2023 Toyota GR Corolla First Drive Review: 300 hp, 3 cylinders, 3 tailpipes
There’s one other element that differs between the Morizo Edition and the other two GR Corolla trims: the “G16E-GTS” 1.6-liter inline-three tuned by Toyota Gazoo Racing engineers. A single-scroll turbo blasts 25.2 PSI worth of air into it in the Core and Circuit, resulting in that magic 300 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque between 3,000 and 5,500 rpm. The Morizo pumps it up to 26.3 PSI, resulting in a peak 295 lb-ft between 3,250 and 4,600 rpm.
What does it feel like, though? The 0-60 time of around 5 seconds certainly seems accurate. The acceleration won’t blow you away by 2022 standards, and despite that 100:1 ratio and all-wheel-drive grip, the GR Corolla isn’t some drag strip star. It’s more of a well-rounded athlete, largely thanks to that brilliant GR-Four all-wheel-drive system. The primary controls could all be just a bit sharper, though. The steering is a non-factor and not especially memorable either way.
As it is, though, the Toyota GR Corolla sure seems worth the anticipation and, sure, giddiness that welcomed its arrival into the world. The “seems” is key, though, since we never actually drove it on public roads. Would you want to daily drive it? For now, we can only answer “maybe?” Pricing starts at $36,995 for the Core, with an additional $1,180 needed for the Performance pack you definitely want/need.
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