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Auto Blog
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Honda Won't Like The Toyota GR Corolla's Price And Drivetrain
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. There aren't many hot hatches to choose from The hatchback segment isn't what it used to be, and hunting for a model with high performance brings your options down to just a handful of models. Among them are the Toyota GR Corolla and Honda Civic Type R, both of which offer more than 300 horsepower. When it comes to getting the most bang for your buck, however, Toyota's hot hatch undercuts the Civic Type R's price while offering similar amenities and performance. 2025 Toyota GR Corolla — Source: Toyota The Toyota GR Corolla is more affordable than the Civic Type R Available from $39,160, the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is the more affordable hot hatch, with the Civic Type R priced from $45,895. The Honda Civic Type R is available in just one trim level with a set list of standard equipment outside of optional accessory packages. The Toyota GR Corolla is available in three trim levels: Core, Premium, and Premium Plus. All models ride on 18-inch gloss black wheels accented by red front brake calipers and LED lighting, while the triple exhaust and air vents do more than just look the part. Toyota's hatchback rides on a sport-tuned suspension and includes front and rear limited-slip differentials. Inside, the base model boasts fabric sport seats with GR badging on the headrests. An eight-inch touchscreen display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, and a six-speaker audio system come standard. 2025 Toyota Corolla GR — Source: Toyota Upgrading to the Premium trim will cost you $41,740, but it comes with more upscale features, including an eight-speaker JBL premium audio system. The mid-tier GR Corolla offers more comfort, featuring leather-trimmed heated sport seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and dual-zone automatic climate control. In terms of safety, the Premium model adds front and rear parking sensors to the standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. The Premium Plus trim starts at $45,815, rivaling the Honda Civic Type R's price tag. The top-spec GR Corolla boasts a gloss-black rear spoiler, carbon-fiber roof, and hood bulge with functional black air vents. The interior gets an upgrade as well, with red stitched accents. Storage space remains the same across all trim levels, at 17.8 cu ft. of cargo space with the rear seats upright. 2023 Honda Civic Type R — Source: Honda The Honda Civic Type R, comparatively, rolls out on 19-inch black wheels with a triple exhaust and Brembo brake calipers. LED lighting, black side sills, and a black wing spoiler create an intimidating aesthetic. Inside, Honda's hot hatch includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum shift knob, and red ambient LED lighting. Bolstered sport seats with red stitching and red floor mats round out the Civic Type R's interior ambiance. With the rear seats upright, the Civic Type R offers up to 24.5 cu ft. of cargo space. Toyota GR Corolla features standard AWD Hot hatches are all about performance and an engaging driving experience, and both Japanese models deliver just that. The Toyota GR Corolla comes stocked with a 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, producing 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. The GR Corolla is also available with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Notably, all-wheel drive comes standard across all trim levels. Fuel economy isn't anything to write home about, with the 2025 GR Corolla earning up to 24 mpg in combined city/highway driving. 2025 Toyota GR Corolla — Source: Toyota The Honda Civic Type R offers slightly higher performance from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing 315 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is the sole transmission option. Interestingly, the Civic Type R is one of the few performance cars to come with front-wheel drive. The 2025 Honda Civic Type R matches the GR Corolla in fuel economy, earning up to an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in combined driving. It wouldn't be fair to write the VW Golf R out of the competition either. Starting at $47,100, the German hot hatch is the most expensive of the trio. Both trim levels come powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 328 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. The manual transmission is gone for the 2025 model year, with a seven-speed automatic transmission taking its place. All-wheel drive comes standard as well. Altogether, the 2025 VW Golf R earns up to 25 mpg in combined city/highway driving, putting it slightly above its Japanese rivals. European 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Black Edition — Source: Volkswagen Final thoughts Hot hatches are a novelty these days, but there are still some solid options on the market. The Toyota GR Corolla may be the newest performance model in its segment, but it's making a splash by targeting competitive performance at an affordable price. The all-wheel drivetrain only adds to the engaging driving experience enthusiasts look for in hot hatches. While the Honda Civic Type R may offer a tad more power, its front-wheel drivetrain and higher price could offset that advantage. About the Author Joseph Pudlewski View Profile
Auto Express
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch heading to the UK: here's what to expect
We might be waving goodbye to the Honda Civic Type R and Ford Focus ST this year, but Toyota looks set to raise the spirits of hot-hatch enthusiasts in the UK because it's about to bring the GR Corolla to our showrooms. We can expect to see the rally-bred GR Corolla launched here within the next 18 months, which isn't much of a surprise after Toyota announced it would build the hot hatch at its plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire to help address lengthy global waiting lists. 'We have a philosophy that you build where you sell, so to build in Europe and not sell in Europe would be counter to that,' Toyota's European COO Matt Harrison told Auto Express. 'The gap between supply and demand is now, so it's about how quickly we can get it. We need to act fast.' Advertisement - Article continues below The Burnaston site was chosen because, as well as its factory capacity, the UK has motorsport expertise that aligns with the specialist nature of the low-volume performance hatchback. 'The GR Corolla is bespoke, it doesn't go through the normal processes', Harrison told us. While the current-generation Corolla has been built at Burnaston in standard guise since its launch in 2019, the GR Corolla's significant performance-related changes will require adjustments to the tooling on the Derbyshire plant's production line.
Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Iconic hot hatchback with four-wheel drive FINALLY coming to UK after being sold for years outside of Europe
BETTER LATE Iconic hot hatchback with four-wheel drive FINALLY coming to UK after being sold for years outside of Europe Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE Japanese car firm has hinted that it is finally bringing its rally-bred hot hatch to the UK. The long anticipated Toyota GR Corolla is expected to join the much loved GR Yaris on UK roads in the next 18-months. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The new GR Corolla boasts a turbocharged 1.6 litre engine Credit: Toyota USA 4 A four-wheel drive system ensures every bit of power is used effectively Credit: Carsite With an impressive 296bhp the Corolla will enter production at Toyota's UK plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire. The motor is expected to go into production next year in a bid to satisfy lengthy waiting lists. However at present the nippy hot hatch is only built at one site in Japan with it yet to be confirmed for the European market. Toyota's European COO Matt Harrison has hinted that British fans won't be disappointed though. He spoke to Auto Express to say: 'We have a philosophy that you build where you sell, so to build in Europe and not sell in Europe would be counter to that. 'The gap between supply and demand is now, so it's about how quickly we can get it. We need to act fast.' Originally launched in 2022 the GR Corolla was only sold in selected markets outside of Europe. It boasts a minimal 1.6 litre engine but a turbo charger offers the car a healthy boost in power. With its impressive 296bhp Toyota's answer to the Golf R comes close to matching the massive 315bhp offered by the 2 litre German model. And the Toyota uses its power well, a four-wheel drive system ensures the motor uses the most of the horsepower available to it. The souped-up Toyota Corolla GR Full specs and pricing for the new Corolla are expected to be released some time next year. Until then experts are estimating the motor will be priced around the £40,000 mark. The Burnaston site was chosen as a site for manufacturing the GR Corolla because of its factory capacity. Initial demand for the motor is expected to be relatively high and the UK site can offer the capacity to meet the demand. 4 The motor is only available in selected global markets but could soon come to the UK Credit: Toyota USA 4 The GR Corolla has been hotly anticipated Credit: Toyota USA Not only this but the UK motorsport pedigree aligns well with the specialist nature of the hot hatch. The rally bred motor offers a specific package of specifications to motorists. It was reported earlier this year that the Japanese firm planned to invest £41 million into the Burnaston production site. The investment could see production rates at the site significantly boosted to meet the expected demand for the new GR Corolla.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Iconic hot hatchback with four-wheel drive FINALLY coming to UK after being sold for years outside of Europe
A HUGE Japanese car firm has hinted that it is finally bringing its rally-bred hot hatch to the UK. The long anticipated Toyota GR Corolla is expected to join the much loved GR Yaris on UK roads in the next 18-months. 4 4 With an impressive 296bhp the Corolla will enter production at Toyota's UK plant in Burnaston, Derbyshire. The motor is expected to go into production next year in a bid to satisfy lengthy waiting lists. However at present the nippy hot hatch is only built at one site in Japan with it yet to be confirmed for the European market. Toyota's European COO Matt Harrison has hinted that British fans won't be disappointed though. He spoke to Auto Express to say: 'We have a philosophy that you build where you sell, so to build in Europe and not sell in Europe would be counter to that. 'The gap between supply and demand is now, so it's about how quickly we can get it. We need to act fast.' Originally launched in 2022 the GR Corolla was only sold in selected markets outside of Europe. It boasts a minimal 1.6 litre engine but a turbo charger offers the car a healthy boost in power. With its impressive 296bhp Toyota's answer to the Golf R comes close to matching the massive 315bhp offered by the 2 litre German model. And the Toyota uses its power well, a four-wheel drive system ensures the motor uses the most of the horsepower available to it. The souped-up Toyota Corolla GR Full specs and pricing for the new Corolla are expected to be released some time next year. Until then experts are estimating the motor will be priced around the £40,000 mark. The Burnaston site was chosen as a site for manufacturing the GR Corolla because of its factory capacity. Initial demand for the motor is expected to be relatively high and the UK site can offer the capacity to meet the demand. 