You might also get a performance deal.
Although the Toyota GR Yaris is not yet available in the United States, there are still hopes for a high-performance Corolla. According to , the model may have 296 horsepower (220.6kilowatts) or 300 metric horsepower.
According to reports, the engine is a tuned version the 1.6-liter turbocharged triple-cylinder from GR Yaris. The engine’s power output is 296 horsepower. The current 257 HP (192 kW), It shouldn’t be difficult because Litchfield already owns kits that can push the output to 305 horsepower (227 kW) . A six-speed manual gearbox drives the power. All-wheel drive is available with three modes to alter the front-rear torque split.
Car Sensor states that Toyota uses the five door hatchback Corolla as the base for its GR model. Exterior modifications include new bumpers, wider rear and front fenders with ducts and vents in the hood to dissipate heat from the engine.
The GR Corolla’s cost is another intriguing detail. This report states that the Japanese hot hatch would retail for between 3.5 million and 4.0 million yen at current exchange rates. The all-wheel-drive GR Yaris RZ starts at 3.96 million yen ($36,000.650). The hot hatch could be a steal if these figures for the GR Corolla are true.
Japan might have a GR version for the Corolla Touring wagon. It would be powered by a 2.0-liter hybrid-assisted engine. This model is not available in America so the chances of it being brought to America are low.
Rumours suggest that the GR Corolla will debut in 2021, but it might not be available in the US until 2023. The hot hatch could still be available in American showrooms by 2022’s second half. The vehicle is currently under development according to Toshio Kanei (Deputy Chief Designer at Toyota).