Updated Toyota GR Corolla: price & specs

Toyota South Africa has confirmed official pricing for the updated GR Corolla ahead of this flagship model’s local introduction. 

Updated Toyota GR Corolla

Image: Toyota

In anticipation of the launch of the updated GR Corolla, which we covered in our list of every Toyota confirmed for South Africa in 2026, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has confirmed official pricing for the latest iteration of its pinnacle hot hatch.

The updated GR Corolla is exclusively available in the top spec “Circuit” guise, with the entry-level “Core” derivative falling away. Standard specification on the Circuit spec includes a limited-slip differential on each axle, a carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) roof and bonnet vents as well as bi-LED auto-high-beam headlamps, faux leather-and-suede upholstery, adaptive cruise control, a head-up display and 18-inch alloy wheels.

Updated Toyota GR Corolla in SA

  • Toyota GR Corolla 1.6T Circuit 6MT – R985 200
  • Toyota GR Corolla 1.6T Circuit 8AT – R1 010 700

While the updated GR Corolla subtly revised exterior styling, the biggest change comes in the form of an eight-speed automatic transmission, introduced to the hot hatch’s model lineup for the first time since its 2023 launch. The GR Corolla retains its turbocharged 1.6-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine producing 221 kW and 400 N.m, an increase of 30 N.m compared to the outgoing model.

A six-speed manual transmission is still available to order in limited numbers.

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