2025 Toyota GR Corolla - Automatic vs. Manual POV Driving Impressions

8-Speed Direct Automatic Transmission vs. 6-Speed Manual at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Engine: 1.6-liter, three-cylinder, turbocharged G16E-GTS engine: 300 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque
Transmission: Six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters
All-wheel drive with front and rear limited-slip differentials (now standard on all trims)
18-inch alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires
Retuned suspension with front and rear struts and multilink
Brakes: 14.0-inch vented, grooved disc in the front and 11.7-inch vented, grooved disc in the rear
Dimensions: 173.6 in long, 72.8 in wide, 57.2 in high, with a wheelbase of 103.9 in
Cargo volume: 17.8 cubic feet
Passenger volume: 85 cubic feet
0–60 mph: 4.9 seconds
Top speed: 143 mph
Fuel economy: 24 mpg combined, 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway
Revised front fascia with a bulged hood and air vents to improve cooling.
Three AWD modes: Normal, Gravel, and Track

Core Manual: $39,995, Automatic: $41,995.
Premium Manual: $42,575, Automatic: $44,575.
Premium Plus Manual: $46,650, Automatic $48,650

Vehicle was provided by the manufacturer for testing and review.

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