{"id":82834,"date":"2025-06-08T03:05:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T07:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82834"},"modified":"2025-06-08T03:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T07:05:48","slug":"2025-toyota-corolla-gr-vs-honda-civic-type-r","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82834","title":{"rendered":"2025 Toyota Corolla GR vs Honda Civic Type R: Which Hatch is the Hottest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><time class=\"styles_articleTimestamp__MqPCb\" datetime=\"2025-06-07T20:30:00.000Z\">Jun 7, 2025 4:30 PM EDT<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"power-and-practicality\">Power and practicality<\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">At their cores, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Civic and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/toyota\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota<\/a> Corolla are some of the most reliable and affordable cars you can buy. Both have exceptional cargo space figures, improved sound systems, hybrid versions, and now, track-focused editions in the form of the Corolla GR and Civic Type R. You really can\u2019t go wrong with either one, but after testing both cars with my two car-seat bound toddlers in tow, it\u2019s difficult to decide which would be best for daily driving. Especially when they\u2019re turbocharged hatchbacks with 300 or more horsepower, they can come with a six-speed manual, and are very similarly priced.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\" readability=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2025 Toyota Corolla GR\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1720\" height=\"957\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODgz\/corolla.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">2025 Toyota Corolla GR<!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <!-- -->Toyota<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 3.186 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.196 2.167A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 12 22m0-1.667a8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245-.647 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657-1.784 8.3 8.3 0 0 0 1.784-2.657A8.15 8.15 0 0 0 20.333 12a8.15 8.15 0 0 0-.647-3.245 8.4 8.4 0 0 0-1.794-2.657 8.1 8.1 0 0 0-2.657-1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245-.647 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245.647 8.2 8.2 0 0 0-2.647 1.784 8.5 8.5 0 0 0-1.784 2.657A8.3 8.3 0 0 0 3.676 12q0 1.736.638 3.245a8.5 8.5 0 0 0 1.784 2.657 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657 1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245.647m-1.716-2.853a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.205-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.196H11.5v-4.5h-1.049a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.206-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.197h1.843q.372 0 .569.245.195.236.196.638v4.99h1.216a.7.7 0 0 1 .51.196q.205.196.205.49 0 .295-.206.49a.7.7 0 0 1-.51.196zm1.628-8.882q-.53 0-.902-.373a1.23 1.23 0 0 1-.373-.901q0-.54.373-.912.372-.373.902-.373.54 0 .902.373.372.372.372.912 0 .529-.372.901a1.2 1.2 0 0 1-.902.373\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/figure>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">So, what do you get in the Corolla GR for the price? Like many others, my first car was a 1999 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/toyota\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota<\/a> Corolla. It didn\u2019t have ABS, it had manual window cranks, no A\/C, and no tachometer. It also had a three-speed automatic without an overdrive, so the poor thing was whining the entire drive if I drove over 65 mph. It was slow and archaic, but it was reliable. The Corolla has come a long way since then, but one thing has remained the same\u2014it\u2019s reliable, affordable, efficient, and uncomplicated. The Corolla had an S model, standing for \u201cSport,\u201d but believe me when I say it was absolutely not sporty. It was more of an appearance package, coming with a front diffuser and a rear spoiler, smaller wheels, side skirts, a leather steering wheel, and that\u2019s about it. Oh, and a slightly better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features\/best-car-sound-systems\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sound system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<section class=\"styles_cardWrapper__L_XoW is-style-pairing-1 is-style-pairing-1--1 wp-block-the-arena-group-article-card-5050\">\n<article class=\"styles_card__RdXPU is-style-pairing-1 is-style-pairing-1--1 card card--50-50-media-top-media-left styles_fiftyFifty__aw5AE styles_mediaLeft__xZnSX styles_mediaTop__OcHqu\">\n<figure class=\"styles_cardMedia__JAYlB card__media styles_cardMedia43__N0TjU\"><a class=\"styles_cardMediaLink__mYRRf\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/ford-hot-hatch-is-now-officially-history\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">View post: Ford\u2019s Hot Hatch Is Now Officially History<\/span><\/a><img alt=\"2024 Ford Focus ST\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"styles_cardImage__uia1o card__image\" sizes=\"(min-width: 790px) 375px, (min-width: 768px) calc(50vw - 24px), calc(100vw - 24px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODkwNTEx\/2024_ford_focus-st_07.