2025 Toyota GR Corolla Trims Comparison
Which 2025 GR Corolla trim does Edmunds recommend?
The base Core trim is the sweet spot in the GR Corolla lineup. It comes with a ton of features, and now that front and rear limited-slip differentials are standard kit, you don't have to pay for pricey upgrades to have a sublime driving experience. The other trims are great if you want to pack on the luxury and performance features, but the base model preserves the fun-to-drive ethos for a minimal cash outlay.
2025 GR Corolla trim level differences
The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is a high-performance version of the Corolla hatchback. It comes in three trim levels: Core, Premium and Premium Plus. Each comes with a turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine that cranks out 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Power gets to the ground through a six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed automatic. All-wheel drive is standard. Keep reading for our breakdown of the significant features you get with each trim level.
Pricing
Core (Editors' Pick) - $40,355 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$39,813Prices based on sales in TX thru 8/25/25
Final assembly in Japan
Compare 2025 GR Corolla trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Tyler, TX
| Vehicle | GR Corolla Core | GR Corolla Premium | GR Corolla Premium Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Editors' Pick Core 1.6L 3cyl Turbo 6M
| Premium 1.6L 3cyl Turbo 6M
1 for sale near you | Premium Plus 1.6L 3cyl Turbo 6M
1 for sale near you |
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | standard | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | cloth | leatherette/sueded microfiber | leatherette/sueded microfiber |
| Heated seats | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 300 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 300 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 300 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Engine torque | 295 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 3,250 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 3 | inline 3 | inline 3 |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Tire size | 235/40R18 | 235/40R18 | 235/40R18 |
| Wheel size | 18 X 8.5-in | 18 X 8.5-in | 18 X 8.5-in |
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 21 / 28 / 24 MPG | 21 / 28 / 24 MPG | 21 / 28 / 24 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 277 / 370 miles | 277 / 370 miles | 277 / 370 miles |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. | 36.1 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,274 lb. | 3,296 lb. | 3,303 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. | 5.3 in. |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | - | - | - |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.8 in. | 72.8 in. | 72.8 in. |
| Height | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. |
| Length | 173.6 in. | 173.6 in. | 173.6 in. |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. | 103.9 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 17.8 cu. ft. | 17.8 cu. ft. | 17.8 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. | 38.4 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. | 42.0 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. | 53.9 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 29.9 in. | 29.9 in. | 29.9 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Black, cloth | Black Brin Naub®/Synthetic Leather w/Gray Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber | Black Brin Naub®/Synthetic Leather w/Red Stitching, leatherette/sueded microfiber |
| Exterior | Ice Cap Black Supersonic Red | Ice Cap Heavy Metal Black Supersonic Red | Ice Cap Heavy Metal Black Supersonic Red |