- The GR Corolla will get a gentle replace for 2025, which features a new entrance fascia
- The GR Corolla additionally positive factors an automated transmission choice
- The 2025 GR Corolla arrives this winter with a $39,995 beginning worth
Like a fantastic wine, the Toyota GR Corolla simply will get higher with age.
Toyota has launched a number of updates for the GR Corolla for the 2025 mannequin 12 months, the compact scorching hatch’s third 12 months in the marketplace, and the large information is the supply of an automated transmission as an alternative choice to the present 6-speed guide.
The automated is not an outdated slushbox, although. Reasonably, it is the brand new fast-shifting Direct Automated Transmission developed by Toyota’s Gazoo Racing motorsports division utilizing years of rally expertise. The transmission debuted earlier this 12 months within the smaller GR Yaris offered abroad and, based on Toyota, it can ship sooner observe instances than the guide.
The 8-speed automated is designed to shift sooner through the use of software program to foretell driving conduct. Whereas such expertise is not new, Toyota’s software program appears past the usual metrics equivalent to deceleration g-forces and pace, and integrates the motive force’s personal acceleration and braking model into its logic. By doing so, it is ready to anticipate when a shift is critical earlier than a change in driving conduct truly takes place. There are additionally paddle shifters to allow guide management of the gear modifications.
2025 Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota makes modifications to the powertrain, too. A turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-3 nonetheless sits up entrance and powers all 4 wheels by way of a driver-adjustable all-wheel-drive system, however peak torque has been elevated from 273 to 295 lb-ft. Peak horsepower stays unchanged at 300.
Toyota additionally tuned the chassis to ship improved traction throughout exhausting cornering. Key modifications embrace the addition of rebound springs entrance and rear to scale back inside wheel raise throughout exhausting cornering, in addition to revised rear coils and stabilizer bars to additional enhance tire contact within the curves. Toyota additionally raised the trailing arm mounting level, which the automaker stated reduces rear squat throughout acceleration and improves stability when cornering.
Different modifications embrace a revised entrance fascia that now accommodates out there cooling parts, equivalent to a sub-radiator (not out there on base mannequin), and not using a discount in aerodynamic efficiency. New trim supplies additionally function on the flat surfaces inside.
2025 Toyota GR Corolla
The 2025 GR Corolla is obtainable in Core and Premium fashions, in addition to a brand new Premium Plus mannequin. The Premium Plus replaces the previous Circuit Version and consists of that mannequin’s cast carbon roof, hood bulge, and matte-black end for the GR Corolla’s customary 18-inch wheels. All fashions include 235/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires as customary.
Autos are due at dealerships within the winter. The bottom 2025 GR Corolla Core’s beginning worth is $39,995, versus $37,195 for the 2024 mannequin 12 months. The Premium mannequin is priced from $42,575 and the brand new Premium Plus mannequin is priced from $46,650. The costs embrace a $1,135 vacation spot cost. The brand new automated transmission is offered throughout the vary and prices $2,000.
Included with each buy is a one-year membership to the Nationwide Auto Sport Affiliation (NASA), which offers advantages equivalent to reductions for NASA-sanctioned occasions in addition to admission for a efficiency driving day.