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-corolla-gr-is-a-completely-different-animal\">The Corolla GR is a completely different animal<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\" readability=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2025 Toyota Corolla GR\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg0\/2025_toyota_gr-corolla_premium_mt_icecap_102-1500x1000.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">2025 Toyota Corolla GR<!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <!-- -->Toyota<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 3.186 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.196 2.167A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 12 22m0-1.667a8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245-.647 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657-1.784 8.3 8.3 0 0 0 1.784-2.657A8.15 8.15 0 0 0 20.333 12a8.15 8.15 0 0 0-.647-3.245 8.4 8.4 0 0 0-1.794-2.657 8.1 8.1 0 0 0-2.657-1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245-.647 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245.647 8.2 8.2 0 0 0-2.647 1.784 8.5 8.5 0 0 0-1.784 2.657A8.3 8.3 0 0 0 3.676 12q0 1.736.638 3.245a8.5 8.5 0 0 0 1.784 2.657 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657 1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245.647m-1.716-2.853a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.205-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.196H11.5v-4.5h-1.049a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.206-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.197h1.843q.372 0 .569.245.195.236.196.638v4.99h1.216a.7.7 0 0 1 .51.196q.205.196.205.49 0 .295-.206.49a.7.7 0 0 1-.51.196zm1.628-8.882q-.53 0-.902-.373a1.23 1.23 0 0 1-.373-.901q0-.54.373-.912.372-.373.902-.373.54 0 .902.373.372.372.372.912 0 .529-.372.901a1.2 1.2 0 0 1-.902.373\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/figure>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Then the Corolla GR was introduced in 2022. And I can promise you, it\u2019s nothing like the Corolla I had in high school, and it\u2019s much more prominent than the \u201cS\u201d trim. In fact, it doesn\u2019t feel like a Corolla at all. It feels like a completely different animal in the very best way. The only part of it that feels like a Corolla is the headlight design, which speaks the same design language as the standard Corolla, as well as the wheelbase length. Only the GR has a wider body, it can come with a six-speed manual, and the most important difference is a fat turbocharger on top of a three-cylinder engine that produces 300 horsepower. Yes, you read that right. It\u2019s missing a cylinder over the standard Corolla, but it makes 131 more horsepower. Even with all that, I was still earning around 23 mpg driving it around town.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">All those goodies add quite a bit to the price tag, though. The GR\u2019s base six-speed manual trim, the Core, starts at $39,995 and goes all the way up to $46,650 for the Premium Plus (previously the Circuit Edition). If you go for the automatic, it\u2019s even more expensive, starting at $41,995 and topping out at $48,650. Ouch. That\u2019s not including taxes, destination fees, and dealership markups, either. The standard Corolla costs about half as much, obviously, starting at $23,460 and maxing out at $29,325 for the Hybrid XLE.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"there-s-enough-corolla-dna-to-make-it-cozy\">There\u2019s enough Corolla DNA to make it cozy<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\" readability=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2025 Toyota Corolla GR\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4000\" height=\"2667\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg2\/2025_toyota_gr_corolla_supersonicred_008.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">2025 Toyota Corolla GR<!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <!-- -->Toyota<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 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data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Now, just because it\u2019s track-focused doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t be driven daily. There\u2019s an \u201ceco\u201d drive mode in the automatic to help keep the RPMs as low as possible, and the Premium Plus can come with a substantial JBL <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features\/best-car-sound-systems\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">sound system<\/a> that includes a fairly powerful subwoofer. There\u2019s no sunroof, but the visibility is impressive for a car that\u2019s as small as it is. The seats can be adjusted to your liking (the driver\u2019s seat is the only one with electronic controls, though), and the racing-style Naub Suede seats were soft and surprisingly cozy. However, it does suffer from modern sports car syndrome, as it lacks a proper center console, taking away valuable cargo space and a place to put your elbow. Though, as my husband remarked, \u201cYou don\u2019t need a place to put your elbow when you\u2019re at the track, silly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Unlike my Corolla from high school, the GR does have air conditioning, cruise control, ABS, and a long list of other excellent safety features, like auto emergency braking, a backup camera, a heads-up display, pedestrian detection, road sign assist, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, lane tracing, steering assist, and more. The GR also has all-wheel drive as standard equipment, which is fairly new for the standard Corolla, too. Surprisingly, the little pocket rocket also has heated seats and a heated steering wheel in the Premium Plus as well. It comes from the factory with a beefy exhaust, which helps it sound more like a rally car than a lawn mower.