colors are white, Supersonic Red and Heavy Metal with the same GR-Four stamped side rockers and wide fenders as the Core. It adds a forged carbon fiber roof, vented bulge hood and a sporty rear spoiler, Brin Naub® suede-trimmed sport seats with red accents and a launch-year-exclusive Morizo signed shift knob.
The GR Corolla will come equipped with the all-new touchscreen Toyota Audio Multimedia system.
Pricing will be announced later this year
So, guesses as to MSRP? Or at least the first digit?
David S. Wallens said:So, guesses as to MSRP? Or at least the first digit?
$34k is my guess but the market price adjustment by the dealership will likely force it over $40k
"6L, 3-cylinder"... that would be interesting!
Yay, Corollas are cool again.
I want. Who has the hook-up on pre-orders?
edit: actually GR TOYOTA let me a race a car for a year, I guarantee you, I won't regret it.
I'd pre-order one. Been looking for a modern Evo and couldn't do a FoRS. I will not however, play the $15k market adjustment game.
I've been looking for a new car. Need awd/4wd and a manual trans. Hmmmm
100HP per cylinder. Dang.
Rather get the GR Yaris
R56fanatic (Forum Supporter) said:"6L, 3-cylinder"... that would be interesting!
Sonny's builds it 
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