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- [Announcer] Drivers looking
for a high-performance hatchback, rejoice:
the first-ever GR Corolla is here
and ready to deliver serious thrills.
New for 2023, this addition to Toyota's growing lineup
of sports cars was developed
with the detail-obsessed GAZOO Racing team,
and brings all the performance, handling,
and functionality that hot hatch fans love
across three grades: Core, Circuit Edition,
and an exclusive MORIZO Edition.
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Powered by a lightweight, compact,
and seriously powerful turbocharged three-cylinder engine,
GR Corolla puts out 300 horsepower,
that's 100 horsepower per cylinder,
as well as 273 lb.-ft.
of peak torque on Core and Circuit Edition,
or 295 lb.-ft. on MORIZO Edition.
This engine's single-scroll, ball-bearing turbocharger
is integrated into the exhaust manifold,
which outputs through a functional three-piece
exhaust designed to reduce back pressure
for maximum power delivery.
This thrill-inducing powerplant is paired
to a six-speed intelligent manual transmission
with rev-matching for maximum driver control and engagement.
To put the power to the ground effectively,
GR Corolla offers dual Torsen limited slip differentials,
available on Core and standard
on Circuit and MORIZO Editions,
and of course,
Toyota's rally-developed GR-Four All-Wheel-Drive system,
which gives drivers three options
when it comes to splitting power output
between front and rear, 60-40 for everyday driving,
50-50 for balanced track performance,
or 30-70 for lively, rear-focused sportiness.
Now, all this power wouldn't mean much
without an equal ability to slow back down.
That's why GR Corolla is equipped with 4-piston,
14-inch ventilated disc brakes up front,
and 2-piston, 11.7-in. ventilated disc brakes in the rear.
GR Corolla's performance can even be seen
in its body construction,
with an aluminum hood designed
to reduce overall vehicle weight.
The track-oriented MORIZO Edition
takes this formula up another notch,
an even spicier GR Corolla designed
to meet specifications demanded
by Morizo Akio Toyoda himself,
with upgrades that include
the torque bump mentioned earlier,
tighter handling, lighter weight, a more rigid body,
and an exclusive close-ratio transmission
and shorter differential gears
for satisfying acceleration across the power band.
With its aggressive front grille and sporty flared fenders,
GR Corolla clearly carves its own path
in the Corolla family.
Its hatchback profile and low center
of gravity come courtesy of Toyota's GA-C platform,
with enhanced frame reinforcements,
several functional air vents,
and aerodynamic features like a tapering roof line
directing wind flow onto the rear lip spoiler,
hood, fender and rear bumper ducts,
and a flat underfloor to reduce drag,
add downforce, and impressive stability.
Core Grade is available in Ice Cap, Black,
and Supersonic Red.
It has a color-keyed roof with a black rear lip spoiler,
unique GR-Four stamped side rockers,
and widened fender flares.
Meanwhile, Circuit Edition comes in Ice Cap, Supersonic Red,
and Heavy Metal.
It adds a forged carbon fiber roof, vented bulge hood,
red-painted "GR" calipers,
and a track-tested rear spoiler.
Finally, the MORIZO Edition is offered
in Windchill Pearl and a grade-exclusive Smoke.
GR Corolla shows out with 18-in.
gloss-black 15-spoke alloy wheels
on Core and Circuit Edition,
with the wide Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires
ensuring high cornering performance
while offering excellent high-speed stability.
The MORIZO Edition comes
with matte-black 10-spoke alloy wheels,
wrapped in high-grip,
245-width Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tires.
Inside, the GR Corolla is as comfortable
and practical as any Corolla.
Seating for five comes on the Core grade:
a 6-way adjustable driver's seat
and a 4-way adjustable front passenger seat
with GR-logoed fabric-trimmed sport seats
with gray stitching and GR-badged headrests are standard.
The Core Grade's interior is neatly finished
with black and silver-colored trim details,
while the Circuit Edition's interior is finished
in black with red trim details around the door handles,
center console, steering wheel, and side air vents.
Circuit Edition also features Brin Naub suede-
and SofTex-trimmed sport seats with red stitching,
red accents, and GR badged headrests.
The Circuit Edition's interior is topped off
with a launch-year-exclusive
leather-trimmed Morizo-signed shift knob.
The interior of the MORIZO Edition is primarily
about weight reduction, with the removal
of the rear seats making it a race-inspired two-seater.
Its interior is finished
in black with red trim details around the door handles,
steering wheel, and side air vents.
The lack of rear seats also allows
for additional weight removal in the rear,
with no rear door speakers or rear window regulator.
Even the rear wiper blade
and motor were pulled to save every ounce.
Drivers will find exclusive red and black Ultrasuede
and leather-trimmed sport seating in MORIZO Edition,
with high bolsters and race harness holes,
and an Ultrasuede-wrapped steering wheel
with red sightline,
and Alcantara-trimmed Morizo-signed shift knob.
When it comes to comfort, heated front seats
and steering wheel are available
with the Cold Weather package option on Core Grade,
which comes standard on Circuit Edition,
along with automatic climate control.
A GR leather-trimmed tilt/telescoping sport steering wheel
comes standard on both the Core and Circuit Editions.
Standard on all grades
is a push-button GR engine start/stop button,
as well as aluminum sport pedals,
two USB charging ports, and one 12V auxiliary power outlet.
The technology and displays in GR Corolla's cockpit reflect
the incorporation of feedback from professional drivers.
A GR Full TFT meter was newly developed
for the 12.3-inch color fully digital display
that has a GR-themed start-up animation,
4WD mode, turbo pressure,
and gear position indicator and tachometer.
But in-car convenience and entertainment
also play a big role in creating the complete package.
That's why GR Corolla offers
available Qi-compatible wireless device charging,
and why all grades come standard
with an 8-inch touchscreen display
that serves up Toyota's latest Audio Multimedia system
that includes standard wireless compatibility
for Apple CarPlay, which connects drivers
to subscription-based services like Apple Music,
as well as Maps, Messages,
and other favorite apps from the iPhone.
In addition, wireless Android Auto compatibility
makes it easy to stay connected to Android devices.
Plus, there's a standard 3-month SiriusXM Platinum Plan
trial subscription that includes
over 165 channels available in-cabin,
and even more on the SXM mobile app,
making it easier than ever to enjoy not just ad-free music,
but also sports, comedy, and more.
And to make the most of these services,
an available eight-speaker JBL Premium Audio system
with 800-watt amplifier
makes turning up the volume an easy choice.
Of course, MORIZO Edition takes this
in the opposite direction,
offering just two speakers for maximum weight savings.
All GR Corolla grades come standard
with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0,
an advanced suite of six active safety features
that include Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection,
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist,
Automatic High Beams, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control,
Lane Tracing Assist, and Road Sign Assist.
For added help while on the road,
GR Corolla includes convenience features
like Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert,
and Hill Start Assist Control.
Race-inspired, rally-inspired,
GR Corolla is the kind of hot hatch drivers dream of.
This ownership experience is only further bolstered
with a one-year membership
to the National Auto Sport Association, complete
with a one-day complimentary High Performance Drive Event,
as well as Toyota's ToyotaCare plan,
which covers normal factory scheduled service
for 2 years or 25,000 miles,
and 24-hour Roadside Assistance
for 2 years and unlimited mileage.
Find out more at toyota.com/grcorolla.