Motorsport-inspired improvements give Toyota’s hot hatch more precision, stronger cooling and a refined sound system ahead of its Australian arrival early in 2026.
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing division has announced a series of detailed updates for the GR Corolla, promising sharper handling, improved cooling and a more immersive driving experience when the upgraded model lands in Australian showrooms in early 2026.
Drawing on insights from Toyota’s extensive motorsport involvement, including Japan’s demanding Super Taikyu Series endurance races, engineers have fine-tuned the GR Corolla to deliver even greater performance and control for drivers who like to explore the car’s limits.
The key structural upgrade involves a 74 per cent increase in the use of structural adhesive, now totalling more than 32 metres throughout the chassis.
Author summary: Toyota GR Corolla gets upgrades for 2026.