Toyota’s $64,000 GRMN Corolla Is Its Spiciest and Most Expensive Ever

A $64,000 Corolla… just let that sink in. Yes, it’s coming to America.

Close-up of a dark gray Toyota car front with carbon fiber hood, bronze alloy wheel, and LED headlight on a black background.

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Published July 30, 2026

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Just when you thought the GR Corolla couldn’t possibly get any more epic, the Big T one-upped itself once again. Earlier this year, Toyota revealed what’s possibly the spiciest and likely the most expensive Corolla ever made: the GRMN Corolla.

It’s the latest edition of the automaker’s hot compact hatch, culminating all of what Gazoo Racing learned from pushing it to its performance limits, bundled up into single package. While we’re already familiar with the nitty-gritty of the performance, we’ve finally received more details about its arrival in the US.

Specifically, its pricing and availability. Yes, some of the 730 units in total are coming to America. However, you’ll have to set aside a whopping $64,360 to get one.

The most track-ready Corolla ever

Matte black Toyota GR hatchback with bronze alloy wheels and aggressive front grille on a dark background. — Yes, Toyota’s fastest and most track-worthy Corolla is coming to America, but for a big price.

While you might still be in a bit of sticker shock, there’s actually quite a bit going for this GRMN Corolla.

For nearly the cost of a whole extra base Corolla, you’d probably guess the GRMN Corolla is quite special. It is, especially because Toyota Chairman, Akio “Morizo” Toyoda, said that “if it bears the GRMN name, it must be able to run the Nürburgring properly.”

Rear side view of a gray Toyota GR Yaris with bronze wheels and carbon fiber rear spoiler against a dark background. — Toyota heralds the GRMN Corolla as the “ultimate expression” of its potential performance.

The GRMN Corolla is the culmination of Gazoo Racing’s performance development with the GR Corolla. That includes everything from extensive Nürburgring testing to participation in Japan’s Super Taikyu racing series.

As such, the GRMN Corolla brings together everything the team gathered from pushing the GR Corolla to its ultimate limits. It essentially sums up everything in one special package.

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For instance, Toyota’s Gazoo Racing team strips out the rear seats and fits the GRMN Corolla with a whole bunch of weight-saving measures. It’s all in the name of speed and performance.

Black and white Toyota GR hatchback drifting on snow with bronze wheels and two people inside. — Gazoo Racing pushed the GR Corolla to its limits, all so it could build the GRMN model you see today.

The chassis incorporates the same structural enhancements learned from the team thrashing the GR Corolla on the ‘Ring until destruction.

Availability and pricing

Toyota didn’t officially comment on when the GRMN will become available at dealers. But because of its exclusivity, it’ll likely have to be special-ordered through specific channels. All GRMN Corollas also come with a complimentary one-year “Driver Program” membership along with an expert performance driving instruction course.

Gray Toyota GR Yaris with carbon fiber hood, bronze wheels, and rear spoiler on a dark gradient background.

2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla North America-spec

Starts at $64,360

Key Specifications (Preliminary)

Overall Length Inches		173.6
Overall Width Inches		72.8
Overall Height Inches		58
Wheelbase Inches		103.9
Track (front/rear) Inches		62.5/63.7
Curb Weight lb.		3,218.7
Seating		2
Engine		G16E-GTS 1.6L, 3-cylinder port injected turbo, 12-VALVE DOHC
Bore x Stroke mm		87.5 x 89.7
Displacement (cm³)		1618
Compression Ratio		10.5:1
Maximum Horsepower		300 @ 6500 RPM
Maximum Torque		302 lb.-ft. @ 3250-4600RPM
Driveline		GR-FOUR All-Wheel-Drive
Transmission		6-speed intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) with rev-matching
Gear Ratios
1^st		3.214
2^nd		2.238
3^rd		1.592
4^th		1.162
5^th		1.081
6^th		0.902
Reverse		3.557
Suspension	Front	Macpherson-type strut (with inverted monotube shock absorbers)
	Rear	Double wishbone type multilink (with monotube shock absorbers)
Shock Absorbers	Front	Inverted monotubes (with internal rebound springs)
	Rear	Upright monotubes (with internal rebound springs)
Brakes	Front	14-in. x 1.1-in. Ventilated disk 4 piston caliper
	Rear	11.7-in. x 0.7-in Ventilated disk 2 piston caliper
Wheels		18-in. matte-bronze 10-spoke forged aluminum with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing logo
Tires		245/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2

About the Author: Chris Chin is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, trucks and anything else with four wheels. He has over a decade of experience writing news and reviews but considers himself an enthusiast first, with a passion for classics and European cars. His daily driver is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL with nearly 250,000 miles (87,000 are his).

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