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There’s an replace coming for the Toyota GR Corolla, however present house owners may quickly profit from some new software program and additional dollop of torque.
Toyota says it has stiffened the physique and improved the air consumption primarily based on what it learnt from working the automotive within the Tremendous Taikyu Collection.
As a way to enhance physique rigidity with out growing weight an excessive amount of, Toyota has utilized an additional 13.9 metres of structural adhesive all through the physique, bringing the overall quantity to 32.7 metres.
Whereas the automaker doesn’t quantify how a lot physique rigidity has been elevated, it states the GR Corolla can now “obtain secure driving efficiency” on race tracks exterior of Japan, which “usually generate more-intense vertical and lateral g-forces than circuits in Japan”.
A cool air duct, which pulls air from the entrance of the grille, has been added to the secondary consumption, and is opened mechanically at excessive engine speeds with a view to hold the motor output regular even beneath sustained laborious use.
Output from the 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is unchanged at 221kW and 400Nm. As earlier than all of that fury is channel to all 4 wheels by way of both a six-speed handbook or eight-speed computerized transmission.
To enhance the efficiency upgrades, there’s additionally an replace for the non-compulsory JBL premium sound system. It beneficial properties a subwoofer, and Lively Sound Management (ASC), which outputs “sporty sounds” by audio system to match the engine and throttle state of affairs.
ASC even contains pretend burbling noises, and three totally different selectable sound profiles. As a way to hold purists on aspect, ASC defaults to being off.
Japanese patrons can simply rock as much as a dealership to purchase the GR Corolla, as they now not want to use by way of a web-based lottery.
The order ebook for the up to date GR Corolla is now open in Japan, with gross sales set to formally start on November 3. We’ll hold you posted after we discover out Australian availability and timing.
There’s additionally some excellent news for present GR Corolla house owners with the decrease output 370Nm engine. These vehicles are eligible for a software program improve that may bump torque output as much as 400Nm, in addition to change the torque break up settings, with the Race mode going from a set 50:50 front-to-rear setup to a user-adjustable setting that spans 60:40 to 30:70.
The software program improve might be out there from the third quarter of 2026, though pricing has but to be confirmed.
If the usual GR Corolla tickles your fancy, however doesn’t supply fairly sufficient petrol-fuelled madness, Toyota is engaged on a warmer GRMN model, pictures of which leaked earlier this week.
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