Fire-breathing GR Corolla Morizo Edition lands in Oz

By Jeffrey Gibbs

With the arrival of the Morizo Edition, Toyota has brought performance to a whole new level following the launch hundred Newton-meters originating from the 1.6 litre three cylinder turbocharged motor. The power remains consistent at 221kW. With adjusted gear ratios treatment to improve shock torque strength. The spring inside the synchroniser has been made stronger to improve shifting performance during sports driving. Around 8.6-litres/100km is the expected fuel economy with these changes. braces inside the cabin and is superior in structure to its GTS sibling. A new foor brace is installed instead of the rear seats to join a suspension tower brace between the rear wheels. Having shed around 30kg of weight, the Morizo Edition no longer features various damping and silencing material or the rear wiper with its motor. Constructed with carbon fbre reinforced plastic, its roof also lowers the centre of gravity. in Brin Naub perforated suede feature extra side and seat-base bolstering. The steering wheel, manual parking brake and shift boot have all been treated with suede. The steering wheel centre marker and shifter showcase alumite red metal accents. The seats, steering wheel, shifter, and parking brake feature red stitching too. of the hotly anticipated GR Corolla hatch in February. Australia has only 25 examples available.

The Morizo Edition has also adopted monotube shock absorbers. This results in improved roll rigidity and responsiveness of both the MacPherson strut front and double-wishbone rear suspension.

A comprehensive suite of active safety technologies is included, retaining all the features of the GTS but not including parking sensors. You can get the Morizo Edition in Frosted White Pearl, Tarmac Black Metallic and Matte Steel.

To maximize precision handling and track-day performance, it is designed with a range of focused enhancements over the GR Corolla GTS. Amongst the changes implemented is an increase in torque by an extra thirty Newton-meters, resulting in a total output of four for frst and third gears, engineers have optimized usage of engine power band in their recalibration of closeratio six-speed intelligent manual transmission. Confguring the fnal gear ratio has also resulted in optimized drive torque. By adopting high-strength gear material, durability has been enhanced. The frst, third, fourth, ffth and fnal drive gears have undergone shock

The ftment of sticky Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 rubber in size of 245/40ZR18 improves the handling grip. It is wrapped around 10-spoke, 18-inch BBS forged alloy wheels. The outer edge of the rim features an engraving that says “TOYOTA GAZOO RACING”, with a red fnish applied to letter “R”.

To bolster structural reinforcement, the limited edition model incorporates two new

Extra steps to save weight encompass removing the steering wheel heater, parking sensors, and wireless charger along with converting the dual-zone air conditioner into a single-zone unit. Also, a two-speaker setup now replaces the previous eight-speaker JBL audio system.

The Morizo Edition on the inside includes several race-inspired details to aid in highspeed driving and cornering. The race bucket seats upholstered

With its 8.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system supporting wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, just like the GTS, the Morizo Edition is designed. Included is a colour head-up display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. They have removed the native sat nav.

The standard offering includes Toyota Connected Services. Among its enhanced safety and convenience features are remote checking of the vehicle’s status and automatic communication with emergency services if there is a collision or crash.

The Morizo’s front intercooler has a ‘GR-FOUR’ emblem, which keen observers will notice for a subtle but dynamic touch. It benefts from a warranty lasting 5 years with unlimited mileage coverage. There is also an extended warranty of 7 years specifcally covering the engine and driveline.

The frst 3-years or 60,000km (whichever comes frst) offer capped-price servicing. If you are eager to get one, you will have to spend $77,800 plus on-roads. To get more information, reach out to your nearby Toyota dealer.