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The new 2023 Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch is an exceptional addition to the Toyota Corolla line-up. This manual-only, three-cylinder turbocharged, all-wheel-drive hatchback with two distinct takes on the GR Corolla theme at launch. The five-seat GTS grade lists at $62,300 (MSRP), while the two-seat special model known as the GR Corolla Morizo Edition is priced at $77,800 (MSRP). The GR Corolla Morizo Edition is named after Akio Toyoda's master driver persona, the former Toyota chief. The GTS will have 700 examples, while Toyota Australia has only been able to secure 25 examples for the first year of allocation for the Morizo versions. The GR Corolla and GR Yaris share a similar formula, with the same 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. However, the GR Corolla provides more power, 221 kW (21 kW more than Yaris), and 370 Nm, and the torque figure jumps to 400 Nm for Morizo models. In addition, the GR Corolla GTS's 0-100 km/h time is 5.29 seconds, while the Morizo's is 5.21 seconds, and they are all-wheel drive with Torsen limited slip differentials. The GR Corolla has a few neat tricks up its sleeve, with selectable drive ratio settings, a manual handbrake, and it is more surefooted and confidence-inspiring than the GR Yaris. Nonetheless, the firm suspension may be a bit of a trade-off for the daily driver, and the electric power steering isn't the last word in terms of feel to the driver's hands. The body control in the bends is a highlight, and the Corolla's suspension offers a firm feel on the road, but still a level of comfort as well. The powertrain is a raspy little character that almost seems to egg you on, with plenty of pulling power spread through the rev range beyond a slightly laggy spot down low in the range. However, it may not be loud enough for some, even though there's a revised three-output exhaust system that is designed to show what the car is capable of.
The new 2023 Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch is an exceptional addition to the Toyota Corolla line-up. This manual-only, three-cylinder turbocharged, all-wheel-drive hatchback with two distinct takes on the GR Corolla theme at launch. The five-seat GTS grade lists at $62,300 (MSRP), while the two-seat special model known as the GR Corolla Morizo Edition is priced at $77,800 (MSRP). The GR Corolla Morizo Edition is named after Akio Toyoda's master driver persona, the former Toyota chief. The GTS will have 700 examples, while Toyota Australia has only been able to secure 25 examples for the first year of allocation for the Morizo versions. The GR Corolla and GR Yaris share a similar formula, with the same 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. However, the GR Corolla provides more power, 221 kW (21 kW more than Yaris), and 370 Nm, and the torque figure jumps to 400 Nm for Morizo models. In addition, the GR Corolla GTS's 0-100 km/h time is 5.29 seconds, while the Morizo's is 5.21 seconds, and they are all-wheel drive with Torsen limited slip differentials. The GR Corolla has a few neat tricks up its sleeve, with selectable drive ratio settings, a manual handbrake, and it is more surefooted and confidence-inspiring than the GR Yaris. Nonetheless, the firm suspension may be a bit of a trade-off for the daily driver, and the electric power steering isn't the last word in terms of feel to the driver's hands. The body control in the bends is a highlight, and the Corolla's suspension offers a firm feel on the road, but still a level of comfort as well. The powertrain is a raspy little character that almost seems to egg you on, with plenty of pulling power spread through the rev range beyond a slightly laggy spot down low in the range. However, it may not be loud enough for some, even though there's a revised three-output exhaust system that is designed to show what the car is capable of.