2023 Toyota GR Corolla: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2023 Toyota GR Corolla is an all-new U.S. model and the first year of its generation. Its headline change is the launch of a 300-hp turbocharged three-cylinder performance hatchback with GR-FOUR all-wheel drive.
About the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla
1st GR Corolla generation, launch year; based on the 12th-generation Corolla hatchback/TNGA-C platform with extensive GR-specific reinforcement.
Toyota positions the GR Corolla as a rally-inspired performance hatchback that keeps Corolla usefulness but adds real enthusiast hardware. Its main draw is the unusual mix of 300 horsepower and standard AWD in a compact hatchback body. Compared with front-wheel-drive sport compacts, it promises more traction and balance, while still feeling smaller and more direct than larger, heavier AWD performance cars.
The Core is the straightforward five-seat version, with 300 horsepower, driver-adjustable all-wheel drive and a sport-tuned suspension. The limited-run Circuit Edition keeps the rear seat while adding front and rear limited-slip differentials, a forged carbon-fiber roof and extra cabin comforts. The two-seat Morizo Edition is the track-focused model, with more torque, shorter gearing, less weight and extra body reinforcement.
What changed, by category
2023 Toyota GR Corolla specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd w/Automatic Rev-Matching | Manual, 6-Spd w/Automatic Rev-Matching | Manual, 6-Spd w/Automatic Rev-Matching |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 300 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 273 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 17.8 cu-ft | 17.8 cu-ft | |
| Rear Legroom | 29.9 in | 29.9 in | |
| Seats | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2023 the first model year for the Toyota GR Corolla?
Yes. The 2023 GR Corolla is the first U.S. model year and the launch year for the model's first generation.
What engine and drivetrain does the 2023 GR Corolla have?
Every 2023 GR Corolla has a 300-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine and GR-FOUR all-wheel drive. The system lets the driver adjust how engine power is divided between the front and rear wheels.
How do the 2023 GR Corolla Core and Circuit Edition differ?
The Circuit Edition is the more fully equipped five-seat model. It has front and rear limited-slip differentials for improved traction through corners, plus a forged carbon-fiber roof, vented hood, larger rear spoiler, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and JBL audio. The Core keeps the main 300-hp, all-wheel-drive performance hardware with fewer appearance and comfort extras.
What makes the 2023 GR Corolla Morizo Edition different?
The Morizo Edition is the most track-focused 2023 GR Corolla. It removes the rear seat, raises torque to 295 lb-ft, uses shorter gearing and adds extra body reinforcement, unique suspension tuning, front and rear limited-slip differentials and rear cabin braces.
Does the 2023 GR Corolla have modern safety and smartphone features?
Yes. Every 2023 GR Corolla has Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto. Its safety suite includes adaptive cruise control and lane-centering support.
2023 Toyota GR Corolla Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla.
Sources
- pressroom.toyota.com — Heat For The Streets Toyota Debuts First Ever Gr Corolla
- pressroom.toyota.com — Toyota Gr Corolla Goes Wild With Morizo Edition
- pressroom.toyota.com — Hot Hatch Up Toyota Gr Corolla Adds Premium Grade To The Menu
- pressroom.toyota.com — Time Attack Extended Gr Corolla Circuit Edition Continues In 2024