The Toyota GR Corolla drip feed of data continues, after a string of teasers together with an preliminary spot-the-clues picture, a second, slightly closer view and a view into its driver’s footwell simply earlier than the flip of the brand new yr.
Now, a report has emerged that the GR Corolla might obtain an non-compulsory automatic gearbox, in accordance to Best Car Web. No phrase on what the precise {hardware} for the two-pedal transmission will probably be, although the opposite GR hatchback already in manufacturing, the GR Yaris can also be specified with an automatic transmission, specifically because the Japan-only RS variant.
This nevertheless, is paired with a unique engine, particularly the M15A-FKS 1,490 cc three-cylinder Dynamic Force engine with 120 PS and 145 Nm of torque.
The automatic gearbox itself is a Direct-Shift CVT, and although there is no such thing as a affirmation of the precise engine-gearbox pairing for now, the JDM GR Yaris RS might set the precedent of utilizing a unique powertrain for the two-pedal model.
Here, the CVT possibility sends drive to simply the entrance wheels, as opposed to the GR Yaris’ starring turbo G16E-GTS engine that’s paired to a GR-Four AWD system. That GR Yaris RS does nevertheless retain the total GR chassis, which is the three-door bodyshell with a decrease roof line and double wishbone rear suspension, and this too might imply that the automatic GR Corolla retains the full-spec chassis, whichever powertrain it will get.
As for the GR Corolla, Best Car Web stories that its engine might be barely uprated to 300 PS, up from the GR Yaris’ 272 PS, although peak torque will reportedly stay at 370 Nm. Certain markets, reminiscent of Malaysia, get a barely decrease state of tune for outputs of 261 PS and 360 Nm. The Corolla will reportedly additionally get the electronically managed multi-plate clutch for front-to-rear torque distribution.
The GR Corolla’s bodyshell is much less of a departure from the common Corolla’s, in contrast to the transition from base TNGA Yaris – which makes use of torsion beam rear suspension in FWD variations – to GR Yaris. For now, there isn’t a confirmed date for the debut of the GR Corolla, although its somewhat production-ready wanting physique from the final teaser suggests the C-segment scorching hatch might premiere this yr.
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