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\" readability=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2025 Toyota GR Corolla\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODg4NTYw\/dsc01648-888560.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">2025 Toyota GR Corolla <!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <!-- -->James Ochoa<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 3.186 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.196 2.167A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 12 22m0-1.667a8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245-.647 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657-1.784 8.3 8.3 0 0 0 1.784-2.657A8.15 8.15 0 0 0 20.333 12a8.15 8.15 0 0 0-.647-3.245 8.4 8.4 0 0 0-1.794-2.657 8.1 8.1 0 0 0-2.657-1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245-.647 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245.647 8.2 8.2 0 0 0-2.647 1.784 8.5 8.5 0 0 0-1.784 2.657A8.3 8.3 0 0 0 3.676 12q0 1.736.638 3.245a8.5 8.5 0 0 0 1.784 2.657 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657 1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245.647m-1.716-2.853a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.205-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.196H11.5v-4.5h-1.049a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.206-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.197h1.843q.372 0 .569.245.195.236.196.638v4.99h1.216a.7.7 0 0 1 .51.196q.205.196.205.49 0 .295-.206.49a.7.7 0 0 1-.51.196zm1.628-8.882q-.53 0-.902-.373a1.23 1.23 0 0 1-.373-.901q0-.54.373-.912.372-.373.902-.373.54 0 .902.373.372.372.372.912 0 .529-.372.901a1.2 1.2 0 0 1-.902.373\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/figure>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">When I had it for review, I was pleasantly surprised to discover how easy it was to put my children and their car seats in it. The lower anchors were easily accessible, the seat\u2019s buckles were simple to secure, and the upper tether was on the back of the seat. Easy peasy. The hatchback doesn\u2019t have an overwhelming amount of cargo space thanks to a very minimalist trunk, so it might be a tight squeeze as a daily driver with two car seat dwellers who need diaper bags and strollers, but there\u2019s more than enough space for one car seat, children in booster seats, or older children. The leg room as an adult was surprising, especially for my husband, who is six feet tall. The windows were smaller in the back, but visibility wasn\u2019t terrible.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<section class=\"styles_cardWrapper__L_XoW is-style-pairing-1 is-style-pairing-1--2 wp-block-the-arena-group-article-card-5050\">\n<article class=\"styles_card__RdXPU is-style-pairing-1 is-style-pairing-1--2 card card--50-50-media-top-media-left styles_fiftyFifty__aw5AE styles_mediaLeft__xZnSX styles_mediaTop__OcHqu\">\n<figure class=\"styles_cardMedia__JAYlB card__media styles_cardMedia43__N0TjU\"><a class=\"styles_cardMediaLink__mYRRf\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/mazda-skyactiv-z-engine-promises-efficiency-power\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">View post: Mazda\u2019s Revolutionary SKYACTIV-Z Engine Promises Unheard-Of Efficiency &amp;amp; Power<\/span><\/a><img alt=\"Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV badge\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"styles_cardImage__uia1o card__image\" sizes=\"(min-width: 790px) 375px, (min-width: 768px) calc(50vw - 24px), calc(100vw - 24px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MTc4MzgwMzYxNjA2NzY4\/2014-cx-5-22-jpg.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"she-comes-from-the-factory-ready-to-race\">She comes from the factory ready to race<\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">For 2025, the Circuit Edition of the GR was replaced by the Premium Plus, and it comes with trim-exclusive 18-inch matte black wheels, upgraded Michelin Sport 4 summer tires, beefier brakes, and a sexy hood scoop with functional vents (which is shocking, since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/toyota\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota<\/a> loves hood scoops purely for show). My personal favorite addition is the carbon fiber roof, which not only looks amazing but also reduces overall weight to give it a little more of an edge at the track. The rear spoiler and wider front diffuser further separate it from the Core or Premium trims. On the inside, red accenting is used throughout.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\" readability=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2025 Toyota GR Corolla\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODg3\/dsc_0400.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">2025 Toyota GR Corolla <!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <!