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“TOYOTA GAZOO Racing” will begin accepting reservations for the new Japanese model “GR Corolla” on August 23, 2023. Toyota North America announced on June 21, 2023 (local time) that it will produce 1,600 units of the GR Corolla for purchasers . Toyota plans to provide 500 units of the new GR Corolla to Japanese customers in 2023 .

About Toyota New GR Corolla 2023 Japanese Model Exterior

The 2024 GR Corolla model will have a cyan metallic (8W9) body color . Minor adjustments will be made to the front aero duct and chassis to improve aerodynamics and handling. According to Toyota, the steering gear, rear suspension, and battery ground mounting bolts have also been changed . It uses newly designed 18-inch aluminum wheels , similar to those installed on the highly anticipated MORIZO edition released in 2023, and uses “Michelin Pilot Sport 4S” tires .

About Toyota new GR Corolla 2023 Japanese model interior

The interior features special blue accents such as stripes and stitching .

About Toyota new GR Corolla

Compared to the base Corolla Sport, the front fender is 20mm larger on each side and the rear fender is 30mm larger on each side . The wide stance gives the impression of a wild ride.

The GR Corolla is equipped with a further strengthened 1.6L in-line 3-cylinder intercooled turbo engine that was also installed in the GR Yaris , producing a maximum output of 224kW (304PS) and a sports 4WD system that uses the front and rear variable drive force system that was also installed in the GR Yaris. GR-FOUR” is optimized for GR Corolla specifications, and by using the Corolla Sport body as the basic framework, it inherits the high-speed stability produced by the long wheelbase, while making the front track 60mm wide and the rear track 85mm wide. Achieves high turning performance. You can enjoy sports driving as you like with peace of mind. In addition, by maintaining the convenience of a 5-door, 5-seater vehicle , it offers a high level of both usability in everyday life and driving pleasure.

Like the GR Yaris , it uses a CFRP roof panel molded using the SMC method, which allows for a high degree of freedom in shape , which not only increases rigidity but also reduces weight. Equipped with opposed caliper brakes that provide stable braking force and controllability .

A short-stroke shift lever is used , and the arm is positioned naturally below the steering wheel, allowing for quick shifting operations. A hand-pull type parking brake has been adopted with a view to vehicle control applications in extreme limits such as drifting . Newly adopted Full TFT meter (12.3-inch digital instrument cluster) developed exclusively for GR vehicles . Modeled after a racing car and incorporating the opinions of professional drivers, visibility during sports driving has been improved. The latest preventive safety package “Toyota Safety Sense” is standard equipment.

About Toyota New GR Corolla Morizo ​​Edition

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing will begin accepting lottery applications for the “GR Corolla RZ” and “GR Corolla RZ “MORIZO Edition”” on December 2, 2022. Applications for the “GR Corolla RZ” will be accepted until December 19th, and “GR Corolla Morizo ​​Edition” will be accepted until December 18th. When the “GR Corolla RZ” was announced on June 1, 2022, it was announced that it would be sold to the general public, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection and the semiconductor shortage, 500 units will be sold by lottery first, and the production status will be monitored. At the same time, we will consider additional sales. 70 units of the GR Corolla Morizo ​​Edition, a two-seater model with improved driving performance, will be sold by lottery.

President Toyoda, also known as Morizo, himself took the wheel of a prototype car and created a model in pursuit of a “wild taste that will captivate customers.” Thorough weight reduction, including a two-seater design, improved power performance by increasing engine torque and optimizing the gear ratio of the transmission, and improved cornering performance by using monotube absorbers and high-performance tires. Realizes a driving experience that makes you want to drive.

About Toyota new GR Corolla Japanese specification specifications

spec	New GR Corolla Japanese specification	New GR Corolla Morizo ​​Edition
full length	4,410mm	4,410mm
full width	1,850mm	1,850mm
Overall height	1,480mm	1,475mm
Wheelbase	2,640mm	2,640mm
engine	1.6L in-line 3-cylinder DOHC direct injection turbocharger	1.6L in-line 3-cylinder DOHC direct injection turbocharger
Maximum output	224kW (304PS) / 6,500rpm	224kW (304PS) / 6,500rpm
Maximum torque	370Nm (37.7kgfm) / 3,000~5,550rpm	400Nm (40.8kgfm) / 3,250~4,600rpm
transmission	6 speed iMT	6 speed iMT
Drive system	4WD (Sports 4WD system “GR-FOUR”)	4WD (Sports 4WD system “GR-FOUR”)
Riding capacity	Five people	Five people
tire	235/40ZR18	245/40ZR18
WLTC mode fuel consumption	12.4km/L	–

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What I felt when the new GR Corolla was announced

The first thing you’ll notice when the GR Corolla is announced is that it’s serious! You might think it’s the same as the GR Yaris, but the 1.6L turbo engine is the same, but the maximum output has been increased to 224kW (304PS) at 6,500rpm (the GR Yaris has a maximum output of 200kW (272PS)). On the exterior, the front fender has been enlarged by 20mm on each side and the rear fender has been enlarged by 30mm on each side . High-speed stability created by a wide stance of 2,640mm and a long wheelbase. Furthermore, the interior features a short-stroke shift lever designed for use when drifting , and is positioned so that your arms naturally fall from the steering wheel, allowing for quick shifting operations. It is a car that shows Toyota’s seriousness about motorsports, with a major change from the regular Corolla and an unprecedented specification upgrade, including the new adoption of a full TFT meter developed exclusively for GR vehicles .

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