Leaked Doc Claims 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Will Get 8-Speed Automatic

Manual transmissions have become increasingly rare, but they can be found on every GR Corolla. However, that might not be the case for much longer.

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According to an alleged vehicle ordering guide that was posted on the GR Corolla Forum, the 2025 model will be offered with an eight-speed automatic transmission in Canada. It will apparently be limited to the Premium trim and the document suggests the gearbox will be accompanied by steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

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Besides the new automatic transmission, the document suggests the turbocharged 1.6-liter three-cylinder engine will have an increased torque output. This is where things get a little suspect as the document claims the output will be increased from 272 lb-ft (368 Nm) to 295 lb-ft (400 Nm).

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That seems like great news at first glance, but the engine currently produces 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque, so it raises a potential red flag that makes us question whether or not the document is legit.

The same document also suggests that the updated GR Corolla will have a revised front bumper and additional standard equipment. The latter will reportedly include brake cooling ducts and a heated steering wheel. The Premium variant is also said to have a new radiator that improves engine cooling.

While only time will tell if the document is real, Toyota officials haven’t been coy about the possibility of adding an eight-speed automatic transmission to the GR Corolla. It also wouldn’t be a first as Toyota already offers an automatic in the GR Yaris.

Regardless of what Toyota has planned, the 2024 GR Corolla starts at $36,500 in the United States and is offered in three different trims. The most notable is the $45,140 Circuit Edition, which features a carbon fiber roof, gloss black accents, and 18-inch forged alloy wheels.

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