Toyota GR Corolla: Automatic Transmission Set For 2024 Release Date

AVANTI R5 · 03-17-2022, 06:12 AM

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Toyota GR Corolla: Automatic Transmission Set For 2024 Release Date
By Nation World News Desk

An automatic transmission option could follow two years after the launch of the GR Corolla, which will be manual-only upon initial release

The upcoming Toyota GR Corolla five-door hot hatch will be released this year exclusively with a manual gearbox – but an automatic transmission is expected to follow in 2024.

According to Best Car, an automatic transmission – likely a Toyota-Aisin eight-speed torque converter unit – will follow around two years after the initial release of the GR Corolla, which is expected to launch later in 2022 overseas and early 2023 for Australia.

The updated Toyota GR Yaris three-door hot hatch is expected to also incorporate an automatic transmission option, with both vehicles retaining their signature four-wheel drive systems.

Chasing Car’s render of what we think the GR Corolla could look like
What we know so far about the Toyota GR Corolla

The Toyota Corolla will be the next model in the lineup to receive a full blown GR variant which is expected to make more power and torque than the current GR Yaris.

For reference, the GR Yaris currently produces 200kW/370Nm but these figures could be boosted for the Corolla version. By tuning things such as the exhaust system and engine mapping, Toyota could create quite the monster out of the Corolla.

The GR Corolla could target cars such as the new Volkswagen Golf R that produces 235kW of power and 400Nm of torque, Both cars have all-wheel drive, over 200KW of power and will likely be priced similar to each other.

Toyota GR Yaris Rallye 2021-5
The Toyota GR Corolla will share its powertrain with the GR Yaris
All-wheel drive will be the pick of drivetrains for the new GR Corolla and will very likely share the same setup as the GR Yaris.

Three modes are likely to be available for the all-wheel drive setup: Normal (60 percent to the rear), Track (70 percent to the rear) and Sport (50:50 split front to rear).

The GR Corolla will also be priced higher than the GR Yaris, so we could be looking at a price somewhere around the $66,990 Golf R hatch here in Australia.

The release date has already been leaked as being October 2022 in the USA, so expect to see the GR Corolla on our shores by the end of the year.

Pre · 03-17-2022, 10:56 AM

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Three modes are likely to be available for the all-wheel drive setup: Normal (60 percent to the rear), Track (70 percent to the rear) and Sport (50:50 split front to rear).

Clueless author.

Raxy · 03-17-2022, 04:30 PM

GR Yaris is already being tested with the 8-speed AT.

https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs...html#022_l.jpg

AVANTI R5 · 03-18-2022, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Pre

Clueless author.

Not him typo from Aussy site mixed sport and track..typo

4S-TURBO · 03-17-2022, 04:41 PM

I think that might be the same 8AT that I have in the Tiguan. It's a compact 6AT they shoved two additional gears into so it will hook up to an AWD system. There are two torque ratings for it. If I remember right, the Tiguan has a 380 lb ft rating. So those specs appear to line up with this application if it is in fact the same unit.

I like the gearbox. VW being VW tuned it to upshift and start in a higher gear for better efficiency. . But it's smooth and the shifts under full beans are quick and direct.

4S-TURBO · 09-02-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Russ_G93

Do they really plan on a Auto GR'Rolla? I wonder what they're gong to throw into it to be confident enough for a release. Definitely a tacked on 3k.

Has been discussed.

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

If the rumor is true, I'm waiting for the 8AT version. No one will want it and dealers will be forced to sit on them with discounts.

Reading about how the rally car they developed with the 8AT was designed and mapped to run the fastest times in normal 'D' mode without using paddle shifters is pretty crazy. They just wanted the driver to focus on hitting the right line without needing to think about shifting. The ratios are crossed, so the car is always in its power band and in the right gear. In theory this setup will be much better than a DCT that seems to always want to shift up and never feel matched to track driving. So between a Golf R with DSG or even an RS3, the Corolla would be a mega bargain. And it would run forever because I would never push it to even a quarter of what it was engineered for. And it would get some stupid mpg.

