Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition Is The Ultimate Performance Corolla
The Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition is focused on one thing: performance.
The new GR Corolla, which was announced in April of this year, will be getting an even more performance-enhanced version in just a few weeks. This version will be called the GR Corolla Morizo Edition. “Morizo” is the driving alter ego of Toyota’s President, Akio Toyoda.
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Mr. Toyoda is a very experienced race car driver and he has poured his input into the development of this “Morizo Edition” of the already extreme GR Corolla.
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The first big change for the Morizo Edition was to make it a two-seater. By dropping the rear seats, Toyota were able to shave 30kg off the final weight of the vehicle.
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The two seats that remained were swapped out for semi-bucket type seats that help the driver and front passenger cope with additional g-forces.
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They also increased body rigidity by applying 3.3m of additional structural adhesive as well as additional body reinforcement braces. Stickier tyres (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2, 245/40 R18) that are 1cm wider than the GR Corolla’s were installed for better cornering stability and braking performance. The suspension has also been enhanced with monotube shock absorbers, leading to a shorter overall height by 5mm.
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There are significant changes under the hood as well. The 1.6-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged engine here has been tuned for 30Nm of additional torque, bringing the Morizo Edition’s maximum torque figure up to 400Nm. The mid-range torque has also been improved for better acceleration performance.
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The other big change under the hood was the lower-geared differential gears and the use of closer ratios for gears 1, 2 and 3. This improves dynamic performance and acceleration considerably.
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Of course, there had to be a few aesthetic changes to help distinguish this model from the GR Corolla. Outside, the only colour this vehicle is offered in is Matte Steel.
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There’s also Morizo’s signature on the windshield. Inside, many of the inlays are finished in cast-black paint. There’s also an Ultrasuede-wrapped steering wheel and centre console.
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The wheels here come with the GR logo.
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We’re unsure if the Toyota GR Corolla Morizo Edition will make it to Malaysia. Bookings are already rolling in and Toyota are already using a lottery system to determine who gets it first in other markets.