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What's New for 2025?
The GR Corolla gains the option of an eight-speed automatic transmission with launch control alongside the standard six-speed manual, while the engine adds 22 pound-feet of torque with either transmission. Toyota says the suspension has been retuned to minimize inner rear wheel lift during hard cornering, reduce squat when accelerating and generally promote stability. Additionally, the front bumper has been lightly restyled, and a new top-of-the-line Premium Plus trim adds matte black wheels, a carbon fiber roof, a "vented bulge hood" and a head-up display.
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"Forget what you think you know about modern Corollas. The GR Corolla's wild turbocharged three-cylinder engine, track-tuned suspension and adjustable all-wheel-drive system have turned Toyota's housecat into a tiger. You can get an eight-speed automatic transmission now if you want it, but thankfully the six-speed manual still comes standard, and either way you're hitting 60 mph in less than five seconds. We could think of some more spacious and refined options at this price point, but if your tastes run to sport compacts, and the more unhinged the better, the GR Corolla arguably stands alone. It's only trying to please a small slice of hardcore enthusiasts, and that's a big part of its appeal."—Ranked #2 out of 5 Super Sport Compact Cars
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Toyota GR Corolla that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
The GR Corolla gets 22 extra pound-feet of torque for 2025, and its official 0-60 time drops from 4.99 seconds last year (we went ahead and rounded up to 5 flat) to an honest 4.9 seconds this year. In any case, the hatchback GR is a Corolla like no other, from its manual transmission to its turbocharged three-cylinder engine and standard all-wheel drive. Of course, the big news this year is that you can substitute an automatic transmission if you want, which is bound to broaden the GR Corolla's appeal, but the manual will always bring the bigger bucks at the auction block someday.
Kick in an extra $2k and Toyota will now substitute an eight-speed automatic transmission for the standard six-speed manual. The car's weight barely increases, and Toyota says the 0-60 time matches that of the manual model at 4.9 seconds. You do lose 2 mpg combined with the automatic, which is a bit unusual in an era when automatics are routinely beating manuals in that category, but who's counting?
What are the different versions of the 2025 GR Corolla, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 GR Corolla specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
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| 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Manual (1.6T AWD) | $38,860 | Gas | 24 | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft |
| 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Automatic (1.6T AWD) | $40,860 | Gas | 22 | 300 hp | 295 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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