Toyota GR Corolla: Is the New Automatic Better Than the Manual?

Toyota GR Corolla Review: The UK-built hot hatch hero is here! It’s finally happening! Toyota has brought GR Corolla production to the UK, and in 2026, it's the hot hatch everyone is talking about. We’ve gone to Japan to put the original 304hp monster—and the ultra-rare Morizo Edition—to the test on the track to see if it’s really better than the Honda Civic Type R and the VW Golf R. We’re trying out the "GR-FOUR" All-Wheel Drive system, testing the 3-cylinder engine that produces more power than a Porsche 718, and finding out if the seat-less Morizo Edition is the ultimate modern track car. From the triple-exhaust soundtrack to the 0-62mph sprints, this is the origin story of the car that’s finally calling Britain home. Let’s find out if it lives up to the hype! Compare the best hot hatch deals with carwow: https://bit.ly/New-Car-Deals-1106 Sell your car for a great price: https://bit.ly/carwow-SellMyCar Chapters: 00:00 Toyota GR Corolla: The UK's new hot hatch king? 00:47 The Engine: 304hp from a 1.6L 3-cylinder! 01:13 Design: Triple exhausts & wide-body aggression 02:52 Interior: The "Switchable" 4WD button 03:28 Back Seats: Practicality vs The Morizo Brace 03:45 Boot Space: Is it still a family car? 04:04 5 Annoying things you need to know 04:58 Track Driving: Unleashing the GR-FOUR system 06:55 Flying Lap: How fast is it really? 07:58 0-62mph: AWD Launch! 08:37 Price: Is it worth the £50k+ price tag? 10:11 Morizo Edition: The 1 of 70 masterpiece 11:02 Morizo Interior: Stripped out for speed 12:25 Morizo Power: Upgraded torque (400Nm!) 12:41 Morizo Track Driving: A different level of focus 14:17 Morizo Flying Lap 15:20 Morizo 0-62mph 15:39 Verdict: The best hot hatch on sale?

Added 10 Jun 2026