The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is now on sale in Australia, bringing performance upgrades, cosmetic tweaks, the option of an automatic transmission, and increased prices.
Toyota unveiled the facelifted GR Corolla in August, gaining an eight-speed automatic transmission also available in the updated GR Yaris to be sold alongside its existing six-speed manual gearbox.
Available only in GTS guise – as the flagship, two-door Morizo Edition has been axed – the GR Corolla is now priced from $67,990 before on-road costs, a $3800 increase.
Automatic examples start from $70,490 before on-road costs, making it the most expensive two-pedal Corolla ever sold in Australia to the tune of more than $30,000.
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Its turbocharged 1.6-litre three-cylinder engine has received the tune from the Morizo Edition, which means it now produces 221kW (no change) and 400Nm (up 30Nm).
Power continues to be sent to all four wheels.
Toyota has also given the GR Corolla a new face, with its revised front bumper claimed to not only be more aerodynamic but also to provide better cooling capabilities than the pre-update model.
According to Toyota, this includes better direction of air to the brake ducts, reducing the risk of overheating when on track.
Changes under the skin include a retuned suspension setup – claimed to improve the GR Corolla’s handling under acceleration through corners – as well as a revised anti-lock braking system calibration, more direct steering, and sharper clutch pedal engagement in manual versions.
The carbon-fibre roof from the Morizo Edition has also been made standard, which Toyota claims – in conjunction with the new suspension – has resulted in a 13kg cut to its kerb weight.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota GR Corolla GTS manual | $67,990 (+$3800) |
| 2025 Toyota GR Corolla GTS automatic | $70,490 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Toyota GR Corolla |
|---|---|
| Engine | Turbocharged 1.6-litre three-cylinder petrol |
| Power | 221kW |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy | TBA |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50L |
| Fuel requirement | 98-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | TBA |
Dimensions
| Toyota GR Corolla | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4407mm |
| Width | 1851mm |
| Height | 1479mm |
| Wheelbase | 2640mm |
| Kerb weight (approx.) | 1472kg (manual) |
| Boot capacity | 213L |
Servicing and Warranty
The Toyota GR Corolla is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty as well as a seven-year engine and driveline warranty – provided you stick to the service schedule.
Servicing is required every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.
Capped-price service costs are yet to be announced for the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla, however the first six visits were capped at $300 for the pre-update manual.
Safety
The Toyota GR Corolla is unrated by ANCAP, despite the wider Corolla range being covered by a five-star rating.
The GR Corolla comes standard with the following safety features:
- 7 airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian and daylight cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Intersection assist
- Emergency steering assist
- Lane departure warning
- Lane Tracing Assist (lane centring)
- Speed sign recognition
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
Toyota also offers one year of complimentary connected services for the GR Corolla, which includes emergency SOS, automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle tracking, and remote vehicle check functions, among others.
Standard Equipment
2024 GR Corolla GTS manual
The Toyota GR Corolla comes as standard with:
- Torsen limited-slip differential
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlights with auto high-beam
- Carbon-fibre roof (previously Morizo-exclusive)
- Power-folding, heated exterior mirrors
- Rear spoiler
- Rear privacy glass
- Triple exhaust tips
- Tyre repair kit
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Four drive modes
- Three selectable front/rear torque split settings
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Satellite navigation
- Active Noise Control
- Eight-speaker JBL sound system
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