2025 Toyota GR Corolla Review: Auto Transmission Broadens Horizons
• Auto123 reviews the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla.
The Toyota GR Corolla made a splashy entry onto the automotive scene in 2023. With its 300-hp turbocharged 3-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive, this muscular version of the sedate Corolla quickly won over sporty driving enthusiasts.
However, the absence of an automatic transmission was a drawback, at least for some. For 2025, Toyota is remedying the situation by introducing an 8-speed automatic option, opening the doors of the GR Corolla experience to a wider audience. But does this new transmission live up to the reputation of the Japanese sports car?
2025 Toyota GR Corolla - What's new?
The arrival of the automatic transmission is the major new feature of the 2025 GR Corolla, but Toyota didn't stop there. Engine torque has been increased to 295 lb-ft, up 22 on the previous model. The suspension has also been revised to offer better handling and reduce weight transfer during acceleration. Front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials are now standard, improving traction and cornering stability.
Finally, models equipped with the automatic transmission benefit from a Launch Control system for dazzling starts.
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