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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The GR Corolla is Toyota's homologation-special hot hatch: a 300-hp, three-cylinder, all-wheel-drive rally weapon hidden inside an ordinary Corolla hatchback shell.
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Model profile
The GR Corolla launched for the 2023 model year, built on Toyota's E210 Corolla hatch but heavily reworked by Gazoo Racing with a widened track, flared arches, a stiffened body and a bespoke all-wheel-drive system. The limited Morizo Edition, named after chairman Akio Toyoda's racing alias, is the hardcore two-seat variant with more torque and a shorter final drive.
Powertrain and equipment
Every GR Corolla uses the G16E-GTS, a 1.6-litre turbocharged inline-three producing around 300 hp and 370 Nm (up to 400 Nm on later and Morizo cars).
The GR Corolla is a five-door hatchback (the Morizo Edition deletes the rear seats). US trims are Core, the better-equipped Circuit Edition with a forged carbon roof and hood scoop, and the exclusive Morizo Edition.
Vehicle selection
Because production is limited and demand is high, used GR Corollas hold value strongly and don't flood the market.
This is for the driving enthusiast who wants something rare, fast and mechanically special, and who values a proper manual gearbox and rally-bred all-wheel drive over comfort or space.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Typical figure: 5-door hot hatch (Morizo: 2-seat) |
|---|---|
| Length | Typical figure: ~4,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | Typical figure: ~2,640 mm |
| Kerb weight | Typical figure: ~1,470–1,490 kg |
| Seating | Typical figure: 5 (Morizo: 2) |
| Engine | Typical figure: 1.6 L G16E-GTS turbo inline-3 |
|---|---|
| Power | Typical figure: ~300 hp |
| Torque | Typical figure: ~370 Nm (up to ~400 Nm) |
| Transmission | Typical figure: 6-speed manual (iMT) or 8-speed auto (GR-DAT) |
| Drivetrain | Typical figure: GR-Four AWD, variable torque split |
| Fuel economy | Typical figure: ~9–10 l/100 km real-world |
| Differentials | Typical figure: Front/rear Torsen LSD (available) |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | Typical figure: ~5.0–5.3 s |
| Top speed | Typical figure: ~230 km/h (limited) |
| Origin | Typical figure: Japan (Motomachi) — verify via VIN |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The technical assessment depends on model year, powertrain, software status, maintenance history, recalls and the condition of the specific vehicle. USCar Trader can review these points within the agreed vehicle-inspection scope.
Germany and Europe
US GR Corollas run amber front turn signals and typically no rear fog lamp, and the instrument cluster and infotainment default to miles and US mapping.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Expect to add a rear fog lamp, adapt lighting to European signalling, and have the km/h odometer verified.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Toyota GR Corolla is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Yes. It's a standard used import via individual approval, since this variant wasn't officially sold in Europe.
No, Europe got the smaller GR Yaris; the five-door GR Corolla went mainly to the US and Japan, which is why importing is the route.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The six-speed iMT with rev-matching is the enthusiast favourite; the 2024-on eight-speed auto is quicker to launch and easier in traffic.
Early GR-family engines had a machining-debris campaign, so confirm recalls were completed; otherwise the 1.6 turbo triple is proving robust.
Track history, clutch and brake wear, and whether the car has both Torsen differentials.
Typically six to twelve weeks from purchase to German registration.
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