Talked myself into it. Now bring it and nobody want it.

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Originally Posted by Raxy

GR Yaris is already being tested with the 8-speed AT.

https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs...html#022_l.jpg

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Originally Posted by 4S-TURBO

I think that might be the same 8AT that I have in the Tiguan. It's a compact 6AT they shoved two additional gears into so it will hook up to an AWD system. There are two torque ratings for it. If I remember right, the Tiguan has a 380 lb ft rating. So those specs appear to line up with this application if it is in fact the same unit.

I like the gearbox. VW being VW tuned it to upshift and start in a higher gear for better efficiency. . But it's smooth and the shifts under full beans are quick and direct.

quentinberg007 · 03-22-2022, 05:11 PM

YouTube (Short URL)

Those cheeky bastards. (Last 45 seconds).

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chanomatik · 03-22-2022, 08:03 PM

Great commercial. Just heard about it from Kirk.

YouTube (Short URL)

VarmintCong · 03-22-2022, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

Great commercial. Just heard about it from Kirk.
http://youtu.be/hACXst8gwVQ

Seems odd to go 296 hp and not give us the differentials, but then again there's no way it has 3 diffs and is only $37k. So I'm expecting open front and rear diffs.

chanomatik · 03-22-2022, 08:51 PM

That's my thinking too. As excited as I am for the GR Corolla, I've decided that I'm not settling on a car unless it pretty much has everything I want for whatever that car strives to be. Could be a GR Corolla with Circuit Pack. Could be a BRZ tS or GR86 TRD. Could be a manual Supra. Who knows.

quentinberg007 · 03-22-2022, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by VarmintCong

Seems odd to go 296 hp and not give us the differentials, but then again there's no way it has 3 diffs and is only $37k. So I'm expecting open front and rear diffs.

He had inside info when he had just left Toyota, but he’s been off on a lot of things lately.

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Pre · 03-22-2022, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VarmintCong

Seems odd to go 296 hp and not give us the differentials, but then again there's no way it has 3 diffs and is only $37k. So I'm expecting open front and rear diffs.

Where did you hear you no diffs in that video?

Also the GRY doesn’t have 3 diffs man. Torsen front and Torsen rear LSD.

VarmintCong · 03-23-2022, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Pre

Where did you hear you no diffs in that video?

Also the GRY doesn’t have 3 diffs man. Torsen front and Torsen rear LSD.

He didn’t mention anything about it I was just commenting about the price chart. I don’t see room in the $32k to $37k range for a Circuit Pack.

Fine, it’s not a center diff, but it’s better.

Sid03SVT · 03-22-2022, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by quentinberg007

https://youtu.be/bVNnpWk9IkA

Those cheeky bastards. (Last 45 seconds).

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They've done this exact commercial format before right? I'm not just experiencing deja vu, RIGHT? Someone has done this "board members vs. enthusiast employees targetting focus group" thing before right? Bueller? Bueller?!?!?

I said it before, I'll say it again - if they don't give us the diffs, I'm out; if they do give us the diffs, I'm an early adopter - Dear Toyota, please stop me from buying an Ioniq 5.

quentinberg007 · 03-22-2022, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sid03SVT

They've done this exact commercial format before right? I'm not just experiencing deja vu, RIGHT? Someone has done this "board members vs. enthusiast employees targetting focus group" thing before right? Bueller? Bueller?!?!?

I said it before, I'll say it again - if they don't give us the diffs, I'm out; if they do give us the diffs, I'm an early adopter - Dear Toyota, please stop me from buying an Ioniq 5.

Yea, it was for Supra, IIRC.

I really hope they do the full beans version. There aren’t going to be opportunities for mulligans.

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Masterauto · 03-24-2022, 11:36 AM

I don't care of they twin turbo V6 that puke bucket and sell it for $25k I would not be seen in it

heavyD · 03-24-2022, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Masterauto

I don't care of they twin turbo V6 that puke bucket and sell it for $25k I would not be seen in it

Huh?

chanomatik · 03-24-2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD

Huh?

