Description
Hatchback
car_truckEngineered to shrink your fuel stops without shrinking your sense of drama, this 2024 Toyota GR Corolla Core Hatchback proves that performance and responsibility can share the same driveway. Its efficient 1.6L three‑cylinder engine with LEV3‑ULEV70 / Tier 3 Bin 70 emissions tuning delivers serious power while keeping emissions in check, and the compact hatchback body helps you use less energy with every commute. With city ratings of approximately 11.1 L/100 km and 8.3 L/100 km on the highway (manufacturer figures), this all‑wheel drive GR Corolla balances everyday usability with a focused performance edge in a way few hot hatches manage.
Finished in black with monotone, non‑metallic paint, this GR Corolla Core projects a stealthy, motorsport‑inspired stance on its 18 x 8.5-inch black aluminum wheels wrapped in P235/40YR18 performance all-season tires.
The GR‑FOUR automatic full‑time AWD system, Torsen mechanical limited-slip differential, multi-link rear suspension, and sport ride tuning combine with a 6‑speed manual transmission and multi‑mode exhaust to turn every on‑ramp into an event. Gas‑pressurized shocks, front and rear anti‑roll bars, and powerful cross‑drilled/slotted ventilated disc brakes with red painted calipers help you stay composed when the road tightens.
Inside, the cabin feels purpose‑built yet comfortable, with sport front bucket seats, heated front cushions, and cloth upholstery that suits year‑round use. A leather steering wheel with manual tilt and telescopic adjustment, sport-style pedals, and a leather and metal‑look shifter surround reinforce the performance theme. The 12.3-inch gauge cluster display provides configurable instrumentation, including a turbo/supercharger boost gauge, oil temperature and pressure readings, redundant digital speedometer, and key vehicle status indicators.
For everyday practicality, this four-door hatchback offers a rear bench with 60/40 split‑folding seatbacks, a rigid cargo cover, cargo tie‑downs, and a carpeted load floor.
Eight beverage holders, front and rear door bins, a full floor console, mini overhead console, and illuminated glove box help keep the cabin organized. Automatic climate control with a cabin air filter and rear under‑seat ducts maintains comfort, while Toyota Assistant voice‑activated climate control lets you adjust settings without taking your hands off the wheel.
Technology is where this GR Corolla Core stands out as a modern daily driver, with its infotainment system centered on an 8-inch primary touchscreen display and dual front-row screens. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto take a starring role here, transforming your smartphone into the heart of the cabin’s connectivity. With no cables required, you can drop your phone in a convenient spot and instantly bring your apps to life on the touchscreen—maps, music, podcasts, messaging, all mirrored in a familiar interface.
Apple users will appreciate how Wireless Apple CarPlay tightly integrates Siri with the vehicle’s controls.
You can dictate messages, queue up playlists, check calendar appointments, and get turn‑by‑turn directions from your favorite navigation apps using simple voice prompts. It effectively turns the GR Corolla into an extension of your iPhone, with steering wheel-mounted audio and voice controls making it easy to interact while keeping your attention on the road.
Android drivers get equally polished treatment through Wireless Android Auto. Your go‑to navigation apps, streaming services, and Google Assistant are all available without plugging in, so you can step into the vehicle and have your preferred layout appear on the 8‑inch touchscreen almost instantly. Whether you use it to follow a new route, discover nearby fuel stations, or manage your playlists, Android Auto ensures the car adopts your digital habits, not the other way around.
Supporting these headline features is a robust audio and connectivity suite: AM/FM/SiriusXM satellite radio with internet radio capability, Bluetooth wireless audio streaming, six speakers, speed‑sensitive volume, and an integrated roof antenna.
Three USB ports, Bluetooth hands‑free calling, and Toyota’s app-based services—Remote Connect with 3‑year trial, Safety Connect and Service Connect with up to a 10‑year trial, and Drive Connect Destination Assist capability (subscription required)—keep you plugged into both your car and the outside world.
Safety is woven deeply into the GR Corolla Core’s design. Ten airbags—including front, side, curtain, driver’s knee, rear side, and a front passenger seat cushion airbag—surround occupants. Advanced driver assistance systems include a Rear View camera, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, Pre‑Collision System with Pedestrian Detection and Intersection Support, Emergency Steering Assist, Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Road Sign Assist, and Safe Exit Alert. High‑Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with Lane Change Assist/Lane Tracing Assist supports longer drives, while Automatic High Beams enhance nighttime visibility.
An immobilizer, Safety Connect vehicle tracker, and manual rear child safety locks further contribute to security and peace of mind.
With only 13,280 kilometres on the odometer and a status as a 2024 pre‑owned model, this GR Corolla Core delivers the sensation of a nearly new performance hatchback, combined with the appeal of already-proven road use. The combination of a 300-horsepower, intercooled turbo 1.6L engine, 6‑speed manual gearbox, and full‑time GR‑FOUR all‑wheel drive provides serious capability, while the eco‑conscious emissions rating, practical hatchback layout, and sophisticated smartphone integration make it genuinely livable day in and day out.
