Initially restricted to 1,500 items within the U.S. for the 2023 mannequin 12 months, the Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Version will now be accessible for 2024 as effectively.

Toyota made the announcement on Thursday, although the automaker did not say whether or not manufacturing will nonetheless be restricted. It did nevertheless verify that manufacturing for the GR Corolla can be elevated. A part of the explanation for the restricted provide is that the GR Corolla vary is constructed on the Gazoo Racing manufacturing facility in Motomachi, Japan, alongside the smaller GR Yaris bought abroad.

Toyota cited sturdy demand as the explanation for growing manufacturing and increasing availability of the GR Corolla Circuit Version, and the automaker stated it’s also contemplating an additional extension of the Circuit Version’s availability into the 2025 mannequin 12 months ought to demand proceed to stay sturdy.

“We’re seeing a ton of enthusiasm and pleasure for the GR Corolla, particularly the Circuit Version,” Michael Tripp, Toyota’s head of promoting and communications, stated in a press release. “When Toyota GR followers communicate, we hear and our plans are to extend GR Corolla quantity and proceed providing the Circuit Version as a part of the GR Corolla lineup in 2024.”

The precise specs for the 2024 GR Corolla Circuit Version can be introduced later this 12 months, however anticipate it to hold over some or all the options of the 2023 mannequin.

The 2023 GR Corolla Circuit Version provides some credible upgrades over the bottom GR Corolla Core grade. These embody Torsen entrance and rear limited-slip differentials, a bulged hood, a solid carbon-fiber roof, artificial suede and artificial leather-based upholstery, heated entrance seats, a heated steering wheel, crimson distinction stitching, and wi-fi charging for smartphones.

Each variations function the identical 1.6-liter turbo-3 rated at 300 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, with drive going to all 4 wheels through a 6-speed handbook transmission.

A extra hardcore GR Corolla Morizo—the designation borrowed from a nickname of outgoing Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda—options further upgrades, together with a bump in peak torque to 295 lb-ft. The Morizo is restricted to 200 items for 2023, although Toyota officers have hinted it could even be supplied in subsequent years. Different particular editions could possibly be within the works as effectively.

The 2023 GR Corolla Core is priced to start out at $36,995. The Circuit Version begins at $43,995 and the Morizo at $50,995. All figures embody $1,095 for vacation spot.

It is not clear but if costs will differ in subsequent years.