Initially restricted to 1,500 models within the U.S. for the 2023 mannequin 12 months, the Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Version will now be obtainable for 2024 as effectively.
Toyota made the announcement on Thursday, although the automaker did not say whether or not manufacturing will nonetheless be restricted. It did nonetheless verify that manufacturing for the GR Corolla will likely be elevated. A part of the explanation for the restricted provide is that the GR Corolla vary is constructed on the Gazoo Racing manufacturing unit in Motomachi, Japan, alongside the smaller GR Yaris offered abroad.
Toyota cited robust demand as the explanation for growing manufacturing and increasing availability of the GR Corolla Circuit Version, and the automaker stated additionally it is contemplating an extra extension of the Circuit Version’s availability into the 2025 mannequin 12 months ought to demand proceed to stay robust.
“We’re seeing a ton of enthusiasm and pleasure for the GR Corolla, particularly the Circuit Version,” Michael Tripp, Toyota’s head of promoting and communications, stated in an announcement. “When Toyota GR followers communicate, we hear and our plans are to extend GR Corolla quantity and proceed providing the Circuit Version as a part of the GR Corolla lineup in 2024.”
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Version
The precise specs for the 2024 GR Corolla Circuit Version will likely be introduced later this 12 months, however anticipate it to hold over some or all the options of the 2023 mannequin.
The 2023 GR Corolla Circuit Version provides some credible upgrades over the bottom GR Corolla Core grade. These embody Torsen entrance and rear limited-slip differentials, a bulged hood, a solid carbon-fiber roof, artificial suede and artificial leather-based upholstery, heated entrance seats, a heated steering wheel, crimson distinction stitching, and wi-fi charging for smartphones.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Version
Each variations function the identical 1.6-liter turbo-3 rated at 300 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, with drive going to all 4 wheels by way of a 6-speed guide transmission.
A extra hardcore GR Corolla Morizo—the designation borrowed from a nickname of outgoing Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda—options extra upgrades, together with a bump in peak torque to 295 lb-ft. The Morizo is restricted to 200 models for 2023, although Toyota officers have hinted it could even be provided in subsequent years. Different particular editions may very well be within the works as effectively.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Version
The 2023 GR Corolla Core is priced to begin at $36,995. The Circuit Version begins at $43,995 and the Morizo at $50,995. All figures embody $1,095 for vacation spot.
It is not clear but if costs will differ in subsequent years.