The expected Toyota GR Corolla with 304 hp, 4×4 and manual gearbox has just been presented. A super GTI with a hatchback body that applies a recipe made popular by both the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and the Subaru WRX STI. Unfortunately it will not come to Europe.
The engine chosen for the GR Corolla is a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline three-cylinder with internal code G16E-GTS. According to the Japanese firm, it declares 304 hp of maximum power and 370 Nm of maximum torque. For the needle of the scale in 1,474 kilos.
It is only available with a 6-speed manual gearbox and GR-Four integral transmission system. Like the GR Yaris, it has a front and rear limited-slip differential that can offer three different types of management: 60/40, 50/50, 30/70.
Its 18” wheels mount Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires. Through its 8 double arms, the powerful brake system can be seen, consisting of 356 mm discs with 4-piston calipers at the front and 297 mm discs and 2-piston calipers at the rear. . The most surprising thing about its striking aesthetic kit is its three rear exhaust outlets.
In short
It will be a matter of seeing how this new all-wheel drive super GTI is. A car with a concept similar to the GR Yaris, but larger, even more similar to the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and Subaru WRX STI in which it seems clearly inspired.
- If you are looking for a new Toyota Corolla there are 128 advertised from 21,250 euros.
- But if you don’t get enough for the new one, there are more than 500 second-hand Toyota Corolla from 1,000 euros.
