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   

WHAT ARE THE GR COROLLA HATCH COMPETITORS?

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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