-- -->Kristen Brown<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 3.186 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.196 2.167A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 12 22m0-1.667a8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245-.647 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657-1.784 8.3 8.3 0 0 0 1.784-2.657A8.15 8.15 0 0 0 20.333 12a8.15 8.15 0 0 0-.647-3.245 8.4 8.4 0 0 0-1.794-2.657 8.1 8.1 0 0 0-2.657-1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245-.647 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245.647 8.2 8.2 0 0 0-2.647 1.784 8.5 8.5 0 0 0-1.784 2.657A8.3 8.3 0 0 0 3.676 12q0 1.736.638 3.245a8.5 8.5 0 0 0 1.784 2.657 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657 1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245.647m-1.716-2.853a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.205-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.196H11.5v-4.5h-1.049a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.206-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.197h1.843q.372 0 .569.245.195.236.196.638v4.99h1.216a.7.7 0 0 1 .51.196q.205.196.205.49 0 .295-.206.49a.7.7 0 0 1-.51.196zm1.628-8.882q-.53 0-.902-.373a1.23 1.23 0 0 1-.373-.901q0-.54.373-.912.372-.373.902-.373.54 0 .902.373.372.372.372.912 0 .529-.372.901a1.2 1.2 0 0 1-.902.373\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/figure>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">The Track Mode in the GR is life-changing. In an automatic, the track mode tunes the transmission to hold onto the gears longer to get as much torque and horsepower as possible, while also tightening up the steering and adjusting the throttle response. As a six-speed, the GR still has a Track Mode, but the only changes made are the torque distribution, which is changed to be a 50:50 split between the front and the rear (same with the auto), and a tighter steering feel. Unlike the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Civic Type R, the GR does not have a built-in lap time tracker. <\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Track Mode alters the driver information display to show crucial temperature gauges like oil, coolant, and engine temperature. It also uses GPS to track where you are and use the data to switch between a 60:40 front-wheel bias for drifting, a 30:70 split, or a 50:50 split. Since it looks like a rally car, the Corolla GR can also be switched into Gravel mode, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/toyota\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota<\/a> says can alter the car\u2019s behavior to be suitable for rallycross. So, if you\u2019re not into time attacks at your local tarmac tracks, it\u2019ll be fun to drive on dirt and gravel, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serious-competition-comes-from-honda\">Serious competition comes from Honda<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2023 Honda Civic Type R\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"8272\" height=\"5515\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjEyODg1MzE1NjI5NjIyNzkz\/02-2023-civic-type-r-879719.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjEyODg1MzE1NjI5NjIyNzkz\/02-2023-civic-type-r-879719.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjEyODg1MzE1NjI5NjIyNzkz\/02-2023-civic-type-r-879719.jpg 48w, 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class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">2023 Honda Civic Type R<!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <a aria-label=\"Go to image source: Honda\" href=\"https:\/\/hondanews.com\/en-US\/honda-automobiles\/channels\/honda-civic-type-r?selectedTabId=honda-civic-type-r-photos&amp;la=1&amp;downloadUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fhonda-automobiles%2Fphotos%2FdownloadSource%3FidWithExtraText%3Dphoto-907c81858bdfe231c1cc3d0f70016915-02-2023-civic-type-rjpg%26dlid%3Ddc94642337c8b75b7e099267822c64c8f1bbdc48&amp;la=1&amp;downloadUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fphotos%2FdownloadSource%3FidWithExtraText%3Dphoto-907c81858bdfe231c1cc3d0f70016915-02-2023-civic-type-rjpg%26dlid%3Ddc94642337c8b75b7e099267822c64c8f1bbdc48\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 3.186 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.196 2.167A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 12 22m0-1.667a8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245-.647 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657-1.784 8.3 8.3 0 0 0 1.784-2.657A8.15 8.15 0 0 0 20.333 12a8.15 8.15 0 0 0-.647-3.245 8.4 8.4 0 0 0-1.794-2.657 8.1 8.1 0 0 0-2.657-1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245-.647 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245.647 8.2 8.2 0 0 0-2.647 1.784 8.5 8.5 0 0 0-1.784 2.657A8.3 8.3 0 0 0 3.676 12q0 1.736.638 3.245a8.5 8.5 0 0 0 1.784 2.657 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657 1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245.647m-1.716-2.853a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.205-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.196H11.5v-4.5h-1.049a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.206-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.197h1.843q.372 0 .569.245.195.236.196.638v4.99h1.216a.7.7 0 0 1 .51.196q.205.196.205.49 0 .295-.206.49a.7.7 0 0 1-.51.196zm1.628-8.882q-.53 0-.902-.373a1.23 1.23 0 0 1-.373-.901q0-.54.373-.912.372-.373.902-.373.54 0 .902.373.372.372.372.912 0 .529-.372.901a1.2 1.2 0 0 1-.902.373\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/figure>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Civic Type R is also made to run multiple laps around the track, but it keeps very close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a>\u2019s roots and is only offered in FWD. Unlike the Corolla GR, it\u2019s a trim level of the standard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Civic, not a standalone model, so there aren\u2019t any tier or price levels to the Type R. What you see is what you get. And for $47,045, you get quite a bit. