Toyota will launch a new hatchback GR Corolla, this time with an automatic transmission. Since its debut in 2022, this hot hatch has become highly sought after around the world. All this time, however, the car was offered exclusively with a manual gearbox. Now, with the option to buy the new generation of this hot hatch, there will also be an automatic gearbox option, which will increase the model's appeal to those who are not fans of the three-pedal layout.
The base transmission for the new GR Corolla will remain a six-speed manual. For the first time I vowed in this "sharp" hatchback will be offered with an eight-speed automatic transmission called Direct Automatic Transmission, which was developed by the Gazoo Racing division. Along with the new gearbox, the car is equipped with a transmission fluid cooler for better temperature control and improved performance.
The hot hatch is powered by a 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo engine that produces 300 horsepower. In addition, to improve the grip of the wheels during dynamic cornering, Toyota engineers upgraded the suspension of the sports car and changed the shape of the front bumper to improve aerodynamics.
The new generation GR Corolla will go on sale next winter. The company has not yet disclosed the price of the "charged" hatchback. At the beginning of July, an aggressive company tuning was developed for the current version of the Toyota GR Corolla. Improvements include many "evil" solutions in the exterior, and the new generation is expected to be even more dynamic looking.