2023 Toyota GR Corolla: A Rally-Inspired Treat

The Toyota GR Yaris is one of the coolest and weirdest cars to ever leave a Toyota factory. The combination of an altered Yaris shell, a high-strung turbocharged three-cylinder, and an all-wheel drive system made hot hatch fans in the U.S. jealous. Well, Toyota finally answered the calls of bringing over a rally-inspired hatchback to the U.S., but in the larger Corolla shell. Still sporting a highly strung 1.6-liter I3 under its hood, the GR Corolla helps give North American Toyota fans a rally-inspired option. That 1.6-liter sends 300 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed manual transmission and into an all-wheel drive system. On this episode of Quick Spin, associate editor Emmet White hops behind the wheel of the ’23 Toyota GR Corolla and puts it through its paces. White takes you on a guided tour of the GR Corolla and highlights some of his favorite features. Later, White takes you along for a live drive review to highlight his experiences on the road. Adding to these segments, White chats with host Wesley Wren about the GR Corolla, how this Toyota stacks up against the competitive set, and more. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla special.