Here is the Toyota Press Release

Toyota GAZOO Racing Reveals New GR Corolla Development Vehicle - Toyota USA Newsroom

LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 3, 2025) – Leading up to Formula Drift Long Beach weekend, Toyota teases a new GR Corolla vehicle in development. While vehicle details are yet to be confirmed, new fender vents, hood vents, and a rear spoiler can be seen through the camo, highlighting the enhancements...

pressroom.toyota.com

 

So are they ditching the three cylinder? Or are they adding the four cylinder as well?

 

"Born on the track, this vehicle is expected to have improved aerodynamic performance, a bump in torque and unique tuning." So probably not a 4 cylinder.

 

This pretty much confirm the GRMN that was testing at the Ring last year: https://www.grcorollaforum.com/thre...orolla-speculation.2032/?post_id=120562&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-120562

 

I’m gonna need Seibon to get their hands on those fenders so they can make a carbon copy. I doubt I’ll feel the need to upgrade so I guess I’ll have to make a GRMN Faux-rizo.

 

The test mules all have the G16E and it's very obvious if you listen to the exhaust.

 

I mean this was the Best Car render from some time ago.

 

Wonder where it's going to land on MSRP...would be cool if yota gave it 3 way coils and camber plates

 

Considering the 23’ Morizo being 8k over the 23’ Circuit & the 25’ PP manual at 47k, the 26’ GRMN should be 55k before the tariff.
Adding the 2k DAT and assuming a modest 10% increase from the tariff, the GRMN could be something like 62,800

 

that thing stays so flat and planted.

 

When it does come time to upgrade to a GR vehicle with G20E, I wouldn't be looking for it stuffed in a Corolla E210 regardless of how much the chassis had been modified.
Would look for it in the next MR2

 

....and/or the next Celica....

 

Backseat option, hopefully? Toyota if you read this board, please offer a backseat.

 

LOL....I was hoping they'd ditch the 2 back doors....

 

Don't mind the article, but pictures

Mystery GR Corolla Grows A Wing And Sprouts Vents Like It's A GRMN | Carscoops

Model year upgrades will include improved aerodynamics, more torque and revised chassis tuning

www.carscoops.com

 

I kind of feel like the GRC article was "here's a camo photo and it's getting some kind of new stuff", while the GR86 Yuzu Edition article had 4 pages of nice details. If I hadn't found my GRC I'd be tempted by the 86.

3 models announced

 

If they put a 4 banger in the GRC, it'll lose a lot of its charm.

 

As much as I love the G16, that doesn’t really matter. The G20 is gonna be a crazy motor.

 

The Yuzu 86 is gorgeous. Love the color.

 

Even if it has the 3-pot engine and costs between $60K-$67K, I’ll still consider trading in, especially if it comes with a manual transmission, an upgraded clutch, and shot-peened synchros. With the suspension, wheels, seats, and hopefully upgraded valve springs, you’re looking at a potential $10k markup. Add the hood, wing, fenders, or any of the other bits in CFRP and you're looking at the other 7k. Hopefully they don't VIN lock the parts in case people want to just upgrade thier parts individually on the older versions.

 

So wait, still the same chassis? I thought it was a full refresh. Same motor too.

Honestly not enough to tempt me at all. I’d rather tune what I have now that I bought for 45k otd and have a very good financing rate on.

I get the feeling between materials costs, potential tariff impacts and just general price inflation of all things this car just won’t make financial sense for me personally.

 

I don’t know, maybe next gen if there is one. Or on the gr86/celcia. Part of the car’s charm was the weird 3cyl. It’s kind of endearing that the car is just so goofy.

 

That’s one thing I’ll say as a longtime Toyota fan….. they care more about what’s convenient more than what makes things unique sometimes. It’s a pet peeve of mine.

 

Someone posted this, but if real it shows the GRMN badge on the back (which really isn't a secret given the camo in Larry's video is a rectangle in the exact size of the GRMN badge lol).

EDIT: yep it is indeed a real image of the car.

 

3 tailpipes - so same engine.

 

So this is another Morizo? No thanks, the reason I love my GRC is because it's a great daily, with enough space for everyday living. And I have kids too, so having just 2 seats is a deal breaker, no matter how cool it is. Please Toyota, make a 4 seater version.

 

I'm all about this. My GRC isn't a daily. I would love just two seats (like the GRMN Yaris). Don't care if it's manual or auto, 3 or 4 cyl. Needs to beat a MK8.5 Golf R. Can't just be a minor update with no extra performance.

 

Its def not a car for regular people. I laugh every time people are like omg, I want rear seats and and the windows have to roll down. They're trying to sell a street legal race car lol...

 

If this thing is going to sell any where near $65k, I would expect far more than just fancy aero parts and a tuned suspension. Like others have said, Morizo 2.0. Only the G20E would make it worth the investment and justify the price tag.

As much as I would love that combo, it's sadly not going to happen. I'll wait for someone to do an engine swap and align the universe. I don't think the G20E will ever make it into this chassis. Toyo has other plans for it (MR2 or GRC 2.0).

To be continued...

 

If this thing is going to sell any where near $65k

For that price they better get fancy and add adaptive suspension and other racecar goodies like the intercooler sprayer from the GR Yaris. I do hope whatever they add we can purchase and they're not VIN locked.

 

I knew Best Car covered this thing back in October, but I wasn't aware that they gave power figures and price as well.

Apparently 310PS, 42kg-m, and 8,000,000yen

So, I compared the exchange rates vs what Toyota charges in the US relative to other JP models and that puts the price of the GRMN at $65k.

 

So about 306 hp and 304 lb-ft.

 

These images are looking pretty spot on.

 

Yeah, Best Car even rendered that exact car with all the changes too lol. I had them saved for a little bit, but they're out here if anyone is curious.

EDIT:

There we go.

 

It’s weird cause I like the fenders but I also like the contrast the current ducts have on the fenders.