- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Announces GR Supra, GR86, and GR Corolla
Special Editions for Model Year 2024 GR Lineup
- GR Corolla Circuit Edition Available in an Attention-Grabbing
Blue Flame Color
- Circuit Edition Adds Weight-Saving, Forged Aluminum 18-inch
Wheels
- Forged Carbon Fiber Roof, Large Rear Spoiler, and Black
Exterior Accents Add to Hot Hatch Style
- Blue Accents on Shift Knob and Interior Stitching along with
Standard JBL® Premium Audio
- Chassis and Duct Enhancements Across GR Corolla Lineup for
Added Stability
PLANO,
Texas, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Toyota
GR Corolla keeps bringing the heat with the return of the Circuit
Edition for model year 2024. This time it adds a Blue Flame color
choice for a head turning look, with Ice Cap rounding out the
available choices. Black forged aluminum 18-inch BBS® wheels come
standard, similar to the lighter weight wheels equipped on the 2023
MORIZO Edition. Completing the package on the Blue Flame Circuit
Edition are black side rocker graphics that run up to the stamped
GR-Four logo.
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The Circuit Edition model keeps its vented bulge hood, GR sport
mesh gloss-black front grille with functional brake ducts, and
angular LED headlights. Aero details continue around back, with a
gloss-black rear spoiler, rear lower diffuser, and triple exhaust.
On the inside, Brin Naub® Suede and synthetic leather-trimmed sport
seats with blue accents, a unique blue striped GR shift knob, and
blue accent stitching bring the new-to-2024 look home. A JBL®
Premium Audio system with eight speakers and an amplifier is also
standard.
Ever the perfectionists, the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing engineering
team continues to pay attention to the smallest details with
material updates to the chassis and tweaking of a front aeroduct
for 2024. Material updates include mounting bolt changes to the
steering gear, rear suspension, and battery ground. Aero updates
include an addition of aluminum sheets to the front and rear
bumpers, and a change in duct shape to the front bumper airflow
outlet.
The 2024 GR Corolla Circuit Edition will be available this
coming Winter. Pricing and details for all 2024 GR Corolla models
will be announced at a later date.
Epic AWD Hot Hatch
As TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's first wholly developed and manufactured
model for the North American market, the GR Corolla carries a
motorsport-to-road development spirit forward. With professional
drivers, experts and Master driver Akio
Toyoda, AKA MORIZO, at the wheel, GR Corolla was tested
repeatedly at some of Japan's
leading circuits, including Fuji Speedway, Suzuka and Tsukuba
Circuit. In addition, the GR team carried out heavy duty dirt and
snow driving with a Japanese Rally Championship driver. No road was
left untested in the process, so engineers and technicians could
sharpen acceleration and control worthy of the GR name.
Under the hood of the GR Corolla Circuit Edition is the
turbocharged G16E-GTS 1.6-liter 3-cylinder turbo engine. It
delivers 300 hp at 6,500 rpm and 273 lb.-ft. of torque at
3,000-5,500 rpm. Just like all GR Corolla models, it is exclusively
with a six-speed intelligent Manual Transmission with rev matching
that is turned with a push of a recessed button placed on the lower
dash, just below the steering column.
At the heart of the GR Corolla Circuit Edition is the rally
racing developed GR-FOUR All-Wheel-Drive system. With the twist of
a dial, the system can adjust four-wheel drive performance to a
front/rear torque distribution of 60:40 for everyday driving, 30:70
distribution for a fun-to-drive quality on winding roads and 50:50
setting for equal power to front and back for maximum grip on the
circuit. Developed in collaboration with the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
World Rally Championship (WRC) Team, it delivers exceptional levels
of traction and control by optimizing drive power to each
wheel.
All GR Corolla models are built on the Toyota New Global
Architecture-C platform (TNGA-C). Its super-rigid structure adds
349 weld points, over 108 additional inches of structural adhesive,
one center brace, and three underfloor braces over a standard
Corolla hatchback model.
With a low center of gravity and standard Independent
MacPherson-type strut front suspension with circuit-tuned coil
springs, shock absorbers, and stabilizer bars, the GR
Corolla's suspension is designed to maximize power delivery to all
four wheels and provide optimum cornering capability on all
surfaces. The rear suspension uses a double-wishbone type multilink
system that also accommodates the AWD system's goal of maximum
agility and stability.
Revisions for the 2024 GR Corolla Circuit Edition includes new
ribbed flange bolts mounting the steering gear box to the front
suspension sub-frame and flange bolts with a 2mm (about 0.08 in)
wider head mounting the rear suspension to the sub-frame. An
unpainted bolt now grounds the battery to the frame for direct
metal-to-metal contact.
The GR Corolla Circuit Edition comes equipped with front and
rear Torsen® Limited-Slip Differentials (LSD), which offer enhanced
cornering performance and grip with control of left and right-hand
drive torque distribution on the front and rear axles.
Braking comes from opposed, fixed-caliper disc brakes with
14x1.1-inch ventilated and slotted rotors outfitted with 4-piston
aluminum calipers that are red painted with GR logos. At the rear,
it has 11.7-in. x 0.7-in. ventilated rotors with 2-piston aluminum
fixed-caliper disc brakes with red-painted calipers and GR
logos.
Wide tread tires mounted to new forged aluminum 18-inch wheels
help with high cornering performance while maintaining the
excellent high-speed stability of the GR Corolla's 103.9-inch-long
wheelbase. It wears Michelin® Pilot Sport® 4 tires 235/40R18.