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Civic hatchback has enough cargo space for a family, has an all-red interior, and has all the nice creature comforts of the standard Civic. However, the Type R, unlike the GR, is manual only with a six-speed. So, if you don\u2019t know how to drive a manual, you\u2019re SOL. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> has no plans on changing that, either.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Aside from the very, very red interior, the six-speed manual is paired with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 315 horsepower. So, for $395 more than the GR\u2019s top-shelf model, you get 15 extra ponies, more cargo space in the front and rear, and a <em>center console<\/em>. That means you\u2019d have somewhere to put your elbow if you did decide to drive it daily. Which you should, because it\u2019s a pleasure to drive daily. The six-speed has a good amount of feedback, the exhaust is loud enough to boost your serotonin levels every time you start it up but not loud enough to piss off your neighbors, and it still gets decent mileage (depending on how you drive it, of course). Installing my children\u2019s car seats was just as easy as the GR, but the Civic had much more space for them, and they enjoyed the larger windows. It also has a real trunk, making it the perfect blend of a performance car and a family hauler like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/subaru\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Subaru<\/a> WRX.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\" readability=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2024 Honda Civic Type R\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4032\" height=\"2268\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkz\/pxl_20240911_185113584-mp.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">2024 Honda Civic Type R<!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <!-- -->Honda<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 3.186 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.196 2.167A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 12 22m0-1.667a8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245-.647 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657-1.784 8.3 8.3 0 0 0 1.784-2.657A8.15 8.15 0 0 0 20.333 12a8.15 8.15 0 0 0-.647-3.245 8.4 8.4 0 0 0-1.794-2.657 8.1 8.1 0 0 0-2.657-1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245-.647 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245.647 8.2 8.2 0 0 0-2.647 1.784 8.5 8.5 0 0 0-1.784 2.657A8.3 8.3 0 0 0 3.676 12q0 1.736.638 3.245a8.5 8.5 0 0 0 1.784 2.657 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657 1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245.647m-1.716-2.853a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.205-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.196H11.5v-4.5h-1.049a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.206-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.197h1.843q.372 0 .569.245.195.236.196.638v4.99h1.216a.7.7 0 0 1 .51.196q.205.196.205.49 0 .295-.206.49a.7.7 0 0 1-.51.196zm1.628-8.882q-.53 0-.902-.373a1.23 1.23 0 0 1-.373-.901q0-.54.373-.912.372-.373.902-.373.54 0 .902.373.372.372.372.912 0 .529-.372.901a1.2 1.2 0 0 1-.902.373\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/figure>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">For adults, the rear seats are comfortable, too. Neither my husband nor I had any complaints about the comfort. If it wasn\u2019t for the red interior, the louder exhaust, or the \u201cType R\u201d badging throughout, it would have been easy to forget that I\u2019m not sitting in a normal Civic. Which is a compliment. Don\u2019t get it twisted. So, for almost $400 more, you get more horsepower, cargo space, passenger space, and overall comfort. In my opinion, it\u2019s the most suitable for daily driving.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-type-r-has-track-focused-features-too\"><strong>The Type R has track-focused features, too<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">As I mentioned earlier, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Civic Type R comes equipped with a factory-installed lap time tracker, and the 9-inch touch screen displays real-time temperature data for the oil, coolant, boost gauge, and oil pressure. It doesn\u2019t have a \u201cTrack\u201d mode like the Corolla GR. Instead, it has an \u201cR+\u201d mode, which you probably guessed stands for \u201cRace.\u201d Similar to the Corolla, R+ mode adjusts engine responsiveness, throttle response, and steering feel.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\" readability=\"2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2023 Honda Civic Type R\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"8096\" height=\"5400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODkw\/2023-honda-civic-type-r-903890.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\">2023 Honda Civic Type R<!-- --> \u2014 <span>Source: <!