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Toyota is cooking up a hotter GR Corolla

Time to give the Civic Type R a bigger scare
Toyota GR Corolla test mule
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Recently, it has announced that a more hardcore version of the Toyota GR Corolla is coming soon. More specifically, it will be one that is ‘born on the track.’ Oh yes, please

The development vehicle pictured - which wears the same camo costume as the mid-engined GR Yaris concept and all of the recent Gazoo Racing prototypes - gains a bigger rear wing and improved cooling with additional inlets on the bonnet and vents on the front wheel arches.

Toyota GR Corolla test mule

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Toyota’s also said this version will also get a ‘bump’ in torque and a unique tune. Considering the current car gets from 0-100kph in around five seconds, courtesy of a 300hp turbocharged three-cylinder, it’ll be interesting to see how much extra punch is supplied.

Front quarter image of the Toyota GR Corolla 2025

The hot hatch received a facelift last summer too, which brought with it the option of an eight-speed automatic gearbox, plus a sportier suspension tune with new rebound springs and coilovers.

It’s already a quick car, the Toyota GR Corolla. Just how much quicker this potential track special will be remains to be seen.

NOTE: This article first appeared on TopGear.com. Minor edits have been made. 

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