Aerodynamic performance on the GR Corolla Circuit Edition comes
from a combination of aero panels and ducting, along with the added
downforce of the rear diffusers and spoiler. Underbody panels use
wide underfloor covers for gapless coverage and aero stabilizing
fins are placed underneath to help guide airflow. Up front, side
air curtains are placed beside the grill so air can flow to outlets
behind the front wheels and escape from the wheel wells. For 2024
the shape of this duct has been redesigned and aluminum sheets have
been placed under the front and rear wheel wells to help support
vehicle stability. On the Circuit Edition, hood and fender ducts
provide airflow through the engine bay.
GR Corolla Safety
The GR Corolla Circuit Edition comes with Toyota Safety Sense
3.0 (TSS 3.0) standard. This safety suite includes:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection:
Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) is
designed to help detect a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist or
motorcyclist and provide an audio/visual forward collision warning
under certain circumstances. If you don't react, the system is
designed to provide automatic emergency braking.
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: Intended for highway use,
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is an adaptive cruise control
system that is designed to be set at speeds above 20 mph and uses
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control to help maintain a preset
distance from the vehicle ahead of you.
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: When
white/yellow lane markings or certain road edge boundary lines are
detected at speeds above 30 mph, Lane Departure Alert with Steering
Assist (LDA w/SA) is designed to issue an audio/visual lane
departure warning if an inadvertent lane departure is detected. If
the driver does not take corrective action, the system is also
designed to provide gentle corrective steering for lane keeping
assistance.
- Lane Tracing Assist: When Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC) is enabled and lane markers are detected, Lane Tracing
Assist (LTA) uses the lines on the road and/or preceding vehicles
to provide active driving assistance and help keep the vehicle
centered in its lane.
- Road Sign Assist: Using an intelligent camera, Road Sign
Assist (RSA) is designed to detect speed limit signs, stop signs,
Do Not Enter signs, yield signs and certain warning signs, and
display and icon of the sign on the Multi-Information Display
(MID).
- Automatic High Beams: The Automatic High Beams (AHB) are
designed to help you see more clearly at night at speeds above 21
mph. The AHB system is designed to detect the headlights of
oncoming vehicles and taillights of preceding vehicles, then
automatically toggle between high and low beams accordingly.
For complete details on Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, please visit
Toyota.com/safety-sense.
In addition to the TSS 3.0 system, other standard safety and
convenience features on the GR Corolla Circuit Edition include
Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), which is designed to help detect and warn
you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the adjacent lanes and
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) for added peace of mind by helping
to detect vehicles approaching from either side while backing out
and alerting you with a visual and audible warning. Hill Start
Assist Control (HAC) and Rear Seat Reminder also come standard.
Convenient and Connected
The 2024 GR Corolla Circuit Edition will come with an eight-inch
color Multi-Information Display (MID) with customizable settings
and Toyota Audio Multimedia with eight-inch touchscreen, standard.
The Toyota Audio Multimedia system offers a user experience with
sight, touch, and voice activation. With Intelligent Assistant
available through Drive Connect*, simple phrases like "Hey Toyota"
awakens the system for voice-activated commands to search for
directions, find POIs, adjust audio controls, change the cabin
temperatures and more.
The cloud-based native navigation system offered through Drive
Connect allows for real-time Over the Air updates for mapping and
Points of Interest (POI), and Google POI data is integrated to
ensure up-to-date search capability. It also supports standard
wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto
compatibility.
Toyota Audio Multimedia allows for simultaneous dual Bluetooth
phone connectivity. A Wi-Fi Connect subscription or trial offers 4G
connectivity** for up to five devices by turning GR Corolla into an
AT&T Hotspot*, and it also offers the ability to link your
separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to your
vehicle with Integrated Streaming.GR Corolla Circuit Edition comes
with an up to 10-year trial subscription of Toyota Safety Connect®
at no additional cost — includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen
Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision
Notification.
* Drive Connect Trial Subscription Activation Required,
Subscription required upon trial expiration.
**4G Network dependent
Complimentary 1-year NASA Membership
Purchase of a 2024 GR Corolla comes with a complimentary 1-year
membership to the National Auto Sport Association (NASA). GR
Corolla owners will enjoy a host of benefits, including one free
High Performance Driving Event (HPDE) and discounted admission to
NASA-sanctioned events.
Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare
Toyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies
to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items.
Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000
miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. Toyota dealers have
complete details on the limited warranty. GR Corolla also comes
with ToyotaCare, a plan covering normal factory-scheduled
maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000
miles, whichever comes first.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in
the U.S. for more than 65 years, and is committed to advancing
sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S.
who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of
more than 33 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing
plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture
automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more
electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, Toyota
currently offers 22 electrified options.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in
STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual
education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience
and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing
facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based
lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips
and more. For more information about Toyota, visit
www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
About TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing embodies Toyota's commitment to
overcoming every limit to make 'ever-better' cars, to forge new
technologies and solutions under the extreme conditions of
motorsports, and to never stop innovating. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
races its cars to push the limits for better and to learn from the
toughest challenges. Competing on every kind of road, no matter
what the challenge, inspires TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to build
'ever-better' cars and engineer Toyota's future DNA to bring
freedom, adventure, and joy of driving to everyone. For more
information, visit www.toyotagazooracing.com.
Customer inquiries, please call: 800-331-4331
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