-- -->Honda<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 3.186 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.196 2.167A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 12 22m0-1.667a8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245-.647 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657-1.784 8.3 8.3 0 0 0 1.784-2.657A8.15 8.15 0 0 0 20.333 12a8.15 8.15 0 0 0-.647-3.245 8.4 8.4 0 0 0-1.794-2.657 8.1 8.1 0 0 0-2.657-1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245-.647 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245.647 8.2 8.2 0 0 0-2.647 1.784 8.5 8.5 0 0 0-1.784 2.657A8.3 8.3 0 0 0 3.676 12q0 1.736.638 3.245a8.5 8.5 0 0 0 1.784 2.657 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657 1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245.647m-1.716-2.853a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.205-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.196H11.5v-4.5h-1.049a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.206-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.197h1.843q.372 0 .569.245.195.236.196.638v4.99h1.216a.7.7 0 0 1 .51.196q.205.196.205.49 0 .295-.206.49a.7.7 0 0 1-.51.196zm1.628-8.882q-.53 0-.902-.373a1.23 1.23 0 0 1-.373-.901q0-.54.373-.912.372-.373.902-.373.54 0 .902.373.372.372.372.912 0 .529-.372.901a1.2 1.2 0 0 1-.902.373\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/figure>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Unlike the GR, though, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Civic Type R has an electronically adjustable suspension that adapts to the drive mode. The Corolla comes standard with fixed suspension, but can be configured with \u201cadaptive variable suspension,\u201d or AVS, for an added cost. When not in R+ mode, the Type R can be driven in Sport, Comfort, or Individual. Which, as you\u2019ve surely put together, is a mode where you can adjust suspension, steering, and throttle response.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Sport and R+ modes feature <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a>\u2019s rev-matching system to help you get into the next gear or start from a stop more easily. Similar to the GR, it also comes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a>\u2019s Sensing suite, which includes valuable safety features such as collision avoidance, driver attention alert, pedestrian detection, rear and cross-traffic alert, a backup camera, and more. And while it has very Civic-y accommodations, this isn\u2019t your normal Civic. It has a wider body, it\u2019s lower to the ground, and has aero-friendly bits and pieces all over to keep it friendly with the tarmac. In the front, the Type R boasts double-axis suspension to help combat torque steering, and a multi-link suspension system in the rear to help keep it stable. The rear wing and front diffuser help hunker it down at high speeds, and look amazing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"so-after-all-that-which-is-best\"><strong>So, after all that, which is best?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">Here come the two words you hate to read when you ask which is best: it depends. The Corolla GR and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Civic Type R are both cars that I was very sad to see go back to the press fleet. Even when accommodating my small children and tall husband, both were incredibly fun to drive, they sparked a lot of friendly conversations, and were both beautiful cars at similar price points, from two companies known for their reliability. However, if you\u2019re looking for a car that truly does it all without sacrifice, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Honda<\/a> Civic Type R would be the one I would buy. Having more horsepower and cargo space made a huge difference for me, but that\u2019s because I have a family to consider. And I\u2019m the kind of person who would want to be able to drive a car that I spent almost $50,000 on every day, and not just when I\u2019m running laps.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><br \/>\n<!-- --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"styles_figureContainer__kdsyO wp-block-image size-full fade-in-top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The front profile of the Honda Civic Type R\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"8096\" height=\"5400\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 750px) 750px, calc(100vw - 60px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 256w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAzODk0\/2023-honda-civic-type-r.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionText__DBytL\"> <span>Source: <!-- -->Honda<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<p><button aria-label=\"Show caption\" class=\"styles_imageCaptionButton__cF1VI\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"styles_imageCaptionIcon__6rcIe\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 22a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-3.863-.784 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.186-2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167-3.186A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 2 12q0-2.049.784-3.853a10.3 10.3 0 0 1 2.157-3.196 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.186-2.167Q9.942 2 11.99 2c2.048 0 2.654.261 3.863.784a10.2 10.2 0 0 1 3.196 2.167 10.2 10.2 0 0 1 2.167 3.196A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 22 12a9.6 9.6 0 0 1-.784 3.863 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-2.167 