The upcoming 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is arguably one of the most awaited hot hatches among the gearheads. A sleek and modern-looking hatch that explores the endavaurs similar to Supra in a aggressive way. The GR Corolla will be made under Toyota’s Gazoo Racing (GR) performance division which is known for some of the most thrilling cars in the industry. The GR Corolla will offer a turbocharged 3-cylinder engine delivering over 300 hp of madness. The official launch of the new GR COrolla is still few months away but man this beast looks aggressive and surreal. Judging by the previous generation models, the GR Corolla will be one of the best hot hathes one could have. We expect the hot hatch to hit the roads by the endof 2022.
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What’s New?
The 2023 Gr Corolla will be an all-new model for the 2023 lineup of the company’s high-performance cars. The car will compete against the Hyundai Veloster N and the VW Golf GTI. The GR Corolla with its behemoth 300-hp of power could easily tarnish the performance claims by the cars from the same segment.
Engine Specifications & Performance
Under the hood of the 2023 GR Corolla lies a powerful 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine that makes over 300 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. That’s 43 hp more juice than the regular GR Yaris and offers a stunning 184.4 hp/ liter. The hatch will offer a six-speed manual transmission and all-wheel drive for the added thrill. The GR-four-wheel drive will provide a power distribution of 60/40 split for everyday use and 30/70 for drifting and 50/50 for the racing thrill. The GR Corolla would be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 4.5 seconds and a top speed of over 130 mph.
The current-gen Corolla offers an above-average racing-like experience, but the GR-badging changes everything. From aggressive suspension tuning to new braking systems that provide a gripper hold of the car. Apart from suspension tuning, the new Corolla will offer more traction and agility with its AWD and new wheels. Being a GR-badged car means offering incredible performance with a lot of drama. Taking it as a priority, the new Corolla will offer a surreal driving joy filled with adrenaline injections every time you step foot on the pedal.
Fuel Economy
| 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Mileage | City | Highway |
| GR Corolla | 25 mpg | 30 mpg |
Judging from the current-gen Corolla which offers an excellent fuel economy with impressive mileage. The 2023 GR Corolla won’t disappoint you despite its insane power dynamics. We expect the upcoming Toyota hot hatch will deliver around 25 mpg in the city and around 30 mpg on the highway. WIth its 1.6-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, the Toyota GR Corolla will offer good fuel economy with mind-boggling power. We will update you when the official EPA rating of the car’s feel economy comes out.
Dimensions, Space & Airbags
| 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Dimenstions | Estimated Measurements |
| Length | 182.3 inches |
| Width | 70.1 inches |
| Height | 56.5 inches |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 inches |
| Passenger volume | 90 cubic feet |
| Cargo volume | 13 cubic feet |
| Curb Weight | 3,200 lb. |
| Airbags | 6 airbags |
The official specs of the upcoming Toyota GR Corolla are not out yet but we can estimate by the regular Corolla how similar the GR version will have. With a neverending thrill from its 300-hp engine, this hot hatch would swing you by the seventh sky. The car will offer good space inside its race-inspired cabin with 4 seats, don’t expect too much comfort from the rear seats. Besides that, the car will offer great amounts of adrenaline rush as you get behind the wheels and drive the car.
Pricing
| 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Price | Estimated Price |
| Core | $32,000 |
| Circuit | $40,000 |
| Morizo Edition | $45,000 |
The price of the upcoming 2023 Toyota GR Corolla hasn’t been released yet. As the car is near to making its official debut, we can estimate the price of the judging by the GR Yaris and the Corolla. The base Core model could come at a price of around $32,000 with the mid-tier Circuit trim to cost over $40,000. The top-spec Morizo Edition offers more torque and racier handling dynamics to come at an estimated price of over $45,000. The Morizo Edition will come with only two seats, and a more tuned chassis, and will be limited to only 200 examples.
Specifications: Acceleration & Top-speed
| 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Specifications | |
| Engine | 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Horsepower | 300 hp |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft |
| 0-60 MPH | 4.5 seconds |
| Top-speed | 160 mph |
