Does GR Corolla have turbo?
The answer is yes: the GR Corolla is powered by a turbocharged engine. It uses a 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbocharged powerplant that delivers about 300 horsepower, paired with all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual transmission.
Beyond the basic yes, the GR Corolla represents Toyota’s Gazoo Racing approach to a practical compact hatch. Here’s how the turbo setup defines the car and its performance, along with the available trims that carry the same core engine.
Engine and Turbo Details
Key specifications of the GR Corolla’s turbocharged setup are summarized below.
- Engine: 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-3 (G16E-GTS)
- Turbocharger: Twin-scroll turbo with intercooler
- Power: 300 hp (approximately 300 hp, depending on market/fuel octane)
- Torque: About 273 lb-ft (two-stage delivery across a broad rev range)
- Transmission: 6-speed manual only
- Drivetrain: GR-Four all-wheel drive system
Together, these elements confirm that turbocharged performance is at the core of the GR Corolla’s design, with the turbo enabling the high power output while the GR-Four system distributes traction for dynamic handling.
Trims and Availability
Here are the main variants that the GR Corolla has offered, all sharing the turbocharged engine profile.
- Core (base model)
- Circuit Edition (limited-run, track-oriented styling and refinements)
- Morizo Edition (special edition with heightened performance cues and exclusive features)
Across these trims, the turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-3 remains the defining powertrain, with differences centering on weight reduction, aero, interior touches, and handling characteristics rather than shifting away from turbocharged performance. The car remains manual-transmission focused, reinforcing its enthusiast-oriented identity.
Summary
In short, the GR Corolla is turbocharged. It uses a 1.6-liter inline-3 with a twin-scroll turbocharger to produce around 300 horsepower, paired with Toyota’s GR-Four all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox. Available in Core, Circuit Edition, and Morizo Edition, the GR Corolla emphasizes performance through turbocharged power, precise handling, and a pure driver’s experience.
