Toyota GR Corolla 2023– car dimensions: 4410 mm long, 1850 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,480 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 504 litres.
The cabin centers on an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Dual-zone automatic climate control keeps temperatures steady. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 brings standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure alert with steering assist, lane tracing assist and full-speed dynamic radar cruise control. A reversing camera is standard. front and rear parking sensors appear on higher grades.
Cargo volume behind the rear seats measures 504 litres. The 60/40 split-folding rear seats expand the space for larger loads, though the high floor from the AWD hardware limits absolute capacity compared with non-performance hatches.
The GR Corolla is not rated for trailer towing. the maker states it is not designed for that use and lists zero capacity. Payload sits at 390 kg for occupants and cargo combined.
A sub-radiator is available or standard on higher grades for extra cooling on track or hard runs. The suspension receives circuit-tuned springs, dampers, rebound springs and revised geometry for better cornering stability, making the car suited to spirited driving rather than heavy work.
The cabin is a driver-focused cockpit with GR logoed sport seats that offer strong bolstering and support for hard cornering. Higher grades swap cloth for Brin Naub suede and synthetic leather trim with contrast stitching. Dual-zone automatic climate control is available or standard on Premium and above. Heated front seats and steering wheel come on Premium grades. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 8-inch touchscreen sit ahead. Front legroom is generous while rear seats are tighter for adults. No center front armrest. The hatch offers everyday cargo access behind five seats.
Premium fuel required (91+ octane)
EPA estimates 21 city/28 highway mpg manual, 19/27 automatic
Oil and filter service every 5,000 miles or 6 months
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard
Ten airbags standard
Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert standard
The GR Corolla runs on premium unleaded fuel of 91 octane or higher. Manual versions are rated 21 mpg city and 28 mpg highway. Automatic models rate 19 city and 27 highway.
Service intervals call for engine oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles or six months. Transmission, differential and transfer case fluids follow longer cycles around 20,000 miles. Some markets use 10,000 km or six-month schedules with capped pricing available.
Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 is standard and covers Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Road Sign Assist and Automatic High Beams. The Star Safety System adds vehicle stability control, traction control, ABS and brake assist. Ten airbags and a rearview camera are fitted. Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert is included. The GR model itself has not received dedicated NHTSA or IIHS crash ratings.
Basic warranty runs three years or 36,000 miles with powertrain coverage for five years or 60,000 miles. Complimentary scheduled maintenance covers the first two years or 25,000 miles in some markets. Track use is reviewed case by case for warranty claims. The car is built for daily driving as well as performance, so follow the severe-service schedule if driven hard.
Length 4410 mm, Width 1850 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2640 mm (GR Corolla 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota Gazoo Racing official specs/press kits, CarsGuide, Toyota Canada product info.