2025 Toyota Corolla GR GTS
Hatchback
Score Summary
Reliability
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Toyota GR Corolla GTS is a high-performance variant of the Corolla hatch, aimed at enthusiasts who desire a punchy, track-capable hot hatch that remains practical for daily driving. It offers a high-output turbocharged engine, a dedicated GR chassis, and all-wheel-drive dynamics for engaging cornering. Combined with Toyota's reputation for reliability and a strong warranty network, it provides a balanced package for those seeking performance without sacrificing usability and support. Potential buyers would choose this car for its thrilling driving experience coupled with everyday practicality and brand assurance.
Highlights
- Powerful drivetrain with 1.6-litre turbo three-cylinder engine delivering around 221 kW and 400 Nm.
- Torque-vectoring AWD chassis with GR-FOUR all-wheel-drive system for performance-tuned handling.
- Transmission options include 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic.
- Built in Toyota’s GR Factory in Japan, emphasizing dedicated development and assembly.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2025)
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Strong performance and torque from the turbocharged three-cylinder engine
- •Excellent handling and chassis dynamics; engaging driving experience
- •Precise steering and well-sorted suspension for a hot hatch
- •Refined Toyota reliability in typical daily use
- •Noteworthy improvements in transmission behavior (compared with earlier GR Corolla iterations in some reviews)
!Complaints
- •Boot space and rear cargo practicality limited for a hatch
- •Premium price relative to non-GR rivals or non-turbo Corolla variants
- •Ride harshness or firmness for daily comfort in some road conditions
- •Limited family-friendly practicality (rear-seat space for adults)
- •Electronics/infotainment concerns are not widely reported beyond the instrument-cluster recall, but any recall-associated reliability anxiety is noted
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
High
Cost Predictability
Medium
The GR Corolla GTS has higher running costs due to its performance orientation. Fuel consumption is around 9.5L/100km, leading to annual fuel costs of $2000-$2500. Insurance premiums are estimated at $2300-$2700, and registration costs vary by state, typically $750-$1000. Servicing costs are $350-$500 per year, with depreciation being the largest expense at $8000-$14000 annually in early years.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
The 2025 GR Corolla GTS sits in a high-performance niche with a well-regarded Toyota mechanical base, supporting strong reliability expectations for the engine and transmission. The electronics/infotainment domain shows a notable recall (instrument cluster memory issue) that raises electronics reliability considerations for this exact variant. Overall, the model is expected to be durable in typical ownership timelines, but long-term, Australia-specific data for this exact spec is still developing. Practicality trade-offs (cargo space, ride comfort at times) influence user satisfaction but do not necessarily indicate structural reliability problems.
See what the experts say
Brand Reliability
Toyota
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 162
Rank
#3 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
Hatchback
Doors
5
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Petrol
Fuel Consumption
9.5 L/100km
Range (Approx)
N/A
Tank Capacity
50 L
Performance
Engine / Motor Type
Petrol
Displacement
1.62L
Cylinders
Inline 3
Induction
Turbo
Power
221 kW
Torque
400 Nm
0-100 km/h
5.25s
Towing Capacity
-
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