- Toyota is testing a warmer model of its GR Corolla
- New mannequin will possible be a GRMN Corolla
- Prototypes characteristic new aerodynamic options geared toward growing downforce
Toyota seems to be readying the following step in efficiency for its feisty GR Corolla.
The recent hatchback was launched for the 2023 mannequin yr and has been handled to updates within the ensuing years, the newest being the addition of Toyota’s fast-shifting Direct Automated Transmission as a substitute for the usual guide.
Judging by the spy footage of prototypes noticed testing on the Nürburgring, the following replace stands out as the most substantial but: the arrival of a GRMN Corolla.
GRMN is the range-topping possibility for street automobiles developed by Toyota’s Gazoo Racing motorsports division. It stands for “Gazoo Racing Masters of Nürburgring,” and automobiles labeled as GRMNs may be in comparison with prime choices from the likes of Subaru’s STI and Nissan’s Nismo divisions.
Whereas the prototypes resemble the present GR Corolla’s former Circuit Version mannequin with the fastened rear wing and hood bulge, we spot some new particulars together with a 3rd vent within the heart of the hood beneath the usual pair of black vents, maybe hinting at a brand new tune for the turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-3. The engine delivers 300 hp within the GR Corolla, and already obtained a bump in torque for the 2025 mannequin from 273 to 295 lb-ft.
Different new particulars embody vents atop the entrance fenders. The present aspect vents within the entrance fenders have additionally been enlarged on the brand new design. The rear spoiler can also be bigger than the one on the Circuit Version, and along with the brand new entrance fender vents ought to enhance total downforce.
Different upgrades typical of GRMN fashions embody improved rigidity and decreased weight, and any GRMN Corolla also needs to profit from these measures.
Anticipate a debut subsequent yr, which means the automobile ought to be launched for the 2026 mannequin yr within the U.S., if offered right here. Toyota can also be testing an up to date model of the GRMN Yaris offered abroad, and may additionally be testing a potential GRMN Supra.