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2025 Toyota GR Corolla Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is a high-performance version of the Corolla hatchback. It comes in three trim levels: Core, Premium and Premium Plus. Each comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine that cranks out 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Power gets to the ground through a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard. Keep reading for our breakdown of the significant features you get with each trim level.

Core
Comes well equipped with:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires
  • Triple exhaust with brushed stainless steel tips
  • Front and rear limited-slip differentials (help maximize available traction during hard acceleration)
  • High-performance brakes
  • Driver-adjustable front-to-rear torque split for the AWD system
  • Digital gauge cluster with GR Corolla-specific gauges
  • 8-inch infotainment screen
  • Cloth seating
  • Automatic climate control
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • 60/40-split fold-down rear seats
  • Six-speaker sound system
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (both with wireless connectivity)

The GR Corolla also comes with:

  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the GR Corolla and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the GR Corolla back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

Premium
The Premium trim comes with the Core's standard equipment, plus:

  • Eight-speaker JBL premium audio system
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Navigation system
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Wireless device charging
  • Red painted brake calipers
  • Synthetic leather- and suede-trimmed front seats with gray stitching
  • Front and rear parking sensors

Premium Plus
The Premium Plus comes with the Premium's standard equipment and adds:

  • Matte black wheels
  • Forged carbon-fiber roof
  • High-mounted rear spoiler
  • Sub-radiator
  • Bulged and vented hood
  • Red accent stitching on seats and interior trim
  • Head-up display

Which GR Corolla trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base Core trim is the sweet spot in the GR Corolla lineup. It comes with a ton of features, and now that front and rear limited-slip differentials are standard kit, you don't have to pay for pricey upgrades to have a sublime driving experience. The other trims are great if you want to pack on the luxury and performance features, but the base model preserves the fun-to-drive ethos for a minimal cash outlay.

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Comparing average pricing near
New York, NY
Vehicle
GR Corolla Core
GR Corolla Premium
GR Corolla Premium Plus
Vehicle
Premium
1.6L 3cyl Turbo 6M
Starting MSRP
$41,440
Avg Price Paid
$40,689
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Premium Plus
1.6L 3cyl Turbo 6M
Starting MSRP
$45,515
Avg Price Paid
$44,690
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leatherette/sueded microfiber
leatherette/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm
Engine displacement
1.6 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 3
inline 3
inline 3
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
235/40R18
235/40R18
235/40R18
Wheel size
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
18 X 8.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
277 / 370 miles
277 / 370 miles
277 / 370 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
Curb weight
3,274 lb.
3,296 lb.
3,303 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
72.8 in.
Height
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
57.2 in.
Length
173.6 in.
173.6 in.
173.6 in.
Wheelbase
103.9 in.
103.9 in.
103.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
17.8 cu. ft.
17.8 cu. ft.
17.8 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
38.4 in.
Front Leg Room
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
42.0 in.
Front Shoulder Room
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
53.9 in.
Rear Head Room
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
37.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
29.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
54.5 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, cloth
Black Brin Naub®/Synthetic Leather w/Gray Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black Brin Naub®/Synthetic Leather w/Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Ice Cap
Black
Supersonic Red
Ice Cap
Heavy Metal
Black
Supersonic Red
Ice Cap
Heavy Metal
Black
Supersonic Red