Here’s how much the 200 unit limited Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition costs

KUALA LUMPUR: The all-new 2023 Toyota GR Corolla made its global debut earlier this year in April, in the United States. And now the Japanese automaker has shared new information about the GR Corolla that is based on the Corolla Hatchback and has several bits in common with the GR Yaris.

Also Read: Toyota GR Yaris & GR Yaris Morizo Selection included to the Kinto Factory line-up

In the States, Toyota is offering the new GR Corolla in three variant options - Core, Circuit Edition, and Morizo Edition. The table below mentions their respective prices

Entry-level GR Corolla Core	USD35,900 (approx RM161,550)
Mid-spec GR Corolla Circuit Edition	USD42,900 (approx RM193,050)
Limited edition GR Corolla Morizo Edition	USD49,900 (approx RM224,550)

 

With its high USD49,900 price tag, the Morizo Edition comes equipped with several track-focused modifications like specially-turned monotube dampers, closer gear ratios, body reinforcements braces, and additional structural adhesive. The model also misses out on rear seats that help save it a lot of weight.

Also part of the kit is a standard Performance package along with cold weather features (like heated front seats and steering wheel). As for the former kit it includes front and rear Torsen limited-slip differential along with upgraded brakes. As optional is available a Technology package that costs USD770 (RM3,465) and includes wireless charging and a better infotainment system.

Note the above-mentioned standard and optional inclusions remain the same for the Circuit Edition.

As for the entry-level Core variant, the Performance package, Technology package, and cold weather features cost an extra - USD1,180 (RM5,310), USD1,180 (RM5,310), and USD500 (2,250) respectively.

What powers the new GR Corolla? Powering the stunner is a 1.6-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that pumps out a maximum power of 304 PS along with a peak torque of 370 Nm. In the limited-edition Morizo Edition, the mill is turned to make 400 Nm of torque. The drive is sent to the wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. The hatch also gets a GR-Four all-wheel drivetrain.

While the GR Corolla Circuit and Morizo Edition will make their way to the dealership in the spring of 2023, the entry-level Core trim will come sooner, in November 2022.

Would you like to see the 2023 GR Corolla in Malaysia? Let us know in the comments.

Also Read: Toyota introduces the all-new Yaris Cross GR Sport in Europe