The all-new GR Corolla Hatch
by Phillip S Maboya
Who doesn't love a Toyota? Toyota has always been the most capable car on the road, and they have always manufactured reliable cars that are strong. The Corolla was the best-selling car worldwide since it was introduced in 1966. The updated corolla hatch was launched in 2019, it had a very striking new design language. For 2023, the Corolla has been injected with more features, engine, sharpened design and advanced safety specifications.
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WHAT IS THE GR COROLLA HATCH COMING WITH?
Exterior:
- Wider, wilder body sporting flared fenders
- Signature Functional Matrix grille
- A fierce spoiler
- Bold hood vents
- 18-inch Alloy wheels
- Unique pattered forged carbon-fibre roof
- Newly designed Bi-LED headlamps with auto high beam increase night-time visibility and power efficiency.
Interior:
- A leather-trimmed steering wheel
- GR-badged front seats
- 6-way adjustable driver's seat
- 12.3-inch instrument cluster
- 7.0-inch touchscreen display
The GR Corolla is also equipped with features such as:
- Heads-up display (only in the circuit variant)
- Wireless charger
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Adaptive high speed Cruise Control
- Reverse Camera
The GR Corolla comes standard with safety features such as:
- Hill Assist Control
- Vehicle Stability Control
- Anti-Lock Braking System
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution
- Front and Rear Limited-Slip Differentials (only in the circuit variant)
The hot GR Corolla comes with 213L boot space.
DRIVING THE GR COROLLA HATCH
The Engine: Under the bonnet of the GR is a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder petrol engine (known as G16E-GTS). It produces 221Kw of power and 370Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Toyota claims that the GR will do 0-100km/h in just 5.3 Seconds, with a top speed of 230km/h.
Fuel Consumption: The claimed fuel consumption of the GR is 8.4L/100km.
The GR Corolla Hatch comes with different driving modes. These includes the following:
- Normal
- Sport
- ECO
- Custom
HOW MUCH IS THE GR COROLLA HATCH?
- Toyota GR Corolla 1.6T Core - R816,500
- Toyota GR Corolla 1.6T Circuit - R876,100
The GR Corolla Hatch competes with the likes of:
- VW GOLF R
- Honda Civic Type R
- Renault Megane RS 300 Trophy
The GR Corolla Hatch comes with a 3-year/100 000 km warranty, along with a 9-service/90 000 km service plan (with intervals of 10 000 km.
Tags: Toyota SA, GR Corolla Hatch
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