Our Road Test of the 2023 Toyota GR Corolla Morizo where we put it through its paces and discuss the competition.
’s only making 200 of them, and predictably, that’s sent prices skyrocketing high above the already-steep MSRP. Frankly, the limited quantity is a shame given how much effort was put into improving the Morizo over the already-superb Circuit Edition.
If you prefer your special editions to not shout their specialness to the universe, then the Morizo is your cup of performance tea. Countless folks came up to me over my week with the car assuming it was a Circuit Edition after looking at the forged carbon roof and hood ducts that are shared between the two versions . The one obvious giveaway to know you’re looking at a Morizo Edition would normally be the presence of matte gray paint.
In case it wasn’t obvious, chucking these parts largely nullifies the GR Corolla’s usefulness as a daily driver. I took one evening drive in the rain, and the immovable water on the rear window makes everything behind you a blurry mess, especially when there are headlights adding to the glare effect through the glass. Not being able tothe rear windows down isn’t the end of the world, but the odd-looking GR plastic pieces that are placed on top of the would-be switches are comical.
Thankfully, the Morizo is capable of providing more than enough on-road entertainment itself. Everything else about this special Corolla is a hoot and a holler. The 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder is re-tuned for additional torque, as it produces 295 pound-feet of it instead of the usual 273. Horsepower remains the same at 300 ponies, but acceleration for the Morizo is a smidge peppier than the Circuit thanks to the extra torque, weight loss and closer-ratio six-speed manual transmission.
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