Tempahan Toyota Corolla GR Hot Hatch Dibuka Bulan Depan

Anggaran harga jualan untuk Corolla GR ini ialah kira-kira RM368,888.

Jika anda belum mendengar tentang GR Corolla, jangan risau, kami mempunyai semua maklumat yang diperlukan di sini. Ini adalah super hatch kedua Toyota, selepas GR Yaris yang habis dijual beberapa hari selepas dikeluarkan di Malaysia walaupun dengan harga permintaan tinggi RM286,896 dengan pengecualian cukai jualan. Kini GR Yaris adalah super-mini dikuasakan oleh enjin petrol tiga silinder DOHC 1.6 liter. Kereta ini menghasilkan 261PS dan 360Nm tork menjadikannya enjin tiga silinder paling berkuasa seumpamanya di dunia.

Untuk GR Corolla terdapat versi enjin yang ditambah baik di bawah hud dan ia memberikan 304PS iaitu 43PS lebih dan 400Nm tork yang meletakkannya sama dengan Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic yang memberikan 306PS dan 400Nm tork yang sama dengan tork masa pecutan 4.7 saat dan VW Golf R Mk8 yang dilancarkan baru-baru ini yang memberikan 320PS dan 420Nm tork dan juga masa pecutan 4.7 saat.

GR Corolla ini mungkin 200kg lebih berat daripada adiknya, GR Yaris, tetapi ia mempunyai anggaran masa pecutan (Toyota masih belum berkongsi angka ini) 5.2 saat iaitu 0.3 saat lebih pantas daripada 5.5 saat GR Yaris. Namun, adakah 0.3 saat membuat perubahan dalam hidup anda? Ia adalah hak gah apabila anda duduk semeja dengan pemilik GR Yaris, VW Golf R dan Mercedes A35.

Jadi, kereta mana yang anda gemar dari segi reka bentuk, keseronokan pemanduan dan ciri-ciri. Selain itu, lencana dan eksklusif juga memainkan peranan penting.

GR Corolla akan menjadi kereta eksklusif kerana ia dibina di kilang pakar (kilang Motomachi) di Jepun, kilang yang sama untuk supercar Lexus LFA, Supra A80 dan juga GR Yaris. Hanya 8,500 unit akan dikeluarkan pada tahun 2023 dan kira-kira 6,600 unit akan berada dalam pacuan kiri untuk Amerika Utara. Selebihnya akan dikongsi di negara pemanduan kanan, jadi jangkakan bilangan yang sangat terhad yang tiba di Malaysia.

MEDIA RELEASE: The GR Corolla boasts a strengthened version of the 1.6-liter in-line three-cylinder intercooler turbo engine found in the GR Yaris, resulting in a maximum output of 224 kW (304 PS).

Optimizing the GR-FOUR 4WD system, which is also featured on the GR Yaris, to match the specifications of the GR Corolla was among various initiatives undertaken to create a car that can be safely and securely controlled even when pushing it to its limits.

While adopting the basic body framework of the Toyota Corolla Sport to enable it to inherit the high-speed stability of a long wheelbase, the GR Corolla employs a 60 mm wider track up front and an 85 mm wider track in the rear to command a high level of cornering performance.

The result: sporty driving at will with peace of mind. And to complete the package, the GR Corolla retains a five-door, five-passenger layout for both exceptional usability in daily life and driving pleasure.

Main features of the GR Corolla

1. A motorsports-bred design refined into functional beauty

Exterior

While the basic body framework of the Corolla Sport has been adopted, 20 mm wider front fenders and 30 mm wider rear fenders produce a broader stance that foreshadows a spirited driving experience.

The triple exhausts of a muffler created to further increase the output of the 1.6-liter in-line three-cylinder intercooler turbo engine emphasize the unique, powerful, and sporty rear.

Honing the vehicle’s cooling and aerodynamic performance on all kinds of roads, including racing circuits, dirt roads, and snow-covered roads, resulted in the inclusion of a front-bumper air intake and front-fender and hood-bulge air outlets.

A short-stroke shift lever positioned for natural operation by simply lowering the arm from the steering wheel enables quick gear changes.

A hand-operated parking brake has been used to allow better vehicle control even when pushing the car to its limits, such as when drifting.

The Full TFT Meter, which was developed exclusively for GR models, has been newly adopted. Inspired by race cars and reflecting insight from professional drivers, the new display improves visibility during sporty driving.

2. An evolved version of the GR Yaris 1.6-liter in-line three-cylinder intercooler turbo engine

Engine exhaust efficiency was improved to achieve even higher output from the same compact, lightweight, high-power unit that propels the GR Yaris. A valve-equipped triple-exhaust muffler reduces both exhaust pressure and noise. In sum, the engine provides overwhelming acceleration and a more-pleasant extension of RPMs.

3. A wide track and long wheelbase for excellent driving stability and control

The basic body framework of the Toyota Corolla Sport has been adopted, and, while retaining the excellent driving stability provided by a long wheelbase, high-speed cornering performance has been improved by widening the track by 60 mm up front and by 85 mm in the rear. Stability and control during sporty driving have been greatly enhanced, allowing confidence and enjoyment while driving as one pleases, even when pushing the car to its limits.

4. A selectable-mode GR-FOUR 4WD system and a high-rigidity body

The featured GR-FOUR 4WD system uses an electronic multi-plate clutch to provide variable front and rear driving force, like in the GR Yaris. This time, however, the system’s “4WD” mode, which controls driving force distribution, and its “Drive” mode, which controls accelerator response, steering, and others, have been separated to enable selection according to driver preference and the driving environment.

Furthermore, the use of pillow-ball bushings and the optimization of the springs, shock absorbers, and wheel alignment combine to fully transmit the GR-FOUR’s optimal distribution of driving force to the road surface. This has resulted in overwhelming cornering performance.

Body rigidity has been strengthened to achieve driving performance that agilely responds to driver operation. In addition to the high-rigidity basic framework made possible through production at the GR Factory at Toyota’s Motomachi Plant, braces have been added between the rear wheel wells, to the under-floor tunnel, and under the floor in front of the fuel tank to improve handling stability.

Also, like in the case of the GR Yaris, the roof panel is made of CFRP molded by the SMC process, which offers a high degree of freedom of shape and contributes not only to increased rigidity but also to weight reduction.

Opposed caliper disk brakes provide stable braking force and controllability, enabling confident and enjoyable driving, even on racing circuits.

5. Advanced safety and security even for a sports car

The latest active safety package, Toyota Safety Sense, comes standard, allowing the combination of safety and security in daily driving and the driving pleasure of a sports car.