Toyota unveils its new Corolla and people are calling it the craziest one ever with its incredible specs
Published on Jun 05, 2026 at 3:46 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 05, 2026 at 3:46 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
The new GRMN Corolla – the latest Toyota Corolla – is probably proof that cars can still be fun, and hot hatches still exist.
It has a small engine, but it has a lot of power.
More importantly, it looks like an ultra-fast compact car, which is something the market is missing right now.
And the price will surprise you.
This may be the wildest Toyota Corolla ever
The new GRMN Corolla is a track-focused hot hatch, built using the expertise of the company’s racing program.
The engine is a 1.6-liter three-cylinder unit with 300 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque, sent through all four wheels via a six-speed manual transmission.
It does 0-60 in about 4.4 seconds, and it has a top speed of 143 mph.
The manufacturer also fitted carbon-fiber body panels, lightweight wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, and a massive rear wing.
The GRMN Corolla has no rear seats – who needs them? – in very thin, track-inspired bucket seats.
The car isn’t even that expensive: in Japan, it starts at around $55,000.
The Japanese automaker isn’t backing down
While other automakers are focused on EVs and the electrification of everything, Toyota is still standing its ground.
So many of its cars are still powered by internal combustion, often without any electric aid, and the company is still heavily investing in hydrogen cars.
The brand pioneered hybrid powertrains with the Prius, and then hydrogen cars with the Mirai, but the Japanese giant never really fully caved in to the EV trend.
The ex-CEO (now Chairman) Akio Toyoda has gone on record so many times expressing his view on electric power.
In his view, it isn’t necessarily the best option, mainly because carbon is the enemy, not the internal combustion engine.
And the company is mostly putting his money where its mouth has always been: the new Lexus LFA will be electric, but the GR GT supercar isn’t.
So far, this strategy has been paying off.
The list of best-selling cars in the world features several Toyotas, including, coincidentally, the Corolla.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
