Toyota GR Corolla 2023 launched in Japan – Morizo version, RZ variants; lottery system to buy; from RM172k
Toyota has finally launched the GR Corolla in Japan, eight months after the hot hatch launched global launch in April. Customers in the automaker’s home market will have access to two versions, namely the GR Corolla RZ and GR version Corolla Morizoalthough it won’t be an easy process to secure.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and semiconductor shortages, Toyota said the public would have to enter a lottery system for a chance to buy the vehicle. limited quantity of GR Corolla will be delivered in early 2023.
In the case of the GR Corolla RZ, only 500 cars are available to pick up, interested persons must submit an online application between now and December 19. The lucky winners of the allocation will be notified on January 13 next year and will be given an asking price of 5.25 million yen (RM 172,031) including consumption tax.
As for the more race-focused GR Corolla Morizo Edition, only 70 are available, each priced at 7.15 million yen (RM234,318). For the “less” version, registration is required, but this must be done at any GR Garage location nationwide. The submission deadline is December 18, with winners to be announced January 6, 2023.
Mechanically, both cars share the same 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder G16E-GTS petrol engine, six-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) with rev matching, limited-slip differential. Torsen front and rear and GR-Four all-wheel drive system.
The difference is that the regular GR Corolla package has 304 PS (300 hp or 224 kW) at 6,500 rpm and 370 Nm of torque from 3,000 to 5,550 rpm, while the Morizo version has maximum torque output is 400 Nm higher from 3,250 to 4,600 rpm – the number of horsepower is the same. The more expensive car also has closer ratios for first, second and third gears.
Another big change to the Morizo Edition is the removal of the rear seats, making it a pure two-seater compared to the standard car that seats five passengers. This also makes it 30 kg lighter at 1,470 kg. Other modifications include monotube dampers, newly designed 18-inch BBS forged aluminum wheels with Toyota Gazoo Racing branding and slightly wider 245/40 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires (GR Corolla RZ fitted. rubber device Yokohama Advan Apex V601 size 235/40 ).
The price for GR Corolla in Japan is not too far off from figures in the United Statesbut that’s a different story for Thai customers that figure should increase to 3.949 million baht (RM498,707). If we had the GR Corolla in Malaysia, how much do you think it would sell for?
