- A leaked document claims the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla will offer an 8-speed automatic option.
- Furthermore, the 1.6-liter turbo engine’s torque output could be increased to 295 lb-ft.
- If everything pans out, the 2025 GR Corolla would be able to appeal to a wider audience.
Manual transmissions have become increasingly rare, but they can be found on every GR Corolla. However, that might not be the case for much longer.
According to an alleged vehicle ordering guide that was posted on the GR Corolla Forum, the 2025 model will be offered with an eight-speed automatic transmission in Canada. It will apparently be limited to the Premium trim and the document suggests the gearbox will be accompanied by steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.
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Besides the new automatic transmission, the document suggests the turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine will have an increased torque output. This is where things get a little suspect as the document claims the output will be increased from 272 lb-ft (368 Nm) to 295 lb-ft (400 Nm).
That seems like great news at first glance, but the engine currently produces 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque, so it raises a potential red flag that makes us question whether or not the document is legit.
The same document also suggests that the updated GR Corolla will have a revised front bumper and additional standard equipment. The latter will reportedly include brake cooling ducts and a heated steering wheel. The Premium variant is also said to have a new radiator that improves engine cooling.
While only time will tell if the document is real, Toyota officials haven’t been coy about the possibility of adding an eight-speed automatic transmission to the GR Corolla. It also wouldn’t be a first as Toyota already offers an automatic in the GR Yaris.
Regardless of what Toyota has planned, the 2024 GR Corolla starts at $36,500 in the United States and is offered in three different trims. The most notable is the $45,140 Circuit Edition, which features a carbon fiber roof, gloss black accents, and 18-inch forged alloy wheels.
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