Toyota has revealed a refreshed GR Corolla for the Japanese market, boasting performance and handling enhancements. Key changes include a tweaked all-wheel drive system, revised suspension, and a new Circuit Mode that unlocks extra performance. While the manual gearbox is available immediately, the coveted eight-speed GR Direct Automatic Transmission will arrive later.
to its home country. The refreshed über hatch only just made its debut there today, meaning that this is the first time Malaysia actually gets a Japan ese performance car first, given that
All that gets sent to all four wheels through the car’s trademark GR-Four system. Just like the on the GR Yaris, the all-wheel drive’s operation has been changed – the torque split now goes from 60:40 front-to-rear in Normal to 50:50 in Gravel , while Track has a variable torque split from 60:40 to 30:70 depending on the driving conditions . Front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials continue to be standard fitment in Japan.
The outgoing GR Corolla didn’t exactly want for much in terms of driving dynamics, but Toyota has still seen fit to hone the chassis further. Rebound front and rear springs suppress inner wheel lift during hard cornering to improve traction, while the rear spring and anti-roll bars have been retuned to increase ground contact response and controllability in the bends.
No changes to the rest of the exterior, which continues to feature a bulging vented bonnet, blistered fenders with front vents, a carbon fibre roof, a large tailgate spoiler and a sizeable rear diffuser with distinctive triple exhausts.
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