- Toyota GR Corolla Hatchback will premiere at the 2023 Auto Expo.
- It will be the first proper GR (Gazoo Racing) vehicle to hit the Indian shores.
- Power output figures stand at 304 bhp and 370 Nm, 0-100 kmph in under 5 seconds.
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has been quite active in the Indian market with back-to-back two vehicle launches, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Innova Hycross. Along with this, the Japanese automaker will also be participating in the 2023 Auto Expo and will showcase the latest Innova Hycross and LC 300. Now as per the latest media reports, Toyota will also showcase the GR Corolla at the motor show. The performance hatchback will be the first vehicle from the brand's motorsports-bred GR (Gazoo Racing) wing, to officially hit the Indian shores.
Toyota GR Corolla 2023 Auto Expo: What We Know?
Globally introduced in the year 2022, the GR Corolla is based on the regular Toyota Corolla Sport, currently selling in various international markets. In order to spruce up the package, a slew of performance-oriented enhancements have been carried out by Gazoo Racing, and the hatchback is surely a purpose-built machine, in terms of both exterior design as well as mechanicals.
In terms of dimensions, a 60 mm wider track at the front and an 85 mm wider track at the rear end is what makes it different from the standard hatch and improves the cornering stability. To maintain the practicality aspect of the vehicle, GR decided to retain the 5-door layout with 5 passenger seating capacity. The extended fenders on both sides help to achieve a wider body stance and a host of air intakes have been added at the front end for better cooling.
Some of the stand-out elements inside the cabin include a full TFT meter, an all-black theme and a sporty set of steering wheel and pedals. The performance hatch is grounded by a set of 18-inch cash alloy wheels shod with 235/40R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Toyota GR Corolla 2023 Auto Expo: Powertrain
Being a GR-tagged vehicle, the highlight lies under the hood. The GR Corolla is propelled by a 1.6-litre in-line three-cylinder intercooler turbo petrol engine putting out 304 bhp and 370 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox and power is channelled to all four wheels using the GR-FOUR 4WD system. The four-wheeler is capable of doing the 0-100 kmph sprint in just under 5 seconds.
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Verdict: Toyota's decision to bring its performance wing GR (Gazoo Racing) to India at the 2023 Auto Expo is a good decision for enthusiasts. Although its launch in the country is highly unlikely, the Japanese car maker may be taking this opportunity to gauge customer interest.
