It's only highly stressed if you stress it highly. It makes 187hp/L, which is not too far outside what other high-performance engines make from AMG and VW.
European tuners have squeezed 500whp from this engine in the Yaris GR.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla
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European tuners have squeezed 500whp from this engine in the Yaris GR.
True awd, ability to set 50/50 or rear biased power split, and manual transmission sealed the deal for me. It’s still a bit heavy for my taste but the rest makes up for it. Bolt ons and a tune should push this to over 350hp, light wheels and a a spare set of sticky tires and this thing is an ideal daily/track car, basically a new age Evo. Might be the first new car I ever buy.
Considering the GR Yaris is equivalent to $39K in other markets, this GR Corolla will probably be north of $40K [similar to the Civic Type-R]. The pricing and the manual only transmission will limit the marketability.
It's great to see Toyota having some fun and throwing this out there for enthusiasts. People that want one will buy them up for a year or two, and then it will disappear.
It's great to see Toyota having some fun and throwing this out there for enthusiasts. People that want one will buy them up for a year or two, and then it will disappear.
First Look: 2023 Toyota GR Corolla
Today Toyota unveiled a rally-inspired high-performance version of its Corolla compact car—the 2023 GR Corolla—at an event in Long Beach, California. When it arrives later this year, the GR Corolla will be available in a base Core model. A limited-production Circuit Edition will join it in 2023...
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My guess is they already have other 3 cyl engines for the platform and they already have the huge turbo setup for other engine, so they might as well toss them together for a 3 cyl big turbo like how Mitsubishi did with Evo.
Maybe 3 is cheaper than 4 after you factoring in all the fixed cost like turbo, intercooler, etc? Maybe it is lame to use a 4 cyl low boost turbo? or maybe fuel economy when not driven hard is better on the 3?
Maybe 3 is cheaper than 4 after you factoring in all the fixed cost like turbo, intercooler, etc? Maybe it is lame to use a 4 cyl low boost turbo? or maybe fuel economy when not driven hard is better on the 3?
Welcome to the 90s, VTEC kick in Yo!
Normally I’d be hesitant to buy a first-year model, especially a high-performance car. But I wouldn’t worry about it with Toyota.
Id be confident that they’d take care of what ever problems I had to my satisfaction.
I think they should call this car the TOYOTA "GROLLA"
I dunno, RAV4 hybrid gas tank issues come to mind, along with Tundra woes. Methinks Toyota has fallen a notch here.
Slightly more economical in the standardised fuel efficiency tests. every mpg counts
I agree. I think, especially with the Tundra, Toyota has alway aimed small, relativly speaking, in regards to volume and success compared to other manufacturers like GM, Ford, and Dodge, which allowed them to hone their vehicle reliability to the standard it became.
Unfortunately, as that reputation grew, so did volume and success....and pressure to release updated vehicles in addititon to their previous reliability to compete and bring more volume to satisfy growing wants. In the process, they began to get sloppy. The new Tundra is a disaster as far as issues with the new Turbo and other things keeping new Tundra owners' vehicles in the repair shop. I think they swung and missed.
Now, knowing Toyota, hopefully, within a couple of years they get the issues worked out and restore that faith that many of us previous owners relied upon. When I wanted a new truck, I went with a different manufacturer because of the initial Tundra issues and because it is butt-ugly.
Time will tell...
Why not? Those cylinder walls are dummy thicc. The Yaris GR engine that this one is based on has made nearly 500whp on stock internals already.A 3 cylinder putting out 300 HP?Tuned and driven hard, I can't see this turning out well.
I’m definitely interested in the Circuit Edition- assuming that the actual performance is as good as the specs indicate; 300 hp with Torsten diffs front and rear as well as 3 pedals. I kept hoping the rumored 300 hp AWD MS3 would see production so perhaps this is deja vu all over again.
Watched a review last night and as I recall available in three colors: red, white or gray.
Typical for Toyota
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Subaru dropping the sti Ford no longer has the st focus I guess vw better watch out lol. They're a bit late in the hot hatch world.Looks like a real winner to me. Decent performance, AWD, decent looks, and some function too.
Heat for the Streets! Toyota Debuts First-Ever GR Corolla - Toyota USA Newsroom
LONG BEACH, Calif. (March 31, 2022) – It’s official: The powerful, stylish and agile hot hatch U.S. drivers are looking for is on its way, the first ever 2023 GR Corolla. With the detail-obsessed TOYOTA GAZOO Racing team at the helm, and master driver Akio Toyoda, a.k.a. MORIZO, signing off on...pressroom.toyota.com
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You should call Gazoo Racing and tell them right away.A 3 cylinder putting out 300 HP?
Think Yamaha CP3 motorcycle engine, while it is not turbo, it is a cheaper compact alternative to the classic 4-cylinder. I would assume they are also lighter. I do know for sure that they sound absolutely amazing!
Get back into your V8, there's nothing else good enough.A 3 cylinder putting out 300 HP?
If you are buying this car you know what you are getting into, and you are not going to be swayed by your girlfriend's opinion on color.
I've never heard people complained about Evo's color and buy another car because of the color.
I wasn't complaining just fyi and thought it was interesting. Esp having some new Corollas in the family.
