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On October 18, FAW Toyota officially launched the Corolla GR Sport sports version based on cash Corolla, with the official guiding price of 136800 yuan for the new car. It is understood that the new car owner to add a number of details in the body of the exclusive logo, and equipped with sports adjustment of the suspension system, to provide excellent driving fun. However, the power system of the new car is consistent with the current model, still equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated three-cylinder engine.

As a GR Sport model, its overall shape and cash in the sale of the Corolla is not much different, but due to the addition of more GR elements, the appearance and texture has been significantly improved. Specifically, the new car still uses a split front grille, but the upper part has a black panel with chrome strips, and the bottom has a large honeycomb shape with a brand new front bumper. The new car does look sporty. In addition, the car is equipped with a full blackened appearance kit, including a blackened side skirt, a blackened rear bumper trim, a transparent lampshade taillight group and a rear GR SPORT nameplate.

In terms of interior decoration, the official did not announce the specific layout, but as a new model, as well as the overall layout of the console is not the same as the ordinary version of the model, only adjust for the details. For example, the new car is equipped with GR seats and sports style color matching design to enhance the sporty atmosphere of the car. At the same time, there is an one-button start button with GR SPORT logo and a sports style double color seat, and the headrest is also marked with GR SPORT logo to further improve the sense of movement.

As a new model, the Corolla GR Sport only improves part of the appearance and interior details, not power. It is understood that the new car is still equipped with two models of M15A/M15B 1.5L naturally aspirated three-cylinder engine, maximum power 89kw, peak torque 148N ·m, matched by a 10-speed CVT gearbox.

On January 4 this year, FAW Toyota launched the new Corolla, with a price range of 11.98 yuan to 159800 yuan. As an annual modification, the new Corolla is consistent with the old model in appearance and interior. the biggest change is the addition of 1.5L naturally aspirated engine on the basis of the current 1.2T four-cylinder turbocharged engine and 1.8L hybrid system. the price range of the new 1.5L model is 10.98-132800 yuan, while the price of the new GR Sport model is 136800 yuan. That is to say, it is currently the most expensive Carola 1.5L model. Do you think the appearance upgrade of the new car is worth this price?

It is understood that Toyota GR is the abbreviation of Toyota's racing / performance car brand Toyota Gazoo Racing. At present, in addition to building cars for Toyota Factory team to participate in global events, the "GR" brand is also used in some performance-oriented models, such as GR Supra, GR Yaris, etc., positioning similar to Mercedes-AMG, BMW M, Audi RS Sport, Volkswagen R.

The GR series can also be subdivided into three branches, namely GRMN, GR and GR SPORT. The most powerful model is the GRMN, but it is generally built in a limited edition. GR and GR SPORT are like Volkswagen R and R-Line models, GR is an all-round promotion from the inside out, and GR SPORT is a sporty look kit. Prior to this, Toyota's GR department has publicly stated that it has promised to provide "GR" versions for all Toyota models on sale, which means that there will be more GR models and more GR Sport models in the future, but the price will also be increased.

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