Today Toyota supposed to reveal its 2023 GR Corolla. However, this automaker by a mistake went live on a staging URL. So, the info’s leaked out before the official debut. What important is, we are witness of one powerful vehicle with a compact engine.
The hot hatch hatched its egg sooner than company’s schedule. As the stream went on, some technical information revealed. This hatchback will have Yaris engine. The pocket rocket turbocharger engine with the capacity of 1.6-liter inline 3-cylinder can produce 300 h and 273 lb-ft of torque. This car will have just one 6-speed manual gearbox and also all-wheel-drive system. This system is coded to split power 50:50 to the front and rare axel or 30:70 for standard drives. Also, three other driving modes (Normal, Sport, and Track) are possible.
Just for some minutes the live video was available on the Toyota’s YouTube. But later it became unavailable. Although many exterior pictures were posted on the site, but not much information about the interior revealed. Exterior includes flared fenders housing a wider track, rear diffuser, and functional vents on the fenders.
For interior look , company promised a leather-trimmed steering wheel and GR-specific gauge cluster as standard. Having forged carbon fiber roof, vented hood, matte-black 18-inch wheels, and seats trimmed in suede and synthetic leather is possible with Launch Edition. Also, the other options are front and rear Torsion limited-slip differential and upgraded brakes are designed specifically for this Edition.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla will be available at the dealerships by fall.