Mar 8, 2024

The 2024 Toyota GR Corolla is ready to thrill with a 300-hp turbo-three engine, six-speed manual transmission, and all-wheel drive. The small car debuted as a new model just last year and boasts a top track speed of more than 142 miles per hour and a zero-to-60 time of less than 5 seconds. Get to know all three trims today if you’re thinking about a hot hatchback to add fun-to-drive spirit to your garage.

1. Core

The base model of the GR Corolla is ready for the track with summer tires, three exhaust outlets, and steering-mounted paddle shifters. It gets 273 pound-feet of torque and has GR sport-tuned suspension along with ventilated high-performance brakes designed to dissipate heat. The Core trim features a leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone auto climate control, push-button start, proximity keyless entry, and Bluetooth.

You’ll appreciate standard tech features like the “Hey Toyota” voice assistant, an 8-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital gauge cluster, and a six-speaker stereo with satellite and HD radio. Every GR Corolla trim is equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite, which incorporates rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, a rear-seat alert, forward auto emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and much more.

2. Premium

Consider the GR Corolla Premium trim for added comfort features like heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and synthetic leather upholstery. It also adds an eight-speaker Bose stereo, wireless charging, and front and rear parking sensors.

Additional touches for the Premium model include special GR badging, a gloss-black front grille, red brake calipers, a gloss black rear lower bumper cover with air vents, and front and rear limited slip differentials. You can add the latter features to the Core model as options by selecting the Performance package.

3. Circuit

The GR Corolla Circuit has a distinctive exterior appearance with a matte-black roof-mounted shark-fin antenna. This top-of-the-line trim has an enlarged rear spoiler, 18-inch 10-spoke forged black BBS wheels, a carbon-fiber roof, and hood vents.

Inside, you’ll immediately notice the blue hand-stitched detailing on the sport seats. The Circuit trim is the only model available in the exclusive new Blue Flame exterior paint option. You can also choose from five eye-catching exterior hues. All trims offer performance design components like rear wishbone suspension.

This trend-setting compact performance hatchback has more than earned its place on the 2024 Car and Driver Editor’s Choice list. It was also named a Best New Car by AutoTrader when it debuted last year. Visit Toyota of Kent, OH today to experience the power of the GR Corolla for yourself with a test drive.