Pricing for the 2024 GR Corolla starts at $36,500. That’s a lot for a Corolla, but it is in line with the performance compact segment. We’d budget for the $1,180 Performance Package with the front and rear Torsen limited-slip differentials, which do not come standard on the Core. For 2024, some of the available options on the Core have been moved to a new Premium trim level, which starts at $40,320. The Circuit Edition returns for 2024, once again limited to just 1,500 units, priced at $45,140. In our opinion, the Premium trim is the best value.
As for the competition, a base Subaru WRX is the cheapest path to AWD at $32,7355, while the VW Golf R is the most spendy at $45,665. The GR Corolla falls within this range, with the Premium at the best price.
It may not be the largest or the most premium, but the GR Corolla offers the best overall balance within its segment. It’s as fun to drive as the Type R or Elantra N but includes a fantastic AWD system. This feels like a spiritual successor to the Fiesta ST, a performance car bargain that we thought was irreplaceable given rising car prices. After spending a week in the GR Corolla, we don’t just want to buy one – we need one.