Toyota continues the rollout of GR Sport
models with the new Corolla Sedan GR Sport for Europe. Joining similar sporty
versions of the Corolla Hatchback and Corolla Touring Sports, the Corolla Sedan
GR Sport adds new dynamic design elements inside and out. On the outside, the
Corolla Sedan GR Sport replaces the regular model’s chrome trim with piano
black trim on the front grille, mirror caps, center pillars and side sills.
There is also a black garnish that forms a
distinctive C-shaped frame on the corners of the front bumper for a more
aggressive appearance. Other unique exterior elements include a subtle body
color boot lid spoiler, black rear garnish above the license plate and GR Sport
badging on the rear. The Corolla Sedan GR Sport rides on black 17-inch alloys
with a contrasting bright machined finish to the ends of each spoke and the GR
trademark red ring around the center cap. Customers can also have larger
18-inch wheels as an option.
Toyota offers Dynamic Grey as the new
signature color for the Corolla GR Sport lineup, though customers can also
choose from seven other paints. Seven of the eight available colors can be
combined with a black roof in the first bi-tone paint option for the Corolla
Sedan. Speaking of optional extras, customers can specify LED exterior lights
as well.
Inside, the sporty-flavored compact sedan
gets a black headliner, perforated leather steering wheel and brushed aluminum
front scuff plates featuring the GR logo. The package also includes sports
front seats upholstered in a combination of black cloth and high-quality
synthetic leather, with a contrasting vertical stitch pattern in white and red.
The same color theme can be found on the rear bench seat. An interior ambient
lighting system is available as an option.
Unfortunately, the GR Sport treatment
doesn’t back the styling tweaks with performance upgrades. This means the
powertrains are the same 1.8-liter hybrid and 1.6-liter petrol units offered on
the standard Corolla Sedan.
Production will start in November 2020,
with sales starting from January 2021. The Corolla Sedan will be the first GR
Sport model to be offered in Toyota’s Eastern European markets.
