It’s no secret that interest in the Toyota GR Corolla is incredibly high but according to Doug DeMuro, the brand has been humbled by it. Throughout this tour of the GR Corolla, we get a chance to see a number of its special quirks and features. We also learn exactly how much more luxurious it will be than regular Corollas. Spoiler alert: not much.
Just like the cars that Toyota showed off at the launch of the GR Corolla, this is a pre-production model so it can’t be driven. Despite that, we get some great information like how exactly the power distribution knob will work in the center console.
In ‘Normal’ mode, the GR Corolla will send 60-percent of its power to the front wheels but through the use of the knob, drivers can send up to 70-percent to the rear wheels. We also see the infotainment system and the driver information display, the latter of which changes quite a bit based on the drive mode it’s in.
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There’s no question that the GR Corolla is coming to market at a perfect time for Toyota as the Focus RS, Focus ST, and Subaru WRX wagon are all long out of production. That’s left the GR Corolla with a lot of market share to scoop up and is one reason interest has been so humbling for Toyota itself.
Of course, we also get a look at other features like the forged carbon roof, the hood bulge along with its slick vents, as well as the Alcantara sports seats. All of those are only available on the top-of-the-line Circuit trim. Core buyers can add some performance parts of the Circuit like limited-slip differentials and red brake calipers.
Hopefully, all of the interest inspires Toyota to build more GR models with as much if not more sporting prowess as the Corolla. Even if they don’t find a way to do that, we’re certainly hopeful that they’ll build more for 2023 than the meager production goal for the 2022 model year.