Even if the GR Corolla came with a twin turbo V6 and sold for $25k, he'd never consider it.

Umm... an AWD hatchback with a manual and a turbo can look however it wants, especially at $25k. Sign me up! It's the recipe Subaru used to make anyway.

heavyD · 03-24-2022, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

Even if the GR Corolla came with a twin turbo V6 and sold for $25k, he'd never consider it.

Umm... an AWD hatchback with a manual and a turbo can look however it wants, especially at $25k. Sign me up! It's the recipe Subaru used to make anyway.

Irrational hate for Toyota or the Corolla? I don't care for the new WRX but I would stop short of calling it a puke bucket.

quentinberg007 · 03-28-2022, 09:28 AM

https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/37062039.html

Thursday night 9:30EST, boys! Big brakes, wide front fenders, and AWD.

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VarmintCong · 03-28-2022, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by quentinberg007

https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/37062039.html

Thursday night 9:30EST, boys! Big brakes, wide front fenders, and AWD.

Man, it's gonna be a long week!

SubaDuba420 · 03-28-2022, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by quentinberg007

https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/37062039.html

Thursday night 9:30EST, boys! Big brakes, wide front fenders, and AWD.

Anyone else concerned Toyota may be developing a twisted sense of humor?

The All-New GR Sports car World Premiere April 1, 2022

on April 1,10:30 a.m. JST

VarmintCong · 03-28-2022, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SubaDuba420

Anyone else concerned Toyota may be developing a twisted sense of humor?

The All-New GR Sports car World Premiere April 1, 2022

on April 1,10:30 a.m. JST

I don't think April 1 means anything in Japan, luckily it's Mar 31 in the US.

Snow Drift · 03-28-2022, 11:01 AM

The All-New GR Sports car - YouTube

4S-TURBO · 03-28-2022, 11:45 AM

The skirts and fender vents are even bigger than on the rendering. I wonder if the rear quarter flares will be bigger too.

03-28-2022, 09:28 AM	#20
quentinberg007 Scooby Guru Member#: 7887 Join Date: Jun 2001 Vehicle: 2023 Tangerine 2023 3 Cylinder	Toyota GR Corolla: Automatic Transmission Set For 2024 Release Date https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/37062039.html Thursday night 9:30EST, boys! Big brakes, wide front fenders, and AWD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by quentinberg007; 03-28-2022 at 10:04 AM.

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03-17-2022, 04:30 PM	#3
Raxy Scooby Newbie Member#: 8220 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC	GR Yaris is already being tested with the 8-speed AT. https://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs...html#022_l.jpg

03-17-2022, 04:41 PM	#5
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	I think that might be the same 8AT that I have in the Tiguan. It's a compact 6AT they shoved two additional gears into so it will hook up to an AWD system. There are two torque ratings for it. If I remember right, the Tiguan has a 380 lb ft rating. So those specs appear to line up with this application if it is in fact the same unit. I like the gearbox. VW being VW tuned it to upshift and start in a higher gear for better efficiency. . But it's smooth and the shifts under full beans are quick and direct.

03-22-2022, 08:51 PM	#10
chanomatik Scooby Guru Member#: 159474 Join Date: Sep 2007 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Northbridge, MA Vehicle: 2017 Impreza Sport Lithium Red - OLDKID	That's my thinking too. As excited as I am for the GR Corolla, I've decided that I'm not settling on a car unless it pretty much has everything I want for whatever that car strives to be. Could be a GR Corolla with Circuit Pack. Could be a BRZ tS or GR86 TRD. Could be a manual Supra. Who knows.

03-24-2022, 11:36 AM	#16
Masterauto Scooby Specialist Member#: 198376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Delaware Vehicle: 22 RAM 1500 diesel BMW ///M4 23'	I don't care of they twin turbo V6 that puke bucket and sell it for $25k I would not be seen in it

03-28-2022, 11:45 AM	#25
4S-TURBO Scooby Guru Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC	The skirts and fender vents are even bigger than on the rendering. I wonder if the rear quarter flares will be bigger too.