The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla gets a significant upgrade with the addition of an 8-speed automatic transmission, broadening its appeal to a wider range of drivers. Auto123 reviews this updated model, exploring its performance enhancements, design changes, and technology features.
The Toyota GR Corolla made a splashy entry onto the automotive scene in 2023. With its 300-hp turbocharged 3-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive, this muscular version of the sedate Corolla quickly won over sporty driving enthusiasts.
2025 Toyota GR Corolla, in profile | Photo: K.Soltani Design of the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla - 7.5/10The GR Corolla 2025's resolutely sporty exterior design leaves no doubt as to its mission in life. Widened fenders, 18-inch wheels and an imposing rear diffuser give it a muscular presence on the road. Technology in the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla - 7.0/10The 2025 GR Corolla delivers a decent technological experience, without being cutting-edge. There's an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wirelessly, as well as a customizable 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Toyota has also included its Safety Sense 3.
But raw power is nothing without a transmission to match. The new 8-speed automatic box, developed by Gazoo Racing, proves fast and precise. I'm not usually enthusiastic about auto transmissions in sports cars, but here it's a pleasure. In Sport mode, shift changes are brisk and incisive, accompanied by an addictive, throaty exhaust note. Normal mode favours smoothness and efficiency for more relaxed driving.
2025 Toyota GR Corolla, three-quarters front | Photo: K.Soltani Driving the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla - 8.5/10Forget the image of the quiet, family-friendly Corolla. The GR, even with automatic transmission, is a true sports car that transforms the driving experience. Its agility and liveliness surprise from the very first turns of the wheel, and the throaty purr of the turbocharged 3-cylinder engine instantly puts the driver in the mood.
2025 Toyota GR Corolla, three-quarters rear | Photo: K.Soltani How so? For one thing, with every acceleration, the rear of the car tended to stray askew, allowing us to drift around every bend. Just put the car in Circuit mode, with 70-percent of the power at the rear, and the sensations are even more intense! At the same time, the GR Corolla is so well balanced that, even when you push the pace a little, control of the car remains safe, easy and intuitive.
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