Toyota has turned up the wick on its Corolla with the brand new GR Corolla scorching hatch launched for 2023, and for just a few fortunate consumers—200 to be precise—there might be further spicy GR Corolla Morizo Version that includes the specification of Toyota President Akio Toyoda.

Toyoda, who occurs to be be an avid racing fan and the official Grasp Driver of Toyota’s GR efficiency division, initially used the Morizo title as an alias throughout harmful driving occasions, like racing on the Nürburgring, to keep away from criticism and concern each from inside and out of doors the corporate. He lastly began utilizing the title publicly from the 2007 24 Hours of Nürburgring, when he was vp.

For his best GR Corolla, energy from the usual automobile’s 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-3 stays unchanged however torque is bumped from 273 lb-ft to a brand new whole of 295. The usual 6-speed guide and all-wheel-drive system additionally stay, however the transmission has nearer ratios and shorter differential gears for improved acceleration throughout the ability band.

The automobile has additionally undergone a big weight-saving program. Engineers managed to take away near 100 kilos, dropping the curb weight to about 3,186 kilos. This was achieved by way of the removing of the rear seats, rear door audio system, rear door window controllers, and rear wiper blade and motor. The automobile was additionally fitted with a cast carbon-fiber roof and cast wheels.

The 18-inch wheels characteristic an unique matte black end, in addition to a “Toyota Gazoo Racing” script on the rim. And the chosen rubber is a set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

For the chassis, the engineers elevated rigidity with two further rear strut braces, 349 further spot welds, and shut to twenty further ft of structural adhesive in comparison with the usual Corolla hatch.

There are just a few visible tweaks that additional set the GR Corolla Morizo Version other than the remainder of the GR Corolla lineup. These embrace new entrance brake ducts, a flat underfloor, and a rear lip spoiler. There’s additionally the matte grey paint end unique to the mannequin, although consumers will even be capable of choose a lighter hue known as Windchill Pearl.

Inside, there’s a mixture of purple and black accents, Ultrasuede trim, and higher bolstered seats containing holes for a harness. The lacking rear seats have been changed with a pair of braces that add structural assist whereas leaving ample house to suit 4 tires for a observe day.

The GR Corolla Morizo Version joins the Core and Circuit Version fashions within the 2023 GR Corolla lineup. Pricing data might be introduced nearer to the market launch subsequent yr.