We have a soft spot for the Toyota GR Corolla. Whether you choose the automatic or the manual model, you really can’t go wrong with the plucky little performance hatchback. Much of its charm comes from the turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine, which makes a healthy 300 horsepower. Unfortunately, that three-cylinder may not be long for … Read more
Toyota has revealed a dramatic new take on the Corolla in the sharply styled Corolla Concept, which it unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility show in Tokyo. The Toyota Corolla Concept debuts with striking proportions, sitting low and featuring a sporty, athletic stance. A low hood is capped off by elaborate front lighting featuring tons … Read more
While we were patiently waiting for the Lexus LFR to break cover, Toyota dropped a different kind of bombshell. The supercar remains missing in action, but the much-hyped livestream from Japan still delivered several interesting cars. Alongside the Lexus LS six-wheeled minivan and the Century coupe on stilts, there was this: the new Corolla. Although … Read more
Rejoice: Toyota will offer continual upgrade kits for the GR Corolla. Toyota’s hot hatchback has seen yearly updates since its debut in 2022, enough that Toyota thinks it should support owners of older cars with upgrades from current model years wherever possible. During a recent Toyota event in California, Motor1 spoke to Chief Engineer Naoyuki … Read more
Toyota has unveiled the updates to the 2026 GR Corolla, which benefits from structural upgrades, new cooling improvements, and expanded tech features. At the heart of the 2026 GR Corolla is the familiar 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine, delivering 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. A secondary air intake has been added to improve engine … Read more
The 2026 GR Corolla is here, and it’s largely the same car sold in the previous model year. While the design remains unchanged inside and out, Toyota has made some tweaks to the feisty hatchback. An additional 45.6 feet (nearly 14 meters) of structural adhesive has been applied at the front and rear to improve … Read more
Back in March, Toyota teased us with a spicy GR Corolla wrapped in the usual Gazoo Racing camouflage. We spotted vented fenders and a larger rear spoiler, which led us to believe it could be a range-topping GRMN version. If these new images are anything to go by, that assumption seems to be correct. Photos … Read more
Update: This story has been updated with new images from MIIT. Although it may not seem like it, the current generation of the Toyota Corolla has already been on the market for six years. Despite a light facelift in certain markets for 2025, the compact sedan’s age is starting to show. With no all-new generation … Read more
Although it may not seem like it, the current generation of the Toyota Corolla has already been on the market for six years. Despite a light facelift in certain markets for 2025, the compact sedan’s age is starting to show. With no all-new generation in sight, Toyota is preparing yet another update for the current … Read more