Did Toyota Just Make the Premium GR Corolla Irrelevant?

For three years, the entry level GR Corolla came with an asterisk. You had to check the spec sheet to ensure it had the Torsen diffs. For 2026, the performance gap is gone. By standardizing the rally spec hardware and upgrading the cabin with Brin Naub suede, Toyota has made the entry level model the most honest version of the car. This is a technical look at the 2026 updates, from the 45.6 feet of additional structural adhesive to the revised suspension geometry.

If you're taking yours to the track, we discuss the rear differential thermal realities and why Toyota replaced the 30:70 mode with a variable Track setting. Plus, the one thing you MUST check in your wheel wells before leaving the dealership.

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