Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition 2024 returns in the US – Blue Flame; aero, chassis tuning
Toyota USA’s updated GR lineup for the 2024 model year continues with the GR Corolla, the revised Circuit Edition will return. The automaker previously said the Circuit Edition, which sits on top of the base Core, would only be offered for one model year.
As with the previous Circuit, you’ll still get the vented hood, glossy black GR sports mesh front grille with functional brake ducts, forged carbon fiber roof, rear spoiler and a gloss black diffuser as well as a Torsen limited-slip differential.
Changes for 2024 include 18-inch BBS wheels in black forged aluminum similar to those fitted to the limited edition. Morizo’s version. There’s also a new Blue Flame colorway with black side rocking graphics, while the interior features sport seats upholstered in Brin Naub suede and synthetic leather with blue stitching.
Toyota also revised the mounting pins used for the steering gear, rear suspension and battery base, while aluminum panels added to the front and rear bumpers as well as changes to the shape of the air ducts in the front bumper help improve the performance. aerodynamics.
Mechanically, the GR Corolla uses the same 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine as the G16E-GTS that delivers 304 PS (300 hp) and 370 Nm of torque. This is paired with the unchanged GR-Four all-wheel drive system (with three selectable modes) and a six-speed manual transmission with rev matching.