4 4 Not only this but the UK motorsport pedigree aligns well with the specialist nature of the hot hatch. The rally bred motor offers a specific package of specifications to motorists. It was reported earlier this year that the Japanese firm planned to invest £41 million into the Burnaston production site. The investment could see production rates at the site significantly boosted to meet the expected demand for the new GR Corolla. World's largest car maker hatching plans to invest £40million in a new assembly line in UK The world's largest car maker is planning to invest a whopping £40million for a new assembly line in the UK. The Toyota plant at Burnaston could be in line for a major investment, as the company weighs moving production for the US market from Japan to Derbyshire. The car maker plans to invest around £41million to set up a new production line dedicated to making GR Corollas, according to Reuters. Toyota has denied that Trump tariffs are behind the potential shift, despite taxes on Britain being 10 per cent compared to Japan's 25 per cent. In light of the potential move, Japanese automaker Toyota revealed that new cars could be added to the European market. Currently, the GR Corolla is only available in Japan and is exported to North America and select other markets. Burnaston plant currently produces the Corolla hatchback and estate for the UK and European markets, but production rates could significantly improve with the proposed investment. A new production line could be operational within 12 months, with reports suggesting that Japanese engineers may temporarily relocate to Derbyshire to assist with the transition.
The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Iconic hot hatchback with four-wheel drive FINALLY coming to UK after being sold for years outside of Europe
A HUGE Japanese car firm has hinted that it is finally bringing its rally-bred hot hatch to the UK. The long anticipated 4 The new GR Corolla boasts a turbocharged 1.6 litre engine Credit: Toyota USA 4 A four-wheel drive system ensures every bit of power is used effectively Credit: Carsite With an impressive 296bhp the Corolla will enter production at Toyota's UK plant in The motor is expected to go into production next year in a bid to satisfy lengthy waiting lists. However at present the nippy hot hatch is only built at one site in Japan with it yet to be confirmed for the Toyota's European COO Matt Harrison has hinted that British fans won't be disappointed though. Read more in Motors He spoke to 'The gap between supply and demand is now, so it's about how quickly we can get it. We need to act fast.' Originally launched in 2022 the It boasts a minimal 1.6 litre engine but a turbo charger offers the car a healthy boost in power. Most read in Motors With its impressive 296bhp Toyota's answer to the And the Toyota uses its power well, a four-wheel drive system ensures the motor uses the most of the horsepower available to it. The souped-up Toyota Corolla GR Full specs and pricing for the new Corolla are expected to be released some time next year. Until then experts are estimating the The Burnaston site was chosen as a site for manufacturing the Initial demand for the motor is expected to be relatively high and the UK site can offer the capacity to meet the demand. 4 The motor is only available in selected global markets but could soon come to the UK Credit: Toyota USA 4 The GR Corolla has been hotly anticipated Credit: Toyota USA Not only this but the UK The rally bred motor offers a specific package of specifications to motorists. It was reported earlier this year that the The investment could see production rates at the site significantly boosted to meet the expected demand for the new World's largest car maker hatching plans to invest £40million in a new assembly line in UK The world's largest car maker is planning to invest a whopping £40million for a The Toyota plant at could be in line for a major investment, as the company weighs moving production for the US market from Japan to . The car maker plans to invest around £41million to set up a new production line dedicated to making GR Corollas, according to Reuters. Toyota has denied that Trump tariffs are behind the potential shift, despite taxes on Britain being 10 per cent compared to Japan's 25 per cent. In light of the potential move, Japanese automaker Toyota revealed that new cars could be added to the European market. Currently, the GR Corolla is only available in Japan and is exported to North America and select other markets. Burnaston plant currently produces the Corolla hatchback and estate for the UK and European markets, but production rates could significantly improve with the proposed investment. A new production line could be operational within 12 months, with reports suggesting that Japanese engineers may temporarily relocate to Derbyshire to assist with the transition.
