2024 Toyota GR Corolla Review

For 2024, the Circuit Edition maintains details familiar to racing enthusiasts. A bulge vented hood ensures airflow to the engine. Angular lights flank a GR gloss-black grille with functional ducts to keep the brakes cool under pressure. With a new duct shape, side curtains channel air to the front wheels where it can escape through the wheel wells.

Rear aerodynamic aspects include the lower diffuser and glass-black spoiler. Leaving no doubt to its intentions, it has triple exhaust pipes. Out of sight, extra aluminum sheeting under wheel wells has been added for more stability. Underbody panels and stabilizing fins guide the air from front to back.

Exterior color choices range from the sleek Ice Cap to the new Blue Flame. Front and rear, the calipers are a racy red.

Keeping the weight down, the black forge aluminum alloys are 18-inch BBS wheels. If you choose the Blue Flame Circuit Edition, it includes back side rocker graphics.

These sports cars are dressed for action, but they are styled for date night. Comfort levels ensure a good commute and a less stressful vacation drive. A new style starts with the softness of Brin Naub suede inserts on synthetic-leather bolstered seats. Blue accent stitching and a blue-striped shift knob add more style.

With 16 inches of screens, the Circuit Edition has an 8-inch customizable color driver’s display. It is matched with a large touchscreen. A JBL system surrounds you with 8 speakers and an amplifier.

The Toyota Audio Multimedia system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. With Drive Connect, the system reacts to commands starting with Hey Toyota. This allows you to use your voice to change the temperature, adjust the sound, or ask for directions. You can find out about restaurants, hotels or tourist attractions. The system is cloud-based, and that keeps it fresh with new Google POI data.

A Wi-Fi Connect subscription adds a hotspot. Integrated streaming lets you access your Amazon Music or Apple Music subscription. At your Earnhardt Toyota dealer serving Phoenix, we’ll be happy to show you how all of this technology works. Financing is easy with our online credit application. https://www.earnhardttoyota.com/store-credit-application.html

Underneath the sleek exterior, this car is all about its engineering. A turbo engine cranks out 300 horsepower. At revs as low as 3,000 rpm, it can crank out 273 lb-ft of torque. All GR Corolla models allow for rev matching with the car’s exclusive intelligent manual transmission.

A GR-Four all wheel drivetrain was developed through rally racing and refined for use in this specific vehicle. Drivers can turn a dial to alter the 60:40 everyday setting in an instance. For grip, it can split torque 50:50. For extra rear-wheel driving fun, it can split torque 30:70. This gives drivers more control over their driving experience.

To accommodate this power delivery, the suspension has circuit-tuned shocks, springs, and stabilizer bars. Front and rear Torsen LSDs add the ability to move grip from left to right. These limited slip differentials add even more refinement to the car’s cornering abilities.

The Corolla’s build is enhanced by 349 more weld points and several yards of additional structural adhesive. To ensure the GR has the super-rigid structure, there are three additional underfloor brackets and a center brace.

Although its meant to thrill the driver, this speedy ride is equally intent on keeping everyone safe. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes one of the most advanced pre-collision systems. It reacts with audio-visual warnings to vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. An emergency autobrake may intervene if the danger is imminent.

With Dynamic Radar Cruise Control and lane tracing assist, the car can do much of the driver’s work. This allows you to concentrate on steering at speeds over 20 mph. This makes it a good partner even when traffic isn’t flowing. At night automatic high beams reduce the driver’s job.

There’s a camera system that can inform you about the speed limit and more. It recognizes signs such as stop, yield and do not enter. The sign icon appears on the large driver’s display to ensure your attention.

Lane departure warnings can trigger a steering assist at speeds over 30 mph. Additionally, this Toyota has a blind spot monitor, a rear cross traffic alert, hill assist, and a rearview camera. If you are ready to upgrade, you can value your trade with Kelley Blue Book and get a solid offer toward a new GR Corolla.

As the premium product that it is, the 2024 GR Corolla comes with complimentary subscriptions. The best gift is the one-year membership in the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) and related discounted admission to its events. Most exciting of all, this entitles the driver to a NASA HIgh Performance Driving Event. It’s a great way to test what this sports car can do.

GR Corolla purchases come with a 10-year access to Toyota Safety Connect. Drivers will feel safer knowing that their location can be identified quickly for automatic collision notification. Plus they can just push a button for emergency or simple roadside assistance.

ToyotaCare includes a two-year plan for scheduled maintenance. Plus it includes 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles.

Get your hands on the wheel of this fun machine. Take a test drive at your Earnhardt Toyota dealer serving Phoenix.