3.186 10.2 10.2 0 0 1-3.196 2.167A9.6 9.6 0 0 1 12 22m0-1.667a8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245-.647 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657-1.784 8.3 8.3 0 0 0 1.784-2.657A8.15 8.15 0 0 0 20.333 12a8.15 8.15 0 0 0-.647-3.245 8.4 8.4 0 0 0-1.794-2.657 8.1 8.1 0 0 0-2.657-1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245-.647 8.15 8.15 0 0 0-3.245.647 8.2 8.2 0 0 0-2.647 1.784 8.5 8.5 0 0 0-1.784 2.657A8.3 8.3 0 0 0 3.676 12q0 1.736.638 3.245a8.5 8.5 0 0 0 1.784 2.657 8.5 8.5 0 0 0 2.657 1.784 8.15 8.15 0 0 0 3.245.647m-1.716-2.853a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.205-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.196H11.5v-4.5h-1.049a.7.7 0 0 1-.51-.196.65.65 0 0 1-.206-.49q0-.295.206-.49a.7.7 0 0 1 .51-.197h1.843q.372 0 .569.245.195.236.196.638v4.99h1.216a.7.7 0 0 1 .51.196q.205.196.205.49 0 .295-.206.49a.7.7 0 0 1-.51.196zm1.628-8.882q-.53 0-.902-.373a1.23 1.23 0 0 1-.373-.901q0-.54.373-.912.372-.373.902-.373.54 0 .902.373.372.372.372.912 0 .529-.372.901a1.2 1.2 0 0 1-.902.373\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/figure>\n<p data-wp-block=\"{&quot;dropCap&quot;:false}\" data-wp-block-name=\"core\/paragraph\">If I didn\u2019t have a family to think about, or it was just my husband and me, the Corolla GR would be the one I\u2019d buy without a second thought. It would be perfectly comfortable to drive daily, and it felt more like how sports cars <em>used <\/em>to feel. It was raw, unadulterated power on four wheels, but it still had features that would make it fun to drive all year long. The rear seats are small and not as comfortable as the front, but they\u2019d do in a pinch. So, if the Corolla GR was the \u201cfun\u201d car while an SUV was a daily driver for the kids, similar to how my husband and I use my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/subaru\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Subaru<\/a> Forester to haul the kids and occasionally put the kids in his WRX for fun, the GR would be perfect. Plus, the Corolla GR has an optional automatic transmission, which makes it accessible to more drivers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><\/p>\n<section class=\"styles_cardWrapper__L_XoW is-style-pairing-1 is-style-pairing-1--3 wp-block-the-arena-group-article-card-5050\">\n<article class=\"styles_card__RdXPU is-style-pairing-1 is-style-pairing-1--3 card card--50-50-media-top-media-left styles_fiftyFifty__aw5AE styles_mediaLeft__xZnSX styles_mediaTop__OcHqu\">\n<figure class=\"styles_cardMedia__JAYlB card__media styles_cardMedia43__N0TjU\"><a class=\"styles_cardMediaLink__mYRRf\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/street-takeover-steep-fines\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">View post: Street Takeover Participants &amp;amp; Spectators Could Soon Be Hit With Steep Fines<\/span><\/a><img alt=\"Infiniti G37 drifting takeover\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"styles_cardImage__uia1o card__image\" sizes=\"(min-width: 790px) 375px, (min-width: 768px) calc(50vw - 24px), calc(100vw - 24px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_16,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_32,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_48,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg 48w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_64,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_96,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_128,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_256,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg 256w, 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https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_limit\/MjA5MDg5NDMxMzIwOTI5OTA0\/infiniti-g37-drifting-takeover.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBio__vbMqA\">\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBioWrapper__PCRrp\">\n<p class=\"styles_contributorBioEyebrow__vBEr_\">About the Author<\/p>\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBioTop__rVQN5\">\n<div class=\"styles_contributorBioOverview__UKfdP\">\n<div class=\"styles_avatar__M_SvZ styles_contributorBioAvatar___AUl4 styles_medium__VUJo5\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"styles_avatarImage__7mnVX\" sizes=\"100px\" 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https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_384,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg 384w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_640,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_750,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_828,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg 828w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1080,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1200,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_1920,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_2048,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/w_3840,q_auto:good,c_fill,ar_1:1\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTAxNjc5\/pxl_20250306_190704032.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"styles_contributorBioName__kT2po\">Kristen Brown<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jun 7, 2025 4:30 PM EDT Power and practicality At their cores, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla are some of the most reliable and affordable cars you can buy. 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