Toyota has pulled the cover off two new versions of
Corolla, named the GR Sport and Trek, ahead of their 2019 Geneva Motor Show
premiere. Building on the mid or high-end grades, the Corolla GR Sport is
available in the Hatchback and Touring Sports body styles. It is available with
the 1.8-liter and 2.0-liter hybrid powertrains and adds unique styling cues
inside and out.
The bodywork of the car is defined by a dark chrome
finished grille, special lower skirts, side rockers and rear diffuser. It also
gets a dual-tone Dynamic Grey and black look, bespoke 18-inch machined alloy
wheels, LED headlights, fog lamps and rear privacy glass.
Model-specific black fabric seats with leather-like
bolsters, along with the black and red stitching on the steering wheel, gear
shifter and instrument panel differentiate this special Corolla’s cabin, while
clients can also spec a full leather upholstery.
Deliveries of the Corolla GR Sport will commence on
January 2020, according to the official press release. Which does sound a bit
too long for what is essentially a tarted up version of the two Corolla
hybrids, so we’ve already contacted Toyota and are waiting for a reply.
The automaker will also launch a second special
edition of the Corolla in August, although it sits at the opposite end of the
spectrum compared to the GR Sport. Created in collaboration with Trek Bicycle,
the Corolla Trek is available as an estate and comes with the same powertrain
choices as the GR Sport.
Based on the mid-range grade, it features a 20 mm increased ground clearance, crossover-like styling elements at the
front and rear, 17-inch machined alloy wheels, LED headlights, fog lamps and
rear privacy windows. Inside, it features two-tone fabric seats, matching wood
deco elements and 7-inch TFT infotainment screen.
